The Savage Sword of Conan #147

Set against the roaring backdrop of a packed arena, Joe Jusko's cover for this April 1988 issue places Conan at the center of a gladiatorial storm — sword raised high, a defeated opponent's helmet clutched in his free hand, with coins, roses, and scattered shields flying through the air around him. Two other combatants flank the Cimmerian as the crowd looks on, making it clear this is no ordinary bout. With Charles Dixon scripting "Vulture's Shadow" and Gary Kwapisz and Ernie Chan handling the interior art, this is a satisfying package of Hyborian-Age adventure.