The Savage Sword of Conan #198

Marvel's long-running black-and-white magazine reaches issue #198 with a cover by Bob Larkin that practically pulses with dread — Conan stands sword raised and snarling as a massive, horned demon looms at the right edge of the frame, while a frightened woman in a blue dancer's costume scrambles behind him and a clawed creature lurks at his feet. The tagline "At the Mercy of the Soul-Eaters!" sets the tone perfectly for Roy Thomas's script, brought to life inside by the seasoned team of John Buscema, Ernie Chan, and Clem Robins. If you love your Hyborian adventure steeped in supernatural menace, 1992 delivered it in full force right here.