The Savage Sword of Conan #215

The cover of issue #215 says it all — Conan stands triumphant atop the coiled, defeated body of an enormous golden serpent, axe in hand, while a blonde female warrior at his side grips a spear, both surveying the lush, storm-lit jungle around them. Tim Conrad's painted cover work gives the scene a rich, almost painterly atmosphere that suits the serpentine menace perfectly. Roy Thomas continues his "Gods of the Mountain" saga here in part four, with Rafael Kayanan handling both art and inks on what promises to be a showdown worthy of the Cimmerian's finest moments.