The Savage Sword of Conan #222

Name: The Savage Sword of Conan #222
Brand: Marvel

Jun 1994 · Marvel · 2.25 USD; 3.05 CAD

“the Coming of Conan”

In "The Coming of Conan," young Conan rises from the ashes of war, caught between the warring Aesir and Vanir in a brutal clash that shapes his destiny. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life with dynamic art by John Buscema, this powerful retelling from *Conan the Barbarian* #1 features a young warrior on the cusp of legend, guided by the enigmatic sorcerer Sharkosh. The cover by Fred Harper captures the raw intensity of Conan’s first great trial.

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writer Roy Thomas · artist, inker John Buscema · letterer John Costanza · cover Fred Harper

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writer Roy Thomas

artist, inker John Buscema

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils, inks Fred Harper

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A retelling of the story from Conan the Barbarian (color) #1. Young Conan fights with the Aesir against the Vanir. He meets up with the sorcerer Sharkosh.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).