The Savage Sword of Conan #26

A murky, fog-draped riverbank sets a genuinely ominous stage on this January 1978 issue, where Conan stands his ground against a massive, rearing serpent surrounded by scattered skulls — Jim Starlin's cover painting capturing every ounce of the Hyborian world's dangerous atmosphere. The featured story, "Beyond the Black River," promises all-new adventure with interior work from writer Don Glut and artist David Wenzel. And as if that weren't enough, a bonus Solomon Kane vs. Dracula tale rounds out what is a remarkably packed issue of The Savage Sword of Conan.