The Savage Sword of Conan #5
In "A Witch Shall Be Born [Chapter I]," Conan finds himself trapped between loyalty and deception as Salome—posing as Taramis—commands the Khauran army to surrender to Constantius, a move Conan refuses to obey. With the army destroyed and his fate uncertain, the Cimmerian faces captivity in a city teetering on the edge of chaos. Written by Robert E. Howard and Roy Thomas, with dynamic art by John Buscema and inks by Tony DeZuniga, Steve Gan, Rudy Mesina, and Freddie Fernandez, this issue delivers a gripping start to a tale of betrayal and survival. The cover, a striking collaboration by John Buscema and Boris Vallejo, captures the moment’s intensity.
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Salome, posing as Taramis, orders the Khauran army to disband and turn control of the city over to Constantius and his men, but Conan refuses her order. The army is slain, and Conan is taken prisoner.
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