The Savage Sword of Conan #51

Earl Norem's painted cover for issue #51 sets an unmistakably ominous mood: a snarling werewolf-like creature lunges from above while a muscular, sword-wielding Conan stands his ground beneath a pale moon, with a blonde woman crouching behind him and ghostly figures lurking in the shadowy background. The cover's promise of an "All New Nightmare Thriller" is fully delivered in atmosphere alone, making "Satyrs' Blood" feel like one of the darker corners of the Hyborian world. Roy Thomas, John Buscema, Tony DeZuniga, and Joe Rosen bring the interior to life in this compelling 1980 installment of Marvel's fan-favorite black-and-white magazine series.