The Savage Sword of Conan #53

In "The Sorcerer and the Soul," young Conan steals his way through the city of Arenjun, only to find himself drawn into a deadly game when he learns of the legendary Eye of Erlik, guarded by the sorcerer Hisarr Zul. As rival thieves—Ajhindar, Isparana, and Karamek—close in from different masters, Conan's theft leads to a terrifying twist: Hisarr Zul traps his soul in a mirror and forces him to reclaim the talisman he never meant to steal. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life with dynamic art by John Buscema and Rudy Nebres, this issue features a cover by Earl Norem, all in a 1980 Marvel publication.