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The Savage Sword of Conan#71
Cover: Chiodo

The Savage Sword of Conan #71

Dec 1981 · Marvel · 1.50 USD; 1.50 CAD
“The Lurker in the Labyrinth”

In "The Lurker in the Labyrinth," Conan takes on a perilous mission to rescue the kidnapped Prince Nyad, uncovering a web of betrayal that leads from Hillmen to a ransom-seeking Razak. With the help of a new ally, the serving girl Leah, Conan and his men face treachery and a deadly labyrinth where a monstrous secret stirs in the dark. Written by Michael Fleisher and brought to life with bold, dynamic art by John Buscema and Ernie Chan, this issue delivers a gripping tale of loyalty, loss, and survival. The cover, by Chiodo, captures the dread of the unseen threat lurking below.

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writer Michael Fleisher · artist John Buscema · inker Ernie Chan · letterer Janice Chiang · cover Chiodo

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letterer Janice Chiang
cover pencils, inks Chiodo

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Conan is tasked to find the kidnapped Prince Nyad. He discovers that Hillmen were paid to kill Nyad but instead sold him to Razak who is holding him for ransom. Conan and his men try to infiltrate Khumar Rhun but are captured. They escape, and Conan finds Nyad and his new love, the serving girl Leah. Their escape route in a labyrinth leads them to a tentacled monster. Conan saves Nyad, but Leah is killed. When they return, Alissa's and Carnek's plan to have Nyad killed is uncovered. Conan returns to dancing girl Cyreeta, but Nyad laments his lost Leah.

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