The Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian

In 1982, Australian publisher Yaffa/Page launched its own take on Robert E. Howard's iconic Cimmerian with The Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian, a single-issue comic that stands as a distinct, locally-produced entry in the character's international publishing history. Most notably, the issue features a striking cover by legendary fantasy artist Boris Vallejo, whose muscular, atmospheric style perfectly captures the raw, untamed spirit of the Hyborian Age. Though brief, this release represents a fascinating footnote in Conan's global reach, offering a unique Australian perspective on the sword-and-sorcery genre during the early 1980s.