Conan #6/1999

In "Barbarian at the Gate," Conan arrives in a small Turanian town ravaged by the dark vampire god Rune, only to face a foe whose presence lingers long after the clash ends. Written by Barry Windsor-Smith and Henrik Hårdråde and illustrated with striking precision by Windsor-Smith—whose inks are joined by Alex Bialy—this 1999 issue delivers a visceral clash of blade and shadow, with Eric Hope’s colors and Henrik Hårdråde’s lettering adding depth to the tale. The cover, also by Barry Windsor-Smith, captures the moment’s intensity with a single, haunting image.