Conan the Barbarian #157
In the mountainous realm of Berthalia, Conan answers a king’s desperate call to rescue his queen from a feared wizard. What begins as a perilous climb up a treacherous peak leads Conan to a shocking truth—beneath the wizard’s cloak lies a man named Symon, bound by love and secrets. Written by Michael Fleisher and brought to life with bold, dynamic art by John Buscema, this issue features a cover by Buscema that captures the grim intensity of the quest. A 60-cent comic in 1984, it’s a standout moment in the series where myth and emotion collide.
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In the Brythunian city-state of Berthalia, a king offers a reward to anyone who can rescue his Queen from the wizard of the mountain. Conan takes up the quest and discovers that the "wizard" is Gywnella's lover, Symon. Conan abandons the quest and tells the King of Berthalia that he barely escaped the "wizard" with his life.
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