Conan the Barbarian #165

Name: Conan the Barbarian #165
Brand: Marvel

Dec 1984 · Marvel · 0.60 USD; 0.30 GBP; 0.75 CAD

“Temple of the Dragon”

In "Temple of the Dragon," Conan and the cunning thief Fafnir race against other desperate cutthroats to plunder the hidden riches of a cursed temple, unaware they’ve awakened a malevolent force. Thazarra, an ancient evil, seeks to harness a mystical jewel to breach the mortal realm, setting the stage for a clash of greed, destiny, and dark magic. Written by Michael Fleisher and brought to life with bold, dynamic art by John Buscema, inks by Armando Gil, and vibrant colors by George Roussos, this 1984 Marvel classic features a cover by Gary Kwapisz.

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writer Michael Fleisher · artist John Buscema · inker Armando Gil · colorist George Roussos · letterer Janice Chiang · cover Gary Kwapisz

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Full credits

writer Michael Fleisher

artist John Buscema

inker Armando Gil

colorist George Roussos

letterer Janice Chiang

cover pencils, inks Gary Kwapisz

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Conan and Fafnir compete with other thieves when robbing the valuables from the temple of the Dragon. An evil being, Thazarra, attempts to use a mystic jewel to gain access to the world of men.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).