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Conan the Barbarian#3
Cover: John Buscema

Conan the Barbarian #3

Oct 1984 · Federal · 0.99 AUD; 1.25 NZD
📊 ~17,261 copies sold its debut month
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In "Valley of Forever Night," Conan encounters Vonndhar, a man cursed with immortality by the dark god Erlik, who has come to decide the fate of a woman named Jenna. As the two warriors face a trial of loyalty and sacrifice, a moment of profound betrayal leaves Conan disillusioned, and he departs from Jenna, striking out alone. Written by J. M. DeMatteis and brought to life with powerful artwork by John Buscema—both in pencils and inks—this 1984 issue features a striking cover by Buscema, capturing the grim intensity of the tale.

Contains 3 stories
Valley of Forever Night
22 pp · Fantasy, Sword And Sorcery
ConanJennaHajii (flashback)Night-God (flashback)Garakaa (flashback)Slave-TraderErlik [God of Evil and Death] (mentioned)the Converted (dies)Rock-Thing (destroyed)"Taloned Death" (dies)People of the Black Jewel [Myya L'rrasleff (dies)]

In "Valley of Forever Night," Conan and the sickly Jenna flee a deadly swordsman only to find themselves trapped in a cursed mountain valley, where a grotesque affliction spreads like shadow. As the two climb toward a haunted castle, they face horrors beyond flesh—until a monstrous alien guardian stands between them and salvation.

The Voice of One Long Gone
22 pp · Fantasy, Sword And Sorcery
ConanJennaDroginRavennaYag-Kosha (illusion)Devil-Beast of Yergal (illusion)Thak (illusion)Belit (illusion)
The Hand of Erlik!
22 pp · Fantasy, Sword And Sorcery
ConanJennaVonndhar (dies)the Black Legion (flashback)Valusian King (flashback)King Akhirom (mentioned)Agaarn (dies)Orawk (dies)Okkan (dies)Commorian soldiers (flashback)Pelishtian soldiersErlik [God of Evil and Death]

In "The Hand of Erlik," Conan crosses paths with Vonndhar, a mortal warrior cursed with immortality by the dark god Erlik. When Vonndhar arrives to judge Jenna’s fate, his sacrifice for her sparks a bitter reckoning—leaving Conan disillusioned and turning his back on her, setting out alone once more.

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cover pencils, inks John Buscema

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↩ Reprints Conan the Barbarian #118 (1981), Conan the Barbarian #119 (1981), Conan the Barbarian #120 (1981)

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