Conan the King #21
In "Shadows!", Prince Conn's diplomatic mission ends in ambush, leaving his father, King Conan, mourning a presumed death—until a spiritual omen points him toward the treacherous salt marshes. As the aging king lies helpless, poisoned by a trusted servant, he rallies his forces from his sickbed, dispatching the Black Dragons to uncover the truth. Written by Alan Zelenetz and brought to life with bold, dynamic art by Marc Silvestri, inks by Dave Simons, and colors by George Roussos, this 1984 Marvel classic features a striking cover by Mike Kaluta.
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On a diplomatic mission for his father, Prince Conn and his party are ambushed. Unable to find any trace of his son, King Conan assumes that Conn is dead until he receives a spiritual omen directing him to find answers in the salt marshes. Before he can begin his search, King Conan is poisoned by one of his servants and is confined to a fortnight in bed. From his sickbed, King Conan directs Publius to send the King's Black Dragons out to seek the answers in the salt marshes.
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