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Conan the King#28
Cover: Mary Wilshire & MW Kaluta

Conan the King #28

May 1985 · Marvel · 1.25 USD; 0.50 GBP; 1.50 CAD
“Call of the Wild”

In "Call of the Wild," Conan the King faces a test of loyalty and legacy when news arrives that Queen Ayelet has been taken. With Red Sonja at his side, he leads a daring raid on a deadly Death Barge, confronting both enemies and the weight of his crown. The story, written by Alan Zelenetz and illustrated by Marc Silvestri with inks by Geof Isherwood, colors by George Roussos, and letters by Rick Parker, captures a pivotal moment as Conan balances rule and rebellion—before returning to a quiet, personal moment with his daughter. The cover, by Mary Wilshire and MW Kaluta, reflects the tale’s mix of action and introspection.

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writer Alan Zelenetz · artist Marc Silvestri · inker Geof Isherwood · colorist George Roussos · letterer Rick Parker · cover Mary Wilshire, MW Kaluta

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Full credits

letterer Rick Parker
cover pencils Mary Wilshire
cover inks MW Kaluta

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Conan is informed that Queen Ayelet has been captured and he sends troops to investigate. Conan helps Red Sonja raid a Death Barge and rethinks his kingship. Red Sonja leaves him behind and Conan attends his daughter's birthday.

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