The Chronicles of Conan #1
In "The Coming of Conan!", the legendary warrior's journey begins with a betrayal by Lady Aztrias, a theft gone wrong, and a deadly clash with a serpent-man. As Conan survives the chaos, he saves Demetrios and crosses paths with the mysterious Thoth-Amon—setting the stage for a tale of vengeance and destiny. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life with masterful art by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Dan Adkins, and rich coloring by Peter Dawes and others, this issue marks a pivotal moment in Conan’s early legend. The cover, penciled by Windsor-Smith and inked by Adkins, captures the raw intensity of the barbarian’s arrival.
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Lady Aztrias betrays Conan. Conan burgles a merchant's building, is accused of murder, fights and kills a serpent-man, saves Demetrios's life and sees Thoth-Amon.
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