The Savage Sword of Conan #53
In "The Sorcerer and the Soul," young Conan steals his way through the city of Arenjun, only to find himself drawn into a deadly game when he learns of the legendary Eye of Erlik, guarded by the sorcerer Hisarr Zul. As rival thieves—Ajhindar, Isparana, and Karamek—close in from different masters, Conan's theft leads to a terrifying twist: Hisarr Zul traps his soul in a mirror and forces him to reclaim the talisman he never meant to steal. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life with dynamic art by John Buscema and Rudy Nebres, this issue features a cover by Earl Norem, all in a 1980 Marvel publication.
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Young Conan is plying his trade as a thief in Arenjun when he learns of a talisman known as the Eye of Erlik, in the possession of the wizard Hisarr Zul. As Conan breaks into the wizard's stronghold, he encounters unexpected rivals; Ajhindar, in the employ of the king of Iranistand, along with Isparana and Karamek, working for the true owner of the talisman, the Khan of Zamboula. Isparana escapes with the talisman while Conan is left to face the wrath of Hisarr Zul, who imprisons Conan's soul in a mirror and tasks him with retrieving the talisman.
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