The Savage Sword of Conan #56
In "The Sword of Skelos," Conan journeys through the lands of Shadizar and Iranistan, drawn into a perilous quest for the mystical Eye of Erlik. Along the way, he faces both deadly allure and dark sorcery, as a seductive stranger and a cursed blade threaten to turn the tide of fate. Written by Roy Thomas and Andrew J. Offutt, with bold art by John Buscema and inks by Tony DeZuniga, and a striking cover by Nestor Redondo, this 1980 Marvel classic blends ancient intrigue with the savage grandeur of the Hyborian Age.
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In Shadizar, Conan is approached by Khassek of Iranistan, who is searching for the talisman known as the Eye of Erlik for his king. On their way to Iranistan to deliver the talisman, they encounter the beautiful but dangerous Isparana, who has Khassek killed and seduces Conan. Meanwhile, Zafra the sorcerer bestows a gift upon Akter Khan of Zamboula – an enchanted sword that the khan uses to kill one of his wives, a young woman from the Shanki people.
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