Conan the Barbarian, #15
Published: May 1972
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The Hell-Hordes of Chaos!
"Conan and Elric battle side by side against..."
Characters
- Conan
- Elric
Credits
- Pencils: Barry Windsor-Smith
- Inks: Barry Windsor-Smith
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Prizes or Cash
"The easy way!"
Story Notes
Interior front cover.
The Green Empress of Melniboné
"The road to the Sighing Lake boils with demonic life..."
Storyline
Conan and Elric have an un-easy truce while they ride to the sunken city known as Yagala. Once there they have to face Xiombarg, Prince Gaynor the Damned, Kulan-Gath and Terhali. When their combined power is not enough to defeat them Arkyn must join the fight to help them.
Characters
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script: Michael Moorcock
- Script: Jim Cawthorn
- Pencils: Vince Faletti
- Inks:
- Inks: Barry Windsor-Smith
- Colors: Vince Faletti
- Letters: Sam Rosen
- Letters: Herb Cooper (uncertain)
Story Notes
Elric of Melnibone created by Michael Moorcock; coloring credits acknowledged by Barry Windsor-Smith in Spectrum Super Special #3 [2005]. Pages inked by Windsor-Smith were identified by Roy Thomas (2018, 89). \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Reference: Thomas, Roy. 2018. *Barbarian Life: A Literary Biography of Conan the Barbarian, Volume One. *N.p.: Pulp Hero Press.
The Insult That Made a Man Out of 'Mac'
"Hey! Quit kicking that sand in our faces!"
Characters
- Mac
- Charles Atlas (photo)
Credits
- Script: Sarah Delaine
Story Notes
Comic strip and ad for Charles Atlas' "How Dynamic-Tension Makes You A New Man" book.
I put 2 full inches on my arms...
"3 inches on my chest and trimmed 4 inches off my waist in just 7 weeks..."
Characters
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
Shop by Mail (1)
Story Notes
Various sized non-novelty full page advertisements spread across the comic book.
Look, Fellows!
"You can win your choice of neat prizes free regularly..."
Story Notes
Mail order coupon addressed to Grit Publishing Co. in Williamsport, PA.
Nifty Notes, Nostalgic Nuances, and Narcissistic Name-Dropping, Featuring Non-Toxic News of the Nation's Most Notorious Non-Entities!
Characters
- Luke Cage
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: John Romita
- Inks: John Romita
Story Notes
Items; Stan Lee's Soapbox; The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas (uncertain)
- Pencils: Barry Windsor-Smith
- Inks: Sal Buscema
Story Notes
A Mixed-Bag of Mind-Boggling Missives; letters from William Stout and Bill Orlikow; includes Know Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom.
These 3 Big Drafting Kits Given To You
"Coast-to-coast shortage of trained draftsmen opens thousands of big salary jobs for beginners!"
Mail Coupon on How to Become a Game Warden
"Don't be chained to desk, store counter or factory machine."
Now You Can Finish High School at Home
"Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma"
Muscles Make a Man
"If you've always thought it would take years to develop a he-man body like this, here's news that will astound you!"
Story Notes
Interior back cover.
Make Money Get Prizes
"With fast selling American seeds"
Story Notes
Back cover.