Issue Contents:
Credits
- Pencils: Earl Norem
- Inks: Earl Norem
- Colors: Earl Norem (uncertain)
Incident in Argos!
Storyline
Conan and his friends arrive in Messantia and immediately come into conflict with some cocky members of the Royal guard. Two guards ambush Conan and try to sell him as a slave. Conan breaks loose and hides in the house of fortune teller Momratha, who shows him visions of his future. Meanwhile, Yusuf has killed a captain who harassed Tara, and now they are both on the run. Conan is apprehended but refuses to betray his friends. Fleeing fromn the courthouse, Conan kills the corrupt judge Ephemero Portus. On horseback, Conan leaves the city and leaves his friends behind.
Characters
- Conan
- Tara
- Yusef
- Royal Guard
- a nameless captain (dies)
- Publio
- Cenzo
- Murivo
- Tonio
- Momratha
- Ephemero Portus (dies)
- Sergeant Vorio
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: Mike Ploog
- Inks: Mike Ploog
- Letters: Joe Rosen
Story Notes
The fortune teller Momratha shows Conan visions that later will come true: Conan as a captain, nailed to a cross and finally as a king. Adapted from a portion of the Robert E Howard story "Queen of the Black Coast".
Queen of the Black Coast!
Storyline
Conan barely escapes the law in Messantia by boarding a ship heading due south. Off the coast of Kush, the ship is unexpectedly boarded by the pirate queen Bêlit and her Black Corsairs. Conan is offered a chance to live if he can defeat the warrior Odongo in battle. Conan is victorious and Odongo dies. Bêlit is impressed by Conan – they quickly become lovers and Conan her second-in-command.
Characters
- Conan
- Royal Guard
- Captain Tito (dies)
- Yusef (flashback)
- Tara (flashback)
- captain in the Royal Guard (flashback, dies)
- Sergeant Vorio
- Ephemero Portus (flashback, dies)
- Sirens
- Bêlit
- Black Corsairs
- Odongo (dies)
- N'yaga
Credits
- Script: Robert E. Howard
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: John Buscema
- Inks: Steve Gan
- Letters: John Costanza
- Letters: Joe Rosen
Story Notes
Adapted from a portion of the Robert E Howard story "Queen of the Black Coast". The adaptation is concluded in Conan the Barbarian #100. Technically, the first appearance of Bêlit is in Giant-Size Conan #1, as a small (blonde!) figure in a flashback panel. This is the first full appearance.
Satan's Sanctuary
"No passport... no papers..."
Characters
- Solomon Kane
- Brother Dom (death)
- Driago (death)
- Gasper
Credits
- Script: Alan Rowlands
- Pencils: Steve Carr
- Inks: Al Williamson
- Letters: Jack Morelli
Story Notes
This is identified on the contents page as a new story (per Ted Watson June 9, 2008 email).
Hyborian Age - chapter 1 (of 6): Pre-Cataclysmic Age
Featuring Hyborian Age
Storyline
A brief history of the Hyborian Age.
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: María Alexandra Yáñez Hernández
- Inks: María Alexandra Yáñez Hernández
- Letters: María Alexandra Yáñez Hernández
Story Notes
Letters credit from Walt Simonson via the GCD Errors list, October 2009.
Ernie Chan Portfolio
Credits
- Pencils: Ernie Chan
- Inks: Ernie Chan