Savage Sword of Conan 56 (Sep 1980) NM- (9.2)

The Sword of Skelos

Script: Roy Thomas (credited) (adaptation); Andrew J. Offutt (credited) (original story)

Pencils: John Buscema (signed)

Inks: Tony DeZuniga (credited)

Letters: Joe Rosen

Characters: Conan; Isparana; Sarid (death); Arsil; Khassek (death); Derketari (death); Yavus; Chia (introduction); Hafar; Zafra (introduction); Akter Khan (introduction)

Synopsis: 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.