#50

Synopsis

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.

Reprinted from

• The Savage Sword of Conan #7
• Conan the Barbarian #57
• Conan the Barbarian #58
• The Savage Sword of Conan #45

Reprinted in

• The Saga of Solomon Kane #[nn]
• Solomon Kane: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus #[nn]
• Spécial Conan #14

Credits

Script

Roy Thomas, Alan Rowlands

Pencils

Earl Norem, Mike Ploog, John Buscema, Steve Carr, Walter Simonson, Ernie Chan, Dave Simons

Inks

Earl Norem, Mike Ploog, Steve Gan, Al Williamson, Walter Simonson, Ernie Chan, Dave Simons

Colours

Earl Norem

Letters

Joe Rosen, John Costanza, Jack Morelli, Walter Simonson

Editor

Mike Rockwitz, Barry Dutter

Adaptation

Roy Thomas

Original story

Robert E. Howard

Other printings & variants

• Direct
• Australian