Prepare your swords and sharpen your wits, for today on Hither Came Conan, Steeven takes us into the heart-pounding action of Conan the Barbarian #27, The Blood of Bel-Hissar. It’s a tale of betrayal, banditry, and one very cursed jewel!

After escaping the war-torn city of Makkalet, Conan rides into the windswept Hyrkanian plains, only to stumble upon a brutal assault. The barbarian’s intervention sparks a chain of chaos that leads him to the fortress of Bab-El-Shaithan, a den of outlaws ruled by the cunning Skol Abdhur. Inside, Conan must navigate deadly rivalries, survive a giant’s wrath, and contend with a mysterious ruby—the Blood of Bel-Hissar—that promises power but leaves death in its wake.

When treachery strikes in the dead of night, Conan is accused of murder and theft, forcing him to battle an entire fortress of outlaws while uncovering dark secrets that could spell doom for them all. Will the Cimmerian survive the clashing blades, or will the ruby’s curse claim him as its next victim?

Steeven brings his signature wit, deep dives, and hilarious commentary to this thrilling issue. Join us as we unravel the tangled web of conspiracies, marvel at the intricate art of John Buscema, and try to make sense of the blood-soaked power of the ruby that everyone’s dying to own—literally.

Tune in now for a tale of bloody vengeance and barbaric badassery that will leave you breathless!

Conan the Barbarian #27: The Blood of Bel-Hissar by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, Ernie Chan, John Costanza, and Glynis Wein was published by Marvel Comics in March, 1973.

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