Conan the Barbarian #17 (Marvel: 1972) | The Gods of Bal-Sagoth | 25

Set sail for adventure in Conan the Barbarian #17, where the titular Cimmerian finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes saga of pirates, prophecy, and peril!

Steeven takes you deep into the heart of Robert E. Howard’s epic adaptation as Conan survives a pirate ambush, battles a shark (yes, a shark!), and washes ashore on a mysterious island cloaked in danger and intrigue.

Joined by the fiery Fafnir, a fan-favorite Vanirman revived from earlier issues, Conan encounters ancient gods, treacherous priests, and a half-naked warrior queen fighting to reclaim her throne. From slashing through dinosaur-like lizards to dismantling an enchanted suit of armor controlled by the sinister Gothan, this issue delivers everything you crave in a Conan tale—monsters, dark sorcery, and blood-soaked battles galore.

Listen as Steeven unravels the twists of this swashbuckling adventure, marvels at Gil Kane’s dynamic art (action figures or armor—why not both?), and digs into the Hyborian Age geography rabbit hole to ask the eternal question: why does Conan keep heading east? With a heaping dose of humor and insight, this episode is a treasure trove for sword-and-sorcery fans.

Crom demands you tune in—or risk the wrath of the Gods of Bal-Sagoth!

Conan the Barbarian #17: The Gods of Bal-Sagoth by Roy Thomas, Gil Kane, Ralph Reese, and John Costanza was published by Marvel Comics in May of 1972.

Enjoy!

The Gods of Bal-Sagoth

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