Conan the Barbarian #30 (Marvel: 1973) | The Hand of Nergal | 52

Prepare yourself for a tale of dark sorcery and savage battles as Steeven explores Conan the Barbarian #30: The Hand of Nergal. In this electrifying issue from Marvel Comics, Conan finds himself embroiled in a deadly mission deep in the northern reaches of Turan.

Amid a battlefield soaked in blood, Conan discovers an amulet with unimaginable power—the Heart of Tammuz. But the artifact is more than a mere trinket; it’s the key to battling the sinister Hand of Nergal, a cursed relic wielded by the malevolent Munthassem Khan. With giant bats descending from the skies and a city gripped by fear, Conan must face spectral horrors, navigate treacherous allies, and confront a dark power threatening to consume everything.

Featuring jaw-dropping art by John Buscema and the expert storytelling of Roy Thomas, this issue is an epic clash between light and shadow, good and evil. Will Conan’s indomitable will and the Heart of Tammuz be enough to defeat the Hand of Nergal? Or will the ancient darkness prove too great even for the mighty Cimmerian?

Join Steeven as he dissects the action, uncovers the story’s connections to Robert E. Howard’s unfinished manuscripts, and dives into the history of this thrilling adaptation. Don’t miss this pulse-pounding adventure through the Hyborian Age!

Conan the Barbarian #30: The Hand of Nergal was written by Roy Thomas, with pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan, the letters were by John Costanza and Glynis Wein was the colorist.

This issue was published by Marvel Comics in June of 1973.

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