Conan the Barbarian #20 (Marvel: 1972) | The Black Hound of Vengeance | 29

Vengeance runs wild in this action-packed episode of Hither Came Conan! Steeven takes you deep into Conan the Barbarian #20, The Black Hound of Vengeance, where blood flows, tempers flare, and the mighty Cimmerian faces one of his most vicious challenges yet.

Following the siege of Makkalet, Conan grapples with the loss of his comrade Fafnir, the treachery of his allies, and a labyrinth of dark sorcery within the enemy's temple. When a trap springs beneath his feet, Conan must contend with the titular Black Hound of Vengeance—a monstrous beast as relentless as the barbarian himself. Fangs clash with steel in a brutal, blood-soaked battle that will leave Conan battered, bruised, and seeking justice.

Steeven breaks down this high-stakes issue, from the heart-wrenching reveal of Fafnir’s fate to Barry Windsor-Smith’s masterful art that brings every brutal moment to life. Along the way, learn the fascinating origins of the Hound and the lore behind the enchanted mirrors that haunt Conan’s path. And don’t miss the explosive finale, as Conan’s fury ignites in a storm of betrayal and blades aboard the Turanian ship!

This is Conan at his most feral, and Hither Came Conan at its most thrilling. Tune in—or face the bite of the Black Hound yourself!

Conan the Barbarian #20: The Black Hound of Vengeance by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, Dan Adkins, and John Costanza was published by Marvel Comics in August of 1972.

Enjoy!

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