Conan the Barbarian #32 (Marvel: 1973) | Flame Winds of Lost Khitai | 54

Steeven ventures into the fiery heart of the Hyborian Age to unravel Conan the Barbarian #32: Flame Winds of Lost Khitai, an epic tale of espionage, sorcery, and survival!

On a dangerous mission for Turan, Conan is smuggled into the mystical city of Wan Tengri, a place ruled by enigmatic wizards and haunted by the fiery phenomenon known as the Flame Winds. But nothing comes easy for the Cimmerian. A botched pickpocketing lands him in a deadly chase, a cursed treasure reveals a venomous surprise, and an encounter with a beautiful woman beneath the surface of a moonlit pool turns into a monstrous fight for his life against a tentacled sea creature.

What secrets lie within Wan Tengri’s towering spires, and how will Conan overcome the powerful forces conspiring against him?

Join Steeven as he dives into this unforgettable adventure, discusses the story’s fascinating origins as an adaptation of Norvell Page’s Flame Winds, and explores the vivid artistry of Roy Thomas, John Buscema, and Ernie Chan. By Crom, this is an episode packed with intrigue, action, and the perilous charm of the Hyborian Age!

Conan the Barbarian #32: "Flame Winds of Lost Khitai" 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 August of 1973.

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