The Sword comic books issue 8

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Conan stars in "The Forever Phial." Script by Roy Thomas, art by Tim Conrad. "Death-Song of Conan the Cimmerian." Poem by Lin Carter (adapted by Thomas), art by Jess Jodloman. Conan stars in "Corsairs Against Stygia." Script by Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Yong Montano. Adapted from the Robert E. Howard novel "The Hour of the Dragon." Continued from Giant-Size Conan the Barbarian 4. The story concludes in SSOC 10. Also in this issue: "Sorcerer's Summit." Script and art by Bruce Jones. The Hyborian Age (part 2): "The Rise of the Hyborians." Script by Thomas, art by Walt Simonson. Adapted from the essay by Robert E. Howard. "The Elder Gods." Article by Robert Yaple with a full-page illustration by Tim Conrad (?). Tony DeZuniga frontispiece. Frank Brunner cover.

NOTE: Robert E. Howards novel The Hour of the Dragon starring his most famous character – Conan - was adapted by Roy Thomas, Gil Kane and John Buscema in 6 chapters in Marvel Comics' Giant Size Conan (1974) #1-4 and Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995 Magazine) #8, 10. – Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

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Conan the Gambler: Part 2 of 3 - Written by Jim Zub. Art by Patrick Zircher. Cover by Marco Checchetto. NEVER DWELL ON THE HAND YOU'RE DEALT - EVEN IF IT'S DEATH! CONAN's job as a bodyguard in Shadizar lands him in a deadly game of SERPENT'S BLUFF! But if the cards are in Conan's favor, will this absolve his debt or land him in further danger? It'll take more than luck to win the prize this time! PLUS: The next chapter in the all-new CONAN novella 'THE SHADOW OF VENGEANCE'! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Al Ewing. Art by Guiu Vilanova. Cover by Valerio Schiti. LONG LIVE THE QUEEN! By the time you're reading this, you know. You know who sits in the central seat of Arakko. You know who speaks for Sol. Storm rules. But when you have to prove to your people who you are, every single day without fail...What becomes of who you were? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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(W) Christy Marx (A/CA) Aaron Lopresti FINAL ISSUE Eclipso brings destruction to the heart of House Amethyst in an epic 30-page story! Will Amaya finally master her heritage? On this day, a princess dies! Cover price $3.99.

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THE SWORD #8 story JOSHUA LUNA art & cover JONATHAN LUNA Dara has targeted her sister's killer--one of the three powerful strangers who have murdered her family. With her friends, Julie and Justin, she has arrived in the Caribbean to search for him. But with only a handful of vague, cryptic clues to the killer's whereabouts, will Dara be able to find him and exact her revenge? RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES ? 32 PAGES ? FC ? RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES Cover price $2.99.

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Cover art by Geof Isherwood. Bog-Thing!, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Geof Isherwood, inks by Ricardo Villamonte; On Earth, Bonnie and friends hunt for her treasure, buried over 300 years ago. On Fenmoor IV, Raader kicks out Black Bess and the Colonizers. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Written by Shuizhu and Amy Chu. Art and Cover by Gunji. DEMONS AT THE GATE! SWORD MASTER and JI SHUANGSHUANG prepare to face the demon hordes of CHIYOU, THE GOD OF WAR. But how can they fight an overwhelming, supernatural army when they can't seem to trust each other? And what is the horrible family secret that threatens to bring Chiyou back to destroy the world? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Brian Wood. Art by Mack Chater and José Villarrubia. Cover by Ben Oliver. Elsbeth faces a war on two fronts: against the tormentors of her past, and the last living Forty Swordsman. An elderly Dag urges her to give up the sword and choose peace. Northern England hosts an uprising that may force her hand. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Brian Wood. Art by Mack Chater and José Villarrubia. Cover by Mark Chater. Elsbeth faces a war on two fronts: against the tormentors of her past, and the last living Forty Swordsman. An elderly Dag urges her to give up the sword and choose peace. Northern England hosts an uprising that may force her hand. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Mitsuki Mihara. Art and cover by MonRin. Translated by Christine Dashiell. Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Fifteen years later, Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition - and none so strongly than from his own sister who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Neko Nekobyou.

The battle with Granze continues for Silica and her friends, and they need all the help they can get! With Gwen and Argo backing them up, Lux logs into her alt account and moves to stop the Black Swordsman, but her attempts at persuasion fail, leaving her no choice but to fight. Unable to match her foe's overwhelming power, she resolves to hold out as long as she can, but will Silica make it in time to save her?

Find out in the thrilling conclusion of Sword Art Online: Girls' Ops!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Tang Jiu Qing. Art and cover by St. Translated by XiA, Jia, and amixy. Adapted by Dara. FALL OF AN EMPIRE. Fresh from victory at Duanzhou, Xiao Chiye leads the Libei Armored Cavalry deep into the eastern desert, hoping to deliver a killing blow to Amur and his Biansha Horsemen. Xiao Chiye will gamble everything on this final strike—but even as he forges ahead, Amurs Scorpions lurk in the heart of the empire, poised to strike at everything Xiao Chiye has left behind, including his beloved. Shen Zechuan, far from defenseless, prepares his Zhongbo troops to confront the capital of Qudu and its girl emperor, Li Jianting. But the coming battle will test more than military might. Shen Zechuan understands better than anyone that the real war will be won or lost in the hearts of the people. Can the nation ever kneel to the son of Shen Wei, the empires most reviled traitor? This triumphant series finale contains an exclusive new chapter from Tang Jiu Qing! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 438 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

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Special Edition

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Tang Jiu Qing. Art and cover by St. Translated by XiA, Jia, and amixy. Adapted by Dara. FALL OF AN EMPIRE. Fresh from victory at Duanzhou, Xiao Chiye leads the Libei Armored Cavalry deep into the eastern desert, hoping to deliver a killing blow to Amur and his Biansha Horsemen. Xiao Chiye will gamble everything on this final strike—but even as he forges ahead, Amurs Scorpions lurk in the heart of the empire, poised to strike at everything Xiao Chiye has left behind, including his beloved. Shen Zechuan, far from defenseless, prepares his Zhongbo troops to confront the capital of Qudu and its girl emperor, Li Jianting. But the coming battle will test more than military might. Shen Zechuan understands better than anyone that the real war will be won or lost in the hearts of the people. Can the nation ever kneel to the son of Shen Wei, the empires most reviled traitor? This triumphant series finale contains an exclusive new chapter from Tang Jiu Qing! This limited Special Edition contains the Regular Edition, but with bonus merchandise shrinkwrapped to the book: a double-sided bookmark, a sticker sheet, a paper standee, and four postcards! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 438 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Shimizu. Art and cover by Asagi Tosaka. Translated by Roman Lampart. A dead man has returned, bringing the full force of the Azure Fort to bear against Leonis and Veira. And although the two Dark Lords fight bravely, even gaining the upper hand for a moment, they are ultimately bested. The power of the ancient structure sends them to another world. Riselia and the other girls, left behind in Camelot, have no choice but to enter the Holy Sword Blade Dance Festival without their youngest member. The event is far more than it seems, however. A gathering of humanity's greatest Holy Swordsmen is sure to attract nefarious attention... Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 172 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Shimizu. Art and cover by Asuka Keigen. Character Design by Asagi Tohsaka. Translated by Roman Lempert. As Leonis is showing Veira around the Seventh Assault Garden, they are suddenly attacked by Muselle, the foe Leonis previously defeated, who should have lost the power of his holy sword. Meanwhile, Elfiné finds out about the Demon Sword Project—a plan to evolve Holy Swords secretly being carried out in the Academy!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Art and cover by Yu Satomi. Translated by Yui Kajita. DEMONIC DUTY. In 1862, unrest broiled in the city of Edo, the movement to overthrow the shogunate growing stronger every day. While dealing with an evil sword, Jinya met Yasuhide Hatakeyama, a samurai of the Aizu clan who was loyal to the shogunate. This samurai has been using demons to keep the shogunate alive. With the country on a razor's edge, both demons and samurai are on the verge of extinction! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Yuy Beop-Ryong. Art by park Hui-Jin. Rey Yan forges ahead with the PaSa sword to test his metal in the perilous Mujin Fortress. Meanwhile Jaryoon, now tainted by the PaChun sword, sets his steel gaze upon crushing Rey and storms the rustic countryside in search of his target. On the horizon, Shyao's return from the Azure Pavilion appears to be the silver lining among the looming darkness...until a deep secret reveals that everything that glitters may not be gold! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura. Translated by Dale DeLucia.

When an Amazon named Rena appears before Bete, her attempts to win him over lead to them living together?! Bete can hardly believe it, but soon his interactions with her bring up old memories.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 312 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13 & Up

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Hidenori Kusaka. Art and cover by Satoshi Yamamoto. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. During their confrontation with the two mystery Trainers, Henry and Casey receive assistance from Piers, the Gym Leader of Spikemuth. After discovering that someone they already know is working behind-the-scenes with the two rival Trainers, Henry and Casey head to Rose Tower to discover the truth about their adversaries. Will the Darkest Day descend upon the Galar region?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $4.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

Llenn's stuck between a rock and a hard place! With a pesky marriage proposal on one side and her long-awaited rematch with SHINC on the other, the stakes are higher than ever in this fourth Squad Jam! The battle for first place--and Llenn's heart--continues!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13 & Up

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki. The secret feud between the Nachtoy and the Korloy families, who control the Volupta Grand Casino on the seventh floor, takes an unprecedented turn when Kirito and Asuna intervene. But when Kirito attempts to expose the Korloy familys misdeeds, he ends up stumbling into a trap. Now he has just two days to unravel a mystery, put an end to an unscrupulous conspiracy, and defeat the floor boss. Its all leading up to a showdown in the arena where everythings on the line! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 236 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. BRIGHTER LIGHTS, DARKER SHADOWS. As time marches on, relics of the past are cast away and the people of Japan turn their attention to the marvels of modern technology. In year eleven of the Taisho era, Akitsu Somegorou the Fourth visits Tokyo to partake in a party hosted by the Nagumo, a famous spirit-hunting family. Like Akitsu, the Nagumo family slay demons for a living, but with the fear of demons slowly fading from the hearts of man, they've joined hands with their foes in a bid for survival. As the Taisho arc unfolds, the Imperial Capital will become the stage for a battle between the humans of Tokyo and the demons scheming behind the scenes. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 248 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.