The Sword comic books issue 12

Conan stars in "The Haunters of Castle Crimson." Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Alfredo Alcala. Adapted from the non-Conan Robert E. Howard story "The Slave Princess." The Hyborian Age (part 3): "The Hyborian Kingdoms." Script by Roy Thomas, art by Walt Simonson. Adapted from the Howard essay. "Chivalry is Alive and Well and Living in Berkeley Among Others." Article by Sam Maronie. Tim Conrad frontispiece. Boris Vallejo cover. Cover price $1.00.

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(W) Chris Ryall, Fabian Nicieza, Patrick Zircher (A) Gabriel Rodriguez, Mirko Colak (CA) Adrian Smith Featuring a cataclysmic CONAN story from writer Chris Ryall and artist Gabriel Rodriguez, a twisting BRAN MAK MORN prose tale from writer Fabian Nicieza, the return of EL BORAK from writer Patrick Zircher and artist Mirko Colak, captivating covers from Adrian Smith and Geof Isherwood, plus art pin-ups and more, SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Issue #12 closes out its second year in sword-swinging style! 64 pages, Rated M, B&W Cover price $6.99.

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(W) Chris Ryall, Fabian Nicieza, Patrick Zircher (A) Gabriel Rodriguez, Mirko Colak (CA) Geof Isherwood Featuring a cataclysmic CONAN story from writer Chris Ryall and artist Gabriel Rodriguez, a twisting BRAN MAK MORN prose tale from writer Fabian Nicieza, the return of EL BORAK from writer Patrick Zircher and artist Mirko Colak, captivating covers from Adrian Smith and Geof Isherwood, plus art pin-ups and more, SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Issue #12 closes out its second year in sword-swinging style! 64 pages, Rated M, B&W Cover price $6.99.

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(W) Chris Ryall, Fabian Nicieza, Patrick Zircher (A) Gabriel Rodriguez, Mirko Colak (CA) Adrian Smith Featuring a cataclysmic CONAN story from writer Chris Ryall and artist Gabriel Rodriguez, a twisting BRAN MAK MORN prose tale from writer Fabian Nicieza, the return of EL BORAK from writer Patrick Zircher and artist Mirko Colak, captivating covers from Adrian Smith and Geof Isherwood, plus art pin-ups and more, SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Issue #12 closes out its second year in sword-swinging style! 64 pages, Rated M, B&W Cover price $16.99.

Auction Item: CGC 9.4 View scan Auction opens September 7 Paper: White Variant Cover D. Label #4726681002

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Note : Copies of this issue may contain a printing defect in the form of tears on cover

(W) Chris Ryall, Fabian Nicieza, Patrick Zircher (A) Gabriel Rodriguez, Mirko Colak (CA) Adrian Smith Featuring a cataclysmic CONAN story from writer Chris Ryall and artist Gabriel Rodriguez, a twisting BRAN MAK MORN prose tale from writer Fabian Nicieza, the return of EL BORAK from writer Patrick Zircher and artist Mirko Colak, captivating covers from Adrian Smith and Geof Isherwood, plus art pin-ups and more, SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Issue #12 closes out its second year in sword-swinging style! 64 pages, Rated M, B&W Cover price $6.99.

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Written by Frank Tieri. Art by Andrea Di Vito and Scott Hanna. Cover by Dave Wilkins. A DEMON IN ARGOS! After witnessing a heinous crime, CONAN hunts down a mysterious demonic sect. But whatever his intentions, Conan may well doom the nation if he doesn't solve the mystery in time! An epic quest across the Kothian Hills and a surprise twist! Plus: The concluding chapter of the all-new novella 'THE SHADOW OF VENGEANCE'! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Frank Tieri. Art by Andrea Di Vito and Scott Hanna. Cover by Patrick Zircher. A DEMON IN ARGOS! After witnessing a heinous crime, CONAN hunts down a mysterious demonic sect. But whatever his intentions, Conan may well doom the nation if he doesn't solve the mystery in time! An epic quest across the Kothian Hills and a surprise twist! Plus: The concluding chapter of the all-new novella 'THE SHADOW OF VENGEANCE'! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Joe Jusko Cover

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Collects The Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995) #159-171 and Conan the Barbarian: The Horn of Azoth GN (1990 Marvel). Written by Charles Dixon, Jim Owsley (as Christopher Priest), Gary Kwapisz, John Arcudi, Gerry Conway, Doug Murray, and Roy Thomas. Art by Mike Docherty, Andy Kubert, Gary Kwapisz, Jorge Zaffino, Tony SalmonsMike Docherty, Dave Hoover, Dave Simons, Mark Pacella, Pat Redding, Ernie Chan, Earl Norem, and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Joe Jusko. An Omnibus Full Of Firsts! This Collection Reprints For The First Time Conan The Barbarian: Horn Of Azoth! Originally Written For The Screen As Conan The Destroyer, The Plot Of This Book Ended Up Being So Different From What The Movie Eventually Became That Roy Thomas And Gerry Conway Decided To Repurpose Their Original Work Into This Original Graphic Novel! This Collection Also Includes The First And Only Conan The Barbarian Work Of Legendary Argentinian Artist, Jorge Zaffino In The Story Titles The Horned God! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 844 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $125.00.

Earl Norem Cover

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Collects The Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995) #159-171 and Conan the Barbarian: The Horn of Azoth GN (1990 Marvel). Written by Charles Dixon, Jim Owsley (as Christopher Priest), Gary Kwapisz, John Arcudi, Gerry Conway, Doug Murray, and Roy Thomas. Art by Mike Docherty, Andy Kubert, Gary Kwapisz, Jorge Zaffino, Tony SalmonsMike Docherty, Dave Hoover, Dave Simons, Mark Pacella, Pat Redding, Ernie Chan, Earl Norem, and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Earl Norem. An Omnibus Full Of Firsts! This Collection Reprints For The First Time Conan The Barbarian: Horn Of Azoth! Originally Written For The Screen As Conan The Destroyer, The Plot Of This Book Ended Up Being So Different From What The Movie Eventually Became That Roy Thomas And Gerry Conway Decided To Repurpose Their Original Work Into This Original Graphic Novel! This Collection Also Includes The First And Only Conan The Barbarian Work Of Legendary Argentinian Artist, Jorge Zaffino In The Story Titles The Horned God! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 844 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $125.00.

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story JOSHUA LUNA art & cover JONATHAN LUNA What happens when a human attempts to kill a god? Dara's battle with Zakros comes to an end. ? 32 PAGES ? FC ? Cover price $2.99.

October 1978. "The Abode of the Damned" Script by Roy Thomas, Art by John Buscema and Yong Montano. "The Country of the Knife" - Part 2. "The Swords of the City" - Part 3. "The Jewel From Beyond" - Part 4. "Slaves and Slaughter" - Part 5. "When the Sun Fell" - Part 6. 52 pages, B&W, 8" x 11", 40p cover price.

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Cover art by Geof Isherwood. The Memory, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Geof Isherwood, inks by Ricardo Villamonte; The Colonizers blow up the entire planet Raader is on; Domino survives aboard the ship. When the Colonizer's follow her into the Cloudwall, she flames on to destroy them and ignites the Cloudwall itself; All of the Swashbucklers except Domino and Cap'n Kidd die. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.75.

Volume 12 – 1st printing.

Written by Larry Yakata. Art by Ernie Chan. Cover by Doug Beekman.

"I side with myself." The fierce reputation of the barbarian warrior Conan grows throughout the lands of Hyboria, with kings and conquerors alike willing to pay a fortune for the fearsome Cimmerian's broadsword. But when warring factions are both willing to secure Conan's services, they discover that they can buy a mercenary's blade but never his allegiance.

Softcover, 528 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.99.

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Written by Shuizhu and Amy Chu. Art and Cover by Gunji. SECRETS OF CHIYOU'S TOMB REVEALED! With the help of SHUANGSHUANG and her grandmother, the chief of the NU WA CLAN, the SWORD MASTER confronts the past. But he'll also discover a big clue as to his missing father's fate. Is LIN LIE ready for the truth? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Collects Cerebus in Hell (2021 Aardvark-Vanaheim), The Amazing Batvark (2021 Aardvark-Vanaheim), Flaming Cerebus (2021 Aardvark-Vanaheim), and Cerebus the Duck (2021 Aardvark-Vanaheim).

Written by Dave Sim and David Birdsong. Art by Gustave Dore, Benjamin Hobbs, and Dave Sim. Cover by Dave Sim.

Further collecting Cerebus' adventures in Hell? (with a question mark)! Relive 2021 all over again by reading the Cerebus in Hell 2021 Preview Calendar issue! Marvel at the giant symbolic Batvark and the tiny little former Batvark on the cover of The Amazing Batvark #1 that actually appear that way in "Batvark No More!" Expect the unexpected in Flaming Cerebus #1 as Cerebus decides to run for Prime Minister of Canada four years ahead of time after failing to get as many seats as the Green Party in the 2019 Canadian Federal Election. Meet Beverly Swizzle Stick and Cerebus the Duck!

Softcover, 112 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Takashi Yagi. Translated by Andrew Gaippe.

Of all the people Lefiya could end up lost in a forest with, it had to be her sworn rival, Bell Cranell! Together they must find their way back to the Loki Familia camp, however it seems the Evils that have plagued them on other floors of the Dungeon follow them even here, on the "safe" Floor Eighteen!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 12 - 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--especially 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 12 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Tanaka. Art and cover by Llo. Translated by Michael Rachmat. Adapted by C.A. Hawksmoor. A modern otaku is reborn into a fantasy world as a sword! When a 30-year-old salaryman and games enthusiast is suddenly killed in a car accident, he finds himself reborn into a fantasy world... but in the form of a sword! Now he's in search of a beautiful woman to wield him, and a cat girl named Fran might be the exact adventuring partner he needs. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Tanaka. Art and cover by Tomowo Maruyama. Character Design by llo. Translated by Michael Rachmat. Fran and Teacher have successfully rescued the royal twins, Fult and Satya. Together with Sellimea and Miriam, they infiltrate the palace to bring the Seedrunian revolution to its conclusion, but first they must face Black Fang Valuza! The Seedrun arc reaches its explosive climax! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Barry Smith, Sal Buscema, and Sam Rosen. 8-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B/W.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Alicization Rising: Part 3!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The runaway best-selling fantasy light novel franchise that topped the charts in 2012! Eugeo has finally met Alice again, but she's no longer the same girl he once knew, now calling herself an Integrity Knight. Even worse, the reason for Alice's unexpected return is to capture Kirito and Eugeo! .

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Shimizu. Art and cover by Asagi Tosaka. Translated by Roman Lampart. DOWN TO THE WIRE! The Phillet Company, determined to complete the final stage of the Demon Sword Project, has taken Elfiné prisoner. Riselia and the others attempt a desperate rescue, but it may already be too late…Meanwhile, Leonis faces the Lord of Beasts, and danger finds its way to the once-safe halls of Excalibur Academy. As the eighteenth platoon works to free Elfiné, Leonis faces a difficult decision and confronts the fear that he may not be able to save everyone… Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 184 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Yuy Beop-Ryong. Art by park Hui-Jin. As the forces of the Demon Emperor move in for a showdown with the army of the Heavenly Realm, Rey and the others continue their assault on the Sorcerer King in their effort to reunite Lady Hyacia with her essence and save her life. However, the team splits up and faces deadly challenges from a slew of powerful foes. Will they be able to reunite Lady Hyacia's body with her captive soul before the Sorcerer King claims her powers? 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.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

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

The time for the final battle has come. No matter who wins, who loses, who lives, who dies, there will be no glory or riches to win. Even so, they stand strong in the face of the greatest evil the world has seen in 1000 years.

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

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Hidenori Kusaka. Art and cover by Satoshi Yamamoto. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. Hop and the rest of the team chase after a Legendary bird Pokémon while Henry and Casey keep training the Pokémon Kubfu! Is Kubfu finally trained strong enough to evolve?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul. The Fifth Squad Jam is underway, and Llenn already has a bounty on her head! But this time, the target on her back is sanctioned by the very rules of the tournament! If she wants to have any hope of victory, she's going to need some allies. But with a one-hundred-million credit reward boosting the chances of betrayal to dizzying heights, she'll have to be extra careful with who she chooses to trust... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13 & Up Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. SHOWDOWN IN THE CAPITAL. Its been 39 years since Jinyas defeat at the hands of Magatsume. THE DEMON COMES HOME. In year 21 of the Heisei era (2009 AD), Jinya returns to his hometown Kadono. Only a year remains until the foretold arrival of the Demon God—his sister, Suzune. To prepare for their fated confrontation, Jinya enrolls in the high school located on the former grounds of the Itsukihime shrine, and among his classmates is the Itsukihime of the Heisei era, Himekawa Miyaka. And if finding his place in this old-yet-new environment isnt enough to keep him busy, Jinya finds himself discovering not only what new dangers the night holds, but the final secret of the Yatonomori Kaneomi blades as well. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.