The Sword comic books issue 9

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Conan stars in "The Curse of the Cat-Goddess." Script by Roy Thomas, art by Pablo Marcos. King Kull stars in "When a Tiger Returns to Atlantis." Script by Doug Moench, art by Sonny Trinidad. Story continued from Kull and the Barbarians 3. The Gods of the Hyborian Age (part 4): "Demi-Gods and Demons." Article by Robert L. Yaple with illustrations by Pablo Marcos and J. Steinle. 2-page Hyborian Age map by Tim Conrad. 6-page Conan portfolio by Steve Fabian. in "The Conjurer From Cross Plains," Fred Blosser reviews "The Miscast Barbarian" by L. Sprague de Camp. Art by Fabian and Roy Krenkel. John Byrne illustration of Conan for the "Next Issue" ad page. Conrad frontispiece. Boris Vallejo cover. Cover price $1.00.

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Written by Patrick Zircher and Fabian Nicieza. Art by Patrick Zircher and Sean Chen. Cover by Neal Adams. Featuring classic covers from Alex Horley and the late Neal Adams! Patrick Zircher slashes into the Hyborian Age with a tale of high adventure starring Conan and Valeria, whilst Fabian Nicieza and artist Sean Chen craft a high-stakes assassination story starring KULL. There's, also a short prose story from John C. Hocking, incredible art pin-ups, and more. 64 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $6.99.

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Written by Patrick Zircher and Fabian Nicieza. Art by Patrick Zircher and Sean Chen. Cover by Alex Horley. Featuring classic covers from Alex Horley and the late Neal Adams! Patrick Zircher slashes into the Hyborian Age with a tale of high adventure starring Conan and Valeria, whilst Fabian Nicieza and artist Sean Chen craft a high-stakes assassination story starring KULL. There's, also a short prose story from John C. Hocking, incredible art pin-ups, and more. 64 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $6.99.

Written by Patrick Zircher and Fabian Nicieza. Art by Patrick Zircher and Sean Chen. Cover by Neal Adams. Featuring classic covers from Alex Horley and the late Neal Adams! Patrick Zircher slashes into the Hyborian Age with a tale of high adventure starring Conan and Valeria, whilst Fabian Nicieza and artist Sean Chen craft a high-stakes assassination story starring KULL. There's, also a short prose story from John C. Hocking, incredible art pin-ups, and more. 64 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $6.99.

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Conan the Gambler: Part 3 of 3 - Written by Jim Zub. Art by Patrick Zircher. Cover by Marco Checchetto. A DEBT OF BLOOD REPAID! The chips are down, and CONAN will have to play his best hand… …the one holding good Brythunian steel! The DEMON'S DEN takes its debts seriously, and it will take everything Conan's got if he is to emerge from the DEBTOR'S LOUNGE alive! PLUS: The next chapter in the all-new CONAN 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 Jim Zub. Art by Patrick Zircher. Cover by Yasmine Putri. A DEBT OF BLOOD REPAID! The chips are down, and CONAN will have to play his best hand… …the one holding good Brythunian steel! The DEMON'S DEN takes its debts seriously, and it will take everything Conan's got if he is to emerge from the DEBTOR'S LOUNGE alive! 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 Jacopo Camagni. Cover by Stefano Caselli. THE SHI'AR IMPERIAL GUARD VS… THE LEGION?! With Abigail Brand's attention divided between two S.W.O.R.D. stations, all ORCHIS needs is to pick their moment to strike. Meanwhile, the Shi'ar Empress Xandra is making her first formal visit to the Lake Hellas Diplomatic Ring... and stepping into the gunsights of the all-new LETHAL LEGION! 28 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Al Ewing. Art by Jacopo Camagni. Cover by Davi Go. THE SHI'AR IMPERIAL GUARD VS… THE LEGION?! With Abigail Brand's attention divided between two S.W.O.R.D. stations, all ORCHIS needs is to pick their moment to strike. Meanwhile, the Shi'ar Empress Xandra is making her first formal visit to the Lake Hellas Diplomatic Ring... and stepping into the gunsights of the all-new LETHAL LEGION! 28 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Al Ewing. Art by Jacopo Camagni. Cover by Joe Jusko. THE SHI'AR IMPERIAL GUARD VS… THE LEGION?! With Abigail Brand's attention divided between two S.W.O.R.D. stations, all ORCHIS needs is to pick their moment to strike. Meanwhile, the Shi'ar Empress Xandra is making her first formal visit to the Lake Hellas Diplomatic Ring... and stepping into the gunsights of the all-new LETHAL LEGION! 28 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $3.99.

Joe Jusko Cover

Volume 9- 1st printing. Collects The Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995) #117-132, Conan the Barbarian: The Witch Queen of Acheron GN (1985 Marvel Graphic Novel), and, material from Epic Illustrated (1980-1986 Magazine) #34. Written by Larry Yakata, Don Kraar, Gary Kwapisz, Christopher Priest (as Jim Owsley), and Roy Thomas. Art by Gary Kwapisz, Ernie Chan, Vincent Waller, Tony Salmons, Rey Garcia, Pablo Marcos, William Johnson, Rudy Nebres, Andy Kubert, Dave Simons, Dale Eaglesham, Henri Bismuth, Sandy Plunkett, Mike Docherty, Rod Whigham, Terry Tidwell, Roy Richardson, Dell Barras, James Baldwin, Vince Colletta, Fraja Bator, Ferguson, Walt Simonson, Dave Sims, and Art Nichols. Cover by Joe Jusko. THE GREATEST SAGA IN SWORD-AND-SORCERY HISTORY! Unfettered by the Comics Code, these dark and gritty tales are perfect for Conan fans looking for that extra bit of bloody violence! Crom does not deny the faithful! The Savage Sword of Conan Omnibus collections are continuing and collecting the greatest sword-and-sorcery comic magazine of all time! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,072 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $150.00.

Michael Golden Cover

Volume 9- 1st printing. Collects The Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995) #117-132, Conan the Barbarian: The Witch Queen of Acheron GN (1985 Marvel Graphic Novel), and, material from Epic Illustrated (1980-1986 Magazine) #34. Written by Larry Yakata, Don Kraar, Gary Kwapisz, Christopher Priest (as Jim Owsley), and Roy Thomas. Art by Gary Kwapisz, Ernie Chan, Vincent Waller, Tony Salmons, Rey Garcia, Pablo Marcos, William Johnson, Rudy Nebres, Andy Kubert, Dave Simons, Dale Eaglesham, Henri Bismuth, Sandy Plunkett, Mike Docherty, Rod Whigham, Terry Tidwell, Roy Richardson, Dell Barras, James Baldwin, Vince Colletta, Fraja Bator, Ferguson, Walt Simonson, Dave Sims, and Art Nichols. Cover by Michael Golden. THE GREATEST SAGA IN SWORD-AND-SORCERY HISTORY! Unfettered by the Comics Code, these dark and gritty tales are perfect for Conan fans looking for that extra bit of bloody violence! Crom does not deny the faithful! The Savage Sword of Conan Omnibus collections are continuing and collecting the greatest sword-and-sorcery comic magazine of all time! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,072 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $150.00.

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story JOSHUA LUNA art & cover JONATHAN LUNA Dara will stop at nothing to find her sister's killer. But if she succeeds in finding him, will she share her sister's fate? ? 32 PAGES ? FC ? Cover price $2.99.

July 1978. "The Slithering Shadow" Script by Roy Thomas, and art by Alfredo Alcala. "The Tentacles of Thog" - Part 2. "Xuthal of the Dusk" - Part 3. 52 pages, B&W, 8" x 11", 40p cover price.

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Cover art by Colleen Doran. Starmaps, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Colleen Doran, inks by Ricardo Villamonte; A hunt for buried treasure on Earth; In space, Raader returns to Haven in secret to see a certain map maker who provides her with the only map of the planets still unknown to the Colonizers. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995) #94-101.

Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by John Buscema, Val Mayerik, Pablo Marcos, Ernie Chan, Vince Colletta and Rudy Nebres.

Conan has his hands full in this set of era-defining stories by Michael Fleisher, John Buscema, Ernie Chan, Pablo Marcos, and other familiar talents! In these pages, the Cimmerian faces a demigod who wields the awesome powers of the leopard, three deadly dwarves, a siren with an army of undead pirates, and the return of the Devourer of Souls! Plus, fan-favorite stories "The Blood Ruby of Death," in which a priceless gem turns even the staunchest allies into enemies, and "When a God Lives," where the theft of a seemingly harmless statue unleashes the ancient, arcane energies of a god whose only goal is to destroy Conan! Over 500 jam-packed pages of adventure, betrayal, and revenge!

This volume comes complete with covers, frontispieces, backup stories, and pinups from each issue!

Softcover, 500 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.99.

Written by Shuizhu and Amy Chu. Art and Cover by Gunji. FORGED IN STEEL! SWORD MASTER has learned how to be a hero the hard way… He's been haunted by the past and under attack in the present. But the introduction of two new players will change everything... 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Paul Tobin and Various. Art by Gary Chaloner and Various. Cover by Ariel Olivetti. While adventurers Conrad and Kirowan confront a demonic invader in London, pioneer Breckinridge Elkins bumbles across the American frontier . . . and of course, Conan treads the plains of Hyboria! 80 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

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Written by Brian Wood. Art by Mack Chater. Cover by Ben Oliver. Having known nothing but hardship and violence, there would seem to be little in this world that Elsbeth cannot handle. These final days of the revenge quest might prove to be the exception. When all is said and done, who lives, and who dies? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Brian Wood. Art and Cover by Mack Chater. Having known nothing but hardship and violence, there would seem to be little in this world that Elsbeth cannot handle. These final days of the revenge quest might prove to be the exception. When all is said and done, who lives, and who dies? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects Vark Thing (2019 Aardvark-Vanaheim), The House of Cerebus, The Silver Cerebus, and The Varking Dead (2020 Aardvark-Vanaheim).

Written by Dave Sim. David Birdsong, Sean Robinson, and Benjamin Hobbs. Art by Dave Sim, Dante Alghieri, and Gustave Dore. Cover by David Birdsong.

Further collecting Cerebus' adventures in Hell? (with a question mark)! The Legend of the Vark Thing starts here! Learn how enviro-genius Alex Netherlands transforms himself into a walking compost heap to impress this really hot chick! Composting worms and how they "dig" 1980s disco! Giant-Size Vark Thing in need of some Vark Viagra! Worm rotation! "The Secret Origin of The Silver Cerebus!" Meet Lone S. Kum, CEO of Telsa Motors and #1 Elon Musk fanboy!

Softcover, 112 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Takashi Yagi.

Aiz and Bell's secret training pays off...!! As Loki Familia finishes preparations for their expedition to the 59th Floor, they're not the only group headed back to the Dungeon. But it's like Dejavu when Aiz hears of a white-haired adventurer and a Minotaur, and she bolts away from her Familia to check on Bell!

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

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 9 - 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." 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. Kazuki's sister has conflicting feelings about her little brother and can't stand for him to take up his new role. Kazuki struggles against the machinations of his sister and the other students. 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.

Volume 9 - 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., 360 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen (13+)

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Louis Cha. Art by Wing Shing Ma. The beautiful Mong Choi and Yuen Ming Elders are holding the leader of many great clans hostage. Even Tai-Tsung Ho - leader of K'un L'un has been taken captive. What could she be planning? WuJi and the Ming Rebels mean to find out! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Yuu Tanaka. Art and cover by Tomowo Maruyama. Character Design by llo. Translated byMichael Rachmat.

Reincarnated as a sentient weapon with memories of his past life, but not his name, a magical sword saves a young beastgirl from a life of slavery. Fran, the cat-eared girl, becomes his wielder, and wants only to grow stronger, while the sword wants to know why he is here.

Together, the strange duo's journey has only just begun!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W.

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 9 - 1st printing. "Alicization Beginning!"

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

Kirito awakens in a vast, fantastical forest filled with towering trees. In his search for clues to the truth of his surroundings, he encounters a young boy who seems to know him. He ought to be a simple NPC, but the depth of his emotions seem no different than a human. As they search for the boy's parents, Kirito finds a peculiar memory returning to him. A memory from his own childhood, of this boy and a girl, too, with golden hair, and a name he should have never forgotten - Alice.

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

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Shimizu. Art and cover by Asagi Tosaka. Translated by Roman Lampart. Leonis and Riselia finally reunite amidst disaster in the imperial city. And although theVoids are being pushed back, they have a new problem: Leonis's minion, RakshasaNightmare. Meanwhile, Prince Alexios, hoping to defeat the Voids once and for all,searches for any surviving Dark Lords and unwittingly contacts Leonis! During all thistrouble, a mysterious person known as the Queen of the Realm of Shadows plots from the dark... Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 170 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up. Cover price $15.00.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Shimizu. Art and cover by Asuka Keigen. Character Design by Asagi Tohsaka. Translated by Roman Lempert. After the mission in Necrozoa, Leo and his friends in the eighteenth platoon return to their everyday lives. But at Excalibur Academy, peace never lasts for long-when an armed group known as the Kenki Gathering appears before Sakuya, the young swordswoman is forced to confront her past. The former royal guards of the Sakura Orchid are consumed by hatred for the Voids, and they reveal a shocking plan...! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Art and cover by Yu Satomi. Translated by Yui Kajita. DEMONIC CLASH. In 1864, Hatakeyama Yasuhide comes to Jinya with a request: He wants Jinya to slay a demon under his command, Okada Kichi. This demon is an exceptional swordsman, but a dangerous wild card who might strike down anyone he comes across. Even though the story doesnt quite add up, Jinya heads off to clash swords with Okada... Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Yuy Beop-Ryong. Art by park Hui-Jin. After Rey narrowly escapes death at the hands of Shyao, he feels betrayed and withdraws to the safety of the mountains. There, he comes across Louen, a sage who has a connection to Rey's late master. But the budding alliance turns bloody when an irate White Monkey God wants to put an end to the new friendship! 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 9 - 1st printing.

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

Before there's even a moment to rest after Bete's recent involvement in the Amazon hunt incident, a great new threat approaches Orario! A kingdom has dispatched a massive army to invade and adventurers answer the call to halt their advance. But as Loki Familia readies itself for battle once more, Riveria shares a small, private story of what Aiz was like as a child. What secrets lay buried in the high elf's memories of that young girl who one day found herself in the village of the dragon faith...

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 9 - 1st printing. Written by Hidenori Kusaka. Art and cover by Satoshi Yamamoto. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. Eternatus, the Gigantic Pokémon, has appeared! And with Galar in chaos due to the Gigantamax phenomenon occurring all over the region, Henry and Casey's only hope of defeating Eternatus-and stopping the Gigantamax evolutions-is with the help of two powerful Pokémon-Zacian and Zamazenta! Can two Pokémon find the legendary gears in time to stop Eternatus?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 88 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing.

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

Sparks fly as the fourth Squad Jam barrels towards its pulse-pounding conclusion. But are they the sparks of romance or high-grade explosives? With a marriage on the line, Fire is determined to win by any means necessary, and manages to win SHINC's assistance in overthrowing LPFM. Meanwhile, Llenn's team finally meets up with Boss's crew, but Fire's squad is there and ready to rumble as well! Who will emerge the victor?!

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

Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 9 - 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. Time marches on, the world continues to change, and friends and enemies alike continue to slip in and out of Jinyas life, but his determination to gain strength and fight evil continues to grow. As tensions between Jinya and the Nagumo family come to a head, Jinya and Somegorou make their way to rescue Kimiko and Ryuuna. The Nagumo family and their demon underlings push Jinya and Somegorou to their limits, but when an unexpected face from the demon hunters past joins the fray, will the scales tip in favor of their victory, or their defeat? Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 248 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.