Conan the Barbarian 1970 #17 Regular Edition - 8.0 - $18.00
Conan and Fafnir the Vanir are stranded on the ancient island of Bal-Sagoth in the Vilayet Sea. At first, they are enemies, but they quickly decide to co-operate in order to survive. They rescue a girl, Kyrie, and fight the high priest Gothan in order to restore her as goddess and queen Aala of Bal-Sagoth.
On-sale date from stamp on cover. Correlates well with 1972-05-23 on-sale date from Etcetera & The Comic Reader #84 April 1972.
- The Gods of Bal-Sagoth - Adapted from the short story by Robert E. Howard.
- Fanciful Fact and Frumious Fables for Friend and Foe Alike! - Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
- - Letters of comment from Chris Hoth and Marc DeMattas [sic], followed by an editorial Special Shazam [Award] Salute including many Conan-related nominations; includes Know Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom.
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