'Y' after the 'E' we'd have a movie title there, but then he'd be named
after a budgie), to whom I used to give loads of comics whenever I was
making space for new ones. Occasionally, I would regret parting with the
odd comic or two (usually when I was rereading them in his house) and ask
if he would mind terribly much relinquishing them back into my possession.
if he would mind terribly much relinquishing them back into my possession.
I know what you're thinking - Indian-giver! (Is that racist?) However, it
only ever applied to a handful of comics in total, so he came out well
ahead in the long-run.
only ever applied to a handful of comics in total, so he came out well
ahead in the long-run.
IN ARGOS!" There was just something about that wonderful MIKE
PLOOG splash page that so evocatively conjured up the smell of the sea,
the heat of the sun, the hustle and bustle of the busy port of Argos - sang to
me, in fact, and practically transported me to that enchanted time between
the sinking of ATLANTIS and the dawn of recorded history that is the
legendary HYBORIAN AGE.
me in the exact same way even after all these years. Being the kind and
generous sort of person I am, I thought I'd share a few pages with you
here. If you're smart, you'll get straight onto ebay and try and track down
a copy of this classic issue for yourself. Just look at that splash page again.
I swear I can almost hear the cry of the gulls swirling in the sky overhead,
calling to me not only across the years from the '70s, but also from
centuries ago when the tale is supposed to have first taken place.
know exactly what you're looking for, below is a picture of the cover
in question - by GIL KANE, no less!
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Tara the hoyden acrobat, in her jester outfit, is one of my favourite members of Conan's supporting cast. But then she was shuffled offstage with her colourless soldier boyfriend to make way for years of the self-obsessed, amoral Belit.
Funnily enough, Tara was the name of our first German Shepherd. (Zara was her successor.) However, I don't recall that character, Dougie - although I do remember Belit. I'll have to replace some of my Buscema colour Conan comics - they were pretty nifty.
Got my copy after I read this, it's a bit yellower than yours though and the print quality is a bit smudgy in comparison. It's got a US price label, I don't know if that means it was the tail end of a longer run or something. Still a great comic though, thanks for the tip.
Glad you liked it, Spider. My copy might not be that much better than yours, quality-wise. I give the images a boost when I post them.
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Dougie, when I published the post, I hadn't read the issue in some time. I re-read it just after replying to your comment and noticed that the Tara you mention is in the tale. I remember her now.
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