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Conan the King #23 (1984) page 46: The kindly merchant

Artist: Marc Silvestri (All)

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Conan the King #23 (1984) page 46: The kindly merchant Comic Art

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Artwork Details

Title:	Conan the King #23 (1984) page 46: The kindly merchant
Artist:	Marc Silvestri (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	104
Likes on CAF:	8 9
Comments:	4
Added to Site:	3/3/2025
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Description

This bimonthly but double-length series provided a springboard to rising artists like Geof Isherwood and Marc Silvestri. In a backup story featuring Conn, son of Conan, this page introduces an unnamed wealthy merchant who counsels his grandson about the importance of generosity and a humanitarian spirit. Unfortunately, when he climbs the tower to his treasure room he finds Conn and another thief shoveling gold into bags. The other thief kills the old man and flees, leaving Conn to take the blame.

Silvestri has exactly six panels on this page to set the scene and introduce both the old man and his grandson before things go horribly wrong. Details like the moon on the lake and the roaring fire put us at ease, while the large tower on the house helps us understand the layout before tragedy unfolds.

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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/3/2025

Pretty nice tall panel as the exterior shot table setter. Looks like the Silvestri storytelling is already there and he works the rougher edges to make the barbarian tale closer to the Conan magazine style.

Miki Annamanthadoo
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 3/3/2025

Really nice early work by Silvestri!

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 3/4/2025

Silvestri sets the stage nicely!

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

Posted on 3/4/2025

great early Silvestri work! that first scene setting panel from the exterior especially gives the feel of bronze age horror/mystery

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