Conan the Barbarian #126, Newsstand Marvel Comics, 1981

Conan the Barbarian #126 features a dramatic confrontation between Conan and a monstrous, sharp-toothed creature with a glowing eye in a rocky, purple-hued landscape. The muscular barbarian is depicted in a defensive stance, wielding a weapon against the bizarre, serpentine beast. This Marvel Comics Group issue from September 1981 showcases the iconic sword-and-sorcery hero in a classic high-action scene typical of the series' fantasy adventure style.