There is a certain amount of risk assumed when an artist agrees to represent a popular story with his artwork, and this narrative is of particular interest to the fans of Conan. Yet, Sanjulian was more than willing to rise to the challenge: his use of rich color adeptly represents an event that marks the beginning of a legendary time in the Conan saga. This piece features Conan's savage introduction to Bêlit, Queen of the Black Coast, in which his prowess in battle immediately bewitches her. They forge a passionate and murderous bond as lovers and ruthless pirate companions, and together they levy a brutal reign over the Black Coast!
