Writers Kurt Busiek and Len Wein, creator of Wolverine and Swamp Thing, team up with the grandmaster of horror art, Kelley Jones, to tell the horrifying origin of Thoth-amon--Conan's greatest adversary!

In the dank alleys of a decaying city, a beggar child conjures visions of a future where, instead of spitting on him in the streets, the rich and privileged cower in fear of his terrible authority. Through cunning, murderous means, he ingratiates himself into a benevolent priesthood, only to turn the church and the nation itself over to the terrible snake-god, Set!

This essential piece of the Conan mythos reveals the secrets behind the dread sorcerer Thoth-amon for the first time!


Kurt Busiek is also known for his work on Astro City, JLA/Avengers, and Marvels.


Collecting the four-issue miniseries.