Kallian Publico is a wealthy and ambitious merchant from the adventures of Conan the Barbarian, created by Robert E. Howard. Based in the Zamorian city of Arenjun, Publico owns the magnificent House of Kallian Publico, where rare treasures and valuable artifacts attract thieves and adventurers. His greed and fascination with wealth eventually draw him into the deadly mystery surrounding the legendary Elephant’s Heart.
Explore Kallian Publico’s comic book appearances, adventures, allies, and encounters with Conan the Barbarian. Discover his role in Robert E. Howard’s classic story “The Tower of the Elephant” and follow his appearances across comic book adaptations of Conan’s adventures throughout the Hyborian Age.
My Rating “The Lurker Within!” Kallian Publico, proprietor of the Numalia House of Relics, lies dead at Conan’s feet. The blade of the Cimmerian is undrenched. Something strangled the Numalian and made way with the treasure Conan had been sent to retrieve. But what could crush the rotund wretch of man with such ease? Before
My Rating “Part Four – Unity Or Death” The truth has been revealed to Kull, Conan, and John Kirowan. Set, the great serpent god and earth mother, has spirited the three heroes through time and space for a proposed alliance. But why? What has caused a god of such power to tremble with fear before
My Rating “Part Three – Behind The Mask” A gunshot rang out within the half-light of the Gordon House. As Michael O’Donnel wrestled the .38 caliber revolver from Evelyn Gordon’s hands, John Kirowan turned to scan the study for an unseen presence. It wasn’t the serpent ring that caused Evelyn to become homicidal, as John
My Rating “Part Two – Words Of Power” A temple keeper is dead and the nephew of Governor Patanius plays ignorant of Conan’s accusations. Now the Cimmerian must act quickly or be thrown to the unscrupulous Numalian Court of Justice. With a heavy hand, Conan slays all but Inquisitor Demetrio and his captain of the
My Rating “Part One – Stealing Faces & Finery” Brule scanned the mists for recognizable faces. The Shaman had promised him the truth, even if it was forcibly provided. The Spear-Slayer had to confirm the validity of his ally. Was the king of Valusia of sound mind? Gonar inhaled smoke from his pipe once again,
