Warlord #18

Warlord #18, published in 1979 by DC Comics, is part of the long-running sword-and-sorcery series created by Mike Grell. The series follows the adventures of Travis Morgan, a pilot who finds himself in the hollow-earth fantasy realm of Skartaris. This specific issue continues the series' exploration of classic pulp adventure tropes blended with high-fantasy elements, a genre that was experiencing a notable resurgence in comic books during the late 1970s.

Mike Grell served as both the writer and artist for the majority of the early run, bringing a distinct, detailed aesthetic to the character's design. His approach emphasized dynamic storytelling and a gritty, grounded realism even within the fantastical setting of Skartaris. The series was well-received for its consistent world-building and Grell’s signature art style, which helped establish Warlord as one of the more enduring independent-minded titles under the DC banner during that era.