Dagar the Invincible – Gold Key – 1972–1982 – Volume 1 – Ongoing Series – #1–19

Quick Summary: Titled Tales of Sword and Sorcery, this series was Gold Key’s premiere entry into the 1970s barbarian fantasy genre. Created by writer Don Glut and artist Jesse Santos, the book follows Dagar on his quest to find the villain Scorpio. The series is famous for its lush, painted covers and Santos's detailed interior art. It established a shared continuity with other Gold Key titles, featuring guest appearances by characters like Tragg, Durak, and Torgus. Original content ran through issue #17, while issues #18 and #19 served as later reprint editions.