Know, O Prince, that in an age undreamed of, shining kingdoms lay spread across the world like blue mantles beneath the stars. Hither came Conan the Cimmerian; black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand, a thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth, to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth under his sandaled feet . . . Conan: The Hall of the Dead concludes writer Kurt Busiek's (JLA/Avengers, Astro City) critically acclaimed run, paving the way for new writer Tim Truman (Conan and the Songs of the Dead) and featuring a story by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola! Eisner award-nominated artist Cary Nord (Daredevil), and Eisner award-winning color artist Dave Stewart (Ultimate Fantastic Four, DC: The New Frontier) continue their groundbreaking run on Dark Horse's best-selling Conan series with three of the best writers in comics today. [Kurt Busiek (W), Mike Mignola (W), Tim Truman (W), Cary Nord (P), and Dave Stewart (C)]
CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME ONE SC – (Roy Thomas/Barry Windsor-Smith) In the early 1970s, Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Barbarian exploded on to the comics scene. Writer Roy Thomas teamed with a young artist named Barry Smith, and together the two mapped out some of the most stirring and memorable Conan adventures to come along since those written by Howard himself. Over the course of their 24 issue run together, Thomas and Smith defined Conan for a generation of comics readers, and now those stories are collected here in a series of trade paperbacks. Featuring completely remastered color and text corrections, and containing material not available for nearly thirty years, these books are the perfect companions to the upcoming all-new Conan series from Dark Horse. 144 pp.
CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 2: ROGUES IN THE HOUSE SC – (Roy Thomas/Barry Windsor-Smith) Compiling the early Conan the Barbarian stories by writer Roy Thomas and artist Barry Windsor-Smith. Featuring completely remastered color and text corrections, these stories have been unavailable in color since their original publication, nearly thirty years ago. 160 pp.
CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 3: THE MONSTER OF THE MONOLITHS & OTHER STORIES SC – (Roy Thomas/Barry Windsor-Smith & Gil Kane) Over the course of these early stories, Windsor-Smith’s stunning evolution from comic-book cartoonist to full-fledged artist is apparent and thrilling to behold. Collects issues #14, #15, and #17-#21 and features completely remastered color. 156 pp.
CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 4: THE SONG OF RED SONJA & OTHER STORIES SC – (Roy Thomas/Barry Windsor-Smith & John Buscema) Collects the end of Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith’s seminal run on Conan the Barbarian. Also included is the first issue of acclaimed artist John Buscema’s definitive run. Collecting issues 23 through 26 of the original Marvel series and material from the second and third issues of Savage Tales. As an added bonus, this volume features Richard Isonove, bringing to life Thomas and Windsor-Smith’s ultimate masterpiece, Red Nails. 160 pp.
CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 5: THE SHADOW IN THE TOMB & OTHER STORIES SC – (Roy Thomas/John Buscema) By the mid 1970s, Robert E Howard’s Sword and Sorcery hero had cut a path through the comic-book world, restored to life by writer Roy Thomas and his host of talented artists. Of those artists, none contributed more to Conan’s legacy than the legendary John Buscema. Collecting issues #27-33 of Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian series with remastered color. 160 pp.
CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 6: THE CURSE OF THE GOLDEN SKULL & OTHER STORIES SC – (Roy Thomas/John Buscema & Neal Adams) Featuring completely re-mastered color and text corrections, these stories have been unavailable in color since their original publication. 160 pp.
CONAN VOL. 1: THE FROST GIANT’S DAUGHTER & OTHER STORIES SC – (Kurt Busiek/Cary Nord & Thomas Yeates) Catch all the action and savagery as Conan wars with the murderous Vanir, meets the Frost Giant’s Daughter, and is taken as a slave by the ancient sorcerers of Hyperborea. Collecting issues #1-6 and fourteen pages from issue #7. 176 pp.
CONAN: THE GOD IN THE BOWL & OTHER STORIES SC – (Kurt Busiek/Cary Nord/Thomas Yeates/Dave Stewart) Adapts Howard's The God in the Bowl in all its terrifying detail, as well as introducing Conan's most famed adversary, Thoth-amon, but a new female foil to Conan's exploits - Janissa, the Widowmaker. 124 pp.
CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 7: THE DWELLER IN THE POOL & OTHER STORIES SC – (Roy Thomas/John Buscema) More tales of thrilling adventure and chilling betrayal, featuring completely remastered color, as only writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema could deliver. 160 pp.
CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 8: BROTHERS OF THE BLOOD & OTHER STORIES SC – (Roy Thomas/John Buscema) In a fantastic world filled with malevolent magicians and dangerous doppelgangers, one man pits his flesh, blood, and steel against an endless tide of enemies that would seek to destroy him. That man is Conan. Collecting issues #52-60 of the original series. 168 pp.
CONAN & THE JEWELS OF GWAHLUR HC - (P. Craig Russell/P. Craig Russell/Lovern Kindzierski) Collects the mini-series. Adapts the Robert E. Howard story. A young woman finds herself the pawn of mercenaries, one of which is Conan of Cimmeria. As she poses as the oracle of a primitive cult, Conan puts his experience as a thief and a soldier together in pursuit of some of the most prized jewels in the world. Featuring a sixteen-page sketchbook and an interview with Russell. 88 pp.
CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 9: RIDER OF THE RIVER-DRAGONS & OTHER STORIES SC - (Roy Thomas/John Buscema & Val Mayerik) From the turbulent seas to the deepest, darkest jungles, the barbarian Conan moves ever closer to his destiny as king and conqueror. Collecting Conan the Barbarian #60-63, #65, #69-71. 160 pp.
CONAN VOL. 3: THE TOWER OF THE ELEPHANT & OTHER STORIES HC – (Kurt Busiek/Cary Nord & Michael Wm. Kaluta/Dave Stewart) Includes an adaptation of one of Robert E. Howard's greatest Conan tales, The Tower of the Elephant. Fed up with both civilization and mysticism, Conan travels to the City of Thieves to take out his frustrations. When a bar fight uncovers the legend of the impregnable Tower of the Elephant, he becomes determined to rob it. Collects Conan #0, #16-17, #19-22. 168 pp.
CONAN VOL. 3: THE TOWER OF THE ELEPHANT & OTHER STORIES SC – (Kurt Busiek/Cary Nord & Michael Wm. Kaluta/Dave Stewart) Includes an adaptation of one of Robert E. Howard's greatest Conan tales, The Tower of the Elephant. Fed up with both civilization and mysticism, Conan travels to the City of Thieves to take out his frustrations. When a bar fight uncovers the legend of the impregnable Tower of the Elephant, he becomes determined to rob it. Collects Conan #0, #16-17, #19-22. 168 pp.
CONAN & THE DEMONS OF KHITAI SC - (Akira Yoshida/Paul Lee) King Conan leads a small army into a mysterious land, yet doing so is perilous, as those who have requested his company may have far more devious intentions. 96 pp.
CONAN: BOOK OF THOTH GN - (Kurt Busiek & Len Wein/Kelley Jones) 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 murderous means, he ingratiates himself into a benevolent priesthood, only to turn the church and the nation itself over to the snake-god, Set. Collecting the four-issue miniseries. 192 pp. (7x10)
CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 10: WHEN GIANTS WALK THE EARTH & OTHER STORIES SC – (Roy Thomas/John Buscema, Howard Chaykin & others) Conan visits the lands of Harakht, home to the fearsome Hawk-Riders and their enormous avian beasts. With his lover Bêlit - the Queen of the Black Coast - at his side, no threats, terrestrial or otherwise, will prevent Conan from fulfilling his destiny. Collecting Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian #72-77 and #79-81. 168 pp.
A new era begins for Conan the Barbarian, as he sets out, once more alone, into the savage heart of Hyboria- his wit, his strength, and his blade his only allies against a flood of foes both human and super-human! Presenting more of the celebrated Roy Thomas/John Buscema Conan the Barbarian run, as well as a special guest artist appearance by Sal Buscema! All featuring completely re-mastered color; all proving once again why Conan is the greatest and most savage Epic Fantasy character of all time. Collects Marvel's Conan the Barbarian #92 and #101-108.
[Roy Thomas (W), John Buscema (P), Sal Buscema (P), Ernie Chan (I), Peter Dawes (C), Ian Sokoliwski (]
Conan has won the throne of Aquilonia and the hand of the beautiful Zenobia. With a kingdom to rule and an heir on the way, will the Cimmerian finally put up his sword for good? Don't bet on it. When his bride and country are attacked by a sinister Stygian sorcerer, Conan strikes back at Stygia with all his might-and the might of Aquilonia-in a move that threatens to throw all Hyboria into chaos! Written by Joshua Dysart (Swamp Thing, Violent Messiahs) and drawn by upcoming Kull artist Will Conrad (Serenity; Buffy The Vampire Slayer). Includes Dysart and Tone Rodriguez's story in Funcom's Age of Conan comic, distributed to 450,000 readers. [Joshua Dysart (W), Will Conrad (A), and Jason Shawn Alexander (Cover)]
Eisner Award-winning writer Kurt Busiek teams up with some of the best artists and writers in this collection of stand-alone stories from Conan. In "Helm," Busiek and Fabian Nicieza write and EC Comics legend John Severin draws the story of Conan's famous horned helm. Renowned comics and animation artist Bruce Timm lends his styling to the darkly comic "Conan's Favorite Joke." Current Conan writer Timothy Truman takes pencil in hand as the Cimmerian's influence crosses generations in "Seeds of Empire" and "The Blood-Stained Crown." Goon creator Eric Powell draws the poignant story of a young and unsung hero in "Storyteller," Dark Horse's centennial tribute to Conan creator Robert E. Howard. And artist Rafael Kayanan returns to the world of Hyboria with "In the Tower of Tara-Teth," a gritty adventure set during the Cimmerian's years as a mercenary and pirate. Collecting issues #18, 26-28, & 39 of the Dark Horse Conan series. [Conan: Blood Stained Crown and Other Stories SC]
In the mid 1970s following the colossal success of Conan the Barbarian, Roy Thomas helped expand the universe of Conan to showcase further stories and the talents of some of the comics industry's best with the equally popular Savage Sword of Conan magazine. Now, for the first time in over thirty years, these primal tales, featuring Robert E. Howard's most popular character, are available in this, the first in a series of massive trade paperbacks, collecting all Savage Sword Conan stories beginning with issue one. Included in this volume are tales by Roy Thomas, featuring the breathtaking art of such legends as Barry Windsor-Smith, John Buscema, Alfredo Alcala, Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, Pablo Marcos, Walter Simonson, and more. But that's not all. Also included in this tome are Conan's few appearances in the title Savage Tales-for the complete Conan collection! Reprinting Savage Sword of Conan for the first time since its original publication. This is the first volume in the series. Launching Dark Horse's black-and-white Dark Horse Presents omnibus format. 500 pages for the value price of 17.95!!! [Roy Thomas (W), Barry Windsor-Smith (A), John Buscema (A) , Alfredo Alcala (A), Pablo Marcos (A), an]
In the mid 1970s a comics magazine was published containing some of the most exciting epic fantasy tales the world has ever known-The Savage Sword of Conan. Based off of the work of renowned author Robert E. Howard, each issue offered multiple thrilling tales of the legendary barbarian. The magazine was also a showcase of comics talent, headed up by Conan aficionado Roy Thomas. Now for the first time ever, these stories are being collected in a series of omnibus-style books, with over five hundred pages of classic sword and sorcery-for the complete Conan collector! Included in this volume are tales featuring the stunning art of such comics luminaries as Barry Windsor-Smith, John Buscema, Alfredo Alcala, Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, Pablo Marcos, Walter Simonson, and many more. Scheduled to arrive in February. [ROY THOMAS (W), BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH (A), and JOHN BUSCEMA (A)]
Conan faces his most arduous adventure yet as he matches his wits and brawn against the very forces of nature itself-no small task, even for a man who's done battle with wizards, otherworldly beasts, and ancient gods. But will the strength of steel really be enough against such powers? All this plus the tenth anniversary story by Roy Thomas and John Buscema, this volume marks the end of an era-collecting the final issues of Roy Thomas's celebrated run on Conan the Barbarian. Featuring completely re-mastered color, this volume is a must for fans of classic sword and sorcery! Collects Conan the Barbarian Issues # 108-115. Scheduled to arrive in March. [Roy Thomas (W) and John Buscema (A)]
The Cimmerian finds himself ensnared in the dark intrigues of a city-state where the powerful will stoop to any depths to keep what they have stolen. When a young, idealistic noble offers Conan a ticket to freedom in exchange for a favor, Conan leaps at the opportunity-and into a labyrinth where he must fight to keep not only his word, but his very life. A favorite of fans and critics alike, the seminal Conan story "Rogues in the House" first appeared in Weird Tales. Now, writer Timothy Truman and artist Cary Nord bring you the tale of the Red Priest, as you've never seen it before. Collects Conan #37, 38, 41-44. Scheduled to arrive in March. [Timothy Truman (W), Cary Nord (A), and Tomás Giorello (A)]
The Cimmerian finds himself ensnared in the dark intrigues of a city-state where the powerful will stoop to any depths to keep what they have stolen. When a young, idealistic noble offers Conan a ticket to freedom in exchange for a favor, Conan leaps at the opportunity-and into a labyrinth where he must fight to keep not only his word, but his very life. A favorite of fans and critics alike, the seminal Conan story "Rogues in the House" first appeared in Weird Tales. Now, writer Timothy Truman and artist Cary Nord bring you the tale of the Red Priest, as you've never seen it before. This volume collects Conan #37, 38, 41-44. Direct Market exclusive hardcover! [Timothy Truman (W), Cary Nord (A/Cover), Tomás Giorello (A), Dave Stewart (C), and Richard Isanove (]
Conan's phenomenal popularity in the early comics series Conan the Barbarian would soon reach new heights thanks to a supplementary publication whose very name would come to represent quality in epic-fantasy storytelling-The Savage Sword of Conan! These pulp tomes would become an inspiration to generations of Conan fans, containing some of the best adaptations and pastiches of Robert E. Howard's work ever to be seen in sequential form. Now for the first time ever, these stories are being collected in a series of omnibus-style books, with over five hundred pages of classic sword and sorcery-for the complete Conan collector! Included in this volume are tales featuring the stunning art of such comics luminaries as Barry Windsor-Smith, John Buscema, Alfredo Alcala, Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, Pablo Marcos, Walter Simonson, and many more, including a heart-stopping adaptation of the classic Howard tale "The Jewels of Gwahlur." This collection includes Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian issues 25-31. Scheduled to arrive in May. [Roy Thomas (W) and Various (A)]
Writer Kurt Busiek and artist Greg Ruth team up to give you the story of Conan's early life, from his birth on a Cimmerian battlefield to his coming-of-age as a warrior in the pivotal Battle of Venarium. Sewing the seeds of the Barbarian's momentous career, this chronicle of Conan's youthful conquests- both martial and carnal-also showcases master storytellers Busiek and Ruth's work at its finest. Collects Conan #8, 15, 23, 32, 45, 46.On sale June 18. [Kurt Busiek (W) and Greg Ruth (A)]
Following a legendary writer like Roy Thomas is no easy task, but J.M. DeMatteis (Justice League, Spider Man: Kraven's Last Hunt, Moonshadow) found himself doing just that when he collaborated with writer Len Wein on Conan #116-and then became the book's new regular writer with Conan #118! Dark Horse's latest Chronicles of Conan collects six issues from the regular series run, as well as the second Conan King-Size Annual. Readers will marvel at the strange new landscapes, creatures, and magical foes that DeMatteis brought to the series, while still getting a Roy Thomas fix with his "Phoenix on the Sword" adaptation from Conan Annual #2. This volume collects Conan the Barbarian issues #116 to #121 and Conan Annual #2. Beautifully re-mastered in breathtaking new color! Scheduled to arrive in July. [J.M. DeMatteis (W), Roy Thomas (W), Larry Hama (W), Len Wein (W), John Buscema (A), Neal Adams (A),]
Writer Kurt Busiek and artist Greg Ruth team up to give you the story of Conan's early life, from his birth on a Cimmerian battlefield to his coming-of-age as a warrior in the pivotal Battle of Venarium. Sewing the seeds of the Barbarian's momentous career, this chronicle of Conan's youthful conquests - both martial and carnal-also showcases master storytellers Busiek and Ruth's work at its finest. Direct Market exclusive hardcover! [Kurt Busiek (W) and Greg Ruth (A)]
A mysterious curse lingers, following Conan as he attempts to return to his homeland, and a great darkness looms ahead in the doomed city of Yaralet. This latest collection in Dark Horse's smart, innovative Conan series finds the cunning Cimmerian chased by both unfinished business from his past and a strange novice magician who seeks to deliver a dire warning to the wandering barbarian. A great evil from Conan's past moves ever closer while unfathomable terrors awaken and come into view. Conan is, of course, eager to meet both head on! [Timothy Truman (W), Tomás Giorello (P), J.D. Mettler (C), José Villarrubia (C)]
Editing and charting Conan's course in the influential Savage Sword of Conan magazine, Roy Thomas led a phenomenal assemblage of talented illustrators boldly through the end of the seventies and into the eighties, unfettered by page counts and the limiting thumb of the Comics Code. Thomas scripted the continuing adventures of Conan, drawing from Robert E. Howard's original tales-along with other Conan adventures-and working with such esteemed artists as John Buscema, Sal Buscema, Ernie Colon, Klaus Janson, and the amazing Gil Kane! The Savage Sword of Conan brought the world thrilling adaptations of "Sons of the White Wolf," "The Legions of the Dead," and "The Treasure of Tranicos." The real treasure in this massive tome, however, is the sprawling, ambitious adaptation of the Conan the Buccaneer novel by the powerhouse team of Roy Thomas, John Buscema, and Tony DeZuniga! This volume is sure to deliver brutal barbarian violence as well as horrific, chilling surprises. This volume collects Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian issues 37 to 48. [Roy Thomas (W) and Various (A)]
Following a renowned writer like Roy Thomas was no easy task, but J.M. DeMatteis (Justice League, Spider-Man, Moonshadow) found himself fit for the job when he became Conan the Barbarian's next regular writer with Conan #118! This volume continues the period when DeMatteis worked with legendary artist John Buscema, collecting five of their regular series issues, as well as Conan Annuals 4 and 5, which were created by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, and Ernie Chan! Enjoy the continuing story lines, growing cast of characters, and increasingly strange sorcerers and monsters in the regular series segments, while getting a look at an older Conan's fight for his throne and queen in the unbeatable Thomas/Buscema/Chan Conan Annual collaborations: "The Return of the Conqueror" and "Bride of the Conqueror"! [J.M. Dematteis (W), Roy Thomas (W), John Buscema (A), Ernie Chan (A), and Bob Mcleod (A)]
