| Conan | |
 Cover to Conan the Savage #6 (Jan. 1996). Art by The Brothers Hildebrandt. The Brothers Hildebrandt are Twin brothers who collaboratively worked as Fantasy and Science fiction artists |
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics Dark Horse Comics |
| First appearance | Conan the Barbarian #1 (1970) |
| Created by | Robert E. Howard Roy Thomas |
| In story information | |
| Notable aliases | Amra the Lion |
| Abilities | Peak human physical condition, Melee weapons master, Knowledge and experience of fighting the supernatural |
Conan (often referred to as Conan the Cimmerian, from the name of his homeland, Cimmeria) is a fictional character created by Robert E. Howard in the 1930s. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Dark Horse Comics is one of the largest independent American Comic book publishers behind dominant publishers Marvel Comics and DC Comics In Comic books and other stories with a long history first appearance refers to the first occurrence to feature a Fictional character. Conan the Barbarian (also known as Conan the Cimmerian, from the name of his homeland Cimmeria) is a Fictional character often associated with Robert Ervin Howard ( January 22 1906 &ndash June 11 1936) was an American pulp writer of Fantasy, Roy Thomas (born November 22 1940, Missouri, United States) is a Comic book Writer and editor, and Conan the Barbarian (also known as Conan the Cimmerian, from the name of his homeland Cimmeria) is a Fictional character often associated with Cimmeria is a Fictional land of Barbarians in Antediluvian Earth (cp Robert Ervin Howard ( January 22 1906 &ndash June 11 1936) was an American pulp writer of Fantasy, Howard's Conan appeared as short stories in Weird Tales magazine, a renowned publication of the era. Weird Tales is an American Fantasy and Horror fiction Pulp magazine first published in March 1923. Conan has appeared in comics nearly non-stop since 1970. The comics are arguably, apart from the books, the vehicle that has had the greatest influence on the public mind concerning the character, a loner barbarian who travel all across the Hyborian lands of Conan.
Two comic series have been produced with the name "Conan"—one from Marvel Comics and one from Dark Horse Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Dark Horse Comics is one of the largest independent American Comic book publishers behind dominant publishers Marvel Comics and DC Comics
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Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics introduced a fairly faithful version of Conan in 1970 with Conan the Barbarian. Conan is a fictional Marvel Comics character based on Robert E
Marvel graphic novels
- The Witch Queen of Acheron (Marvel Graphic Novel [MGN] #19, 1985)
- Conan the Reaver (MGN #28, 1987)
- Conan of the Isles (MGN #42, 1988)
- The Skull of Set (MGN #53, 1989)
- The Horn of Azoth (MGN #59, 1990)
- Conan the Rogue (MGN #69, 1991)
- The Ravagers Out of Time (MGN #73, 1992)
Marvel Conan the Barbarian miniseries
- Conan the Barbarian vol. Conan of the Isles is a 1968 Fantasy novel written by L Sprague de Camp and Lin Carter featuring Robert E Conan the Destroyer is a 1984 film directed by action/fantasy veteran Richard Fleischer ( 20000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Vikings 2 (1997), 3 issues
- Stalker of the Woods (1997), 3 issues
- The Usurper (1997–1998), 3 issues
- Lord of the Spiders (1998), 3 issues
- River of Blood (1998), 3 issues
- Return of Styrm (1998), 3 issues
- Scarlet Sword (1998–1999), 3 issues
- Death Covered in Gold (1999), 3 issues
- Flame and the Fiend (2000), 3 issues
Marvel Universe
Modern Day
- What If: Vol. Conan the Usurper is a 1967 collection of four Fantasy short stories written by Robert E 1 #13, 43.
- What If: Vol. 2 #16.
- Avengers Forever #12 (1998)
- Excalibur #47.
- Fantastic Four #405. The Fantastic Four is a fictional Superhero team appearing in Comic books published by Marvel Comics.
- Tomb Of Dracula #27. Tomb of Dracula is a horror Comic book series published by Marvel Comics from April 1972 to August 1979
- Incomplete Death's Head #11.
- Green Goblin #10. The Green Goblin is a name shared by several fictional Supervillains that appear in Comic books published by Marvel Comics.
- Paradise X:Heralds #1.
Hyborean age
- Dr. Strange #11, 29. Doctor Strange is a Fictional character, a Comic book sorcerer and Superhero in the.
- Thor Corps #3
- What If: Vol. 1 #39.
- Conan vs Rune (1995)
Miscellaneous appearances
- Conan the Barbarian – Movie Special (1982), 2 issues
- Conan the Destroyer – Movie Special (1985), 2 issues
- Marvel Age, issues 1, 2, 8 and 13
Comic Strip
The Marvel Conan stories were also adapted as a newspaper comic strip which appeared daily and Sunday from 4 September 1978 to 12 April 1981. Conan the Barbarian (also known as Conan the Cimmerian, from the name of his homeland Cimmeria) is a Fictional character often associated with Conan the Barbarian is a 1982 film by director John Milius and is recognized as the acting Breakthrough of bodybuilder Conan the Destroyer is a 1984 film directed by action/fantasy veteran Richard Fleischer ( 20000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Vikings Conan the Destroyer is a 1984 film directed by action/fantasy veteran Richard Fleischer ( 20000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Vikings A comic strip is a sequence of drawings that tells a story Currently in the Western world, most comic strips are written and drawn by a Comics artist Originally written by Roy Thomas and illustrated by John Buscema, the strip was continued by several different Marvel artists and writers.
Reprints
- Conan the Barbarian (1978 to 1979), six paperback-sized books published by Ace Books/Tempo Star. Reprints issues 1–3 (vol. 1); 4–6 (vol. 2); 7–9 (vol. 3); 10–11 (vol. 4); 12 (first story), 13 and 16 (vol. 5); 12 (second story), 14–17 and 87 (second story) (vol. 6).
- Conan the Barbarian – Special Edition (1983), Red Nails
- Conan Saga (1987–1995), 97 issues
- Conan Classic (1994–1995), 11 issues
- Marvel Treasury Edition, issues 4, 15, 19 and 23
- Marvel Super Special, issues 2, 9, 21 and 35
- Essential Conan (2000), 1 issue
Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics began their take on Conan in 2003. Dark Horse Comics is one of the largest independent American Comic book publishers behind dominant publishers Marvel Comics and DC Comics Conan, the sword-and-sorcery character created by Robert E Howard, is the protagonist of two major comic series published by Dark Horse Comics Events January February March April May June July August September
The first comic series, currently being published is written by Kurt Busiek then Tim Truman and pencilled mostly by Cary Nord and is soon to be followed by Conan the Cimmerian. Conan, the sword-and-sorcery character created by Robert E Howard, is the protagonist of two major comic series published by Dark Horse Comics Kurt Busiek (born September 16, 1960) is a Comic book Writer. Timothy Truman (born February 9, 1956 in Gauley Bridge West Virginia) is an American Writer, Artist and Musician Cary Nord is an artist noted for his work in Comic books He started his career with Superhero comics eventually becoming a regular artist for Marvel Conan, the sword-and-sorcery character created by Robert E Howard, is the protagonist of two major comic series published by Dark Horse Comics This series is a fresh interpretation, based solely on the works of Robert E. Howard and on the Dale Rippke chronology, with no connection to the large Marvel run.
Dark Horse Comics is also publishing digitally re-coloured compilations of the 1970s Marvel Comics Conan the Barbarian series in graphic-novel format. By Roy Thomas (writer), Barry Windsor-Smith, John Buscema, Ernie Chan (artists) and others.
Creative teams
- Kurt Busiek (writer 2003–2006) and Cary Nord (artist 2003+)
- Tim Truman (writer 2006+) and Cary Nord (artist 2003+)
Awards
- 2004 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards
- Best Single Issue or One-Shot: Conan #0: The Legend
- 2004 Eagle Awards
- Favourite new comicbook: Conan
Titles
Core appearances
| Title | Publisher | Issues | Dates | Notes |
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| Conan | Marvel | #1 - 11. | 1995 – 1996 | |
| Conan | Dark Horse | #0 - 50 | 2003 - 2008. Conan, the sword-and-sorcery character created by Robert E Howard, is the protagonist of two major comic series published by Dark Horse Comics | |
| Conan the Adventurer | Marvel | #1 - 14. | 1994 – 1995. | |
| Conan the Barbarian | Marvel | #1 - 275. | 1970 – 1993 | |
| Annual #1 | 1975 | |||
| Conan the Cimmerian | Dark Horse | #0 - | May 2008 | |
| Conan the King | Marvel | |||
| Conan the Savage | Marvel | #1 - 10. Conan, the sword-and-sorcery character created by Robert E Howard, is the protagonist of two major comic series published by Dark Horse Comics | 1995 – 1996 | |
| Giant-Size Conan | Marvel | #1 - 5 | 1974–1975 | |
| Handbook of the Conan Universe | Marvel | #1 | 1985. | |
| King Conan | Marvel | |||
| The Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian | Marvel | #1 - 235 | 1974–1995 | |
| Annual #1 | 1975 | |||
| Savage Tales | Marvel | #1 - 5. | 1971–1975 |
- Newspaper Strip (September 4 1978-April 12 1981), ?? strips.
Mini-series
| Title | Publisher | Issues | Dates | Notes |
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| Conan: Book of Thoth | Dark Horse | #1 - 4 | 2006 | |
| Conan and the Daughters of Midora | Dark Horse | #1 | 2004 | |
| Conan and the Demons of Khitai | Dark Horse | #1 - 4 | 2005–2006 | |
| Conan and the Jewels of Gwahlur | Dark Horse | #1 - 3 | 2005 | |
| Conan and the Midnight God | Dark Horse | #1 - 5 | 2005 | |
| Conan and the Songs of the Dead | Dark Horse | #1 - 5 | 2006 |
Reprints
- Robert E Howard's Conan: The Frost Giant's Daughter
Adaptations
| Story | Company | Series | Issue | Notes |
| The Frost Giant's Daughter | Marvel | Conan the Barbarian | #16 |
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| Savage Sword of Conan | #1 |
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| Dark Horse | Conan | #2 |
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| The God in the Bowl | Marvel | Conan the Barbarian | #7 |
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| Dark Horse | Conan | #10 & #11. "The God in the Bowl" is one of the original short stories featuring the Sword and sorcery hero Conan the Cimmerian, written by |
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| The Tower of the Elephant | Dark Horse | Conan | #20 - #22. "The Tower of the Elephant" is one of the original short stories starring the fictional Sword and sorcery hero Conan the Cimmerian, written | |
| The Hall of the Dead | Dark Horse | Conan | #29 - 31. " The Hall of the Dead " is one of the original short stories by American author Robert E | |
| Rogues in the House | Dark Horse | Conan | #41 - 44. "Rogues in the House" is one of the original short stories starring the fictional Sword and sorcery hero Conan the Cimmerian, written | |
| The Hand of Nergal | Dark Horse | Conan | #47 - 50. "The Hand of Nergal" is one of the original short stories by American author Robert E |
Miscellaneous or parody appearances
- National Lampoon (May 1972)
- Mad Magazine date unknown: Superhero High School (with Archie's Jughead)
- Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew! (DC, 1982), issue 7. Mad is a monthly American Humor Magazine founded by editor Harvey Kurtzman and publisher William Gaines in 1952 Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew! is a DC Comics Comic book about a team of Funny animal Superheroes called the Zoo Crew Written by Roy Thomas: Bow-Zar the Barkbarian.
- What The--?! # 12 versus Groo (Goo) among others such as Hot Stuff and Yogi the Bear and Frosty the Snowman. What The--?! was a series of Marvel comics parodying the Marvel Universe, similar in vein to the 1960s series Not Brand Echh.
- UHF in a dream sequence titled Conan the Librarian (1989). UHF (also known as The Vidiot from UHF in Australia, New Zealand and parts of Europe, Los Telelocos
Footnotes
External links
- Wikia has a wiki on this subject: Conan
- Conan official website
- Yahoo Group for Conan in Comics
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