Conan the Barbarian in comics

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caption =Cover to "Conan the Savage" #6 (Jan. 1996).
Art by The Brothers Hildebrandt.
character_name =Conan
publisher =Marvel Comics
Dark Horse Comics
debut ="Conan the Barbarian" #1
(October 1970)
creators =Robert E. Howard
Roy Thomas
alliances =
aliases =Amra the Lion
powers =Peak human physical condition,
Melee weapons master,
Knowledge and experience of fighting the supernatural|

"Conan the Barbarian" by Robert E. Howard was first adapted into comics published Marvel Comics beginning with the series "Conan the Barbarian" in 1970. Since 2003, Conan has been published by Dark Horse Comics

Marvel Comics

Marvel Comics introduced a fairly faithful version of Conan in 1970 with "Conan the Barbarian".

Core appearances

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. 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. 1" #13, 43.
* "" #16.
* "Avengers Forever" #12 (1998)
* "Excalibur" #47.
* "Fantastic Four" #405.
* "Tomb Of Dracula" #27.
* "Incomplete Death's Head" #11.
* "Green Goblin" #10.
* "" #1."Hyborean age"
* "Dr. Strange" #11, 29.
* "Thor Corps" #3
* "" #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. 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.

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. 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

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. 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.
* "UHF" in a dream sequence titled "Conan the Librarian" (1989).

Footnotes

External links

*wikia|conan|Conan
* [http://www.conan.com/ Conan official website]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Conan_in-Comics/ Conan in Comics -Discussion Group]