Savage Sword of Conan is the greatest sword-and-sorcery magazine of all time thanks to its gripping, brutal storytelling, iconic artwork, and unmatched portrayal of Conan's raw, untamed world. This volume not only contains a massive new collection of the treasured original run but also features the never before reprinted Conan the Barbarian: Skull of Set original graphic novel in all its full color glory!
With Larry Hama deep into his run as Editor on the series, a new showcase of talents begin to arise and take our beloved barbarian to even greater heights!
An Omnibus for the ages! This 850+ page tome collects a story from one of the greatest collaborations of comic history. After years of exceptional work together, Paul Gulacy and Doug Moench, turn their collective gaze on Conan in the Marvel Graphic Novel,
Conan the Barbarian: The Skull of Set!
This collection continues the run of Charles "Chuck" Dixon as lead story writer with a host of artistic talents assisting including a majority of work from Gary Kwapisz with inks and finishes (and occasional pencils as well) by master draftsman, Ernie Chan! Stories include "Blood Circus," "Slaves of the Circle," and "Bane of the Dark Brotherhood"! Also included is the Don Kraar penned "The Wrath of Crom," with early work by Dale Eaglesham and luscious inks from Pat Redding!
This collection includes the usual assortment of superb pin up art by some true greats of the comic book form as well as up-and-coming talents of the time. This book also features a section of rarely seen bonus material!
This volume includes Charles "Chuck" Dixon and Doug Moench on the main writing duties and artists Gary Kwapisz, Paul Gulacy, Ernie Chan, Tom Grindberg, Dale Eaglesham, and others on interior art with works from legendary Conan cover artists like Joe Jusko and Earl Norem.
Collecting:
Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #146-158 and
Conan the Barbarian: The Skull of Set graphic novel (1987) Marvel Graphic Novel #53
CHUCK DIXON is a prolific comic book writer, best known for his work on action-packed series such as Batman, Nightwing, and The Punisher. Renowned for his fast-paced, gritty storytelling, Dixon's contributions to Savage Sword highlight his talent for crafting intense, character-driven sword-and-sorcery adventures.
DOUG MOENCH is an American comic book writer notable for his
Batman work and as the co-creator of Black Mask, Moon Knight, Deathlok and Bane. His work with artist Paul Gulacy on
Master of Kung Fu remains a much-heralded comic book run and resulted in many more collaborations including the Conan story in this collection.
DON KRAAR broke into comics as a writer in the early 1970s with short stories for DC's anthology titles. He became one of the mainstays of Marvel's Conan comics line in the '80s with work on
The Savage Sword of Conan, two Conan graphic novels and an extended run on
Conan the King that saw the character expand his empire.
GARY KWAPISZ A celebrated comic book artist, renowned for his striking black-and-white illustrations in
Savage Sword of Conan. His detailed and dynamic artwork brought Conan's brutal adventures to life, with a gritty realism that perfectly complemented the series' dark, sword-and-sorcery tone. Kwapisz's work remains iconic in the Conan legacy. He's also drawn
Wolverine,
Ka-Zar,
Moon Knight,
Hawkworld,
Punisher War Journal,
Airboy,
Badger and
Civil War Adventure.
PAUL GULACY is a renowned comic book artist, celebrated for his cinematic style and dynamic compositions. He rose to prominence with his work on
Master of Kung Fu in the 1970s. Gulacy's career spans decades, contributing to titles like
Sabre,
Batman,
Star Wars,
Catwoman, and
James Bond, greatly influencing the visual storytelling of action comics.
ERNIE CHAN A prolific comic book artist, best known for his work on
Savage Sword of Conan and
Conan the Barbarian. His powerful, dynamic style defined many of Conan's iconic battles. Chan also had a notable career with DC Comics, contributing to titles like
Batman and
Detective Comics.
JOE JUSKO is an acclaimed comic book artist, best known for his highly detailed and realistic painted artwork. He gained widespread recognition for his iconic
Savage Sword of Conan covers, capturing the raw power and intensity of Conan's world. Jusko is also celebrated for his work on
Marvel Masterpieces trading cards, which cemented his reputation as a master of fantasy and superhero art.
