{"product_id":"conan-the-miniseries-the-original-comics-years-omnibus-isbn-9781787744844","title":"Conan the Miniseries: The Original Comics Years Omnibus","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Lost Marvel Era of Conan the Barbarian — Every 1990s Mini-Series Collected for the First Time in One Epic Omnibus from Roy Thomas, Chuck Dixon, and Legendary Conan Artists.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Lost Marvel Era of Conan the Barbarian — The Complete 1990s Mini-Series Omnibus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the savage lands of the Hyborian Age, steel rules, sorcery corrupts, and one warrior carves his legend across kingdoms. In the mid-to-late 1990s, Marvel Comics returned to the world of Conan with a series of brutal, self-contained mini-series adventures—now collected together for the first time in one massive omnibus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcross nine epic sagas, Conan battles usurpers, demon-worshipping cults, monstrous gods, and treacherous warlords while roaming from haunted forests to blood-soaked battlefields. Each mini-series delivers a complete sword-and-sorcery tale steeped in the savage spirit of the stories created by Robert E. Howard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis remarkable era also reunites legendary Conan creators. Writer Roy Thomas—architect of Marvel’s original Conan comics—returns alongside powerhouse talents including Chuck Dixon, Roland Green, and the legendary John Buscema. Their stories are brought to life by striking artwork from Claudio Castellini, Stefano Raffaele, Geoff Isherwood, Paolo Parente, and others, blending classic Conan storytelling with the bold visual style of 1990s comics.\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for longtime Conan readers and new fans alike, this omnibus presents the complete saga of Marvel’s overlooked Conan revival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollects:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eConan (1995) #1–11; Conan the Barbarian: Stalker of the Woods #1–3; The Usurper #1–3; Lord of Spiders #1–3; River of Blood #1–3; Return of Styrm #1–3; Scarlet Sword #1–3; Death Covered in Gold #1–3; Flame and the Fiend #1–3.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteel yourself. The Cimmerian rides again. | \u003cb\u003eROY THOMAS \u003c\/b\u003ejoined Marvel as a writer and editor under Stan Lee, scripting key runs of nearly every Marvel title: \u003ci\u003eThe Amazing Spider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Avengers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDaredevil\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDoctor Strange\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Sub-Mariner\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThor\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe X-Men\u003c\/i\u003e and more. He wrote the first ten years of Marvel’s \u003ci\u003eConan the Barbarian\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSavage Sword of Conan\u003c\/i\u003e; and launched the \u003ci\u003eDefenders, Iron Fist, The Invaders and Warlock\u003c\/i\u003e. At DC, he developed \u003ci\u003eAll-Star Squadron\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInfinity Inc.\u003c\/i\u003e and related titles, proving instrumental in reviving the Golden Age Justice Society of America. He co-scripted the sword-and-sorcery films \u003ci\u003eFire and Ice\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eConan the Destroyer\u003c\/i\u003e. Throughout it all, Thomas has edited the award-winning magazine \u003ci\u003eAlter Ego\u003c\/i\u003e, contributing heartily to the research and history of the medium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLARRY HAMA \u003c\/b\u003eis a comic book writer, artist, actor and musician who has worked in the fields of entertainment and publishing since the 1960s. During the 1970s, he had minor roles on M*A*S*H and Saturday Night Live, and appeared on Broadway in two roles in the original 1976 production of Stephen Sondheim's Pacific Overtures. He is best known as a writer and editor for Marvel Comics, where he edited Conan the Barbarian and Savage Sword of Conan and wrote the series G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. He has also written for Wolverine, Nth Man: the Ultimate Ninja, and Elektra. He created the character Bucky O'Hare, which was developed into a comic book, toy line, and cartoon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHUCK DIXON \u003c\/b\u003eis a prolific comic book writer, best known for his work on action-packed series such as \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNightwing\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Punisher\u003c\/i\u003e. Renowned for his fast-paced, gritty storytelling, Dixon’s contributions to \u003ci\u003eSavage Sword\u003c\/i\u003e highlight his talent for crafting intense, character-driven sword-and-sorcery adventures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eROLAND GREEN \u003c\/b\u003ewas a prolific fantasy and science fiction author whose work spanned novels, short stories, and comic books. A longtime contributor to heroic fantasy literature, Green wrote numerous novels set in established fantasy universes, including the \u003ci\u003eConan the Barbarian\u003c\/i\u003e novels for Tor Books. His work is known for its strong sense of adventure, vivid worldbuilding, and respect for the traditions established by Robert E. Howard. In addition to his prose fiction, Green contributed scripts to Marvel’s Conan comics during the 1990s revival period, bringing his deep familiarity with the Hyborian Age to the page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOHN BUSCEMA \u003c\/b\u003eBest known for his run on the series \u003ci\u003eThe Avengers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e Silver Surfer\u003c\/i\u003e, and for over 200 stories featuring the sword-and-sorcery hero Conan the Barbarian, which he took the pencilling from Barry Windsor Smith. In addition, he pencilled at least one issue of nearly every major Marvel title, including long runs on two of the company's top magazines, \u003ci\u003eFantastic Four\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThor\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1978 he collaborated with Stan Lee to produce the book \u003ci\u003eHow to Draw Comics the Marvel Way \u003c\/i\u003ewhich has never been out of print and still remains one of the best books available on the subject of drawing comics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis list of credits runs into the hundreds and includes such legendary characters as \u003ci\u003eDoc Savage, The Punisher, Daredevil, Captain America, Deathlok \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Tarzan.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2002.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEFANO RAFFAELE \u003c\/b\u003eis an Italian comic book artist whose atmospheric storytelling and expressive character work have made him a distinctive presence in international comics. Raffaele has illustrated a wide range of titles for both European and American publishers, including work for Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and BOOM! Studios. His credits include \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBirds of Prey\u003c\/i\u003e, and numerous creator-owned and genre projects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCLAUDIO CASTELLINI\u003c\/b\u003e is an acclaimed Italian comic book artist renowned for his highly detailed, dynamic style and powerful figure work. Castellini first gained attention in Europe with his work for Sergio Bonelli Editore on the science-fiction series \u003ci\u003eNathan Never\u003c\/i\u003e. His striking artwork later brought him to American comics, where he illustrated characters such as Superman, Batman, and Silver Surfer. Known for his dramatic compositions and meticulous linework, Castellini’s covers and illustrations have become favorites among comic collectors around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEVE LIEBER \u003c\/b\u003eis an American comic book artist and writer known for his expressive storytelling and clean, character-driven artwork. Over the course of his career, Lieber has illustrated numerous titles for major publishers including Marvel and DC, working on series such as \u003ci\u003eDetective Comics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhiteout\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Fix\u003c\/i\u003e. He has collaborated with many acclaimed writers and is widely respected for his ability to balance strong visual clarity with dynamic action.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGEOFF ISHERWOOD \u003c\/b\u003eis a veteran comic book artist known for his strong storytelling and powerful character work across fantasy, superhero, and science fiction titles. 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