{"product_id":"the-savage-sword-of-conan-reforged-vol-isbn-9781787749863","title":"The Savage Sword of Conan: Reforged Vol.2","description":"\u003cb\u003eSavage Sword of Conan Reforged — Roy Thomas and John Buscema’s classic Conan adventures, including “People of the Black Circle,” restored in glorious full color.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSavage Sword of Conan: Reforged — Classic Hyborian Adventures Restored in Glorious Full Color!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the savage world of the Hyborian Age, kingdoms rise and fall by steel and sorcery—and the mighty Conan the Barbarian walks the blood-soaked road between them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volume collects three issues of \u003ci\u003eSavage Sword of Conan: Reforged\u003c\/i\u003e (#4–6), presenting newly restored full-color editions of legendary stories originally published in the classic \u003ci\u003eThe Savage Sword of Conan\u003c\/i\u003e magazine series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst, Conan journeys into a city sealed for thousands of years in the haunting adaptation of a tale by Robert E. Howard, where dark gods and ancient secrets threaten a kidnapped princess in the classic tale, “Black Colossus”. Then the Cimmerian rides into one of the greatest Conan epics ever written—“People of the Black Circle.” In this sweeping saga of rival kingdoms, dark conspiracies, and ancient sorcery, Conan battles assassins, monsters, and the sinister Black Seers themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese timeless stories are scripted by legendary Conan writer Roy Thomas and brought to life by the definitive Conan art team of John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala. Buscema’s powerful storytelling and heroic figure work combine with Alcala’s rich, atmospheric finishes to create some of the most iconic imagery in the history of sword-and-sorcery comics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresented in vivid color and an oversized magazine format, this collection offers longtime Conan fans and new readers alike a thrilling gateway into one of fantasy’s greatest legends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollects: \u003ci\u003eSavage Sword of Conan: Reforged #4–6.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSavage adventure awaits! | \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\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\u003eALFREDO ALCALA \u003c\/b\u003ewas a celebrated Filipino comic book artist renowned for his lush, highly detailed inking and intricate linework. Emerging from the wave of Filipino artists who entered American comics in the 1970s, Alcala became one of the industry’s most respected illustrators, known for his atmospheric textures and dramatic fantasy imagery. He is best remembered for his work on \u003ci\u003eThe Savage Sword of Conan\u003c\/i\u003e, where his rich inks over the pencils of John Buscema helped define the visual style of Conan comics for a generation. Alcala also contributed to numerous Marvel and DC titles, and his masterful craftsmanship continues to influence fantasy and comic artists around the world.","brand":"Titan Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48759522459877,"sku":"NP9781787749863","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781787749863.jpg?v=1775598875","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-savage-sword-of-conan-reforged-vol-isbn-9781787749863","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}