{"product_id":"the-savage-sword-of-conan-the-original-comics-omnibus-vol12-isbn-9781787744998","title":"The Savage Sword Of Conan: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol.12","description":"\u003cb\u003eSavage Sword of Conan returns in this first ever Omnibus reprinting! The greatest sword-and-sorcery magazine of all-time hits full stride with these classic tales. This volume features the never before reprinted \u003ci\u003eConan the Barbarian: Horn of Azoth\u003c\/i\u003e original graphic novel along with senses-shattering story and art by a league of legendary creators! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Gerry Conway and Chuck Dixon take on the lion’s share of writing in this collection as they are joined by artistic luminaries Jorge Zaffino, a young Andy Kubert, Michael Docherty, Ernie Chan and more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Omnibus full of firsts! This collection reprints for the first time \u003ci\u003eConan the Barbarian: Horn of Azoth\u003c\/i\u003e! Originally written for the screen as Conan the Destroyer, the plot of this book ended up being so different from what the movie eventually became that Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway decided to repurpose their original work into this original graphic novel! This collection also includes the first and only \u003ci\u003eConan the Barbarian\u003c\/i\u003e work of legendary Argentinian artist, Jorge Zaffino in the story titles “\u003ci\u003eThe Horned God\u003c\/i\u003e”!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 840+ page tome collection sees Charles “Chuck” Dixon joined by Gerry Conway taking on the bulk of the writing duties. Both writers are ably abetted by a grand group of great artists including Andy Kubert, Michael Docherty, Ernie Chan, Gary Kwapisz, Jorge Zaffino, and Tony DeZuniga to name just a few!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection includes an amazing assortment of covers including work by Joe Jusko, Dorian Vallejo, and Earl Norem and features a section of rarely seen bonus material!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollecting: Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #159-171 and Conan the Barbarian: The Horn of Azoth graphic novel (1990) Marvel Graphic Novel #59\u003cb\u003eROY THOMAS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoy joined 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\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIron Fist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Invaders\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWarlock\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 \u003ci\u003eJustice Society of America\u003c\/i\u003e. 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\u003eGERRY CONWAY \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn influential American comic book writer, editor, and screenwriter, best known for co-creating Marvel’s \u003ci\u003eThe Punisher\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eScarlet Spider\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMs. Marvel\u003c\/i\u003e. Gerry made waves with his iconic \"The Night Gwen Stacy Died\" storyline in \u003ci\u003eThe Amazing Spider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e. At DC Comics, Conway co-created \u003ci\u003eFirestorm\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePower Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJason Todd\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eKiller Croc\u003c\/i\u003e, and had a significant eight-year run on \u003ci\u003eJustice League of America\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHUCK DIXON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDixon is 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\u003eANDY KUBERT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wildly popular comic book artist known for his dynamic work across both Marvel and DC Comics. Son of legendary artist Joe Kubert, Andy began his career as a letterer and quickly established himself as a top-tier talent. At Marvel, he became renowned for his work on \u003ci\u003eX-Men\u003c\/i\u003e, contributing to iconic storylines such as \"Age of Apocalypse\" and \u003ci\u003eOrigin\u003c\/i\u003e (Wolverine's backstory). At DC Comics, he co-created Damian Wayne with Grant Morrison during his celebrated run on \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e and illustrated major titles like \u003ci\u003eFlashpoint\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Knight III: The Master Race\u003c\/i\u003e. Kubert also teaches at The Kubert School founded by his father.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJORGE ZAFFINO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA highly influential Argentinian comic book artist, renowned for his dark, moody, and atmospheric style. Jorge gained prominence with his work on \u003ci\u003eWinterworld\u003c\/i\u003e (1988) alongside writer Chuck Dixon, where his expressive linework and use of shadow left a lasting impression on readers. Zaffino's art was marked by its gritty realism, which perfectly suited noir and post-apocalyptic settings. His contributions to titles like \u003ci\u003eThe Punisher\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eClive Barker’s Hellraiser\u003c\/i\u003e showcased his ability to bring a visceral intensity to his illustrations. Though his career was tragically cut short in 2002, Zaffino’s work remains iconic and continues to inspire comic book artists worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMIKE DOCHERTY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Scottish comic book and animation artist known for his extensive work in Marvel Comics' \u003ci\u003eConan\u003c\/i\u003e titles during the 1980s and 1990s. He was a prolific artist in the \u003ci\u003eConan\u003c\/i\u003e universe, penciling \u003ci\u003eConan the Barbarian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eConan the King\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSavage Sword of Conan\u003c\/i\u003e, and illustrating graphic novels like \u003ci\u003eThe Horn of Azoth\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Ravagers Out of Time\u003c\/i\u003e. In the mid-1990s, Docherty transitioned to animation, working as a storyboard artist on shows such as \u003ci\u003eThe Incredible Hulk\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGodzilla: The Series\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCaptain Simian \u0026amp; The Space Monkeys\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTONY DeZUNIGA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA pioneering Filipino comic book artist, best known for co-creating the iconic characters \u003ci\u003eJonah Hex\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBlack Orchid\u003c\/i\u003e for DC Comics. DeZuniga was the first Filipino artist to work for major American comic publishers, opening the door for a wave of Filipino talent in the industry. Over his 18-year career at Marvel and DC, he became known for his distinctive, gritty style and for inking major titles. Later, DeZuniga worked as a videogame designer, before returning to comics to illustrate \u003ci\u003eJonah Hex: No Way Back\u003c\/i\u003e. His pioneering efforts left a lasting legacy in the comic book world, particularly in bridging the gap between Filipino and American comics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGARY KWAPISZ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA celebrated comic book artist, renowned for his striking black-and-white illustrations in \u003ci\u003eSavage Sword of Conan\u003c\/i\u003e. 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 \u003ci\u003eWolverine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKa-Zar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMoon Knight\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHawkworld\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePunisher War Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAirboy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBadger\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCivil War Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eERNIE CHAN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA prolific comic book artist, best known for his work on \u003ci\u003eSavage Sword of Conan\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eConan the Barbarian\u003c\/i\u003e. His powerful, dynamic style defined many of Conan’s iconic battles. Chan also had a notable career with DC Comics, contributing to titles like \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDetective Comics\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOE JUSKO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoe Jusko is an acclaimed comic book artist, best known for his highly detailed and realistic painted artwork. He gained widespread recognition for his iconic \u003ci\u003eSavage Sword of Conan\u003c\/i\u003e covers, capturing the raw power and intensity of Conan’s world. Jusko is also celebrated for his work on \u003ci\u003eMarvel Masterpieces\u003c\/i\u003e trading cards, which cemented his reputation as a master of fantasy and superhero art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEARL NOREM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn acclaimed artist best known for his stunning painted covers and illustrations. 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Over time, he shifted his focus to fine art, creating deeply introspective paintings that explore the human condition, often featuring dreamlike, figurative compositions. His work is noted for its delicate blend of realism and surrealism, capturing the beauty and complexity of human emotions. Vallejo’s paintings have been exhibited in galleries worldwide, earning him recognition as a master of contemporary figurative art.","brand":"Titan Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233738436837,"sku":"NP9781787744998","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781787744998.jpg?v=1767741337","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-savage-sword-of-conan-the-original-comics-omnibus-vol12-isbn-9781787744998","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}