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Written by: Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith Art by: Various
In the early 1970s, Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Barbarian exploded on to the comics scene. Writer Roy Thomas teamed with a young artist named Barry Smith, and together the two mapped out some of the most stirring and memorable Conan adventures to come along since those written by Howard himself. Over the course of their 24 issue run together, Thomas and Smith defined Conan for a generation of comics readers, and now those stories are collected in this series. Featuring completely remastered color and text corrections, and containing material not available for nearly thirty years.
The Chronicles of Conan Volume 01- Tower of the Elephant and Other Stories (2003) (Digital TPB) (G85-Empire).cbr
Written by: Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith Art by: Various
Compiling the early Conan the Barbarian stories by writer Roy Thomas and artist Barry Windsor-Smith, this collection contains some of the most powerful and compelling comic stories ever created. Following Robert E. Howard’s pulp hero Conan through the early part of his life, Thomas and Windsor-Smith (then going by the name Barry Smith ) wove together pieces of the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres, all built around the framework of Howard’s original fiction. Featuring completely remastered color and text corrections, these stories have been unavailable in color since their original publication, nearly thirty years ago. A must for Conan fans and art afficionados alike.
The Chronicles of Conan Volume 02- Rogues in the House and Other Stories (2003) (Digital TPB) (G85-Empire).cbr
Written by: Roy Thomas Art by: Various
This is the third volume in a series collecting the early Conan comic-book stories by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith. Originally created in the 1930s, Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Barbarian has survived to emerge as one of this century’s most powerful and popular characters. Even more impressive than the character’s lasting appeal over the past seven decades, is the caliber of talent involved in all of the various Conan incarnations. Of those, there are few that speak as clearly and as uniquely as artist Barry Windsor-Smith. Over the course of these early stories, Windsor-Smith’s stunning evolution from comic-book cartoonist to full-fledged artist is apparent and thrilling to behold. This volume collects issues #14, #15, and #17-#21 and features completely remastered color.
The Chronicles of Conan Volume 03- The Monster of the Monoliths and Other Stories (2004) (Digital TPB) (G85-Empire).cbr
Written by: Roy Thomas Art by: Various
Volume four collects the end of Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith’s seminal run on Conan the Barbarian. As with any collaboration between two extremely talented artists, before their partnership on Conan came to an end, Thomas and Windsor-Smith were producing the finest work of their careers up to that point. And like those great collaborations, we’re left to wonder, what if they’d stayed together… This compilation features two outstanding creators at the top of their game, working on a compelling character who’s popularity has never faded. Also included is the first issue of acclaimed artist John Buscema’s definitive run. Collecting issues 23 through 26 of the original Marvel series and material from the second and third issues of Savage Tales, originally published in the 1970s. As an added bonus, this volume features Richard Isonove, colorist of Marvel’s Origin: The True Story of Wolverine and Neil Gaiman’s 1602, bringing to life Thomas and Windsor-Smith’s ultimate masterpiece, Red Nails.
The Chronicles of Conan Volume 04- The Song of Red Sonja and Other Stories (2004) (Digital TPB) (G85-Empire).cbr
Written by: Roy Thomas Art by: Various
The return of Conan is at hand. By the mid-1970s, Robert E. Howard’s seminal sword-and-sorcery hero had cut a path through the comic book world, restored to vivid life by prolific writer Roy Thomas and his host of talented artists. Of those artists, none contributed more to Conan’s legacy than the legendary John Buscema. Taking the lush and detailed realism that had already been established in the comic book series, Buscema pushed the look of Howard’s creation in an entirely new direction, illustrating what would become the definitive version of Conan for an entire generation of readers. Collecting issues #27–#33 of Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian series, this volume features completely remastered color.
The Chronicles of Conan Volume 05- The Shadow in the Tomb and Other Stories (2004) (Digital TPB) (G85-Empire).cbr
Written by: Roy Thomas Art by: Various
In the years that have passed since prolific pulp writer Robert E. Howard created his seminal sword-and-sorcery adventurer Conan, many other scribes have tried to re-create the passion and energy Howard infused into his stories. Few have come as close as comics writer Roy Thomas did during his long and influential run on Marvel’s monthly Conan the Barbarian series back in the 1970s. Collaborating with the most acclaimed and talented artists of the time, Thomas wove a narrative tapestry of action, intrigue, and heroism that’s as powerful today as it was when it was first published. This volume features completely remastered color and text corrections.
The Chronicles of Conan Volume 06- The Curse of the Golden Skull and Other Stories (2004) (Digital TPB) (G85-Empire).cbr
Written by: Roy Thomas Art by: Various
Throughout his adventures across the mythic Hyperborean world, the barbarian called Conan crosses swords with many colorful and dangerous characters, somehow always finding himself on the wrong end of a wizard’s wrath, or staring down the hungry jaws of a nightmarish beast. Proving himself more than a match for whatever comes his way, Conan has become one of the most enduring and strangely endearing characters in all of popular culture. The stories in this edition feature more tales of thrilling adventure and chilling betrayal as only writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema could deliver. Presenting more of the celebrated Roy Thomas/John Buscema Conan the Barbarian run. Featuring completely remastered color, all proving once again why Conan is considered the greatest and most savage fantasy character of all time.
The Chronicles of Conan Volume 07- The Dweller in the Pool and Other Stories (2005) (Digital TPB) (G85-Empire).cbr
Written by: Roy Thomas Art by: Various
In a fantastic world filled with malevolent magicians and dangerous doppelgangers, one man pits his flesh, blood, and steel against an endless tide of enemies-natural and supernatural-that would seek to destroy him. That man is Conan! Whether he’s going toe-to-toe against a lumbering beast or taking on a shipload of cut-throats and pirates, Conan’s strength, cunning and iron will know no equal. Collecting issues #52-#60 of the original series. Presenting more of the celebrated Roy Thomas/John Buscema Conan the Barbarian run. All featuring completely remastered color; all proving once again why Conan is considered the greatest and most savage Fantasy characters of all time.
The Chronicles of Conan Volume 08- Brothers of the Blade and Other Stories (2005) (Digital TPB) (G85-Empire).cbr
Written by: Various, John Buscema, Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith Art by: Various
From the turbulent seas to the deepest, darkest jungles, the barbarian Conan moves ever closer to his destiny as king and conqueror. Allied with the deadly she-pirate Belit, Conan journeys further into the most savage and untamed Hyborian lands, and into his own heart of darkness. It’s Sword and Sorcery at its finest!
The Chronicles of Conan v09 – Riders of the River-Dragons and Other Stories (2005) (digital) (Son of Ultron-Empire).cbr
Written by: Various, John Buscema, Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith Art by: Various
A failed assassination attempt brings into Freeman’s possession Muramasa, the Devil’s Sword, an ancient samurai blade that brings misfortune and death to any who possess it. Wishing to spare Freeman and tame the sword’s malevolent spirit, Tiger Orchid, Freeman’s wife, takes the blade to Kowloon to train with a legendary swordmaster. But she’ll need to find him in Kowloon Castle, a slum so riddled with crime and destitution that it does not officially exist. But its dangers are all too real, and even a possessed sword may not be enough to stop a gun-toting criminal army bent on selling Tiger Orchid into slavery! Written by the legendary Kazuo Koike, creator of Lone Wolf and Cub, and illustrated by the incomparable Ryoichi Ikegami, Crying Freeman is adult manga at its most challenging: dark, violent, morally complex, erotically charged and regarded worldwide as one of the classics of adult graphic fiction.
The Chronicles of Conan v10 – When Giants Walk the Earth and Other Stories (2006) (digital) (Son of Ultron-Empire).cbr
Written by: Various, John Buscema, Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith Art by: Various
So it was written, so it shall be. The coming foretold, sealed into the hands of fate by the lips of the prophets from another time. The mystery is revealed and the great plan will now come to its fruition! Its number shall be three. From the far horizons, across the deepest reaches of the ethereal gulf, the thunderous echo of its name shall be heard! PENNY ARCADE! Penny Arcade, the most powerful webcomic in the universe, returns! The third volume of this cultural and supernatural phenomenon, The Warsun Prophecies, brings you every Penny Arcade strip published online in 2002 A.D., encased with the dark secrets of the mad prophets known as Gabe and Tycho. Behold! It has been foretold!
The Chronicles of Conan v11 – The Dance of the Skull and Other Stories (2007) (digital) (Son of Ultron-Empire).cbr
Written by: Roy Thomas Art by: Various
Conan and Bêlit, Queen of the Black Coast, reunite with their pirate crew aboard the Tigress only to be drawn into the vermininfested swamps of Stygia. In the dark depths of this haunted land, they battle for their lives amidst stately pleasure gardens transformed into treacherous dens of deceit. There, a twisted beastking reigns supreme, his hordes of abominations descending mercilessly upon the Cimmerian and his lover. Together, the two shall face monstrous mancrabs and a sultry seawitch, but when an ancient secret is unleashed it means only one thing for a member of their heroic partydeath! Featuring ten more issues from the famed Roy Thomas/John Buscema run on Conan the Barbarian, stories showcasing Conan’s adventures with Bêlit the ShePirate, one of Robert E. Howard’s most powerful and beloved female characters.
The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 12 – The Beast King of Abombi and Other Stories (2007) (Digital) (Minutemen-Endriago).cbz
Written by: Various, John Buscema, Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith Art by: Various
A new era begins for Conan the Barbarian, as he sets out, once more alone, into the savage heart of Hyboria — his wit, his strength, and his blade, his only allies against a flood of foes both human and super-human! Presenting more of the celebrated Roy Thomas/John Buscema Conan the Barbarian run, as well as a special guest artist appearance by Sal Buscema! All featuring completely re-mastered color; all proving once again why Conan is the greatest and most savage Epic Fantasy character of all time.
The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 13 – Whispering Shadows and Other Stories (2007) (Digital) (Minutemen-Endriago).cbz
Written by: Roy Thomas Art by: Various
Conan faces his most arduous adventure yet as he matches his wits and brawn against the very forces of nature itselfno small task, even for a man who’s done battle with wizards, otherworldly beasts, and ancient gods. But will the strength of steel really be enough against such powers? All this plus the tenth anniversary story by Roy Thomas and John Buscema, this volume marks the end of an eracollecting the final issues of Roy Thomas’s celebrated run on Conan the Barbarian. Featuring completely remastered color, this volume is a must for fans of classic sword and sorcery! Collects Conan the Barbarian Issues # 108-115.
The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 14 – Shadow of the Beast and Other Stories (2008) (Digital) (Minutemen-Endriago).cbz
Written by: Various, John Buscema, Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith Art by: Various
As Conan pushes his way across the Corinthian desert landscape, the Cimmerian soon learns he is not alone in this vast and desolate wasteland. The clash of swords and the mystery of sorcery collide in this jam-packed collection as the mighty barbarian finds himself face-to-face with the seductive Princess of the Mist, a tenacious abomination, and the god of death, himself!
The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 15 – The Corridor of Mullah-Kajar and Other Stories (2008) (Digital) (Minutemen-Endriago).cbz
Written by: J.M. DeMatteis Art by: Various
Following a renowned writer like Roy Thomas was no easy task, but J.M. DeMatteis (Justice League, Spider-Man, Moonshadow) found himself fit for the job when he became Conan the Barbarian’s next regular writer with Conan #118! This volume continues the period when DeMatteis worked with legendary artist John Buscema, collecting five of their regular series issues, as well as Conan Annuals 4 and 5, which were created by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, and Ernie Chan! Enjoy the continuing story lines, growing cast of characters, and increasingly strange sorcerers and monsters in the regular series segments, while getting a look at an older Conan’s fight for his throne and queen in the unbeatable Thomas/Buscema/Chan Conan Annualcollaborations: The Return of the Conqueror and Bride of the Conqueror . Volume 16 features a foreword by J.M. DeMatteis and an afterword by Roy Thomas! Features a portion of J.M. DeMatteis’s first year as a regular writer on Conan and two riveting Conan Annual stories written by Roy Thomas! Beautifully remastered in breathtaking new color!
The Chronicles of Conan v16 The Eternity War and Other Stories TPB (2008) (Digital-DCP).cbr
Written by: Ernie Chan, J.M. DeMatteis Art by: Various
The incomparable Gil Kane (Green Lantern, Amazing SpiderMan, Blackmark) is featured in this special 240page Chronicles of Conan volumeour thickest offering yet! Joining storyteller J.M. DeMatteis on Conan the Barbarian #127, Gil Kane’s short but stellar Conan run in 1981 and 1982 thrust readers into a new era of magical quests, strange creatures, and inventive fantasy adventures. In Chronicles of Conan: The Creation Quest and Other Stories, Kane collaborates with DeMatteis, Bruce Jones, and longtime colleague Roy Thomas. In addition to a DeMatteis introduction an engaging, behindthescenes look at his years working on ConanRoy Thomas provides another insightful afterword, as he discusses working with Gil Kane on their 38page King of the Forgotten People! collaboration. In addition to the Creation Quest story arc, readers will enjoy the meticulously restored color pages found in The Ring of Rhax, A Hitch in Time, and the heartbreaking Snow Haired Woman of the Wastes where Robert E. Howard’s mighty barbarian finds himself unraveling horrific mysteries and testing his thresholds of pain and mental fortitude! Special 240page Gil Kane collection!
The Chronicles of Conan v17 The Creation Quest and Other Stories TPB (2009) (digital-DCP).cbr
Written by: Various Art by: Various
Taking over writing duties on Conan the Barbarian in the early 1980s, Bruce Jones brought his humor and horror sensibilities as well as his knack for telling great short stories to the title, invigorating John Buscema, who returned to work on the series with Conan #136. In The Chronicles of Conan: Isle of the Dead and Other Stories, these two comicbook titans lead Conan on a thrilling tour of Hyboria from the monsterinfested Bossonian Marshes to the hideous slave markets of Belthem as Conan encounters strange, supernatural foes, beguiling women, and overconfident rulers. Stories like The River of Death, Titan’s Gambit, and the two-part Spider Isle adventure are meticulously restored and recolored, and Jones and Buscema are joined by such talents as Ernie Chan, Mark Silvestri, Val Mayerik, Alfredo Alcala, and others. This volume collects Conan the Barbarian issues #135 to #142, including all original series covers.
The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 18 – Isle of the Dead and Other Stories (2009) (Digital) (Minutemen-Endriago).cbz
Written by: Various Art by: Various
The Chronicles of Conan Volume 19 collects Deathmark, which mixes tattoos, severed arms, and a decadesold grudge into a gruesome mystery, and Tower of Mitra, where a magically endowed beauty, seen in a previous Jones Conan story, returns to help defeat a demonic harpy. Writers Mary Jo Duffy, Alan Zelenetz, and Michael Fleisher also contribute oneshot stories to this collection, which finds Conan facing the Dragon of Solvanthia, numerous witches and wizards, rat demons, bloodthirsty swordsmen, and his own son by a priestess of the Cimmerian wilderness! This volume collects Conan the Barbarian issues #143 to #150.
The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 19 – Deathmark and Other Stories (2010) (Digital) (Minutemen-Endriago).cbz
Written by: Michael Fleisher, Steve Leialoha Art by: Various
Conan confronts some of his most difficult challenges yet when he faces down a werewolf who is being protected by the same tribe that it aims to destroy in Night of the Wolf, and he finds a hidden Cimmerian valley filled with the vestiges of an ancient war in Vale of Death. The wandering barbarian will also have to keep his wits about him if he is to keep from becoming a statue in a madwoman’s collection in The Cauldron of Doom! This volume collects Conan the Barbarian issues #151 #159, now with new colors, all of the original series covers, and a foreword by Ernie Chan complete with a brand new pinup!
The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 20 – Night of the Wolf and Other Stories (2010) (Digital) (Minutemen-Endriago).cbz
Written by: Bob Camp, Michael Fleisher Art by: Various
Only one man has called Conan Little Man and lived to tell the tale–Fafnir of the red beard, friend of Conan, brawler, and general tavern body, makes his triumphant return to action in this volume of The Chronicles of Conan, and none too soon! Conan will need all the allies he can muster if he is to survive a witch that commands a demon arm, a man–mountain known as Gargantax, and a crafty immortal who would remain that way at all costs! But will helping Conan be a one-way ticket to the afterlife for Fafnir and the rest of Conan’s allies? This volume collects Conan the Barbarian issues #160 to #167 and Conan the Barbarian Annual #7, now with new colors, an insightful foreword, and new art by Ernie Chan! Featuring a King Conan story by Roy Thomas and John Buscema! Ernie Chan answers the age-old question, Who would win in a fight, Conan or Kull?
The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 21 – Blood of the Titan and Other Stories (2011) (Digital) (Minutemen-Endriago).cbz
Written by: Michael Fleisher, Val Mayerik Art by: Various
Legends say that even demons fear to tread the Pictish wilderness after the sun has set. But the threat of hordes of savage Picts is not enough to keep Conan the Barbarian from the lure of a king’s treasure… and Tetra, the beautiful daughter of a Brythunian nobleman. While seemingly lost without Conan’s protection, Tetra will show Pict and Cimmerian alike that she is far, far more than she seems! Collects Conan the Barbarian #168–#173 and Conan the Barbarian Annual #8 and #9. Featuring work by John Buscema
The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 22 – Reavers In the Borderland and Other Stories (2012) (Digital) (Minutemen-Endriago).cbz
Written by: James Owsley Art by: Various
Conan and his companions pursue a grand treasure through lands beset by civil war, murderous cults, and demonic horrors. And while the mighty Cimmerian will — and does! — spit in the very face of death itself, he and his comrades discover that not all treasures are of gold and precious gems. Collects Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian #174–#181 and Conan the Barbarian Annual #10. Featuring work by Eisner Award Hall of Fame inductee John Buscema.
The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 23 – Well of Souls and Other Stories (2013) (Digital) (Minutemen-Endriago).cbz
Written by: Various Art by: Various
Conan, now a warlord of Koth, is sent by his jealous and spiteful king on a doomed foray into the territory of bloodthirsty Kushite marauders. But greater perils await as Conan and his men again encounter Imhotep, demon from beyond the stars, who seeks Conan’s life and the enchanted amulet the barbarian carries. Collects Conan the Barbarian #182–#189 and Conan the Barbarian Annual #11.
The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 24 – Blood Dawn and Other Stories (2013) (Digital) (Minutemen-Endriago).cbz
Written by: James Owsley Art by: Various
Conan may be the only man with enough power to stem the tide of chaos in Koth after the king’s death but for one small detail-Conan killed the king! But Conan may have a bigger problem than restoring peace. The Devourer of Souls has returned, and he plans to take Conan’s! Collects Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian #190–#199. Conan is a fantasy icon, inspiring novels, comics, games, three feature films, and a television series.
The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 25 – Exodus and Other Stories (2013) (Digital) (Minutemen-Endriago).cbz
Written by: Various Art by: Various
The limitless power of the Elder Gods lives within a child who has fallen under the shroud of the Devourer of Souls. The fate of creation falls to the warrior Conan, who must travel to the underworld and make a pact with an old adversary—the malefic sorcerer Thulsa Doom! Collects Marvel’sConan the Barbarian#199–#205 andConan the Barbarian Annual#12. Conan is a fantasy icon, inspiring novels, comics, games, three feature films, and a television series. Collecting the long-out-of-printConantitles from Marvel Comics.
The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 26 – Legion of the Dead and Other Stories (2014) (digital) (Minutemen-InnerDemons).cbr
Written by: James Owsley Art by: Various
He is known as The Great Devil –Heku, warlord of the eastern kingdoms, commander of a horde likened to the sands upon the earth. More than conquest, Heku desires thereturn of his son, Kobe, once coldly given as a gift to a king but now Conan’s comrade and unwilling to return to his father’s evil embrace. All Kobe has between him and Heku’s host is his sword and Conan’s friendship, a bond stronger than steel! The Chronicles of Conan collects classic Conan the Barbarian tales never-before collected and unavailable for over a quarter of a century.
The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 27 – Sands Upon the Earth and Other Stories (2014) (digital) (Minutemen-Endriago).cbz
Written by: Various Art by: Various
Conan’s plan to plunder a gold mine in the mountains of Turan goes awry when he discovers that the mine has just been robbed! Taking treasure from thieves has to be easier than from a fortress, so the angry barbarian pursues the burglars across the frozen peaks to reclaim his prize. But danger lurks amongst the icy crags, where nature itself is the deadliest of foes!
The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 28 – Blood and Ice and Other Stories (2014) (digital) (Minutemen-Endriago).cbz
Written by: Various Art by: Various
While Conan’s armies prepare to entrap the forces of the enemy alliance, dark machinations are afoot to strike at Conan’s own heart. The malign sorcerer Caliastros, in league with the Warlord of Koth, casts black spells that could take the lives of Conan’s wife and children and end his bloodline forever!The Chronicles of King Conanfurther the legend of Robert E. Howard’s epic creation, collecting for the first time the long out-of-print Conan the King tales originally published by Marvel Comics.
The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 29 – The Shape in the Shadow and Other Stories (2014) (digital) (Minutemen-Endriago).cbz