King-Size Conan #1 Comic w/ Variant Lot
Features/Includes Main cover & the 1 for 100 Hidden Gem Variant cover. Awesome!!
Main Cover by: Andrew C. Robinson
Hidden Gem Variant Cover by: John Buscema (1 for 100)
King-Size Conan #1 is an anthology, containing five different stories that see Conan taking on very different roles at different times in his life. With the writing talents of Richard Thomas, Kurt Busiek, Chris Claremont, Kevin Eastman & Steven S. DeKnight. And the artistisc skills of Steve McNiven, Pete Woods, Roberto de La Torre, Kevin Eastman & Jesus Saiz. King-Size Conan is the perfect introduction for new fans, and an essential adventure for die-hards, this is the can't-miss Conan comic of the decade!
By Crom, You've Never Seen A Celebration Like This - Marking 50 Years Of Conan The Barbarian In Comics! Revelations, surprises and savage action prevail in the all-new King-Size Conan! In 1970, Roy Thomas brought Conan The Barbarian, a creation of author Robert E. Howard, to Marvel Comics. With art by the incomparable Barry Windsor-Smith, Conan The Barbarian #1 introduced the Hyborian Age to a whole new audience, paving the way for decades of comics and Conan's conquest of pop culture. Now get ready to celebrate 50 years of Conan with an oversize special spanning the breadth of Conan's life and times by the most dazzling array of creative talent ever assembled in one book to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth! Experience Roy Thomas and Steve McNiven's all-new prelude to that original story from 1970! Thrill to a tale of revenge by Kevin Eastman (co-creator, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), writing and drawing his First Marvel story! Chris Claremont and Roberto de la Torre team up to unveil a turning point in Conan's career as a mercenary! Kurt Busiek and Pete Woods recount an early brush with sorcerous forces that will shape Conan's destiny! Conan and Bêlit sail together again for the first time since the 2019 relaunch, with Jesús Saiz illustrating the Marvel Comics maiden voyage of Steven S. DeKnight
Contents (Spoilers!)
The Barbarian - Aftermath -- and a Beginning
Writer: Roy Thomas
Artist: Steve McNiven
Colorist: Ive Svorcina
Letterer: VC's Travis Lanham
Editors: Mark Basso, Ralph Macchio, Lauren Amaro, & C.B. Cebulski
After the battle of Venarium, a young Conan takes his first steps out into the wide world beyond his homeland. A prequel to the very first Conan The Barbarian comic.
The Thief - In the City of Thieves
Writer: Kurt Busiek
Artist: Pete Woods
Letterer: VC's Travis Lanham
Editors: Mark Basso, Ralph Macchio, Lauren Amaro, & C.B. Cebulski
A younger, more carefree Conan makes his living as a thief, taking coin from who he pleases. Conan is more content with drinking than he is about serious business. Before his days of soldiering, Conan finds himself happier and even jovial in his self-seeking pursuits.
The Mercenary - Die By the Sword
Writer: Chris Claremont
Artist: Roberto de la Torre
Colorist: Carlos Lopez
Letterer: VC's Travis Lanham
Editors: Mark Basso, Ralph Macchio, Lauren Amaro, & C.B. Cebulski
Conan fights a deadly women warrior. After the battle finishes, he notices a young girl who saw her mother cut down and fights Conan. However, being the weaker fighter and with an arrow plunged into her back; she dies. The decision of Conan on trying to save the girls life verses letting her die an honorable death. He sits there in contemplation as she breathes her final breath. Conan offers his ear, but no words of comfort, to a dying enemy on the field of battle.
The Avenger - Requiem
Writer: Kevin Eastman
Artist: Kevin Eastman
Colorist: Neeraj Menon
Letterer: VC's Travis Lanham
Editors: Mark Basso, Ralph Macchio, Lauren Amaro, & C.B. Cebulski
Conan feels indebted to a small village that nursed him back to health. Before he knows it he gets his chance to repay.
The Corsair - Ship of the Damned
Writer: Steven S. DeKnight
Artist: Jesus Saiz
Letterer: VC's Travis Lanham
Editors: Mark Basso, Ralph Macchio, Lauren Amaro, & C.B. Cebulski
In the final chapter, Conan along with the pirate queen Belit, encounter a giant ship that holds a dark and deadly secret amid its ample treasure.
Comics lot contains:
King-Size Conan #1 {Main Cover} (2020) Issue #1. Marvel Worldwide Inc.
King-Size Conan #1 {Hidden Gem Variant Cover} (2020) Issue #1. Marvel Worldwide Inc. 1 for 100
One-Shot Comics are bagged & triple boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to insure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.
First Printings
Publisher: Marvel Worldwide Inc.
Publication Date: February 2021
Format per comic: FC, 64 pages, Comic, 10.25" x 6.75"
UPC: 759606097319
Collectible Entertainment note: One-Shot Comic & Variant are in Very Fine + condition. Beautiful Lot! Please See Scans!! A must have for any serious Conan enthusiast and/or collector. A very fun & entertaining read. Very Highly Recommended.
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