{"product_id":"solomon-kane-the-original-comics-omnibus-vol-1-9781787748392","title":"Solomon Kane: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol. 1","description":"\u003cb\u003eTHE WORLD'S MIGHTEST 16th CENTURY PURITANICAL ADVENTURER! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From the genius mind of Robert E. Howard, creator of CONAN THE BARBARIAN comes another sword-and-sorcery legend, Solomon Kane. Set in the 16th Century, Kane is a Puritan avenger roaming the known world on a quest to combat the forces of darkness in all its forms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSet in the late 16th-17th Century, Solomon Kane oft described as a living weapon of God, is described as a tall, thin, dour one-man war-machine traveling the world spreading the good word and delivering vengeance and wrath upon the evil and corrupt, from devil-worshiping devotees, to pirates, cannibals, demons, werewolves and vampires. This collection spans 15 years and collects over 600 pages of jaw-busting action. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSolomon Kane first appeared in the legendary magazine \u003ci\u003eWeird Tales\u003c\/i\u003e back in 1928, and was described by his creator, the legendary Robert E. Howard as \"A man born out of time, a strange blending of Puritan and Cavalier, with a touch of the ancient philosopher and a touch of the pagan. A knight errant in the sombre clothes of a fanatic. A hunger in his soul drove him on and on, an urge to right all wrongs, protect all weaker things, avenge all crimes against right and justice.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow Kane's complete, classic original comic strip adventures are collected in one jaw-dropping Omnibus volume! Featuring adaptations of Robert E. Howard's formative tales and new chapters by such scribes as Roy Thomas, Ralph Macchio, Don Glut and Doug Moench. With artwork by David T. Wenzel, Howard Chaykin, Al Williamson and Colin MacNeil and featuring legendary artists Neal Adams, Mike Mignola, Mike Zeck and John Ridgway. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the sinister forests of 16th Century England battling witch-covens, across central Europe fighting vampires, and to the plains of Africa raining vengeance upon cannibals and demons alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCollecting: MARVEL PREMIERE (1972) 33-34; THE SWORD OF SOLOMON KANE (1985) 1-6; MATERIAL FROM CONAN SAGA (1987) 50, DRACULA LIVES! (1973) 3, KULL AND THE BARBARIANS (1975) 2-3, MARVEL PREVIEW (1975) 19, MONSTERS UNLEASHED (1973) 1, and SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN (1974) 13-14, 18-20, 22, 25, 26, 33-34, 37, 39, 41, 53-54, 62, 83, 162, 169, 171, 219, 220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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, The 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonald F. Glut\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA writer, motion picture film director, and screenwriter. He is best known for writing the novelization of the second \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e film, \u003ci\u003eThe Empire Strikes Back\u003c\/i\u003e (1980). As a comics writer he worked for \u003ci\u003eMarvel, DC, Gold Key Comics, Charlton Comics, Archie Comics\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWarren Comics\u003c\/i\u003e and has written for \u003ci\u003eCaptain America, Ghost Rider, Invaders, Kull the Destroyer, Thor, X-Men, Creepy, Eerie\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVampirella.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRalph Macchio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest known as an American comic book editor and writer and was executive editor at Marvel Comics. His comic writing credits include: \u003ci\u003eThor, The Sword of Solomon Kane, Marvel Fanfare, X-Men Adventures \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eTransformers. \u003c\/i\u003eFor Marvel Comic he edited \u003ci\u003eMaster of Kung Fu, The Saga of Crystar, Dazzler, Rom, Daredevil, Captain America, Avengers, Fantastic Four, Marvel Ultimates \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMicronauts.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoug Moench\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA prolific comic book writer and editor and has worked for \u003ci\u003eMarvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEclipse. \u003c\/i\u003eHe has written for \u003ci\u003eBatman, Catwoman, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, JLA, Mister Miracle, The Spectre, Teen Titans, Fantastic Four, Godzilla, The Incredible Hulk, Kull the Conqueror, Moon Knight, Master of Kung Fu.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe was the creator of \u003ci\u003eMoon Knight, Deathlok, Black Mask, Harvey Bullock, \u003c\/i\u003eand the critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eSix from Sirius.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid T. Wenzel\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDavid is best known as an illustrator and children's book artist and his work as a fantasy artist, and his graphic novel adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/i\u003e. Throughout the 1970 and 1980s, David worked for Marvel Comics on titles such as \u003ci\u003eAvengers, Savage Sword of Conan \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Solomon Kane. \u003c\/i\u003eDavid has also written and drawn \u003ci\u003eAliens: Stalker\u003c\/i\u003e for Dark Horse Comics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoward Chaykin\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChaykin has worked, not only, for every major comic book publisher in the US, but for television too. He's comic book credits include \u003ci\u003eKillraven, Red Sonja, Nick Fury, Conan the Barbarian, Star Wars, Spider-Man, Hulk, James Bond, Wolverine, Captain America, Blade, Iron Fist, Punisher X-Men, Iron Man, Tarzan, Batman, The Shadow \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Suicide Squad \u003c\/i\u003eto name but a handful. He also drew the graphic novel adaptation of Alfred Bester's \u003ci\u003eThe Star My Destination, \u003c\/i\u003eand drew two Michael Moorcock written original graphic novels - \u003ci\u003eThe Swords of Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e and T\u003ci\u003ehe Flowers of Hell.\u003c\/i\u003e In 1983 he created and launched \u003ci\u003eAmerican Flagg.\u003c\/i\u003e He also created \u003ci\u003eDominic Fortune, Scorpion\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCody Starbuck. \u003c\/i\u003eFor TV he wrote for \u003ci\u003eThe Flash\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMutant X.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAl Williamson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOne of the true greats of the comic book industry. A prolific comic book artist, inker and illustrator who specialised in adventure, Science Fiction, Western and fantasy. Training at the Cartoonist and Illustrators School under the tutelage of legendary \u003ci\u003eTarzan \u003c\/i\u003eartist, Burne Hogarth, Al's first published comic strip work appeared in 1948's \u003ci\u003eFamous Funnies\u003c\/i\u003e#166. He would go on to work on such legendary publications as \u003ci\u003eWeird Science, Weird Fantasy, Weird Science-Fantasy\u003c\/i\u003e. He worked, as an inker, with all the greats including Jack Kirby, Bray Morrow, Reed Crandall, John Severin, Wally Wood. And would go on to draw the \u003ci\u003eRip Kirby\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFlash Gordon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSecret Agent X-9, Secret Agent Corrigan \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eStar Wars \u003c\/i\u003enewspaper strips. He would go on to win 20 major awards including two Eisner Awards and was inducted into the Eisner Hall of Fame in 2000.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Titan Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51779029238034,"sku":"9781787748392","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7aca8800-b4ef-4ad6-a88a-40157c0d8925.jpg?v=1765365145","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/solomon-kane-the-original-comics-omnibus-vol-1-9781787748392","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}