{"product_id":"the-savage-sword-of-conan-the-original-comics-omnibus-vol5-9781787745094","title":"The Savage Sword of Conan: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol.5","description":"\u003cb\u003eConan at his finest! Savage, brutal and always... EPIC!\u003cbr\u003eFreed from the strict Comic Code Authority stamp of approval, the \u003ci\u003eSavage Sword of Conan \u003c\/i\u003emagazine was always more hard-hitting and savage than its sister title \u003ci\u003eConan the Barbarian\u003c\/i\u003e, and featured more action, violence and raunch and Omnibus Volume 5 of the original comic series is no exception.\u003cbr\u003eThis volume sees Michael Fleisher and Bruce Jones joining stalwart regular Roy Thomas on the writing duties, and artist Ernie Chan joining legends Ernie Colan and Gil Kane on art duties. Omnibus Volume 5 carries on the legacy in fine form!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew writers Michael Fleisher and Bruce Jones join Conan legend John Buscema to drive the barbarian's black-and-white adventures in savage new directions! To topple a decadent royal, Conan must brave a moat of blood filled with gruesome monsters. The barbarian survives a ship capsizing in storm-tossed seas, only to awaken on the shores of an island filled with beautiful but deadly tiger-riding women warriors! Then, sadistic King Razak lures Conan into a death-filled maze. Writer Roy Thomas returns for a locked-door mystery set at sea, with Conan playing the sleuth. Plus, comic art master Alex Toth delivers a stunning Conan art portfolio. This volume also brings back fan-favorite characters like Jenna and Murilo to the supporting cast. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume sees classic stories such as \"Plunder of Death Island\", \"Dwellers in the Depths\", 'The Sea of No Return\" and \"Lurker in the Labyrinth\" giving full reign to the savagery of Conan. Featuring the usual assortment of superb pin up art by some true greats of the comic book form. This book also features a section of rarely seen bonus material! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCollecting: Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #61-72\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMICHAEL LAWRENCE FLEISHER\u003c\/b\u003e was a writer known for his DC Comics of the 1970s and 1980s, particularly for the characters \u003ci\u003eSpectre\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJonah Hex\u003c\/i\u003e. Michael also wrote three volumes of \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopaedia of Comic Books Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e. His first story published in 1972 \"Death at Castle Dunbar\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e in \u003ci\u003eSecrets of Sinister House #5\u003c\/i\u003e. Went on to write for \u003ci\u003eHouse of Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHouse of Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e. He scripted \u003ci\u003eShade, the Changing Man\u003c\/i\u003e in the late 1970s, and contributed to the \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e mythos in the early 1980s. He was responsible for writing the origin of \u003ci\u003eThe Penguin\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eROY THOMAS\u003c\/b\u003e 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 Defenders, Iron Fist, The Invaders and Warlock. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOHN BUSCEMA is \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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGIL KANE. \u003c\/b\u003eIn a career spanning five decades, Gil worked for almost every major comic book company and on nearly every character and almost single-handedly redefined the super-hero genre. 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He was also an early pioneer of the graphic novel format with his book: \u003ci\u003eHis Name is...Savage. \u003c\/i\u003eHe was inducted into both the Wil Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame and the Harvey Award Jack Kirby Hall of Fame.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Titan Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51298505687314,"sku":"9781787745094","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e9a4b9b8-8b05-48b8-8e2e-fc4769c93845.jpg?v=1747824391","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-savage-sword-of-conan-the-original-comics-omnibus-vol5-9781787745094","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}