{"product_id":"the-savage-sword-of-conan-the-original-comics-omnibus-vol6-9781787745117","title":"The Savage Sword of Conan: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol.6","description":"\u003cb\u003eMore Savage, brutal and epic in scope than its sister title Conan the Barbarian. Savage Sword Volume 6 sees Conan doing what he does best, slaughtering monsters \u0026amp; demons, slaying opponents and wenching. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Showcasing double-length stories by some of the best artists and writers in the business including Michael Fleisher, Chris Claremont, and stalwart regular Roy Thomas, Alfredo Alcala, Barry Windsor-Smith and John Buscema among others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this massive 1008-page Omnibus collection, writer Michael Fleisher hits his stride with a series of mold-breaking Conan tales including 'The Temple of the Twelve-Eyed Thing, ' 'Demons of the Firelight' and 'Dominion of the Bat', illustrated by top talents including Alfredo Alcala, Ernie Chan and, of course, the one and only John Buscema! Meanwhile, X-MEN superstar Chris Claremont pens an adventure that pits Conan against the minions of Thoth-Amon in a tour de force drawn by Val Mayerik! Conan legend Roy Thomas is also on hand to tell solo stories of Conan's 'Red Nails' colleague, Valeria. Rounding out this volume are the conclusion of John Buscema's 'Bront' - and extensive articles on, and the comic book adaptation of, the blockbuster Conan the Barbarian film! Collecting: \u003ci\u003eSavage Sword of Conan\u003c\/i\u003e (1974) #73-87, \u003ci\u003eMarvel Comics Super Special\u003c\/i\u003e (1977) #21. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFeaturing 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\u003eThis volume includes Michael Fleisher, Chris Claremont, and stalwart regular Roy Thomas on the writing duties and artists Alfredo Alcala, Ernie Chan, Joe Chiodo, Val Mayerick and Barry Windsor-Smith joining legend John Buscema. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCollecting: \u003ci\u003eSavage Sword of Conan\u003c\/i\u003e (1974) #73-87 and \u003ci\u003eMarvel Comics Super Special\u003c\/i\u003e (1977) #21\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 \"\u003ci\u003eDeath at Castle Dunbar\"\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\u003ejoined 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, Iron Fist, The Invaders and Warlock\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 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 \u003c\/b\u003eBest known for his run on the series \u003ci\u003eThe Avengers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Titan Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51648817627410,"sku":"9781787745117","price":107.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9670f24c-1a9a-4f94-ab0e-f8243c2ac016.jpg?v=1759834649","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-savage-sword-of-conan-the-original-comics-omnibus-vol6-9781787745117","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}