It's hard to describe the surprise that met my eyes on the comic book rack when I spied the first issue of Marvel Comics' CONAN THE BARBARIAN. By 1970, I had become a die-hard Robert E. Howard fan, especially of his Hyborian Age tales. Kull was cool and Bran Mak Morn and Solomon Kane were both dark, but Conan's stories shine like the flame from an oil-dipped torch! I was also one of the multitude that was weaned on the Lancer series with Frazetta covers, still the iconic image of the adventurer, the warrior, etc. Now, it's 50 years later and Conan is still appearing in the comic books and many other forms, only adding to the longevity of this enduring character.
The folks at TwoMorrows have recently released issue #121 of BACK ISSUE and it is a tribute to 50 years of Conan in the comics with a survey of the 50 best issues of the initial run. It is a sort of special "Barbarian" issue as it also contains articles and art about all sorts of other barbarian comics from the Bronze Age.
This is a must have for fans of Conan and Sword and Sorcery in general. Order direct from TwoMorrows HERE.
Here are a few preview pages to whet your appetite . . . and your blade.
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