Hither Came Conan:
The New Weekly Robert E. Howard Series at Black Gate!
By Bob Byrne
Beginning on Monday morning, January 7th, an absolutely All Star roster of guest contributors and Black Gaters is going to be presenting you a cogent argument on why that week’s story is the best Conan tale written by Robert E. Howard.
All Star roster of guest contributors (the order is still being juggled):
Rob Derie – The Phoenix on the Sword
John C. Hocking – The Scarlet Citadel
Jason M. Waltz – The Tower of the Elephant
Deuce Richardson – Black Colossus
Jason Durall – Xuthal of the Dusk/The Slithering Shadow
David C. Smith – Pool of the Black One
Bob Byrne – Rogues in the House
Morgan Holmes – Iron Shadows in the Moon/Shadows in the Moonlight
Patrice Louinet – Queen of the Black Coast
Scott Oden – The Devil In Iron
Gabe Dybing – The People of the Black Circle
Jeffrey Shanks – A Witch Shall Be Born
James McGlothlin – The Servants of Bit-Yakin/Jewels of Gwalhur
Keith West – Beyond the Black River
Steven Silver – The Man-Eaters of Zamboula/Shadows in Zamboula
Ryan Harvey – The Hour of the Dragon
Keith Taylor – Red Nails
Fletcher Vredenburgh – The Frost Giant’s Daughter
Mark Finn – The God in the Bowl
Dave Hardy – The Vale of Lost Women
Fred Adams – The Black Stranger
Checkout the full article on the upcoming series at the link below.
The Robert E. Howard Newsline
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Sunday, December 23, 2018
New at Howard Works
Editrice Nord (Italian)
Conan di Cimmeria
Featuring:
"The Bloodstained God"
"The Frost-Giant's Daughter"
"Queen of the Black Coast"
"The Vale of Lost Women"
"The Snout in the Dark"
http://howardworks.com/Conan_di_Cimmeria-Editrice_Nord.html
Editrice Nord (Italian)
Conan il conquistatore
Featuring: "Conan the Conqueror"
http://howardworks.com/Conan_il_conquistatore-Editrice_Nord.html
Robert E. Howard Foundation
Steel Swords & Iron Harps
Featuring:
"The One Black Stain"
Untitled ("The stars beat up . . .")
"Mate of the Sea"
"Black Mass"
"The Tower of Zukala"
http://howardworks.com/SteelSwordsandIronHarps-REH_Foundation.html
Marvel Comics
Conan Saga Volume 1 Number 2
Featuring:
"The Tower of the Elephant" (graphic adaptation)
"Zukala's Hour" (poem) [Conan tale inspired by the poem]
http://howardworks.com/ConanSaga2-Marvel.html
Editrice Nord (Italian)
Conan di Cimmeria
Featuring:
"The Bloodstained God"
"The Frost-Giant's Daughter"
"Queen of the Black Coast"
"The Vale of Lost Women"
"The Snout in the Dark"
http://howardworks.com/Conan_di_Cimmeria-Editrice_Nord.html
Editrice Nord (Italian)
Conan il conquistatore
Featuring: "Conan the Conqueror"
http://howardworks.com/Conan_il_conquistatore-Editrice_Nord.html
Robert E. Howard Foundation
Steel Swords & Iron Harps
Featuring:
"The One Black Stain"
Untitled ("The stars beat up . . .")
"Mate of the Sea"
"Black Mass"
"The Tower of Zukala"
http://howardworks.com/SteelSwordsandIronHarps-REH_Foundation.html
Marvel Comics
Conan Saga Volume 1 Number 2
Featuring:
"The Tower of the Elephant" (graphic adaptation)
"Zukala's Hour" (poem) [Conan tale inspired by the poem]
http://howardworks.com/ConanSaga2-Marvel.html
Saturday, December 22, 2018
BARBARIAN LIFE
A Literary Biography of Conan the Barbarian (Volume 1)
By Roy Thomas
Now available!
Know, O Reader...
In thousands of four-color panels for Marvel Comics, Roy Thomas told the tale of Robert E. Howard’s greatest creation, Conan the Barbarian. Now, in this definitive biography and analysis, Roy chronicles Conan’s comic-book life, issue by issue, plot by plot, and artist by artist.
For ten years, from October 1970 when Roy and artist Barry Smith assembled the first issue of Marvel's Conan the Barbarian, to October 1980 when Roy and artist John Buscema completed their last issue together on the series, Thomas wrote of Conan's gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth—as well as the wars, the wenches, and the wizardry that bedeviled the Cimmerian from one issue to the next.
In this first of two volumes, Roy Thomas explains the creative process behind the first 51 issues of Conan the Barbarian. You'll look over his shoulder as he plots and scripts each issue, devises new adventures for Conan that expand Howard's original stories into a world-spanning epic, and works with such Conan artists as Barry Smith, Gil Kane, and John Buscema.
Whether you’re a Conan fan or a comics fan, you'll enjoy this in-depth look at a Marvel comic-book classic.
Publisher: Pulp Hero Press
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 inches
Pages: 322
Paperback: $19.95
eBook: $7.99
A Literary Biography of Conan the Barbarian (Volume 1)
By Roy Thomas
Now available!
Know, O Reader...
In thousands of four-color panels for Marvel Comics, Roy Thomas told the tale of Robert E. Howard’s greatest creation, Conan the Barbarian. Now, in this definitive biography and analysis, Roy chronicles Conan’s comic-book life, issue by issue, plot by plot, and artist by artist.
For ten years, from October 1970 when Roy and artist Barry Smith assembled the first issue of Marvel's Conan the Barbarian, to October 1980 when Roy and artist John Buscema completed their last issue together on the series, Thomas wrote of Conan's gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth—as well as the wars, the wenches, and the wizardry that bedeviled the Cimmerian from one issue to the next.
In this first of two volumes, Roy Thomas explains the creative process behind the first 51 issues of Conan the Barbarian. You'll look over his shoulder as he plots and scripts each issue, devises new adventures for Conan that expand Howard's original stories into a world-spanning epic, and works with such Conan artists as Barry Smith, Gil Kane, and John Buscema.
Whether you’re a Conan fan or a comics fan, you'll enjoy this in-depth look at a Marvel comic-book classic.
Publisher: Pulp Hero Press
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 inches
Pages: 322
Paperback: $19.95
eBook: $7.99
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Marvel Comics Conan Reprint Collections
Coming in 2019
Exact release dates to be announced
CONAN CHRONICLES EPIC COLLECTION: THE HEART OF YAG-KOSHA TPB
Volume 2 in the Conan Chronicles Epic Collections
“The Tower of the Elephant” and other stories! Conan the Barbarian stars in more legendary tales filled with swords, sorcery, giant spiders and monstrous creatures — including stories adapted from the original works of Robert E. Howard! Stealing the priceless gem the Heart of the Elephant from an unguarded tower seems like child’s play — but nothing’s ever easy for Conan! Then, a dalliance with a magistrate’s wife spells trouble, and Conan’s adventures in the City of Thieves continue as he runs a gauntlet of threats both human and inhuman! But what grotesque horrors await him in the Hall of the Dead? And is anybody ready for Conan…the King? Plus: Tales of Conan’s youth as he braves the Battle of Brita’s Vale — and rides a wild Cimmerian bull!
Collecting CONAN (2004) #20-39.
Full color, 504 pages, $39.99
CONAN THE BARBARIAN:
THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 HC
The legend of Conan continues! Tired of the thieving life, Conan signs on as a mercenary for the warring kingdom of Turan. The enemy will tell of Conan’s legendary skill in battle — if any are left alive — but palace intrigue may prove more dangerous to the barbarian than any foe! After all, it’s never wise to bed a wizard’s woman… Then, Conan joins Red Sonja for a multipart adventure! Last, but far from least, comes Roy Thomas and Gil Kane’s never-before-reprinted adaptation of “The Hour of the Dragon” — the iconic story of how Conan became king and conqueror, and met the woman who would become his wife. And it’s all restored to the original, authentic coloring!
Collecting CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1970) #27-51 and ANNUAL #1; GIANT-SIZE CONAN #1-4 and material from SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN (1974) #1, #8 and #10.
808 pages $125.00
Coming in 2019
Exact release dates to be announced
CONAN CHRONICLES EPIC COLLECTION: THE HEART OF YAG-KOSHA TPB
Volume 2 in the Conan Chronicles Epic Collections
Written by Kurt Busiek, Mike Mignola & Tim Truman
Penciled by Cary Nord, Greg
Ruth, Tim Truman, Eric Powell, Paul Lee & Rafael Kayanan
Cover by Tony Harris
“The Tower of the Elephant” and other stories! Conan the Barbarian stars in more legendary tales filled with swords, sorcery, giant spiders and monstrous creatures — including stories adapted from the original works of Robert E. Howard! Stealing the priceless gem the Heart of the Elephant from an unguarded tower seems like child’s play — but nothing’s ever easy for Conan! Then, a dalliance with a magistrate’s wife spells trouble, and Conan’s adventures in the City of Thieves continue as he runs a gauntlet of threats both human and inhuman! But what grotesque horrors await him in the Hall of the Dead? And is anybody ready for Conan…the King? Plus: Tales of Conan’s youth as he braves the Battle of Brita’s Vale — and rides a wild Cimmerian bull!
Collecting CONAN (2004) #20-39.
Full color, 504 pages, $39.99
CONAN THE BARBARIAN:
THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 HC
Written by Roy Thomas
Penciled by John Buscema With
Gil Kane, Neal Adams & Rich Buckler
Covers by Dale Keown & Neal
Adams
The legend of Conan continues! Tired of the thieving life, Conan signs on as a mercenary for the warring kingdom of Turan. The enemy will tell of Conan’s legendary skill in battle — if any are left alive — but palace intrigue may prove more dangerous to the barbarian than any foe! After all, it’s never wise to bed a wizard’s woman… Then, Conan joins Red Sonja for a multipart adventure! Last, but far from least, comes Roy Thomas and Gil Kane’s never-before-reprinted adaptation of “The Hour of the Dragon” — the iconic story of how Conan became king and conqueror, and met the woman who would become his wife. And it’s all restored to the original, authentic coloring!
Collecting CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1970) #27-51 and ANNUAL #1; GIANT-SIZE CONAN #1-4 and material from SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN (1974) #1, #8 and #10.
808 pages $125.00
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Marvel Comics Conan Titles for March 2019
Release dates to be announced!
AGE OF CONAN: BELIT #1
THE SHE-DEVIL OF THE SEA WHO WOULD BE QUEEN! BELIT. The name alone conjures fear up and down the coasts of the Hyborian Age. And the sight of her ship, the Tigress, is an omen of despair for any town in the pirate queen's path! The AGE OF CONAN kicks off with one of Conan's most formidable -- and memorable -- female compatriots, in an all-new story revealing how she became the undisputed QUEEN OF THE BLACK COAST!
The teenage Belit, obsessed with the sea -- as well as the monsters and treasures she thinks are summoning her there -- stows away on the ship of the dread Admiral ATRAHASIS into a deadly adventure even she could not predict! PLUS: The first chapter in an all-new BELIT prose novella, presented here for the first time!
32 pages, $3.99
SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #3
THE DEADLY CATACOMBS OF KOGA THUN!
* CONAN descends into Stygian catacombs in search of a mystical treasure...
* But what secrets does the trove hold, and can Conan trust his compatriots?
* No matter--the undead forces of KOGA THUN have other plans for the barbarian!
* PLUS: The next chapter in an all-new CONAN novella, running through the SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN series!
32 pages, $3.99
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #4
Cover By Esad Ribic
Variant Covers by Greg Smallwood and Mark Brooks
KING CONAN REIGNS AS "THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CONAN" CONTINUES!
* A hard-fought life has rewarded CONAN with the crown of Aquilonia...
* But even a monarch must face the cold embrace of death!
* The legendary adventure continues as the CRIMSON WITCH makes good on her threat to King Conan!
* PLUS: The next chapter in the ALL-NEW Conan novella "BLACK STARLIGHT," begun in issue #1!
32 pages, $3.99
Release dates to be announced!
AGE OF CONAN: BELIT #1
Tini
Howard (Writer), Kate Niemczyk (Art)
Cover by Sana Takeda
Variant Covers by Afu Chan, Sara Pichelli, and Olivier Vatine
THE SHE-DEVIL OF THE SEA WHO WOULD BE QUEEN! BELIT. The name alone conjures fear up and down the coasts of the Hyborian Age. And the sight of her ship, the Tigress, is an omen of despair for any town in the pirate queen's path! The AGE OF CONAN kicks off with one of Conan's most formidable -- and memorable -- female compatriots, in an all-new story revealing how she became the undisputed QUEEN OF THE BLACK COAST!
The teenage Belit, obsessed with the sea -- as well as the monsters and treasures she thinks are summoning her there -- stows away on the ship of the dread Admiral ATRAHASIS into a deadly adventure even she could not predict! PLUS: The first chapter in an all-new BELIT prose novella, presented here for the first time!
32 pages, $3.99
SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #3
Gerry
Duggan (Writer), Ron Garney (Art)
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant Cover by Kaare
Andrews
THE DEADLY CATACOMBS OF KOGA THUN!
* CONAN descends into Stygian catacombs in search of a mystical treasure...
* But what secrets does the trove hold, and can Conan trust his compatriots?
* No matter--the undead forces of KOGA THUN have other plans for the barbarian!
* PLUS: The next chapter in an all-new CONAN novella, running through the SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN series!
32 pages, $3.99
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #4
Cover By Esad Ribic
Variant Covers by Greg Smallwood and Mark Brooks
KING CONAN REIGNS AS "THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CONAN" CONTINUES!
* A hard-fought life has rewarded CONAN with the crown of Aquilonia...
* But even a monarch must face the cold embrace of death!
* The legendary adventure continues as the CRIMSON WITCH makes good on her threat to King Conan!
* PLUS: The next chapter in the ALL-NEW Conan novella "BLACK STARLIGHT," begun in issue #1!
32 pages, $3.99
Sunday, December 16, 2018
New at Howard Works
Editrice Nord (Italian)
Almuric. Il pianeta selvaggio
Featuring: "Almuric"
http://howardworks.com/Almuric-Il_pianeta_selvaggio-Editrice_Nord.html
Editrice Nord (Italian)
Conan!
Featuring:
"The Tower of the Elephant"
"The Hall of the Dead"
"The God in the Bowl"
"Rogues in the House"
"The Hand of Nergal"
Letter to P. Schuyler Miller, March 10, 1936
http://howardworks.com/Conan-Editrice_Nord.html
Thanks to Rob Roehm for the scans and info.
Roehm's Room Press / REHupa #234
Onion Tops #45
Featuring:
To Dime Sports Magazine, ca. April 1936,
Name: Robert E. Howard
http://howardworks.com/OnionTops45-REHupa234-RoehmsRoomPress.html
Marvel Comics
Conan Saga Volume 1 Number 1
Featuring:
"The Grey God Passes" (graphic adaptation with Conan)
http://howardworks.com/ConanSaga1-Marvel.html
Editrice Nord (Italian)
Almuric. Il pianeta selvaggio
Featuring: "Almuric"
http://howardworks.com/Almuric-Il_pianeta_selvaggio-Editrice_Nord.html
Editrice Nord (Italian)
Conan!
Featuring:
"The Tower of the Elephant"
"The Hall of the Dead"
"The God in the Bowl"
"Rogues in the House"
"The Hand of Nergal"
Letter to P. Schuyler Miller, March 10, 1936
http://howardworks.com/Conan-Editrice_Nord.html
Thanks to Rob Roehm for the scans and info.
Roehm's Room Press / REHupa #234
Onion Tops #45
Featuring:
To Dime Sports Magazine, ca. April 1936,
Name: Robert E. Howard
http://howardworks.com/OnionTops45-REHupa234-RoehmsRoomPress.html
Marvel Comics
Conan Saga Volume 1 Number 1
Featuring:
"The Grey God Passes" (graphic adaptation with Conan)
http://howardworks.com/ConanSaga1-Marvel.html
Friday, December 14, 2018
Conan le Cimmérien
La Fille du géant du gel
Now available!
The Frost-Giant's Daughter
The only survivor of a battle, Conan sits in the middle of a blood-stained snow. The fight over, the Cimmerian suddenly finds himself invaded by a deep lassitude and a deep disgust. Until he meets a woman of supernatural beauty, blinding like the glare of the sun on the snow. Driven by an ardent desire, Conan decides to follow her but finds himself caught in a trap, attacked by two titans. In his passion, he was not suspicious. He could not imagine for a second that his bride was none other than Ymir's daughter: the giant of the freeze!
Mythical account both in form and substance, The Girl of the gel giant here is masterfully adapted by Robin Recht who manages to transcend the essence of this whirlwind of violent desire, a true love trap in which the strength of will of the Cimmerian is under severe strain.
Language: French
Adapted by Robin Recht
Size: 240 x 320 mm
80 pages
Shaping: Hardcover
Price: 14.95 €
La Fille du géant du gel
Now available!
The Frost-Giant's Daughter
The only survivor of a battle, Conan sits in the middle of a blood-stained snow. The fight over, the Cimmerian suddenly finds himself invaded by a deep lassitude and a deep disgust. Until he meets a woman of supernatural beauty, blinding like the glare of the sun on the snow. Driven by an ardent desire, Conan decides to follow her but finds himself caught in a trap, attacked by two titans. In his passion, he was not suspicious. He could not imagine for a second that his bride was none other than Ymir's daughter: the giant of the freeze!
Mythical account both in form and substance, The Girl of the gel giant here is masterfully adapted by Robin Recht who manages to transcend the essence of this whirlwind of violent desire, a true love trap in which the strength of will of the Cimmerian is under severe strain.
Language: French
Adapted by Robin Recht
Size: 240 x 320 mm
80 pages
Shaping: Hardcover
Price: 14.95 €
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)