The Literary Influences of Robert E. Howard:
James Branch Cabell
by Todd B. Vick
New post at the On An Underwood No. 5 blog.
https://onanunderwood5.blogspot.com/2020/03/the-literary-influences-of-robert-e.html
The Robert E. Howard Newsline
Sunday, March 29, 2020
New at Howard Works
Newton Compton Editori (Italian)
Storie di vampiri (2009, 2011, 2018)
Featuring:
"The Hour of the Dragon" (One chapter only)
"Skulls in the Stars"
http://howardworks.com/Storie_di_vampiri-2009-2011-2018-Newton_Compton.html
Newton Compton Editori (Italian)
Tutti i cicli fantastici: I Cicli di Kull di Valusia, di James Allison, di Cthulhu e di Almuric
Featuring:
"Exile of Atlantis"
"The Shadow Kingdom"
"Delcardes' Cat"
"The Skull of Silence"
"By this Axe I Rule!"
"The Striking of the Gong"
"Swords of the Purple Kingdom"
"The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune"
"The Altar and the Scorpion"
"The King and the Oak" (poem)
"The Garden of Fear"
"The Valley of the Worm"
"The Children of the Night"
"The Black Stone"
"The Fire of Asshurbanipal" (1)
"The Thing on the Roof"
"Dig Me No Grave"
"Almuric"
http://howardworks.com/Tutti_i_cicli_fantastici-I_Cicli_di_Kull_di_Valusia_di_James_Allison_di_Cthulhu_e_di_Almuric-Newton_Compton.html
Robert E. Howard Foundation
The Robert E. Howard Foundation Newsletter Volume 13 Number 3
Featuring:
Untitled synopsis ("Black Colossus")
"Black Colossus" (Part 1 of 2)
"The Bandit" (poem, last 15 lines only)
"The Rover" (poem, first 12 lines only)
http://howardworks.com/rehfoundationsnewsletterV13N3.html
Marvel Comics
The Savage Sword of Conan Volume 1 Number 38
Featuring: "The Road of the Eagles"
http://howardworks.com/SavageSwordofConanV1N38-Marvel.html
Newton Compton Editori (Italian)
Storie di vampiri (2009, 2011, 2018)
Featuring:
"The Hour of the Dragon" (One chapter only)
"Skulls in the Stars"
http://howardworks.com/Storie_di_vampiri-2009-2011-2018-Newton_Compton.html
Newton Compton Editori (Italian)
Tutti i cicli fantastici: I Cicli di Kull di Valusia, di James Allison, di Cthulhu e di Almuric
Featuring:
"Exile of Atlantis"
"The Shadow Kingdom"
"Delcardes' Cat"
"The Skull of Silence"
"By this Axe I Rule!"
"The Striking of the Gong"
"Swords of the Purple Kingdom"
"The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune"
"The Altar and the Scorpion"
"The King and the Oak" (poem)
"The Garden of Fear"
"The Valley of the Worm"
"The Children of the Night"
"The Black Stone"
"The Fire of Asshurbanipal" (1)
"The Thing on the Roof"
"Dig Me No Grave"
"Almuric"
http://howardworks.com/Tutti_i_cicli_fantastici-I_Cicli_di_Kull_di_Valusia_di_James_Allison_di_Cthulhu_e_di_Almuric-Newton_Compton.html
Robert E. Howard Foundation
The Robert E. Howard Foundation Newsletter Volume 13 Number 3
Featuring:
Untitled synopsis ("Black Colossus")
"Black Colossus" (Part 1 of 2)
"The Bandit" (poem, last 15 lines only)
"The Rover" (poem, first 12 lines only)
http://howardworks.com/rehfoundationsnewsletterV13N3.html
Marvel Comics
The Savage Sword of Conan Volume 1 Number 38
Featuring: "The Road of the Eagles"
http://howardworks.com/SavageSwordofConanV1N38-Marvel.html
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Ablaze Publishing
THE CIMMERIAN: QUEEN OF THE BLACK COAST #2
Now available!
(Writer) Jean-David Morvan
(Art) Pierre Alary
(Covers) Sunghan Yune, Criss Cross, Ed Benes, and In-Hyuk Lee.
Robert E. Howard's famous Cimmerian continues his uncensored adventure! Discover the true Conan, unrestrained, violent, and sexual…read the story as he intended!
Conan joins up with Belit to brutally pillage and sail the poisonous river Zarkheba, encountering ancient ruins, lost treasure, and winged, vicious monstrosities.
Bonus Material: The Original Robert E. Howard short story is included!
Full Color, 32 pages, $3.99
The Ablaze comics are an English language repackaging of graphic albums from the French publisher Glénat.
THE CIMMERIAN: QUEEN OF THE BLACK COAST #2
Now available!
(Writer) Jean-David Morvan
(Art) Pierre Alary
(Covers) Sunghan Yune, Criss Cross, Ed Benes, and In-Hyuk Lee.
Robert E. Howard's famous Cimmerian continues his uncensored adventure! Discover the true Conan, unrestrained, violent, and sexual…read the story as he intended!
Conan joins up with Belit to brutally pillage and sail the poisonous river Zarkheba, encountering ancient ruins, lost treasure, and winged, vicious monstrosities.
Bonus Material: The Original Robert E. Howard short story is included!
Full Color, 32 pages, $3.99
The Ablaze comics are an English language repackaging of graphic albums from the French publisher Glénat.
Sunday, March 22, 2020
New at Howard Works
Newton Compton Editori (Italian)
Tutti i cicli fantastici - I Cicli di Solomon Kane e di Kirby Buchner
Featuring:
"Skulls in the Stars"
"The Right Hand of Doom"
"Red Shadows"
"Death's Black Riders"
"Rattle of Bones"
"The Castle of the Devil"
"The Moon of Skulls"
"The One Black Stain" (poem)
"Blades of the Brotherhood" (1)
"The Hills of the Dead"
"Hawk of Basti"
"The Return of Sir Richard Grenville" (poem)
"Wings in the Night"
"The Footfalls Within"
"The Children of Asshur"
"Solomon Kane's Homecoming" (1, poem)
"Black Canaan"
"Pigeons from Hell"
"Scarlet Tears"
http://howardworks.com/Tutti_i_cicli_fantastici-I_Cicli_di_Solomon_Kane_e_di_Kirby_Buchner-Newton_Compton.html
Newton Compton Editori (Italian)
Storie di vampiri (2005)
Featuring:
"The Hour of the Dragon" (One chapter only)
"Skulls in the Stars"
http://howardworks.com/Storie_di_vampiri-2005-Newton_Compton.html
Fortuna Publications
The Adventures of Sword and Sorcery #1
Featuring:
"The Black Stone"
"The Riders of Babylon" (poem)
http://howardworks.com/AdventuresofSwordandSorcery1-FortunaPublications.html
Marvel Comics
The Savage Sword of Conan Volume 1 Number 37
Featuring:
"Son of the White Wolf"
"The Moon of Skulls" (Part 2 of 4)
http://howardworks.com/SavageSwordofConanV1N37-Marvel.html
Newton Compton Editori (Italian)
Tutti i cicli fantastici - I Cicli di Solomon Kane e di Kirby Buchner
Featuring:
"Skulls in the Stars"
"The Right Hand of Doom"
"Red Shadows"
"Death's Black Riders"
"Rattle of Bones"
"The Castle of the Devil"
"The Moon of Skulls"
"The One Black Stain" (poem)
"Blades of the Brotherhood" (1)
"The Hills of the Dead"
"Hawk of Basti"
"The Return of Sir Richard Grenville" (poem)
"Wings in the Night"
"The Footfalls Within"
"The Children of Asshur"
"Solomon Kane's Homecoming" (1, poem)
"Black Canaan"
"Pigeons from Hell"
"Scarlet Tears"
http://howardworks.com/Tutti_i_cicli_fantastici-I_Cicli_di_Solomon_Kane_e_di_Kirby_Buchner-Newton_Compton.html
Newton Compton Editori (Italian)
Storie di vampiri (2005)
Featuring:
"The Hour of the Dragon" (One chapter only)
"Skulls in the Stars"
http://howardworks.com/Storie_di_vampiri-2005-Newton_Compton.html
Fortuna Publications
The Adventures of Sword and Sorcery #1
Featuring:
"The Black Stone"
"The Riders of Babylon" (poem)
http://howardworks.com/AdventuresofSwordandSorcery1-FortunaPublications.html
Marvel Comics
The Savage Sword of Conan Volume 1 Number 37
Featuring:
"Son of the White Wolf"
"The Moon of Skulls" (Part 2 of 4)
http://howardworks.com/SavageSwordofConanV1N37-Marvel.html
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Marvel Comics April REH Solicitations for June
& collections for September & October!
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #17
Written by Jim Zub
Art by Robert Gill
Cover by E.M. Gist
Variant Cover by Roberto de la Torre
“THE CURSE OF THE NIGHTSTAR” CLAIMS CONAN!
CONAN has escaped the Great Crucible, but his “March to Khitai” has just begun!
Conan now possesses the TOOTH OF THE NIGHTSTAR, a mighty weapon liberated from the Uttara Kuru leadership. But if he’s not careful, the sword will possess him!
A dark force is bound to the mystic blade, a spirit hungering for souls—including the Cimmerian’s! And It. Must. Feed!
Full Color, 32 pages, $3.99, On sale June 17.
CONAN: BATTLE FOR THE SERPENT CROWN #5 (OF 5)
Saladin Ahmed (Writer) • Luke Ross (Art)
Cover by Mahmud Asrar
MEPHISTO TRIUMPHANT?!
• The trail leading to the SERPENT CROWN has brought MEPHISTO’s ultimate goal within reach!
• As CONAN makes his last-ditch effort to stake his claim on the treasure, NYLA SKIN makes a daring move!
• But will the Serpent Crown’s newly revealed secret doom Conan to a fate undreamed of?
Full Color, 32 pages, $3.99, On sale June 10.
DARK AGNES #5 (OF 5)
Becky Cloonan (Writer) • Luca Pizzari (Art)
Cover by Stephanie Hans
REVENGE IS BITTERSWEET!
• THE DUKE D’ALENCON returns!
• THE KILLER shows their true face!
• DARK AGNES’ past catches up with her!
• Don’t miss the shocking finale of DARK AGNES’ inaugural comic series!
Full Color, 32 pages, $3.99, On sale June 24.
SAVAGE AVENGERS #14 (Featuring Conan)
Gerry Duggan (Writer) • Patch Zircher (Art)
Cover by Valerio Giangiordano
Conan leads a team of Savage Avengers against an Asgardian dragon in a quest for treasure.
Get out your twenty-sided dice and roll to attack with Conan, Magik and new Savage recruits the Black Knight and Juggernaut!
Full Color, 32 pages, $3.99, On sale June 3.
CONAN THE BARBARIAN BY KURT BUSIEK OMNIBUS
Written by Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza & Len Wein
Penciled by Cary Nord, Thomas Yeates, Greg Ruth, Tom Mandrake, John Severin, Tim Truman, Eric PowellL, Rafael Kayanan, Kelley Jones & More
Covers by Cary Nord & Joseph Michael Linsner
Award-winning writer Kurt Busiek reinvents the Hyborian Age with a gritty new take on Conan the Barbarian!
Witness Conan’s legendary rise — from his birth on a Cimmerian battlefield to his coming-of-age during the Battle of Venarium. As he wanders the ancient world in search of adventure, Conan will face the Vanir, be enslaved by an ageless evil and battle Janissa the Widowmaker! He will experience the mystery of “the Frost Giant’s Daughter”, the horror of the “God in the Bowl” and the secrets of the “Tower of the Elephant”! Plus: Witness the origin of Conan’s archenemy, Thoth-Amon! Allied with an outstanding array of artistic talent, Busiek’s Conan sagas mix jaw-dropping adaptations of original Robert E. Howard stories with incredible interlocking new tales!
Collecting CONAN: THE LEGEND #0; CONAN (2004) #1-28, #32, #39 and #45-46 and CONAN: BOOK OF THOTH #1-4.
Hardcover, Full Color, 1024 pages, $125, On sale September 23.
CONAN THE BARBARIAN: THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS VOL. 5
Written by J.M. DeMatteis, Bruce Jones & Roy Thomas with Len Wein, Larry Hama, Steven Grant, Alan Zelenetz & Jo Duffy
Penciled by John Buscema & Gil Kane with Marc Silvestri, Alfredo Alcala, Val Mayerik, Richard Howell, Ron Wilson, Franc Reyes & Romas Kukalisl
Covers By Alex Ross & Gil Kane
Conan the Barbarian enters a new creative phase as J.M. DeMatteis (“Kraven’s Last Stand”) debuts as series writer. He will take Conan to the magical city in the clouds, Mreead-Zza; return fan-favorites Jenna and Murilo to the supporting cast; and team with John Buscema on a set of stories pitting Conan against Eilaynia, Princess of Mist.
Then, Marvel legend Gil Kane takes the artistic reins for an extended run featuring “The Creation Quest” saga, while writer Bruce Jones (Incredible Hulk) mixes a blend of humor and horror.
Plus: A story illustrated by titans John Buscema and Neal Adams, a pair of Annuals by Roy Thomas and Thomas and Buscema’s Conan of the Isles graphic novel, reprinted for the first time!
Collecting CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1970) #116-149, ANNUAL (1973) #6-9; CONAN OF THE ISLES (1988); WHAT IF? (1977) #39.
Hardcover, Full Color, 1048 pages, $125, On sale October 14.
& collections for September & October!
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #17
Written by Jim Zub
Art by Robert Gill
Cover by E.M. Gist
Variant Cover by Roberto de la Torre
“THE CURSE OF THE NIGHTSTAR” CLAIMS CONAN!
CONAN has escaped the Great Crucible, but his “March to Khitai” has just begun!
Conan now possesses the TOOTH OF THE NIGHTSTAR, a mighty weapon liberated from the Uttara Kuru leadership. But if he’s not careful, the sword will possess him!
A dark force is bound to the mystic blade, a spirit hungering for souls—including the Cimmerian’s! And It. Must. Feed!
Full Color, 32 pages, $3.99, On sale June 17.
CONAN: BATTLE FOR THE SERPENT CROWN #5 (OF 5)
Saladin Ahmed (Writer) • Luke Ross (Art)
Cover by Mahmud Asrar
MEPHISTO TRIUMPHANT?!
• The trail leading to the SERPENT CROWN has brought MEPHISTO’s ultimate goal within reach!
• As CONAN makes his last-ditch effort to stake his claim on the treasure, NYLA SKIN makes a daring move!
• But will the Serpent Crown’s newly revealed secret doom Conan to a fate undreamed of?
Full Color, 32 pages, $3.99, On sale June 10.
DARK AGNES #5 (OF 5)
Becky Cloonan (Writer) • Luca Pizzari (Art)
Cover by Stephanie Hans
REVENGE IS BITTERSWEET!
• THE DUKE D’ALENCON returns!
• THE KILLER shows their true face!
• DARK AGNES’ past catches up with her!
• Don’t miss the shocking finale of DARK AGNES’ inaugural comic series!
Full Color, 32 pages, $3.99, On sale June 24.
SAVAGE AVENGERS #14 (Featuring Conan)
Gerry Duggan (Writer) • Patch Zircher (Art)
Cover by Valerio Giangiordano
Conan leads a team of Savage Avengers against an Asgardian dragon in a quest for treasure.
Get out your twenty-sided dice and roll to attack with Conan, Magik and new Savage recruits the Black Knight and Juggernaut!
Full Color, 32 pages, $3.99, On sale June 3.
CONAN THE BARBARIAN BY KURT BUSIEK OMNIBUS
Written by Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza & Len Wein
Penciled by Cary Nord, Thomas Yeates, Greg Ruth, Tom Mandrake, John Severin, Tim Truman, Eric PowellL, Rafael Kayanan, Kelley Jones & More
Covers by Cary Nord & Joseph Michael Linsner
Award-winning writer Kurt Busiek reinvents the Hyborian Age with a gritty new take on Conan the Barbarian!
Witness Conan’s legendary rise — from his birth on a Cimmerian battlefield to his coming-of-age during the Battle of Venarium. As he wanders the ancient world in search of adventure, Conan will face the Vanir, be enslaved by an ageless evil and battle Janissa the Widowmaker! He will experience the mystery of “the Frost Giant’s Daughter”, the horror of the “God in the Bowl” and the secrets of the “Tower of the Elephant”! Plus: Witness the origin of Conan’s archenemy, Thoth-Amon! Allied with an outstanding array of artistic talent, Busiek’s Conan sagas mix jaw-dropping adaptations of original Robert E. Howard stories with incredible interlocking new tales!
Collecting CONAN: THE LEGEND #0; CONAN (2004) #1-28, #32, #39 and #45-46 and CONAN: BOOK OF THOTH #1-4.
Hardcover, Full Color, 1024 pages, $125, On sale September 23.
CONAN THE BARBARIAN: THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS VOL. 5
Written by J.M. DeMatteis, Bruce Jones & Roy Thomas with Len Wein, Larry Hama, Steven Grant, Alan Zelenetz & Jo Duffy
Penciled by John Buscema & Gil Kane with Marc Silvestri, Alfredo Alcala, Val Mayerik, Richard Howell, Ron Wilson, Franc Reyes & Romas Kukalisl
Covers By Alex Ross & Gil Kane
Conan the Barbarian enters a new creative phase as J.M. DeMatteis (“Kraven’s Last Stand”) debuts as series writer. He will take Conan to the magical city in the clouds, Mreead-Zza; return fan-favorites Jenna and Murilo to the supporting cast; and team with John Buscema on a set of stories pitting Conan against Eilaynia, Princess of Mist.
Then, Marvel legend Gil Kane takes the artistic reins for an extended run featuring “The Creation Quest” saga, while writer Bruce Jones (Incredible Hulk) mixes a blend of humor and horror.
Plus: A story illustrated by titans John Buscema and Neal Adams, a pair of Annuals by Roy Thomas and Thomas and Buscema’s Conan of the Isles graphic novel, reprinted for the first time!
Collecting CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1970) #116-149, ANNUAL (1973) #6-9; CONAN OF THE ISLES (1988); WHAT IF? (1977) #39.
Hardcover, Full Color, 1048 pages, $125, On sale October 14.
Conan le Cimmérien:
Les Mangeurs d'hommes de Zamboula
Now available!
Conan in the land of a thousand and one nights!
A crossroads of beliefs, languages and cultures, the mythical trading city of Zamboula is also the scene of many dark legends. Conan recently arrived on the scene and warned of the dangers of Aram Baksh's home. It is said that most foreigners who stay there disappear in obscure circumstances ... that's good, it is precisely here that the Cimmerian decided to spend the night! But by lifting the veil on these mysterious cases of kidnappings, Conan will discover another secret, more terrible still, related to the whole of the city of Zamboula ...
A tale steeped in orientalism and macabre witchcraft, The Man Eaters of Zamboula offers Gess the opportunity to deliver his vision of the hero of Robert E. Howard in a comic book with exotic and dark beauty.
Format: 240 x 320 mm, Full Color
Pages: 64
€ 14.95
Format: 275 x 368 mm, Black & White
Pages: 48
€ 29.50
Les Mangeurs d'hommes de Zamboula
Now available!
Conan in the land of a thousand and one nights!
A crossroads of beliefs, languages and cultures, the mythical trading city of Zamboula is also the scene of many dark legends. Conan recently arrived on the scene and warned of the dangers of Aram Baksh's home. It is said that most foreigners who stay there disappear in obscure circumstances ... that's good, it is precisely here that the Cimmerian decided to spend the night! But by lifting the veil on these mysterious cases of kidnappings, Conan will discover another secret, more terrible still, related to the whole of the city of Zamboula ...
A tale steeped in orientalism and macabre witchcraft, The Man Eaters of Zamboula offers Gess the opportunity to deliver his vision of the hero of Robert E. Howard in a comic book with exotic and dark beauty.
Format: 240 x 320 mm, Full Color
Pages: 64
€ 14.95
Format: 275 x 368 mm, Black & White
Pages: 48
€ 29.50
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
CONAN THE BARBARIAN VOLUME 2:
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CONAN BOOK TWO TPB
Now available!
Written by Jason Aaron
Penciled by Mahmud Asrar, Gerardo Zaffino & Garry Brown
Cover by Esad Ribic
Conan is dead! Long live Conan! “The Life and Death of Conan” concludes! Beyond his lusts for ale, battle and gold, many women have captured Conan the Barbarian’s heart over the years. But nothing is sacred when the Crimson Witch strikes — and twists what is truly best in life! Then, Conan returns home to Cimmeria…but things aren’t exactly as he remembers them! Is he that out of touch — or is he falling into the trap of the wizard Thoth-Amon?! Beasts from the past rear their fearsome heads, and the Barbarian meets his ultimate fate — but what lies beyond? Could it be…Crom?! Conan comes face-to-face with his god, but Crom does not care for the fate of any mortal — unless that mortal forces him to! Prepare for the literal battle of a lifetime!
Collecting CONAN THE BARBARIAN (2019) #7-12.
Full Color, 136 pages, $17.99
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CONAN BOOK TWO TPB
Now available!
Written by Jason Aaron
Penciled by Mahmud Asrar, Gerardo Zaffino & Garry Brown
Cover by Esad Ribic
Conan is dead! Long live Conan! “The Life and Death of Conan” concludes! Beyond his lusts for ale, battle and gold, many women have captured Conan the Barbarian’s heart over the years. But nothing is sacred when the Crimson Witch strikes — and twists what is truly best in life! Then, Conan returns home to Cimmeria…but things aren’t exactly as he remembers them! Is he that out of touch — or is he falling into the trap of the wizard Thoth-Amon?! Beasts from the past rear their fearsome heads, and the Barbarian meets his ultimate fate — but what lies beyond? Could it be…Crom?! Conan comes face-to-face with his god, but Crom does not care for the fate of any mortal — unless that mortal forces him to! Prepare for the literal battle of a lifetime!
Collecting CONAN THE BARBARIAN (2019) #7-12.
Full Color, 136 pages, $17.99
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