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Cover: Barry Windsor-Smith & Dan Adkins

The Chronicles of Conan #1

Jan 2003 · Dark Horse · 15.95 USD
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“The Coming of Conan!”
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This volume collects the earliest Marvel Comics adaptations of Robert E. Howard's iconic barbarian, reprinting Conan the Barbarian #1–8 and the story 'The Frost-Giant's Daughter' from Savage Tales #1. It opens with the classic tale 'Tower of the Elephant,' showcasing Conan's youthful adventures in the Hyborian Age, and also includes a rare early appearance of King Kull in a backup feature. The collection presents the foundational work of writer Roy Thomas and artist Barry Windsor-Smith, who defined Conan's comic book look and tone.

In "The Coming of Conan!", the legendary warrior's journey begins with a betrayal by Lady Aztrias, a theft gone wrong, and a deadly clash with a serpent-man. As Conan survives the chaos, he saves Demetrios and crosses paths with the mysterious Thoth-Amon—setting the stage for a tale of vengeance and destiny. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life with masterful art by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Dan Adkins, and rich coloring by Peter Dawes and others, this issue marks a pivotal moment in Conan’s early legend. The cover, penciled by Windsor-Smith and inked by Adkins, captures the raw intensity of the barbarian’s arrival.

writer Roy Thomas · artist Barry Windsor-Smith · inker Sal Buscema · inker Dan Adkins · colorist Peter Dawes · colorist Ian Sokoliwski · colorist Dennis Kashton · colorist Wil Glass · letterer Sam Rosen · cover Barry Windsor-Smith, Dan Adkins

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writer Roy Thomas
colorist Peter Dawes
colorist Wil Glass
letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils Barry Windsor-Smith
cover inks Dan Adkins

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Lady Aztrias betrays Conan. Conan burgles a merchant's building, is accused of murder, fights and kills a serpent-man, saves Demetrios's life and sees Thoth-Amon.

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