Conan the Barbarian

Newton Comics’ Conan the Barbarian (1975–1976) brought Robert E. Howard’s iconic Cimmerian to Australian newsstands for a 12-issue run, reprinting classic Marvel tales with a distinctive local flair. The series is best remembered for showcasing the lush, detailed artwork of Barry Windsor-Smith, alongside striking covers by Boris Vallejo and Gil Kane, capturing the savage fantasy world of Hyboria. Though short-lived, it stands as a notable example of the 1970s international comic boom and the global appetite for sword-and-sorcery epics.