Conan the Barbarian

From 1984 to 1986, Federal Publishing brought Robert E. Howard's iconic Cimmerian to the spinner racks in a compact 11-issue run of Conan the Barbarian. Anchored by the powerhouse pencils of John Buscema, with frequent contributions from Bob McLeod and Ernie Chan, the series saw a rotating roster of writers including Bruce Jones, J. M. DeMatteis, and Michael Fleisher. While a lesser-known chapter in Conan’s publishing history, this Federal series offers a distinct, mid-80s take on the Hyborian Age, showcasing Buscema’s legendary, dynamic linework in a format that bridged the character’s classic Marvel heyday with the decade’s shifting comic landscape. It’s a compact but visually rich entry for fans of sword-and-sorcery and Buscema’s definitive barbarian.