{"product_id":"conan-the-barbarian-the-original-comics-omnibus-vol-5-hardcover","title":"Conan the Barbarian: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol.5 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJ. M. Dematteis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn Buscema\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eGil Kane\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor Fans of the greatest literary warrior of all times! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe legend of Conan the Barbarian strides on with Omnibus Volume 5, which sees new writers and artists take up the reins and welcomes legends like Gil Kane, Bruce Jones and Neil Adams to the roster of great creators. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume also brings back fan-favorite characters like Jenna and Murilo to the supporting cast. Featuring superb artwork, epic stories and the usual selection of rarely seen bonus material. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eConan 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 (\u003ci\u003eIncredible Hulk\u003c\/i\u003e) 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 \u003ci\u003eConan of the Isles\u003c\/i\u003e graphic novel, reprinted for the first time!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ.M. DeMATTEIS\u003c\/b\u003e After a career as a music journalist, J.M. DeMatteis began writing for horror comics for DC in the late 1970s. In the 1980s he started writing for \u003ci\u003eDefenders\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e and had a lengthy run on \u003ci\u003eCaptain America. \u003c\/i\u003eIn 1987 he teamed up with Mike Zeck for the much-lauded \u003ci\u003eKraven's Last Hunt\u003c\/i\u003e. He would go on to write for \u003ci\u003eJustice League International, Mister Miracle, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman \u003c\/i\u003eand redefined the \u003ci\u003eSpectre. \u003c\/i\u003eHe has also written for the original \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e comic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eROY THOMAS\u003c\/b\u003e Roy joined Marvel as a writer and editor under Stan Lee, scripting key runs of nearly every Marvel title: \u003ci\u003eThe Amazing Spider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Avengers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDaredevil\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDoctor Strange\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Sub-Mariner\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThor\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe X-Men\u003c\/i\u003e and more. He wrote the first ten years of Marvel's \u003ci\u003eConan the Barbarian\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSavage Sword of Conan\u003c\/i\u003e; and launched the \u003ci\u003eDefenders\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIron Fist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Invaders\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWarlock\u003c\/i\u003e. At DC, he developed \u003ci\u003eAll-Star Squadron\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInfinity Inc.\u003c\/i\u003e and related titles, proving instrumental in reviving the Golden Age \u003ci\u003eJustice Society of America\u003c\/i\u003e. He co-scripted the sword-and-sorcery films \u003ci\u003eFire and Ice\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eConan the Destroyer\u003c\/i\u003e. Throughout it all, Thomas has edited the award-winning magazine \u003ci\u003eAlter Ego\u003c\/i\u003e, contributing heartily to the research and history of the medium. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOHN BUSCEMA \u003c\/b\u003eBest known for his run on the series \u003ci\u003eThe Avengers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e Silver Surfer\u003c\/i\u003e, and for over 200 stories featuring the sword-and-sorcery hero Conan the Barbarian, which he took the pencilling from Barry Windsor Smith. In addition, he pencilled at least one issue of nearly every major Marvel title, including long runs on two of the company's top magazines, \u003ci\u003eFantastic Four\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThor\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1978 he collaborated with Stan Lee to produce the book \u003ci\u003eHow to Draw Comics the Marvel Way \u003c\/i\u003ewhich has never been out of print and still remains one of the best books available on the subject of drawing comics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHis list of credits runs into the hundreds and includes such legendary characters as \u003ci\u003eDoc Savage, The Punisher, Daredevil, Captain America, Deathlok \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Tarzan.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHe was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2002. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGIL KANE \u003c\/b\u003eIn a career spanning five decades, Gil worked for almost every major comic book company and on nearly every character and almost single-handedly redefined the super-hero genre. He co-created the modern-day version of \u003ci\u003eGreen Lantern\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAtom, Iron Fist \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eAdam Warlock\u003c\/i\u003e and drew the seminal \u003ci\u003eAmazing Spider-Man #96-98 \u003c\/i\u003ewhich featured a comic-authority code breaking anti-drug story line at the behest of the U.S. Department of Health. He was also an early pioneer of the graphic novel format with his book: \u003ci\u003eHis Name is...Savage. \u003c\/i\u003eHe was inducted into both the Wil Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame and the Harvey Award Jack Kirby Hall of Fame.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 11.1 x 7.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 17, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44765397876822,"sku":"9781787744745","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7433\/0198\/files\/xOMeRsgU1d9781787744745.webp?v=1779336590","url":"https:\/\/duanes-world-2.myshopify.com\/products\/conan-the-barbarian-the-original-comics-omnibus-vol-5-hardcover","provider":"Duane's World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}