Roy Thomas

The ultimate book for fans of Conan and Robert E. Howard, reprinting the glorious black and white strips of the much-celebrated magazine for the first time in color! Featuring acclaimed stories by industry legend Roy Thomas and the unmatched artwork of Conan icons Barry Windsor-Smith and John Buscema. The Savage Sword of Conan returns like never before! Witness the spectacular stories first told in the original magazine reprinted for the first time in wondrous color. Featuring such classics as: Frost Giant, Black Colossus, Iron Shadows and Witch Shall Pass written by the renowned Roy Thomas and illustrated by the ever-impressive talents of Barry Windsor-Smith and John Buscema. This collection is a must for fans of Conan and Robert E. Howard to experience the sword and sorcery savagery in a whole new way.

The day of the Defenders has come Roy Thomas joined his Titans Three of the Incredible Hulk, the Sub-Mariner and the Silver Surfer together with Doctor Strange to create comics' greatest "non-team," the Defenders And unlike other super hero teams, they do not rely on bylaws and butlers. They join together in moments of utmost crisis to face incomprehensible enemies. When they encounter heroes of a more conventional stripe, it's war--the watershed hero vs. hero Avengers/Defenders War, no less The original trio of Defenders are joined by Hawkeye and Valkyrie and will face Dormammu, the Enchantress, the sorcerer Cyrus Black, the mischievous Loki and the horror of the Nameless One in this historic Epic Collection. COLLECTING: Vol. 1: Doctor Strange (1968) 183; Sub-Mariner (1968) 22, 34-35; Incredible Hulk (1968) 126; Marvel Feature (1971) 1-3; Defenders (1972) 1-11; Avengers (1963) 116-118; material from Avengers (1963) 115

Know Again, O Reader... In thousands of four-color panels for Marvel Comics, Roy Thomas told the tale of Robert E. Howard's greatest creation, Conan the Barbarian. Now, in this definitive biography and analysis, Roy chronicles Conan's comic-book life, issue by issue, plot by plot, and artist by artist. For ten years, from October 1970 when Roy and artist Barry Smith assembled the first issue of Marvel's Conan the Barbarian, to October 1980 when Roy and artist John Buscema completed their last issue together on the series, Thomas wrote of Conan's gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth--as well as the wars, the wenches, and the wizardry that bedeviled the Cimmerian from one issue to the next. In this second of three volumes, Roy Thomas explains the creative process behind nearly 50 issues (#52-#100) of Conan the Barbarian. Roy talks about how he plotted and scripted each issue, devised new adventures for Conan that expanded Howard's original stories into a world-spanning epic, and worked with such Conan artists and inkers as John Buscema, Gil Kane, Ernie Chan, and George Roussos. Whether you're a Conan fan or a comics fan, you'll enjoy this in-depth look at a Marvel comic-book classic.

CONAN RETURNS, UNLEASHED, UNBRIDLED AND UNCENSORED! This third volume is sure to satisfy fans of the iconic hero and Robert E. Howard's fantasy universe. Comprising the very best comic industry talent, including legend Roy Thomas and fan-favorite Roberto de la Torre, a myriad of writers and artists create a spectacular array of beautifully illustrated Black and White comic strips and pin-ups, as well as poems, short stories and essays. The Savage Sword of Conan returns from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics! This third volume collects issues 7-9 of the stunning new Savage Sword of Conan magazine. SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #7:ROY THOMAS RETURNS TO CONAN! THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN begins its barbaric second year from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics! Featuring the return of legendary writer Roy Thomas with artist Roberto de la Torre for a ferocious Conan tale, a new Howardian character - BRECKENRIDGE ELKINS (from Zircher/Hernandez), a behind-the-scenes look at Conan's upcoming appearance in NetherRealm's Mortal Kombat 1, tantalizing covers from Alex Horley and Sean Joyce, an array of incredible art pin-ups, and more - Issue #7 kicks off the second year of SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN in stunning style. SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #8:Witness a death-defying duel from the legendary Liam Sharp, a cave-crawling adventure from Dennis Culver and Chris Burnham, a mysterious BELIT story from writer Joseph Pruett and artist Goran Parlov, and a dreamlike journey from Fred Kennedy and Marco Rudy. Once again feel the excitement of a new Howardian character - CORMAC FITZGEOFFREY (from Davisson/Fafner). SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #9:Featuring writer/artist Patch Zircher slashing into the Hyborian Age with a tale of high adventure starring Conan and Valeria, a high-stakes assassination story starring KULL from writer Fabian Nicieza and artist Sean Chen, instant classic covers from Alex Horley and the late Neal Adams, a short prose story from John C. Hocking, incredible art pin-ups, and more.

More Savage, brutal and epic in scope than its sister title Conan the Barbarian. Savage Sword Volume 6 sees Conan doing what he does best, slaughtering monsters & demons, slaying opponents and wenching. Showcasing double-length stories by some of the best artists and writers in the business including Michael Fleisher, Chris Claremont, and stalwart regular Roy Thomas, Alfredo Alcala, Barry Windsor-Smith and John Buscema among others. In this massive 1008-page Omnibus collection, writer Michael Fleisher hits his stride with a series of mold-breaking Conan tales including 'The Temple of the Twelve-Eyed Thing,' 'Demons of the Firelight' and 'Dominion of the Bat', illustrated by top talents including Alfredo Alcala, Ernie Chan and, of course, the one and only John Buscema! Meanwhile, X-MEN superstar Chris Claremont pens an adventure that pits Conan against the minions of Thoth-Amon in a tour de force drawn by Val Mayerik! Conan legend Roy Thomas is also on hand to tell solo stories of Conan's 'Red Nails' colleague, Valeria. Rounding out this volume are the conclusion of John Buscema's 'Bront' - and extensive articles on, and the comic book adaptation of, the blockbuster Conan the Barbarian film! Collecting: Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #73-87, Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) #21. Featuring the usual assortment of superb pin up art by some true greats of the comic book form. This book also features a section of rarely seen bonus material. This volume includes Michael Fleisher, Chris Claremont, and stalwart regular Roy Thomas on the writing duties and artists Alfredo Alcala, Ernie Chan, Joe Chiodo, Val Mayerick and Barry Windsor-Smith joining legend John Buscema. Collecting: Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #73-87 and Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) #21

More early adventures of The X-Men from the Marvel Age of Comics, collected in a smaller format that's perfect for new readers In our latest Mighty Marvel Masterworks, the first class of students at Professor X's most uncanny academy--the X-Men--reach new milestones in their evolution. The team grapples with the menace of Factor Three in a massive multi-issue saga. It's a strange and mysterious story that will surprise you with its shocking conclusion. But first, the Juggernaut returns, the X-Men meet Spider-Man and the Mole Man and Tyrannus start a war of the underworlds. Also featured are the "Origins of the X-Men" backup features that reveal the backstories of Professor X and his teen team supreme And we're not afraid to go out with a bang: The X-Men's don iconic new costumes as an added treat. COLLECTING: THE X-MEN (1963) #30-39 and material from NOT BRAND ECHH (1967) #4

The Xavier School has a new headmaster: Roy Thomas Stan Lee's right-hand man, Roy took mutantkind on wild new adventures as he cut his teeth as a scripter of superhero sagas. These early adventures come from the time when Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Angel and Iceman were a quirky quintet of teenagers together against the world. Across ten issues you'll see them confront a host of villains - from Count Nefaria and his henchmen, to the Locust and the Aztec-inspired Kukulcan You'll also witness the first appearance of mainstay X-Man Banshee and read the rare stories when a sixth mutant member, the Mimic, joined Professor X's squad Collecting X-MEN (1963) #20-29.

There's no mariner like the Sub-Mariner as you're about to see First, our hero must march through the bloodthirsty Tiger Shark, but the truly epic confrontation begins when the man called Destiny returns. His Helmet of the Ancients is revealed to be the powerful Serpent Crown and its evil influence threatens the lives of Namor and everyone he loves. The drama ratchets up another notch when the alien Stalker robs Namor of his ability to fly and to breathe underwater. Stranded on land, the Avenging Son of Atlantis is public enemy #1 and even Doctor Doom aims for the target on his back. Also featuring a tooth-rattling fight with the Thing and the touching return of a love from Namor's past. COLLECTING: Sub-Mariner (1968) 4-27

Since its newspaper debut in 1972, the comic strip Funky Winkerbean has chronicled the journey through life of a group of students from the fictitious West View High School. This twelfth volume presents strips from 2005, 2006, and 2007. Mixing humor with serious, real-life issues, this volume of The Complete Funky Winkerbean demonstrates that comics that entertain us can also help us comprehend and navigate life's most difficult challenges. This volume includes the story arc dealing with Lisa Moore's heartbreaking battle with breast cancer, which became a finalist in the cartooning category of the 2008 Pulitzer Prizes. Other stories include Lisa defending comic shop owner John Howard in an obscenity lawsuit, Wally's struggles with PTSD upon returning from the war in Afghanistan, and his return to Afghanistan with his wife Becky as part of a project to clear landmines. Marriages, graduations, births, and even the building of a new school all weave around and through Lisa's story.

Previously available only to subscribers of the Edgar Rice Burroughs' website, Tarzan: The New Adventures is at last available in print. This incarnation of the Jungle Lord is presented in Sunday newspaper landscape format, with all-new stories penned by comics legend Roy Thomas (Conan the Barbarian, Avengers, X-Men) with stunning illustration by Thomas Grindberg, whose work stands alongside classic Tarzan illustrators such as Hal Foster, J. Allen St. John, and Frank Frazetta. No Tarzan comics collection is complete without Tarzan: The New Adventures.