Part of Series
OF SWORDS, SORCERY, AND SCIENCE From the wizard-curse world of 18,000 B.C. into an unknown future—the Age of Heroic Fantasy lives again! An instant overview of the many universes of Robert E. Howard, creator of King Kull. Story by Roy Thomas. THE TEETH OF THE DRAGON His Topaz Throne usurped by the diabolical Thulsa Doom, Kull the Destoyer journeys to the far-off Pictish Isles—and stand face to face with a terror that spans the ages. Story by Gerry Conway, art by Jess Jodloman. THE HILLS OF THE DEAD Solomon Kane, swashbuckling Puritan adventurer, battles the Walking Dead in the wilds of 18th-century Africa. REH's thrilling tale, adapted by Roy Thomas, Alan Weiss, and Neal Adams. RED SONJA, SHE-DEVIL WITH A SWORD What was the secret of the masked man who stalked the forest called Darkwood? Red Sonja must learn it—or die! Story by Roy Thomas, art by Howard Chaykin. BLACKMARK VS. THE MIND DEMONS Gil Kane's award-winning hero returns—in a never-before-published epic of swords and science fantasy in a far-flung tomorrow. Story and art by Gil Kane.
Author
Roy Thomas was the FIRST Editor-in-Chief at Marvel—After Stan Lee stepped down from the position. Roy is a longtime comic book writer and editor. Thomas has written comics for Archie, Charlton, DC, Heroic Publishing, Marvel, and Topps over the years. Thomas currently edits the fanzine Alter Ego for Twomorrow's Publishing. He was Editor for Marvel comics from 1972-1974. He wrote for several titles at Marvel, such as Avengers, Thor, Invaders, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and notably Conan the Barbarian. Thomas is also known for his championing of Golden Age comic-book heroes—particularly the 1940s superhero team the Justice Society of America—and for lengthy writing stints on Marvel's X-Men and Avengers, and DC Comics' All-Star Squadron, among other titles. Also a legendary creator. Creations include Wolverine, Carol Danvers, Ghost Rider, Vision, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Valkyrie, Morbius, Doc Samson, and Ultron. Roy has also worked for Archie, Charlton, and DC among others over the years.
