In these pages Conan meets the Queen of the Black Coast in one of the most captivating pairings in comics! But first, he teams up with Red Sonja in one of Roy Thomas and John Buscema's finest tales! Then, Conan's travels through the western wastelands bring readers the tear-jerking "Last Ballad of Laza-Lanti," the fearsome threat of Shokkoth and a flashback tale of from the Cimmerian's youth! Next, the saga of Lupalina the Wolf-Woman takes Conan to the castle keep of the death-dealing Unos! Along the way, Conan picks up sidekicks Yusef and Tara and comes face-to-face with his biggest challenge: himself! We conclude with debut and origin of Bêlit, the pirate queen that would become Conan's partner in love and war. COLLECTING: Conan the Barbarian (1970) 43-59, Giant-Size Conan (1974) 5 (cover only), material from Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 1

Collects Conan the Barbarian (1970) #14-26. Marvel's first and best sword-and-sorcery epic continues - with iconic tales by writer Roy Thomas and artists Barry Windsor-Smith, Gil Kane and John Buscema! First, Conan the Barbarian's path crosses with the albino antihero Eric and his soul-stealing sword Stormbringer! Then, on the shores of Bal-Sagoth, Conan meets a new comrade in arms, the mighty Fafnir. Together Conan and Fafnir sail the Vilayet Sea and join the mercenary forces of the War of the Tarim, a holy conflict between Makkalet and Turan! It's a saga of adventure, intrigue and loss, which shows the true face of war! And don't miss the full-color adaptation of Robert E. Howard's Conan classic, ""The Frost Giant's Daughter"" - and the first appearance of Thomas and Windsor-Smith's Red Sonja!

The greatest saga in sword-and-sorcery history begins - the saga of Conan! Born on a battlefi eld in the frozen lands of Cimmeria, Conan fights his way through the untamed Hyborian kingdoms, sparing no man, woman or wizard his wrath. His adventures will become legend. He will become king. Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith brought Robert E. Howard's iconic creation to four-color life with work that set new standards for comic book storytelling. Marvel is honored to present each story, each cover and each letters page - all painstakingly restored to match the majesty of the original editions. In these early exploits, Conan ventures from his homeland for the fi rst time, honing his skills as a thief, mercenary, pirate and above all, warrior! COLLECTING: CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1970) 1-26; MATERIAL FROM CHAMBER OF DARKNESS (1969) 4; SAVAGE TALES (1971) 1, 4

In an Omnibus extravaganza that covers the entire run of writer Michael Fleisher's two years on CONAN THE BARBARIAN, artist John Buscema turns in page after page of iconic artwork -- often inked by the great Ernie Chan and by Big John himself! Buscema also takes a turn as plotter, helping bring to life a series of exciting stories featuring Conan opposite some of his most mysterious foes and an old friend: The scheming Jergal Zadh, the magic-wielding Alhambra, the conniving Baron Vjerzak and Conan's old comrade Fafnir! Plus: two mighty Annuals -- one pitting Conan against an ancient mystical menace and the other against a god -- and a classic issue of WHAT IF? that asks the question: what if Conan was stranded in the 20th century? COLLECTING: Conan the Barbarian (1970) 150-171, Conan the Barbarian Annual (1973) 8-9, What If? (1977) 43

The greatest saga in sword-and-sorcery history begins - the saga of Conan! Born on a battlefield in the frozen lands of Cimmeria, Conan fights his way through the untamed Hyborian kingdoms, sparing no man, woman or wizard his wrath. His adventures will become legend. He will become king. Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith brought Robert E. Howard's iconic creation to four-color life with work that set new standards for comic book storytelling. Marvel is honored to present each story, each cover and each letters page - all painstakingly restored to match the majesty of the original editions. In these early exploits, Conan ventures from his homeland for the fi rst time, honing his skills as a thief, mercenary, pirate and above all, warrior! -- Publisher's description of volume 1.

Battle runs through Conan's life like the blood in his veins. A stint with the mercenary Crimson Company isn't enough to quench his furor - but perhaps consorting with Bêlit, pirate queen of the Black Coast, can! Together, Conan and Bêlit will reave across Hyboria's high seas and into the dark depths of its jungles. There, Conan will earn his honored name - Amra - in one of the Cimmerian's greatest epics! Master storytellers Roy Thomas and John Buscema follow with a saga that brings Conan, Kull and even Red Sonja together! All the while, the struggle to reclaim Bêlit's title and lands from the Stygians carries on! Also featuring an adaptation of Robert E. Howard's first Conan tale - and a massive trove of rare bonus material! COLLECTING: CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1970) 52-83, ANNUAL (1973) 2-3, GIANT-SIZE (1974) 5, POWER RECORDS 31

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