{"product_id":"king-conan-the-original-comics-omnibus-vol-3-hardcover-by-written-by-don-kraar","title":"King Conan: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol. 3 Hardcover by Written by Don Kraar","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n                \n                    \n                        \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                        \u003cul\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cb\u003eTitan Comics\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e(2026-06-02)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e896\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003epages\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e9781787744820\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e2375.73\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003egrams\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e28.27 x 19.63 x 4.62\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003ecm\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                        \u003cbr\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume 3 of the \u003ci\u003eConan the King\u003c\/i\u003e Omnibus program pairs writers Jim Owsley and Don Kraar up with John Buscema, Mike Docherty, Judith Hunt, Geoff Isherwood and Mike Manley to continue this bold era of Conan’s life… as a KING!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHAIL KING CONAN! LONG MAY HE REIGN! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConan the barbarian, the thief, the mercenary, and now… Conan the king!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBig John Buscema is back! Included in this 900+ page volume is one of the more rarely collected stories from the conclusion of John Buscema’s first long tenure on the Conan line of books as presented here and in the \u003ci\u003eConan of the Isles\u003c\/i\u003e graphic novel. An older, wiser Conan relinquishes the throne to his son for one final glorious adventure!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile \u003ci\u003eConan of the Isles\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a wonderful appetizer, the real meat of this collection includes the remaining run of issues of \u003ci\u003eConan the King\u003c\/i\u003e as penned by Don Kraar and then Jim Owsley (aka Christopher Priest) with notable artistic runs by Mike Docherty and Geoff Isherwood. Stories include ‘The Road to Empire’, ‘Of Sorcery and Steel’, ‘Caliastros’, and ‘Conn, Son of the Barbarian King’.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection also features the usual assortment of superb pin up art by some true greats of the comic book form as well as up-and-coming talents of the time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollecting: \u003ci\u003eConan the King\u003c\/i\u003e (1984) #36-55 and \u003ci\u003eConan of the Isles\u003c\/i\u003e graphic novel (1988) Marvel Graphic Novel #42\u003c\/p\u003e\n                        \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDON KRAAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComic book writer, broke into comics as a writer in the early 1970s with short stories for DC’s anthology titles. He became one of the mainstays of Marvel’s Conan comics line in the ’80s with work on \u003ci\u003eThe Savage Sword of Conan\u003c\/i\u003e, two Conan graphic novels and an extended run on \u003ci\u003eConan the King \u003c\/i\u003ethat saw the character expand his empire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHRISTOPHER PRIEST (AKA JIM OWSLEY)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePriest (as Jim Owsley) entered the comics industry as a Marvel Comics intern in 1978. He joined Marvel's editorial staff in 1979, working for Paul Laikin as a managing editor on \u003ci\u003eCrazy Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e and becoming the first African American editor in mainstream comics. He next became assistant editor for Larry Hama on the \u003ci\u003eConan\u003c\/i\u003e titles. As a writer, Owsley\/Priest worked on the series \u003ci\u003eConan the Barbarian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKing Conan\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Ray\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSteel\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDeadpool\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBlack Panther\u003c\/i\u003e. He co-created the series \u003ci\u003eQuantum and Woody\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eXero\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Crew\u003c\/i\u003e, among others\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMIKE DOCHERTY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Scottish comic book and animation artist known for his extensive work in Marvel Comics' \u003ci\u003eConan\u003c\/i\u003e titles during the 1980s and 1990s. He was a prolific artist in the \u003ci\u003eConan\u003c\/i\u003e universe, penciling \u003ci\u003eConan the Barbarian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eConan the King\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSavage Sword of Conan\u003c\/i\u003e, and illustrating graphic novels like \u003ci\u003eThe Horn of Azoth\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Ravagers Out of Time\u003c\/i\u003e. In the mid-1990s, Docherty transitioned to animation, working as a storyboard artist on shows such as \u003ci\u003eThe Incredible Hulk\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGodzilla: The Series\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCaptain Simian \u0026amp; The Space Monkeys\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMIKE MANLEY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn American artist, most notable as a comic strip cartoonist and comic book inker and penciller. Manley has worked as an artist for major publishers including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Dark Horse Comics. Manley, with writers Danny Fingeroth and Tom DeFalco, co-created \u003ci\u003eDarkhawk\u003c\/i\u003e for Marvel Comics, which he drew for the first half of its run. He has also contributed to other comic book titles such as \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eQuasar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCaptain America\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Shazam!\u003c\/i\u003e Manley currently draws two syndicated comic strips, \u003ci\u003eJudge Parker\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Phantom\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJUDITH HUNT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn American illustrator, painter, cartoonist, and designer, who has produced a diverse array of artwork for books, magazines, television, comics, videos, and toys. In 1987, Hunt pencilled three issues of \u003ci\u003eConan the King\u003c\/i\u003e, including an entire issue inked by Al Williamson. As of 2018, she illustrates educational texts and children's books from her studio in Kennebunk, Maine, and showcases her fine art in local art shows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTONY DeZUNIGA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA pioneering Filipino comic book artist, best known for co-creating the iconic characters \u003ci\u003eJonah Hex\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBlack Orchid\u003c\/i\u003e for DC Comics. DeZuniga was the first Filipino artist to work for major American comic publishers, opening the door for a wave of Filipino talent in the industry. Over his 18-year career at Marvel and DC, he became known for his distinctive, gritty style and for inking major titles. Later, DeZuniga worked as a videogame designer, before returning to comics to illustrate \u003ci\u003eJonah Hex: No Way Back\u003c\/i\u003e. His pioneering efforts left a lasting legacy in the comic book world, particularly in bridging the gap between Filipino and American comics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMICHAEL KALUTA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn American comic artist and writer best known for his acclaimed 1970s adaptation of \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e with writer Dennis O’Neil. While rarely working in the superhero genre, Mr. Kaluta still found fame with his incredible style covering works including \u003ci\u003eHouse of Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Books of Magic\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHouse of Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e! 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