Comic books in 'Marvel Epic Collection: Conan The Marvel Years'

1st printing. Collects Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) #1-13 and a story from Chamber of Darkness (1969 Marvel) #4.

Written by Roy Thomas and John Jakes. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith,Gil Kane, Dan Adkins, Sal Buscema, Frank Giacoia, Tom Sutton, Tom Palmer, and Bernie Wrightson. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith and John Verpoorten. Back Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith.

Based on and Inspired by the Stories of Robert E. Howard.

The greatest saga in sword-and-sorcery history begins!

Born on a battlefield in the frozen lands of Cimmeria, Conan has spent his life fighting his way across the untamed Hyborian kingdoms - sparing no man, woman or wizard his wrath. His adventures will become legend. He will become king. He is...Conan the Barbarian! 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.

Now, Marvel is honored to present their epic sagas - painstakingly restored to match the majesty of the original editions. In these early exploits, Conan ventures from his homeland for the first time, honing his skills as a thief and mercenary - and above all, a warrior!

Softcover, 352 pages, full color. Rated T+

NOTE: Book 1 of Conan: The Original Marvel Years - Years Covered: 1969-1972.

Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Collects Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) #14-26.

Written by Michael Moorcock, James Cawthorn, Barrty Windsor-Smith, and Roy Thomas. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith, Sal Buscema, Gil Kane, Ralph Reese, Dan Adkins, P. Craig Russell, Val Mayerik, Ernie Chan, Chic Stone, john Severin, and John Buscema. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith.

Based on and Inspired by the Stories of Robert E. Howard.

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!

Softcover, 288 pages, full color. Rated T+

NOTE: Book 2 of Conan: The Original Marvel Years - Years Covered: 1972-1973.

Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Collects Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) #27-42 and Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) Annual #1.

Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema, Neal Adams, Rich Buckler, and Ernie Chan. Cover by Gil Kane, Ernie Chan, and John Romita, Sr.

Roy Thomas and John Buscema join forces to build CONAN THE BARBARIAN into one of the greatest comic book series of all time!

Conan wanders the lands of Hyboria, eventually finding himself pressed into duty as a soldier in the army of his one-time foe, King Yedzigerd! Along the way, Conan travels the swamps of Stygia, the jungles of Kush and Zembabwei and the Eastern realm of Khitai - confronting monsters, demons and bloodthirsty warriors!

Thomas adapts Robert E. Howard classics like "The Blood of Belshazzar" and spins all-new tales including the fan-favorite "The Shadow in the Tomb!" And Neal Adams stops by to illustrate "The Curse of the Golden Skull," teaming Conan with Juma against the wicked sorcerer Rotath!

Softcover, 336 pages, full color.

NOTE: Book 3 of Conan: The Original Marvel Years - Years Covered: 1973-1974.

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $33.00

Add to cart Near Mint $33.00

1st printing. Collects Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) #43-59 and material from The Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995 Magazine) #1.

Written by Roy Thomas and Fred Blosser. Art by John Buscema, Michael Ploog, Tim Conrad, Ernie Chan, Joe Sinnott, Dan Adkins, Dick Giordano, Tom Palmer, Frank Springer, Pablo Marcos, Steve Gan, and The Crusty Bunkers. Cover by John Buscema and John Romita. Back Cover by Gil Kane and Tom Palmer.

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 the debut and origin of Bêlit, the pirate queen that would become Conan's partner in love and war.

Softcover, 360 pages, full color. Rated T+

NOTE: Book 4 of Conan: The Original Marvel Years - Years Covered: 1974-1976.

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

1st printing. Collects Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) #60-71, Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) Annual #2-3 and Conan Book and Record Set (1976 Power Records) #PR31.

Written byRoy Thomas, John Jakes, Skip Kirkland, Ralph Macchio, and Len Wein. Art by John Buscema, Howard Bender, Marshall Rogers, Steve Gan, Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, Tony DeZuniga, Val Mayerik, Ernie Chan, Vicente Alcazar, Yong Montano, Pablo Marcos, Rudy Nebres, and Neal Adams. Cover by Gil Kane, Pablo Marcos, and John Romita, Sr. Back Cover by Gil Kane, Vince Colletta, and John Romita, Sr.

Conan and Bêlit reave a path across the high seas and into the jungles of the Hyborian Age in another set of classic tales!

Together, the barbarian and the pirate queen encounter the Lord of the Lions and battle for the honored name of Amra in one of the greatest Conan adventures of all time! Master storytellers Roy Thomas and John Buscema follow with an exploit that brings Conan, Kull and Red Sonja together in a tale of titans that pits Robert E. Howard's greatest creations against one another!

Also featuring full-color editions of black-and-white Conan stories by Jim Starlin and John Buscema, an adaptation of the very first Conan story and the rare "Crawler in the Mists"!

Softcover, 448 pages, full color. Rated T+

NOTE: Book 5 of Conan: The Original Marvel Years - Years Covered: 1976-1977.

Cover price $44.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $26.00

Add to cart Near Mint $26.00

1st printing. Collects Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) #72-88.

Written by Roy Thomas and Ed Summer. Art by John Buscema, Howard Chaykin, Tony DeZuniga, Ernie Chan, and Pablo Marcos. Cover by Gil Kane, Ernie Chan, and John Romita, Sr. Back Cover by John Buscema and Ernie Chan.

Conan the Barbarian and the pirate queen Bêlit continue their quest to reclaim her rightful place on the throne of Asgalun!

To do so, they must descend deep down the River Styx into Luxur - the capital city of Stygia, land of snake-worshippers - in search of Bêlit's father. Along the way, they'll encounter raiders off the coast of Shem and the famous - and deadly - Hawk-Riders of Harakht! The journey also takes Conan to the Lost Valley of Iskander as he pursues the powerful Eye of Set and into swamps where a sultry witch and man-dragons threaten to devour him alive!

Then Conan is joined by one of the fiercest allies he'll ever know: the formidable fighter and skilled mage Zula!

Softcover, 328 pages, full color. Rated T+

NOTE: Book 6 of Conan: The Original Marvel Years - Years Covered: 1976-1977.

Cover price $44.99.