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The Chronicles of Conan: Volume 6 – The Curse of the Golden Skull and Other Stories
Trade Paperback
Writer: Roy Thomas
Artists: John Buscema & Neal Adams
Letterer: Sno Cone Studios
Colorists: Peter Dawes & Ian Sokoliwsi & Dennis Kashton & Wil Glass
Editor: Jeremy Barlow
Cover by: Neal Adams

In the eight decades that have passed since prolific pulp writer Robert E. Howard created his seminal Sword and Sorcery adventurer, Conan, many other scribes have tried to recreate the passion and energy Howard infused into his stories. Few have come as close as comics writer Roy Thomas did during his long and influential run on Marvel’s monthly Conan The Barbarian series back in the 1970s. Collaborating with the most acclaimed and talented artists of the time, Roy Thomas wove a narrative tapestry of action, intrigue, and heroism that’s as powerful today as it was when it was published nearly 30 years ago.

As it continues to mine the Marvel archives for lost comics treasure, Dark Horse continues with the 1970s classic Conan The Barbarian. Now Roy Thomas’s stories are collected here in a series of trade paperbacks. Adapting the fantasy world of Robert E. Howard to the comics form and featuring completely remastered color and text corrections and containing material not available for nearly thirty years. The Chronicles of Conan Volume 6: The Curse of the Golden Skull and Other Stories presents eight issues of Robert E. Howard’s character, Conan The Barbarian, by Roy Thomas, John Buscema & Neal Adams in what is now considered as classic Conan The Barbarian story-telling.

Story/Spoilers:
In part #1, “The Hell-Spawn Of Kara-Shera!”, Conan battles a demon in the desert west of Khitai and goes to the Lost city of Kara-Shera. Adapted from the non-Conan story, “Fire of Asshurbanipal” by Robert E. Howard.

Next in part #2, “Beware the Hyrkanians Bearing Gifts…!”, Conan returns to Aghrapur and saves King Yildiz from a stone golem. Conan and Amytis are romantically involved.

Next in part #3, “Curse of the Golden Skull!”, Conan & Juma fight a giant slug & rescue Yolinda from Rotath. 3-page prologue introduces Rotath. Adapted from the non-Conan story by Robert E. Howard. First comic book appearance of Juma, a character by Lin Carter and L. Sprague De Camp.

Next in part #4, “The Warrior and the Were-Woman!”, Amytis betrays Conan. Conan kills Gimil-Ishbi. Conan fights Lilitu the were-woman. Conan leaves the Turan Army. Adapted from the non-Conan story “The House of Arabu” by Robert E. Howard.

Next in part #5, “The Dragon From the Inland Sea!”, Conan defeats a crocodile-dragon, saves Rachella and restores Ben-Hussal as ruler of Keshaan.

Next in part #6, “The Fiend from the Forgotten City!”, Conan fights a giant devil and saves Alonia (a.k.a goddess Ishtar). Reprint back-up story (from Journey Into Mystery 45): The Changeling!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko. Letter to the editor from artist Ken Meyer,Jr..

Next in part #7, “The Garden of Death and Life!”, Conan saves & kills Zhadorr; Conan fights a man-eating tree & kills Phandar; Yar Ali & Haak-Shi die.

Finally in part #8, “Night of the Gargoyle!”, In the City of Thieves in Zamora, Conan fights a gargoyle & saves Arlinna. Adapted from the non-Conan story The Purple Heart of Erlik by Robert E. Howard… Story continues in Savage Sword of Conan #1.

Trade Paperback reprints/collects: Conan The Barbarian (1974) Issues #35-42.  Marvel Comics

Trade Paperback is bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Edition
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Publication Date: November 2004
Format: FC, 160 pages, TPB, 10″ x 7″
ISBN-10: 1593072740
ISBN-13: 9781593072742

Collectible Entertainment note: Trade Paperback is in Very Fine + condition.  Beautiful!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Conan and/or Robert E. Howard collector / enthusiasts.  A fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended.

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