Conan (2004 Dark Horse) comic books 2004

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White background, man w/ sword looking up. KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER (cover) On sale February 4, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The greatest warrior of all time. The original epic fantasy hero. One of the best-selling comics writers of all time, Kurt Busiek, who revitalized the superhero world with Marvels and Astro City, turns his attention to one of the greatest heroes of all time. Teaming with Cary Nord, whose stunning art redefines sword and sorcery with every panel, Busiek presents Conan's story from day one, in the manner it was meant to be told. Drawing only on the original Robert E. Howard stories, the legend of Conan is brought to vivid life for the modern audience. Decades ahead of its time, Howard's stories can finally get the graphic treatment they deserve in this on going series. Fan-favorite painter Joseph Michael Linsner, famous for his fantasy epic Cry for Dawn, makes his Dark Horse debut covering our biggest launch of 2004. This is the ultimate Conan. Cover price $2.99.

Second Printing featuring a brand new cover by J. Scott Campbell! KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER (cover) New Printing! FC, 32pg, $2.99 The greatest warrior of all time. The original epic fantasy hero. One of the best-selling comics writers of all time, Kurt Busiek, who revitalized the superhero world with Marvels and Astro City, turns his attention to one of the greatest heroes of all time. Teaming with Cary Nord, whose stunning art redefines sword and sorcery with every panel, Busiek presents Conan's story from day one, in the manner it was meant to be told. Drawing only on the original Robert E. Howard stories, the legend of Conan is brought to vivid life for the modern audience. Decades ahead of its time, Howard's stories can finally get the graphic treatment they deserve in this on going series. Fan-favorite comic artist J. Scott Campbell gives us a new cover for this new printing of the now sold out issue #1! This is the ultimate Conan. Cover price $2.99.

Third Printing featuring a brand new cover by interior artist Cary Nord! KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER (cover) FC, 32pg, $2.99 The greatest warrior of all time. The original epic fantasy hero. One of the best-selling comics writers of all time, Kurt Busiek, who revitalized the superhero world with Marvels and Astro City, turns his attention to one of the greatest heroes of all time. Teaming with Cary Nord, whose stunning art redefines sword and sorcery with every panel, Busiek presents Conan's story from day one, in the manner it was meant to be told. Drawing only on the original Robert E. Howard stories, the legend of Conan is brought to vivid life for the modern audience. Decades ahead of its time, Howard's stories can finally get the graphic treatment they deserve in this on going series. Fan-favorite comic artist J. Scott Campbell gives us a new cover for this new printing of the now sold out issue #1! This is the ultimate Conan. Cover price $2.99.

KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER (Cover) On sale March 24, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Cry For Dawn creator Joseph Michael Linsner provides another stunning cover, as Busiek and Nord adapt their first original Robert E. Howard story, "The Frost Giant's Daughter." In the wake of a bloody massacre, Conan comes face to face with the ultimate vision of beauty, an irresistible spirit of the northern wastes. Seduced by the nude beauty, Conan then must confront her trollish brothers in this important moment in the life of the greatest fantasy character of all time. o Look for the Conan PVC set designed by noted artist Arthur Suydam on page 00. Cover price $2.99.

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KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER (Cover) On sale April 28, FC, 32pg, $2.99 In the aftermath of "The Frost Giant's Daughter," Conan heads into battle with the men of Asgard, never suspecting the treachery they hold in store for him, nor the horror coming down from Hyperborea. Dark Horse's bold new interpretation of Robert E. Howard's greatest creation. Cover price $2.99.

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KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), TOM YEATES (I), and DAVE STEWART (C) JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER (Cover) On sale May 26, FC, 32pg, $2.99 A captive Conan is brought north in chains and learns just how far off the mark was his vision of Hyperborea as a land "of gleaming cities, of riches, and wonders, and exotic women, who live lives of serenity and contemplation, in peace with all manner of bird and beast, from the lamb to the griffin and milk and honey flow in streams from the hills." Robert E. Howard hinted at the nightmares that his character Conan suffered in Hyperborea, but Busiek and company reveal them here for the first time in livid detail. Cover price $2.99.

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KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), TOM YEATES, and DAVE STEWART (C) JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER (Cover) On sale June 23, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Conan's first Hyperborean adventure reveals the secrets of immortality, and the peaceful northern paradise is shown for the nightmare it really is. Conan breaks from those who've enslaved him, but is unable to save the lives of the prisoners he leads, or the woman he's fallen in love with. ? Robert E. Howard hinted at the terrors that his character Conan suffered in Hyperborea, but Busiek and company reveal the adventure here for the first time in livid detail. ? Cary Nord is also known for his work for Marvel on Daredevil and Mutant X. ? Kurt Busiek says "There are everything from ape-men to albino giants to giant spiders to giant snakes." Just take 'giant' and put a deadly animal behind it."?Wizard Magazine #148 Cover price $2.99.

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KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), TOM YEATES (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER (Cover) On sale July 28, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Once a slave, now an angry rebel, it's Conan versus the full might of the sorcerous kingdom of Hyperborea! With the lives of his allies and his lover in the balance, the swordsman must triumph over the most ancient and corrupt kingdom of his world?or watch them die! Original Conan author Robert E. Howard showed that the barbarian held a deep hatred against this magical nation, and vowed one day to grind them into the dust. Now his reasons, and the grisly truth about Hyperborea's most sacred rites, are finally revealed. ? "Any fan of heroic fantasy needs to get their hands on this book. And the preceeding zero issue. Busiek, Nord, and the rest of team conan are crafting what very well may be the best fantasy comic to debut this year, if not this decade." ? Mike Bullock, brokenfrontier.com Cover price $2.99.

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KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), THOMAS YEATES (A), and DAVE STEWART (C), and JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER (Cover) On sale August 25, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Conan leads a rebellion against the slave masters of Hyperborea?but can even he face the mightiest sorcerers of the oldest, most corrupt civilization of the ancient world? The answers bring pain, death, and heartbreak, and reveal the truth about Hyperborea?and the source of Conan's lifelong hatred for that dark and cheerless land. Conan's February debut led to an immediate sellout and rave reviews. See what the sensation is all about! "Conan is cutting a mighty swath through the comic racks with his new ongoing [series]." ?Wizard Magazine #150 "It's not easy to teach an old barbarian new tricks, but Nord's softer "skip the inking" approach to Conan results in a stunning visual contrast to the franchise's traditionally harsh setting." Cover price $2.99.

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Born on the Battlefield: Part 1 of 6 - KURT BUSIEK (W) and GREG RUTH (A) FC, 32pg "Born on the Battlefield" begins here! The legend of Conan begins in the middle of a Cimmerian war?his incredible strength and skill, evidenced in his youth, was always credited to the bloody circumstances of his birth. This special fill-in issue brings Greg Ruth, acclaimed artist of Freaks of the Heartland, into the Conan fold. "Born on the Battlefield," by Busiek and Ruth, will be spread over the next two years of the Conan monthly, in six stand-alone chapters, leading up to the epic Battle at Venarium! Next issue Cary Nord returns with the second major story arc, as Conan discovers the wonders and horrors of the civilized world?with covers by Leinil Francis Yu! ? Call it "Ultimate Conan." After almost 20 years oout of the spotlight, the iconic barbarian smashes his way back into comics and gets stripped down to his roots! Cover price $2.99.

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KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), THOMAS YEATES (A), DAVID STEWART (C) LEINIL FRANCIS YU (Cover) On sale October 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The second story arc in the monthly Conan begins here, with new cover artist Leinil Francis Yu! In the first arc, Conan discovered the horrible secrets of Hyperborea, a land he imagined to be wondrous and beautiful. Now he ventures into an even more treacherous setting?civilization. The world of bar fights and women opens up to the barbarian, and he realizes that it's possible to thrive even in a world that disgusts you. However, powerful forces take note of Conan, and one of the greatest evils in the ancient world is about to enter his life. ? "[Conan] is one of the best written and most beautifully illustrated works currently being produced; that is based on a character with strong literary tradition and previous comic success doesn't hurt either. To this point, the creators have stuck closely to the classic stories of Robert E. Howard. The care for the original material is apparent, and major reason why this series is a must read." ?411mania.com Cover price $2.99.

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KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (P), THOMAS YEATES (P), DAVE STEWART (C), and LEINIL FRANCIS YU (Cover) On November 17, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Conan accused of murder! Burglarizing a lush temple, Conan stumbles across a dead body and is blamed for the crime. But can the city guard even hope to hold him? Part One of our two-part adaptation of Robert E. Howard's "The God in the Bowl," a locked-room mystery with broadswords, evil gods, and more. This also marks the first time Conan runs afoul of Thoth-Amon, greatest sorcerer of the Hyborian Age, who will be Conan's most deadly and implacable enemy. Find out how their long rivalry begins. ? Sales continue to climb on Dark Horse's biggest hit in years! ? Conan was listed as one of Wizard's Top Ten Books to watch in 2004. ? 2003 Eisner-Award winner (Best Single Issue?Conan: The Legend) Cover price $2.99.

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KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (P), THOMAS YEATES (P), DAVE STEWART (C), LEINIL FRANCIS YU (Cover) It's the fateful finale of Dark Horse's adaptation of Robert E. Howard's classic Conan story, "The God in the Bowl!" A Hyborean locked-room murder mystery explodes in horror and death, as Conan comes face-to-face with the inhuman machinations of the dread sorcerer Thoth-amon. Plus, threads build that will embroil Conan in a continent- spanning conflict that will change the direction of his life forever. ? Wizard Top Ten Books to watch in 2004 ? 2004 Eisner Award-winning for Best Single Issue Cover price $2.99.