About the Book
Set in the late 16th-17th Century, Solomon Kane oft described as a living weapon of God, is described as a tall, thin, dour one-man war-machine traveling the world spreading the good word and delivering vengeance and wrath upon the evil and corrupt, from devil-worshiping devotees, to pirates, cannibals, demons, werewolves and vampires. This collection spans 15 years and collects over 600 pages of jaw-busting action. Solomon Kane first appeared in the legendary magazine Weird Tales back in 1928, and was described by his creator, the legendary Robert E. Howard as “A man born out of time, a strange blending of Puritan and Cavalier, with a touch of the ancient philosopher and a touch of the pagan. A knight errant in the sombre clothes of a fanatic. A hunger in his soul drove him on and on, an urge to right all wrongs, protect all weaker things, avenge all crimes against right and justice.” Now Kane’s complete, classic original comic strip adventures are collected in one jaw-dropping Omnibus volume! Featuring adaptations of Robert E. Howard’s formative tales and new chapters by such scribes as Roy Thomas, Ralph Macchio, Don Glut and Doug Moench. With artwork by David T. Wenzel, Howard Chaykin, Al Williamson and Colin MacNeil and featuring legendary artists Neal Adams, Mike Mignola, Mike Zeck and John Ridgway. From the sinister forests of 16th Century England battling witch-covens, across central Europe fighting vampires, and to the plains of Africa raining vengeance upon cannibals and demons alike. Collecting: MARVEL PREMIERE (1972) 33-34; THE SWORD OF SOLOMON KANE (1985) 1-6; MATERIAL FROM CONAN SAGA (1987) 50, DRACULA LIVES! (1973) 3, KULL AND THE BARBARIANS (1975) 2-3, MARVEL PREVIEW (1975) 19, MONSTERS UNLEASHED (1973) 1, and SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN (1974) 13-14, 18-20, 22, 25, 26, 33-34, 37, 39, 41, 53-54, 62, 83, 162, 169, 171, 219, 220
About the Author :
Roy Thomas Roy joined Marvel as a writer and editor under Stan Lee, scripting key runs of nearly every Marvel title: The Amazing Spider-Man, The Avengers, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, The Sub-Mariner, Thor, The X-Men and more. He wrote the first ten years of Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian and Savage Sword of Conan; and launched the Defenders, Iron Fist, The Invaders and Warlock. At DC, he developed All-Star Squadron, Infinity Inc. and related titles, proving instrumental in reviving the Golden Age Justice Society of America. He co-scripted the sword-and-sorcery films Fire and Ice and Conan the Destroyer. Throughout it all, Thomas has edited the award-winning magazine Alter Ego, contributing heartily to the research and history of the medium. Donald F. Glut A writer, motion picture film director, and screenwriter. He is best known for writing the novelization of the second Star Wars film, The Empire Strikes Back (1980). As a comics writer he worked for Marvel, DC, Gold Key Comics, Charlton Comics, Archie Comics and Warren Comics and has written for Captain America, Ghost Rider, Invaders, Kull the Destroyer, Thor, X-Men, Creepy, Eerie and Vampirella. Ralph Macchio Best known as an American comic book editor and writer and was executive editor at Marvel Comics. His comic writing credits include: Thor, The Sword of Solomon Kane, Marvel Fanfare, X-Men Adventures and Transformers. For Marvel Comic he edited Master of Kung Fu, The Saga of Crystar, Dazzler, Rom, Daredevil, Captain America, Avengers, Fantastic Four, Marvel Ultimates and Micronauts. Doug Moench A prolific comic book writer and editor and has worked for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics and Eclipse. He has written for Batman, Catwoman, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, JLA, Mister Miracle, The Spectre, Teen Titans, Fantastic Four, Godzilla, The Incredible Hulk, Kull the Conqueror, Moon Knight, Master of Kung Fu. He was the creator of Moon Knight, Deathlok, Black Mask, Harvey Bullock, and the critically acclaimed Six from Sirius.
