Roy Thomas wordt gevierd om zijn baanbrekende werk in strips, met name als opvolger van Stan Lee bij Marvel Comics. Hij introduceerde de pulpheld Conan de Barbaar in Amerikaanse strips, breidde de verhaallijn van het personage uit en ontketende een trend van zwaard-en-magie-verhalen. Thomas zette zich ook in voor het behoud van Golden Age striphelden, met name het team uit de jaren '40, de Justice Society of America. Zijn uitgebreide schrijfwerk omvat invloedrijke periodes op Marvels X-Men en Avengers, evenals DC's All-Star Squadron.
A Hulk-sized tome spanning eight decades of the heroic rise of Marvel as it magically mutated from 1939's four-color upstart to a 1960s pop-culture dynamo to current Hollywood heavy hitter. With essays by comics historian Roy Thomas and a huge fold-out timeline that chronicles the entire Marvel history
Presenting Marvel's epic adaptation of Robert E. Howard's sole Conan novel, The Hour of the Dragon, plus its amazing Conan Annual sequels. And, for the first time ever, the complete saga is presented in full color! Roy Thomas, Gil Kane and John Buscema bring the classic story of palace intrigue and eldritch horrors to life. The evil Xaltotun returns from the dark ages of Acheron to depose Conan, King of Aquilonia. While the world thinks him dead, Conan battles his way from dungeon to tower and mounts an all-out war-for Conan must mete out the most savage vengeance upon usurpers! In the process, he encounters Zenobia, the stunning slave woman who will become a key figure in his future. COLLECTING: GIANT-SIZE CONAN (1974) 1-4, SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN (1974) 1, 8 AND CONAN THE BARBARIAN ANNUAL (1973) 4-5.
First published as a signed Collector's Edition and sold out within a week, this is an unparalleled account of the life and times of Stan Lee, written and edited with the Godfather of comics himself. His tale is told by Roy Thomas, who brings "you are there" insights to Lee's journey alongside never-before-seen photographs, original comic art, ...
"In the mountains of Transylvania there stands a castle. It is the home of Count Dracula - a dark, lonely place, and at night the wolves howl around the walls. In the year 1875 Jonathan Harker comes from England to do business with the Count. But Jonathan does not feel comfortable at Castle Dracula. Strange things happen at night, and very soon, he begins to feel afraid. And he is right to be afraid, because Count Dracula is one of the U-Dead - a vampire that drinks the blood of living people . . ."--Back cover
Delve into the raw and unfiltered world of Conan through a collection of dark and violent tales, free from the constraints of the Comics Code. The Savage Sword of Conan showcases the legendary barbarian's adventures with gripping narratives crafted by writer Roy Thomas and illustrated by renowned artists like John Buscema and Neal Adams. Multi-part sagas such as "The People of the Black Circle" and "The Tower of the Elephant" highlight the depth of Howard's creations. This compilation includes issues #13-28 and a special vengeance tale with vibrant artwork.
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The narrative follows Conan as he shifts from a life of thievery to becoming a mercenary in the kingdom of Turan, where palace intrigue and a wizard's jealousy pose significant threats. Alongside Red Sonja, Conan embarks on a multipart adventure, showcasing his legendary battle skills. The collection culminates in the complete adaptation of "The Hour of the Dragon," detailing Conan's rise to kingship and his fateful meeting with his future wife, blending action, romance, and the complexities of power.
Genesis remain the best known and best loved progressive rock band in the UK, bar none. While the 1980s represent their most profitable period as pop starts, their core fans turn to the 1970s for the band's true artistic peak.
Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! Relive some of Rascally Roy Thomas' greatest stories as, under his pen, the Fantastic Four confront racism, social injustice and...the Impossible Man?! Plus, the Vision joins the Avengers! The Hulk finds his way to "Heaven!" The Sub-Mariner fights Dragon Man! Captain Marvel escapes the Murder Maze! The origin of the Invaders! Doctor Strange's secrets revealed! Dracula in Salem and the X-Men in Japan! And who is Starr the Slayer? Plus rarely seen stories of humor and romance from Marvel's Silver Age! COLLECTING: MODELING WITH MILLIE 44; TALES OF SUSPENSE 73; AVENGERS 35, 57-58, 100; SUB-MARINER 8, 14; NOT BRAND ECHH 12; CAPTAIN MARVEL 19; X-MEN 64; CHAMBER OF DARKNESS 4; AMAZING ADVENTURES 8; INCREDIBLE HULK 147; FANTASTIC FOUR 119, 176; DRACULA LIVES 1; GIANT-SIZE INVADERS 1; DOCTOR STRANGE 9
The classic Marvel adaptations of all three films in the original Star Wars trilogy, collected in one blockbuster volume - fully remastered for the modern age by colorist Chris Sotomayor! Relive the events of A NEW HOPE, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK and RETURN OF THE JEDI as the timeless saga of Luke Skywalker and his rebel allies battling the Empire and its ruthless enforcer Darth Vader unfold in action-packed style - including scenes that never made the silver screen! Travel from the desert world of Tatooine, to the ice planet Hoth, to the forest moon of Endor on an unforgettable journey across the galaxy - one that's far, far away and a long time ago! May the Force be with you, in the mighty Marvel manner! COLLECTING: STAR WARS (1977) 1-6, 39-44; STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983) 1-4