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Conan the Barbarian

Conan the Barbarian
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Creation & Design

Conan was created by writer Robert E. Howard in 1932, originally appearing in pulp magazines. The character was later adapted into comic books by Marvel Comics in the 1970s.

Early Years

Conan's early adventures were set in the Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric time. He was depicted as a wandering barbarian who fought against sorcery and tyranny.

Character Development

Over the years, Conan has evolved from a simple barbarian into a complex character with a rich backstory, exploring themes of civilization versus barbarism, the nature of power, and the struggle for survival.

Cultural Reception

Conan the Barbarian has been well-received, becoming an iconic figure in fantasy literature and comics. His stories have influenced countless adaptations in film, television, and video games.

Character Details

Real Name:
Conan
Aliases:
Conan of Cimmeria, Conan the Cimmerian
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Avengers, The Defenders
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Skilled warrior, Master of various weapons
Equipment:
Sword, Shield, Various magical artifacts
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
Marvel Oct 1970

Conan the Barbarian #1

Conan the Barbarian #1
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1st appearance of Conan the Barbarian
1st cameo appearance of King Kull
[March 2026 - A King Conan movie is moving forward at 20th Century Studios, with Christopher McQuarrie (Mission: Impossible) writing and directing, and Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to portray the aging barbarian]
Independent Oct 1970

Marvelmania Magazine #2

Marvelmania Magazine #2
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Back cover displays the rejected cover art by Steve Ditko of Amazing Fantasy #15 (Spider-Man's first appearance) which was later published as a variant of The Amazing Spider-Man #700
Preview image of Conan the Barbarian, which preceded the first Marvel issue
Marvel Jan 1973

Conan the Barbarian #22

Conan the Barbarian #22
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First reprint of Conan the Barbarian #1, the first appearance of Conan
In the letters column of this issue, there is an explanation that the story originally intended for this issue was lost in the mail therefore the decision was made to reprint Conan #1
The explanation apologizes for the misleading cover art which was meant for the new, original story and had already been printed before the mail mishap
Marvel Feb 1973

Conan the Barbarian #23

Conan the Barbarian #23
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1st appearance of Red Sonja
⚠ Misconception: cited by many resources as a cameo appearance of Red Sonja but she appears in over 20 panels, fights and is introduced by name
[August 2022 - filming is scheduled to begin with Matilda Lutz cast in the main role]
Marvel Sep 1974 Vol 5

Giant-Size Conan the Barbarian #1

Giant-Size Conan the Barbarian #1
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1st cameo appearance of Belit, a pirate often referred to as the Queen of the Black Coast
Many sources cite this as Belit's first appearance but it cannot be confirmed by the one-panel preview with her back to the reader, published 2 years prior to her first full appearance
Dark Horse Comics Jan 2006

Conan #24

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Conan #24
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Recalled cover depicting a nude woman
4,000 copies in shrink-wrap black bags were distributed by Dark Horse
Dark Horse Comics Jun 2013

Colossal Conan

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Colossal Conan
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1,272-page hardcover omnibus that collects issues #1 - #50 of the Dark Horse series written by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by Cary Nord
Original retail price: $150
Dark Horse Comics Oct 2018

Colossal Conan

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Colossal Conan
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648-page hardcover omnibus that collects issues #1 - #25 of the 2008 Dark Horse series
Original retail price: $100
Marvel Jan 2019 Vol 3

Conan the Barbarian #1

Conan the Barbarian #1
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1st appearance of the Crimson Witch
Premiere issue of a new Conan the Barbarian series published by Marvel after reacquiring the rights from Dark Horse who retained them for 15 years
Marvel Dec 2021 Vol 2

King Conan #1

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King Conan #1
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Variant cover art by Pascal Garcin
Connects to Conan #25 collage variant (Sept 2021)
Marvel Feb 2022 Vol 2

King Conan #3

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King Conan #3
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Controversial cover featuring a sexulaized depiction of Matoaka, a character inspired by the underage Native American girl better known by the name Pocahontas
Variant cover art by Jan Bazaldua

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