Crom (god)

Creation & Design

Crom was created by Robert E. Howard and later adapted into comic form by Marvel Comics. He is depicted as the god of strength and battle, worshipped by the Cimmerians.

Early Years

Crom is primarily known through the stories of Conan the Barbarian, where he is portrayed as a distant and indifferent god who grants strength to his followers but does not intervene in their lives.

Character Development

Over the years, Crom has been portrayed as a complex figure, embodying the harsh realities of life in the Hyborian Age, where strength and survival are paramount.

Cultural Reception

Crom has been well-received as a representation of the harsh, unforgiving nature of the world Conan inhabits, resonating with fans of the sword and sorcery genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
Crom
First Appearance:
King Conan #8
Species:
Deity
Gender:
Male
Abilities:
Divine Power, Immortality
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
unknown
Hair Color:
unknown

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Marvel ⋅ 1981
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Crom, the chief god of the Cimmerian people

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Key Facts

1st appearance of Crom in the modern age

Crom appeared once before in Marvel's Conan continuity

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