Comic books in 'Marvel Epic Collection: Conan Chronicles'

1st printing. Collects Conan: The Legend (2003) #0 and Conan (2004-2008 Dark Horse) #1-19.

Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza. Art by Cary Nord, Greg Ruth, John Severin, Bruce Timm, and Tom Yeats. Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner.

The legend returns!

Conan the Barbarian stars in epic tales by comics veteran Kurt Busiek - including classics adapted from the works of original author Robert E. Howard!

Whether he's warring with the violent Vanir or meeting a Frost Giant's daughter, Conan's savage sword is always close at hand and ready for battle! The story of "The God in the Bowl" is presented in all its terrifying detail - introducing Conan's notorious adversary, Thoth-Amon! But who is Janissa the Widowmaker, and what role will she play in the Cimmerian warrior's life? Beware the Horror on Uskuth Hill - and the Thing in the Temple! And when two Nemedians walk into a bar, it's no joking matter.

Prepare for swords and sorcery of the highest order with the greatest barbarian of them all!

Softcover, 496 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

NOTE: Book 1 of the Conan Chronicles Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2004–2005.

Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Collects Conan (2004-2008 Dark Horse) #20-39.

Written by Kurt Busiek, Mike Mignola, and Timothy Truman. Art by Cary Nord, Grag Ruth, Timothy Truman, Eric Powell, Paul Lee, Rafael Kayanan, and Michael WM. Kaluta. Cover by Tony Harris. Back Cover by Mike Mignola and Dave Stewart.

"The Tower of the Elephant" and other stories!

Conan the Barbarian stars in more legendary tales filled with swords, sorcery, giant spiders and monstrous creatures - including stories adapted from the original works of Robert E. Howard! Stealing the priceless gem the Heart of the Elephant from an unguarded tower seems like child's play - but nothing's ever easy for Conan! Then, a dalliance with a magistrate's wife spells trouble, and Conan's adventures in the City of Thieves continue as he runs a gauntlet of threats both human and inhuman! But what grotesque horrors await him in the Hall of the Dead? And is anybody ready for Conan...the King?

Plus: Tales of Conan's youth as he braves the Battle of Brita's Vale - and rides a wild Cimmerian bull!

Softcover, 504 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

NOTE: Book 2 of the Conan Chronicles Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2005–2007.

Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Collects Conan (2004-2008 Dark Horse) #40-50 and Conan the Cimmerian (2008-2010 Dark Horse) #0-7.

Written by Timothy Truman and Kurt Busiek. Art by Paul Lee, Cary Nord, Tomàs Giorello, Greg Ruth, and Richard Corben. Cover by Frank Cho.

"Rogues in the House" and other tales of Conan!

The Barbarian finds himself in the middle of a power struggle in an inspired adaptation of one of Robert E. Howard's most acclaimed short stories! Then, a lingering curse follows Conan on his journey back to his homeland - and great darkness lies ahead in a doomed city! As evil from his past moves ever closer, unfathomable terrors loom into view on the return to Cimmeria! The barbaric land of Conan's birth is a welcome change from the treacherous cities of the East - but when a tentative truce with the Aesir is threatened by the first woman Conan ever loved, he again finds himself at the heart of conflict that will test his formidable strength, cunning mind and passionate heart

Softcover, 504 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

NOTE: Book 3 of the Conan Chronicles Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2007–2009.

Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Collects Conan the Cimmerian (2008 Dark Horse) #8-25.

Written by Timothy Truman and Ben Truman. Art by Tomás Giorello, Joe Kubert, Timothy Truman, and Paul Lee. Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner.

Conan leaves his trials behind for a new life - as a mercenary! Presenting all-action adaptations of classic Robert E. Howard tales, plus original adventures of everyone's favorite barbarian! Howard's "Black Colossus" sees Conan face his bloodiest battle yet, when the mercenaries of Amalric clash with the demonic hordes of Natohk! Then, Conan becomes the leader of Princess Yasmela's Khorajan army! But another princess wants Conan for herself - the immortal and vampiric Akivasha! The Cimmerian spends a tumultuous time fighting and looting with the Kozaki, a wild group of fellow mercenaries also known as the Free Companions! Plus, Conan faces pirate politics and a centuries-old mystery in an adaptation of Howard's "Iron Shadows in the Moon"!

Softcover, 464 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

NOTE: Book 4 of the Conan Chronicles Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2009-2010.

Cover price $44.99.

1st printing. Collects Conan: Road of Kings (2010 Dark Horse #1-12 and Conan the Barbarian (2012 Dark Horse) #1-6.

Written by Roy Thomas and Brian Wood. Art by Mike Hawthorne, Dan Panosian, John Lucas, Becky Cloonan, James Harren, John Lucas, and Jason Gorder. Cover by Doug Wheatley. Back Cover by Massimo Carnevale.

Legendary scribe Roy Thomas returns to Cimmeria!

When the beautiful Olivia appears aboard a captured ship, telling tales of prophetic dreams and great fortunes, Conan is set on a new path: the Road of Kings! But it's a route full of terrors - one that may lead him straight to the executioner's ax! Conan must brave zombie Hyborians, dragons and assassins - as well as the underground catacombs beneath Aquilonia, where lurk creatures more hideous and deadly than anything he's ever encountered on the surface! The Road of Kings is no place for weaklings!

Plus: An action-packed adaptation of the classic Robert E. Howard tale "Queen of the Black Coast," in which Conan takes to the high seas with the pirate queen Bêlit!

Softcover, 432 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

NOTE: Book 5 of the Conan Chronicles Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2010-2012.

Cover price $44.99.

1st printing. Collects Conan the Barbarian (2012 Dark Horse) #7-25.

Written by Brian Wood. Art by Becky Cloona, Vasilis Lolos, Declan Shalvey, Mirko Colak, Andrea Mutti, Davide Gianfelice, Paul Azaceta, Riccardo Burchielli, Pierluigi Baldassini, and Leandro Fernandez. Cover by Massimo Carnevale.

The Queen of the Black Coast!

Conan the Barbarian and the maritime monarch Bêlit are the undisputed masters of the Western Ocean, their names whispered in fearful awe! But while most seafarers know better than to challenge their reign, strange new threats are arriving from unexpected shores. Conan must return to Cimmeria to hunt an impostor destroying villages in his name, but he discovers a shocking connection to his own past!

In the wake of an unthinkable tragedy and an enormous strain, Conan and Bêlit find their bond buckling. As Bêlit returns to her childhood home, what she discovers in the sands of Shem could separate her from Conan - forever!

Meanwhile, Conan seeks clarity through the mind-altering power of the yellow lotus - but will the visions revealed to him be more than he can bear?

Softcover, 432 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

NOTE: Book 6 of the Conan Chronicles Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2012-2014.

Cover price $44.99.

1st printing. Collects Conan: The Avenger (2014-2015) #1-19.

Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Brian Ching, Eduardo Francisco, and Guiu Vilanova. Cover by Eric Powell. Back Cover by Dan Scott.

Four savage tales of Conan!

When a case of mistaken identity leaves him accused of sorcery, the Cimmerian finds himself the target of a powerful and deadly witch hunter - but what is the true evil that stalks the shadows of Kush? A quest for legendary treasure brings Conan and his comrades into battle with an army of brigands and more, but is the prize at stake worth the price to be paid?

Cast into the desert and dying of thirst, Conan and the former slave Natala arrive in Xuthal - the city of eternal dreamers - where a mysterious horror lurks! And a call for help from a mysterious lighthouse beckons to Conan amidst the scorching sands. But he realizes too late that he's stumbled into a trap, for this is an oasis of blood!

Softcover, 448 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

NOTE: Book 7 of the Conan Chronicles Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2014-2015.

Cover price $44.99.

1st printing. Collects Conan the Avenger (2014-2015) #20-25 and Conan the Slayer (2016 Dark Horse) #1-12.

Written by Fred Van Lente and Cullen Bunn. Art by Brian Ching, José Luis, Andy Owens, Sergio Fernandez Davila, Admira Wijaya, and Dheeraj Verma. Cover by Phroilan Gardner. Back Cover by Admira Wijaya.

Conan's chronicles conclude!

When the beloved queen of Khauran is secretly replaced by the evil witch Salome, only one man sees through the deception: Conan, captain of Khauran's royal guard! But can Conan stand against Salome's villainous ally Constantius and his mighty mercenary army? Conan will be crucified and left for dead - but he shall have his vengeance!

Then, a new saga begins as Conan stumbles into a camp of Kozak raiders alone, unarmed and half-dead. With a band of Turanian hunters in hot pursuit, the barbarian may find a new ally in the Kozaki chief - but what about the chief's sons? And as the Turanians plot to end Conan's life, a Nemedian princess lures him to the remote island of Xapur - where lurks the monstrous Devil in Iron!

Softcover, 432 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

NOTE: Book 8 of the Conan Chronicles Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2015-2017.

Cover price $44.99.