Solomon Kane: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol. 1 - (Solomon Kane Omnibus) by Robert E Howard & Roy Thomas & Don Glut (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

THE WORLD'S MIGHTEST 16th CENTURY PURITANICAL ADVENTURER!

From the genius mind of Robert E. Howard, creator of CONAN THE BARBARIAN comes another sword-and-sorcery legend, Solomon Kane. Set in the 16th Century, Kane is a Puritan avenger roaming the known world on a quest to combat the forces of darkness in all its forms.

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

Review Quotes

"There's so much talent in this. [...] It is a really fun one." Near Mint Condition

"I think it's a beautifully made collection. [...] The paper quality, binding, everything is rock solid, and all of the extras do make it quite a standout." TheComicBookReport

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.

David T. Wenzel

David is best known as an illustrator and children's book artist and his work as a fantasy artist, and his graphic novel adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. Throughout the 1970 and 1980s, David worked for Marvel Comics on titles such as Avengers, Savage Sword of Conan and Solomon Kane. David has also written and drawn Aliens: Stalker for Dark Horse Comics.
Howard Chaykin

Chaykin has worked, not only, for every major comic book publisher in the US, but for television too. He's comic book credits include Killraven, Red Sonja, Nick Fury, Conan the Barbarian, Star Wars, Spider-Man, Hulk, James Bond, Wolverine, Captain America, Blade, Iron Fist, Punisher X-Men, Iron Man, Tarzan, Batman, The Shadow and Suicide Squad to name but a handful. He also drew the graphic novel adaptation of Alfred Bester's The Star My Destination, and drew two Michael Moorcock written original graphic novels - The Swords of Heaven and The Flowers of Hell. In 1983 he created and launched American Flagg. He also created Dominic Fortune, Scorpion and Cody Starbuck. For TV he wrote for The Flash and Mutant X.
Al Williamson
One of the true greats of the comic book industry. A prolific comic book artist, inker and illustrator who specialised in adventure, Science Fiction, Western and fantasy. Training at the Cartoonist and Illustrators School under the tutelage of legendary Tarzan artist, Burne Hogarth, Al's first published comic strip work appeared in 1948's Famous Funnies#166. He would go on to work on such legendary publications as Weird Science, Weird Fantasy, Weird Science-Fantasy. He worked, as an inker, with all the greats including Jack Kirby, Bray Morrow, Reed Crandall, John Severin, Wally Wood. And would go on to draw the Rip Kirby and Flash Gordon, Secret Agent X-9, Secret Agent Corrigan and Star Wars newspaper strips. He would go on to win 20 major awards including two Eisner Awards and was inducted into the Eisner Hall of Fame in 2000.