Conan the Barbarian: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol.8 - (Conan the Barbarian Omnibus) by Christopher Priest (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The EIGHTH volume in this popular Omnibus series collects the second half of Christopher J. Priest's legendary run on Conan the Barbarian!

Featuring unseen bonus material and an all-new introduction from Christopher Priest himself!

THE LEGEND OF CONAN NEVER DIES!

In the late '80s, artist Val Semeiks took the reins on Conan the Barbarian injecting a powerful new energy into the series. Semeiks' work was a force multiplier for the latter half of Christopher Priest's era-defining run. Together, they crafted one of the greatest Conan epics of all time, a massive story line building issue #200 and a showdown with the Devourer of Souls. As the Devourer reveals his final gambit, drawing upon the power of the Elder Gods, Conan must seek aid from one whose name even he dreads: Thulsa Doom! Also featuring the return of Red Sonja, the acclaimed 'Heku Trilogy' and early work by Andy Kubert, this is one Omnibus you don't want to miss! By Crom!

Collecting: Conan the Barbarian (1970) 195-213, Conan the Barbarian Annual (1973) 12, Official Handbook of the Conan Universe (1986) 1

About the Author

CHRISTOPHER J. PRIEST (AKA JIM OWSLEY)
Best known for his pioneering work on Black Panther in the late 90s, Priest (as Jim Owsley) entered the comics industry as a Marvel Comics intern in 1978. He joined Marvel's editorial staff in 1979, working for Paul Laikin as a managing editor on Crazy Magazine and becoming the first African American editor in mainstream comics. He next became assistant editor for Larry Hama on the Conan titles. As a writer, Owsley/Priest worked on the series Conan the Barbarian, King Conan, The Ray, Steel, Deadpool, and Black Panther. He co-created the series Quantum and Woody, Xero, and The Crew, among others.

VALDIS "VAL" SEMEIKS
An American comic book artist. Born in 1955. With degrees in both chemistry and mathematics, Val began his professional comic book career in 1986 with his work on the King Kull back-up strips in The Savage Sword of Conan, before becoming the regular monthly artist on Conan The Barbarian. He is best known for his long runs on both Demon and Lobo, Lobo/Judge Dredd crossover. He has drawn Wolverine, JLA, Superman's Nemesis: Lex Luthor, The Flash and Batman.

ALAN ZELENETZ
A British artist, known for his painting and his work in comics and film production. His career led him from artist for graphic novels to storyboard artist and character designer. He is arguably best known for his visual development work on Tarzan. His comic credits include: The Sandman, Sandman Mystery Theatre, Starman, Deadman, Ring of Roses and various Conan comics.