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Volume 3 of the Conan the King Omnibus program pairs writers Jim Owsley and Don Kraar up with John Buscema, Mike Docherty, Judith Hunt, Geoff Isherwood and Mike Manley to continue this bold era of Conan's life... as a KING!
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DON KRAARComic book writer, broke into comics as a writer in the early 1970s with short stories for DC's anthology titles. He became one of the mainstays of Marvel's Conan comics line in the '80s with work on
The Savage Sword of Conan, two Conan graphic novels and an extended run on
Conan the King that saw the character expand his empire.
CHRISTOPHER PRIEST (AKA JIM OWSLEY)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
MIKE DOCHERTYA Scottish comic book and animation artist known for his extensive work in Marvel Comics'
Conan titles during the 1980s and 1990s. He was a prolific artist in the
Conan universe, penciling
Conan the Barbarian,
Conan the King,
Savage Sword of Conan, and illustrating graphic novels like
The Horn of Azoth and
The Ravagers Out of Time. In the mid-1990s, Docherty transitioned to animation, working as a storyboard artist on shows such as
The Incredible Hulk,
Godzilla: The Series, and
Captain Simian & The Space Monkeys.
MIKE MANLEYAn American artist, most notable as a comic strip cartoonist and comic book inker and penciller. Manley has worked as an artist for major publishers including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Dark Horse Comics. Manley, with writers Danny Fingeroth and Tom DeFalco, co-created
Darkhawk for Marvel Comics, which he drew for the first half of its run. He has also contributed to other comic book titles such as
Batman,
Quasar,
Captain America, and
The Power of Shazam! Manley currently draws two syndicated comic strips,
Judge Parker and
The Phantom.
JUDITH HUNTAn American illustrator, painter, cartoonist, and designer, who has produced a diverse array of artwork for books, magazines, television, comics, videos, and toys. In 1987, Hunt pencilled three issues of
Conan the King, including an entire issue inked by Al Williamson. As of 2018, she illustrates educational texts and children's books from her studio in Kennebunk, Maine, and showcases her fine art in local art shows.
TONY DeZUNIGAA pioneering Filipino comic book artist, best known for co-creating the iconic characters
Jonah Hex and
Black Orchid for DC Comics. DeZuniga was the first Filipino artist to work for major American comic publishers, opening the door for a wave of Filipino talent in the industry. Over his 18-year career at Marvel and DC, he became known for his distinctive, gritty style and for inking major titles. Later, DeZuniga worked as a videogame designer, before returning to comics to illustrate
Jonah Hex: No Way Back. His pioneering efforts left a lasting legacy in the comic book world, particularly in bridging the gap between Filipino and American comics.
MICHAEL KALUTAAn American comic artist and writer best known for his acclaimed 1970s adaptation of
The Shadow with writer Dennis O'Neil. While rarely working in the superhero genre, Mr. Kaluta still found fame with his incredible style covering works including
House of Mystery,
The Books of Magic, and
House of Secrets! His awards include a Shazam for Outstanding New Talent (1971), an Inkpot (1977), and the 2003 Spectrum for Grand Master.
