Conan the Barbarian in The Skull of Set

Marvel Graphic Novel #53

by Doug Moench

minor shelf wear.

Genres: Comics, Fantasy, Graphic Novels

64 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1989

About the author

Doug Moench, is an American comic book writer notable for his Batman work and as the creator of Black Mask, Moon Knight and Deathlok. Moench has worked for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics and many other smaller companies; he has written hundreds of issues of many different comics, and created dozens of characters, such as Moon Knight. In 1973, Moench became the de facto lead writer for the Marvel black-and-white magazine imprint Curtis Magazines. He contributed to the entire runs of Planet of the Apes, Rampaging Hulk (continuing on the title when it changed its name to The Hulk!) and Doc Savage, while also serving as a regular scribe for virtually every other Curtis title during the course of the imprint's existence. Moench is perhaps best known for his work on Batman, whose title he wrote from 1983–1986 and then again from 1992–1998. (He also wrote the companion title Detective Comics from 1983–1986.)

Moench is a frequent and longtime collaborator with comics artist Paul Gulacy. The pair are probably best known for their work on Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu, which they worked on together from 1974–1977. They also co-created Six from Sirius, Slash Maraud, and S.C.I. Spy, and have worked together on comics projects featuring Batman, Conan the Barbarian and James Bond.

Moench has frequently been paired with the artist and inker team of Kelley Jones and John Beatty on several Elseworlds Graphic Novels and a long run of the monthly Batman comic.

Reviews

[Jason Waltz]

Great story, horrendous art. Scenery and monsters just fine, humans - especially faces - suck. As do most poses, though some body positions were decent. Anyway, the story was fun, felt true to Conan, and even demonstrated through deed and dialogue much of him. This probably would have been 5 stars in short story form rather than graphic.

[Rodrigo Tello]

Gran retrato de Paul Gulacy del bárbaro de Cimmeria, en un relato clásico de espada y brujería. con brujos, demonios y estatuas que cobran vida

[Álvar García]

Me encanta el estilo cómic europeo de Paul Gulacy para Conan. El argumento de Doug Moench también es muy Conan, pero es normal, porque Doug fue un veterano en la serie regular de Conan the Barbarian.

[Michael P.]

As usual, Doug Moench is too wordy and even artist Paul Gulacy's art is occasionally muddled and has perspective problems. On the plus side, Moench has created an entertaining if familiar story, and some of Gulacy's panels are just stunning. This is a not-great graphic novel about a not-great character, and so is not a keeper, but it is good enough to read and resell.

[Little Timmy]

Nice Conan story. Good art and plot. Recommended