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Roy William Thomas Jr. (born November 22, 1940) is an American comic book writer and editor. He was Stan Lee 's first successor as editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics and possibly best known for introducing the pulp magazine hero Conan the Barbarian to American comics.
- Writer, Editor
- Roy William Thomas Jr., November 22, 1940 (age 82), Jackson, Missouri, U.S.
- American
Nov 2, 2021 · Roy Thomas is a comics legend who co-created Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and many other characters at Marvel and DC. He talks about his storied career, the future of comic book movies, and his personal life in this interview. Learn how he got into comics, what he wrote, and what he draws.
- Adam Barnhardt
Mar 16, 2022 · Roy Thomas is a comics legend who has worked on some of the most iconic characters in Marvel history, such as the Vision, Wolverine, Conan and Star Wars. He shares his stories and insights on his career, his collaborations with Stan Lee and other creators, and his passion for comics history.
- Mike Avila
- Comics Writer
- Morbius. Making his debut with arguably the most beloved superhero of all time in The Amazing Spider-Man #101 (1971), Dr. Michael Morbius has appeared in multiple self-titled runs and popular crossovers over the years.
- Black Knight. With the introduction of Dane Whitman in the Eternals movie, the Black Knight seems poised to play an impactful part in Marvel's foreseeable future.
- Luke Cage. Whether leading the Avengers or Thunderbolts, maturing into a devoted husband and father to Jessica Jones and Danielle, or starring in his own Netflix series, Luke Cage continues to impact Marvel Comics as the first Black American superhero to feature in his own monthly series.
- Conan. For most comic fans of the Bronze Age, there is nary a name more synonymous with Thomas than presidential favorite and pulp legend Conan the Barbarian, the most prodigious warrior of the Hyborian Age, made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1982 cult classic.
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May 11, 2021 · Roy Thomas is a legendary writer-editor who worked for Marvel Comics from 1965 to 1972 and co-created many iconic characters, such as Vision, Wolverine, and Ultron. He also launched the "Conan the Barbarian" comic and the "Star Wars" adaptations. He has curated a series of lavish archival books on Captain America and other Marvel characters for Folio Society. Learn more about his career, his memories, and his passion for Marvel history.
Nov 30, 2023 · Listen to Roy Thomas, former Marvel Editor-In-Chief and Stan Lee's protégé, talk about his early years as a comic fan and creator. He covers his work at DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and his magazine Alter Ego in this biographical interview.
Jul 21, 2020 · Listen to Roy Thomas, former Marvel editor-in-chief and writer, talk about his career, influences, and experiences in comics from 1965 to 1974. Learn about his work with Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Conan, Tom Wolfe, and more.