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1 day ago · 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
2 days ago · Roy Thomas and Gil Kane brought Iron Fist to life by blending elements from Amazing-Man and Bulls Eye, showcasing the essence of comic creation. The legacy of Jack Kirby and Joe Simon's short-lived Bulls Eye character lives on through its influence on iconic superheroes like Iron Fist. Welcome to the 923rd installment of Comic Book Legends ...
Feb 29, 2024 · Comics legend Roy Thomas, who adapted Conan the Barbarian for comics in 1970, joins the revival of Savage Sword of Conan by Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures. He reveals his plans to write new stories for the mature fantasy series that changed American comics.
6 days ago · Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Werner Roth, Changeling was a member of the mutant villain group Factor Three. (He also wore one of the goofiest helmets in comic book history.) Most of...
Feb 29, 2024 · Learn how Roy Thomas, the legendary Marvel editor and writer, came up with the idea of Iron Fist after watching a Hong Kong martial arts movie in 1973. Find out how he pitched Stan Lee and Gil Kane on the character, and how they created the first issue of Marvel Premiere #15.
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Mar 13, 2024 · I can't speak to whether Roy Thomas would have been a better choice for Superman, but I'm relatively sure it was never going to happen. DC wanted a BIG name; even Marv Wolfman's name wasn't big enough. In 1986, the name "Roy Thomas" wasn't going to command that power. Last Edit: 11 hours ago by shaxper.
Mar 18, 2024 · Founded in 1994 with the publication of THE JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR (still going strong after more than 70 issues), TwoMorrows is the home of Roy Thomas’ Eisner Award-winning ALTER EGO (covering...