“Robert E. Howard’s Blood and Thunder” presents a 25-page graphic adaptation of Howard’s story LAW-SHOOTERS OF COWTOWN, showcasing the combined talents of Dave A. Law in writing and Rick McCollum in illustration. This comic book not only adapts a Howard story but also includes additional artistic content and an article, all by McCollum, providing a multifaceted exploration of Howard’s work and influence.
Rick McCollum re-wrote Law’s script, and faithfully adapted Howard’s story for this comic book. Conquest Press was wiped out by a hurricane that hit Florida in 1994.
Contents
- 1 • Law-Shooters of Cowtown • graphic adaptation. Written adaptation by Dave A. Law and total storytelling, cover, and illustrations by Rick McCollum. Logo by Russ Miller.
- 25 • Walking With Ghosts • 2-page illustration by Rick McCollum.
- 26 • Whacked Out • illustration by Rick McCollum.
- 27 • Robert E. Howard: Cross Plains Outsider • article by Rick McCollum.
| Publisher : | Conquest Press |
| Year : | 1992 |
| Book No.: | None |
| Format : | Comic Book (7×10 inches, black & white, saddle-stapled) |
| Pages : | 36 including front and back |
| Cover : | Front: Rick McCollum Back: Rick McCollum |
| Illustrations : | Rick McCollum |
Notes
Edited by Alphonso D.J. Alphonso.
There is an ad for the next issue, advertised as “Robert E. Howard’s Names in the Black Book”, featuring the return of Erlik Khan, but this was never published.
Howard Works
The entire series by Conquest Press
| Cover | Title | Summary | Featuring |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Robert E. Howard’s Lord of the Dead | “Robert E. Howard’s Lord of the Dead,” a 1992 release by Conquest Press, is a graphic adaptation that brings one of Howard’s stories to the comic medium. The adaptation, skillfully crafted by Richard A. Lupoff, and illustrated by Felix Ortega (using the pen name Pablo Marcos), captures the essence of Howard’s storytelling. The comic features cover art by Marcus Boas and is enhanced by Susan Dorne’s lettering, under the editorial direction of Alphonso D.J. Alphonso. This is the Graphic adaptation of Howard’s LORD OF THE DEAD. | Steve Harrison, Erlik Khan |
 | Robert E. Howard’s The Vultures of Whapeton | “The Vultures of Whapeton,” the first comic book release by Conquest Press, is an important piece in the collection of Robert E. Howard’s comic adaptations. It showcases Steve Gan’s art and David C. Smith’s adaptation of Howard’s story. Additionally, the comic features an article by Fred Blosser, providing further insight into Howard’s work. | Steve Corcoran, John Middleton, Colonel Hopkins, Glory Bland, Bill McNab, Ace Brent, Joel Miller, Buck Gorman |
| Robert E. Howard’s Blood and Thunder | “Robert E. Howard’s Blood and Thunder” presents a graphic adaptation of Howard’s story LAW-SHOOTERS OF COWTOWN, showcasing the combined talents of Dave A. Law in writing and Rick McCollum in illustration. This comic book not only adapts a Howard story but also includes additional artistic content and an article, all by McCollum, providing a multifaceted exploration of Howard’s work and influence. | Grizzly Elkins, Jim Kirby, Buck Chisom, Joel Rogers, Richards |
 | Robert E. Howard’s Songs of Bastards | This is the Graphic adaptation of two of Howard’s stories. ‘Bastards All!’ and ‘Songs of Bastards’. | Sir John Crappo, Gowtu, Eve Hotbreech, Dorinda Bareseat, Sir Onan Waist, Matthew Mule |
