The Robert E. Howard Companion #1 is a comprehensive collection of essays, reviews, and artwork that delves into the world of Robert E. Howard’s literature and its lasting impact. Published in November 2004, this volume features contributions from noted scholars and fans, offering in-depth analyses of Howard’s themes, characters, and literary traditions. Covering a wide array of topics from Howard’s lost race tales to his lesser-known characters like Pike Bearfield, the companion also includes reviews of significant Howard publications and zines. Accompanied by original artwork, this companion is both an informative resource and a tribute to Howard’s enduring legacy.
Contents
- ibc • The Robert E. Howard Companion #1 • interior artwork by Kelly Everaert
- 1 • “The Voice of El-Lil” and the Lost Race Tradition • essay by Morgan Holmes [as by Dr. Morgan Holmes]
- 6 • The Trouble with Swords • essay by Fred Blosser
- 9 • The Robert E. Howard Companion #1 • interior artwork by Kelly Everaert
- 10 • North by Southwest by Chaos Out of Dream in “Marchers of Valhalla” • essay by Steve Tompkins
- 18 • Travels with Robert E. Howard • essay by Rusty Burke
- 24 • The Robert E. Howard Companion #1 • interior artwork by Mel White
- 25 • Pike Bearfield: An Appreciation • essay by Joe Marek
- 27 • King Kull of Lost Atlantis: A Portfolio • interior artwork by Brian Laub
- 32 • News (The Robert E. Howard Companion #1) • essay by Joe Marek
- 34 • The Robert E. Howard Companion #1 • interior artwork by Bob Barger
- 35 • Reviews (Robert E. Howard Companion #1, November 2004) • essay by various
- 35 • Review: Robert E. Howard’s Complete Conan of Cimmeria 1932-33, v.1 by Robert E. Howard • review by Steve Tompkins
- 41 • Review: Bran Mak Morn: The Last King by Robert E. Howard • review by Joe Marek
- 42 • Review: Waterfront Fists & Others by Robert E. Howard • review by Saturnino Lucio, II
- 45 • Review of “The Dark Man #6, Summer 2001” • essay by Joe Marek
- 46 • Review of “The Howard Reader #8, August 2003” • essay by Steve Tompkins
- 47 • The Robert E. Howard Companion #1 • interior artwork by Brian Laub
- 48 • Editorial (The Robert E. Howard Companion #1) • essay by Joe Marek
- bc • The Robert E. Howard Companion #1 • interior artwork by Mel White
| Publisher: | Steele Brennt Publications |
| Year : | November 2004 |
| Book No. : | None |
| Edition : | 1st |
| Format : | 8.5 x 11 perfect bound |
| Pages : | 52 |
| Cover : | Kelly Everaert |
| Illustrations : | See contents |
Notes
Editor Joe Marek.
Perfect bound, wraps. Covers not included in page numbers.
Page numbers for Brian Loeb portfolio and for Bob Barger illustration are incorrect on ToC.
