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Robert E. Howard's The Vultures of Whapeton

Conquest Press

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Publication date: May 1991

Introduction

"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.

In summary, the main characters are the lawman Corcoran, the corrupt sheriff Middleton, Colonel Hopkins leading the vigilantes, Glory Bland the love interest, and McNab, Brent, Miller, and Gorman who are members of the outlaw Vultures gang.

Notes

Edited by Alphonso D.J. Alphonso. The first comic book published by Conquest Press.

The entire series by Conquest Press

Edition and production details

Format
Comic Book (7x10 inches, black & white, saddle-stapled)
Publication date
May 1991
Pages
36 including front and back
Publisher / imprint
Conquest Press
Cover art
Front: Marcus Boas Back: Steve Gan
Illustrations
Steve Gan

1 linked Howard work

4 contents entries

  1. "The Vultures of Whapeton" (graphic adaptation, 30 pages) Adapted by David C. Smith Illustrated by Steve Gan Lettered by Susan Dorne
  2. The Vultures of Whapeton • graphic adaptation. Written adaptation David C. Smith and illustrated by Steve Gan. Lettering by Susan Dorne. 1
  3. "Vultures of Cross Plains" by Fred Blosser (article, 2 pages)
  4. Vultures of Whapeton • article by Fred Blosser. 33 · essay

Contributors

Steve Gan
Illustrator

Characters / Featuring

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Bibliographic and editorial layers

Howard Works source layer

Title
Robert E. Howard's The Vultures of Whapeton
Publisher
Conquest Press
Date
May 1991
Source file
vulturesofwhapeton-conquest.html

REH World editorial layer

Title
Robert E. Howard's The Vultures of Whapeton
Publisher
Conquest Press
Date
May 1991
Source provenance

This record combines the preserved Howard Works bibliography with a reviewed REH World editorial overlay. Editorial values are displayed when present; Howard Works remains the source and fallback.