Robert E. Howard's The Vultures of Whapeton
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
- "The Vultures of Whapeton" (graphic adaptation, 30 pages) Adapted by David C. Smith Illustrated by Steve Gan Lettered by Susan Dorne
- The Vultures of Whapeton • graphic adaptation. Written adaptation David C. Smith and illustrated by Steve Gan. Lettering by Susan Dorne. 1
- "Vultures of Cross Plains" by Fred Blosser (article, 2 pages)
- Vultures of Whapeton • article by Fred Blosser. 33 · essay
Contributors
- Front: Marcus Boas Back: Steve Gan
- Cover artist
- Steve Gan
- Illustrator
Characters / Featuring
Additional related terms
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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