Conan's Main Villain Gets Origin
By The Editor
December 25, 2005 - 22:52
Legendary writer Len Wein, creator of Wolverine and Swamp Thing, teams up with Conan ongoing writer Kurt Busiek, and Kelley Jones to tell the origin of Thoth-Amon—Conan’s greatest adversary!
In the dank alleys of a decaying city, one beggar boy conjures visions of a future where, instead of spitting on him in the streets, the rich and privileged cower in fear of his terrible power. For young Thoth, hunger and pain is a way of life, twisting his heart into believing that no wickedness is too costly if it can afford a means of escape—not even the betrayal of one’s sole confidant in the wretched, unfeeling world.
“I’ve been a fan of Kurt Busiek, Kelley Jones, and that dour-browed Cimmerian for more years than I can count,” commented co-writer Len Wein. “The chance to work with two of the three to play in the Hyborean Age is an opportunity I couldn’t turn down. The Book of Thoth is turning into more fun than any human being has a right to have.”
With art by the inimitable Jones, co-written by Busiek, responsible for the most successful re-launch of a fantasy character in comics history, and Wein, mastermind behind many of comics’ most beloved modern heroes, this series finally reveals the secrets behind the dread sorcerer Thoth-Amon!
Book of Thoth #1 features Kurt Busiek, Len Wein, Kelley Jones and Michelle Madsen. It arrives on sale March 15 with a retail price of $4.99.