Kane--Conan the Barbarian #42 Cover (1974)
Artists: Gil Kane (Penciller) , Ernie Chan (Inker)
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DescriptionThey say the perfect Conan cover includes three B's: Barbarian, Beast and Beauty. This piece checks off all three boxes and adds one more: Breathtaking. The cover features a jaw-dropping scene, with Conan battling a winged gargoyle high above the city of Arenjun. Three of the monster's four arms are grappling with Conan while the fourth holds a damsel cringing in terror. The creature has carried the humans far above the city, presumably planning to drop the Cimmerian to his death. It's an exciting cover by Gil Kane, Marvel's go-to cover artist in the 1970s. Kane handled the covers for Conan the Barbarian for a couple years after Barry Smith left, even as John Buscema began penciling the interiors. I was glad to pick it up when I had the chance.Social/Sharing |
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Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/5/2018
Awesome cover! Great POV and as dynamic as you can get. Can’t wait for Conan’s return to Marvel. Bravo!
E DLS 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/5/2018
For those first hundred issues, there was almost no other book I enjoyed reading more than Conan. Roy's writing, the amazing artwork. Not just by Barry and Big John, but everyone else who may have stepped in for an issue or two. I remember this cover very well, and seeing it now in your great collection only adds to my growing envy.
Vik V
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 12/5/2018
I'm not a fan of Conan, but this cover is a fantastic piece of comic art! Absolutely incredible! Congrats, Bill!!!
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/5/2018
Wow- a close tyo perfecty cover!!
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/5/2018
This is up there with any Conan cover. Fantastic from one of the greats.
Imran A
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/5/2018
I can always appreciate a great Conan cover and this is a superb example!
alessandro gentili
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/6/2018
A Kane Conan cover is a classic and that's stunning! ! Thanks for sharing this Incredible cover .
Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/6/2018
A Hyborian home run! Perfect dramatic composition by Kane, and Chan's inks layer on that Conan atmosphere we all love... breasts, blades and blood!
bob fish
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/6/2018
Breathtaking is the word !! Probably the most beautiful Conan cover
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/6/2018
Yup, "Barbarian, Beast and Beauty" sums it up very nicely for this stunning cover. Wow!!
Roger K.
Member Since 2005
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1 - Posted on 12/6/2018
What a marvelous, dynamic cover! I remember buying this comic off the stands!
Daren Domina
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/6/2018
oooooo, really cool dynamic cover! And as an added bonus---more bloody than other Conan covers. Congrats on a great pick-up!
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 12/12/2018
That’s a whole lot of arms and legs to draw. Beauty piece.
Benno Rothschild
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 8/4/2019
This is really an outstanding example by Kane-and he did a lot of great covers!
gene o
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 4/14/2021
In the shadow of Smith and Buscema, Kane doesn't get enough Conan credit. But he did alot of great work on the title. Beautiful piece.
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