Barry Windsor Smith--Savage Tales, Conan Treasury pin up
Artist: Barry Windsor Smith (All)
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DescriptionFor some folks it's Frazetta, and for others it's John Buscema. But you never forget your first love and for me, Barry Smith and Conan is synonymous. I still have that giant Conan Treasury edition that this piece is featured (just loved the extra "oomph" of those giant pages). This period is Barry's greatest (IMHO), around '74 or '75, as he's transitioning into his Gorblimey Press/Studio years. Been looking for something like this for years, since all this stuff is locked permanently away in a few collections, and I finally got one. I'm one happy comic art geek!UPDATE! Got an email from fellow CAFer Mike Shields who reminds me that this piece was actually first published in Savage Tales #3, February 1974 issue. Dug out my old issue and sure enough, there it was. Thanks for the correction Mike! Social/Sharing |
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Thomas V 
Member Since 2008
Posted on 5/2/2008
Looking at Barrys work during this early period I can really see the influence he had on alot of the Image look. Whilce Portacio, Silvestri especially. Jim Lee and Scott Williams as well.
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/2/2008
A-W-E-S-0-M-E!!!! I think this is just killer. Congrats dude. 8 )
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
Posted on 5/2/2008
Another superlative addition to your gallery. Not a few pieces in your gallery would be the stuff of dreams for me. I commend you, your talent and your gallery.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
Posted on 5/2/2008
Congratulations Scott. That's a classic image and must look fantastic in person!
Jonathan Mueller
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/2/2008
Congratulations Scott! Phenomenal addition to your already formidable collection! Yes, it's true, I have a penchant for the obvious!
Enrico Salvini
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/2/2008
Uhm, yeah, nice...but you don't have any Amazing Fantasy 15 pages.
GAAAAAHHHHH, Scott, another un-freakin'-believable addition to an already amazing gallery! Congrats!!!
Joseph Melchior
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/2/2008
Wowsa! Scott, whenever you update I know it's going to go large. Phenomenal.
Dan F
Member Since 2004
Posted on 5/2/2008
They say it takes patience in this hobby.... yes, but sometimes a fast finger on the button is even more valuable. Congrats!
J. Sid
Member Since 2004
Posted on 5/2/2008
The flaming arrow is headed right for his rock-star haircut... I've never seen bald-Conan before–how much would Barry charge you to do one of those 'one minute later' commissions on this one?
Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
Posted on 5/2/2008
The first horse out of the starting gate usually wins...great QUICK pick up Scott!!!
Eric Callen
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/2/2008
MAN! This is just great!! There is nothing like acquiring a piece of art that has a very strong sentimental value, so I know how you feel. Congrats!!
Michael Peters
Member Since 2004
Posted on 5/2/2008
GOR -BLIMEY!!! Thanks for sharing the scan, Scott -- being able to see the white touch-ups adds something to an already incredible piece -- Stunning!
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/2/2008
This is like a Conan heavyweight bout...Down goes Jusko, down goes Jusko! Seriously these two great Conan examples are sensory overload.
Mike W
Member Since 2007
Posted on 5/3/2008
In the words of the immortal Ralph Kramden - HOMINA, HOMINA, HOMINA....
Mike Shields
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/3/2008
Holy cow! I've been looking for this original for about 30 years. Fantastic BWS Conan--congrats!
Scott Dunbier
Member Since 2004
Posted on 5/4/2008
Beautiful pickup, buddy, couldn't have found a better home. And I agree, this is my favorite period for Smith too.
mark ou
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/18/2008
I was wondering who snapped this one up... It's a beaut, one of the classics from that period! Congrats Scott!
The Comic Coffin™
Member Since 2007
Posted on 1/9/2009
What an absolute treasure! Congrats! You never see artwork from Savage Tales by BWS up for sale. You're lucky to own this.
Rabid Ferret
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/8/2010
Yowza, what a wonderful piece!!! Always nice to see some from this era:)
Michael Haack
Member Since 2008
Posted on 4/30/2013
This is absolutely gorgeous. Barry Windsor Smith at his peak and one of the most iconic Conan drawings he ever did! Amazing!!!
Kevin Koch
Member Since 2015
Posted on 3/2/2015
Oh, damn, what a piece! I spent hours staring at this piece in the Conan Treasury edition, studying every single line, right down to every blade of grass. I, too, love those huge pages. BWS art from this period feels cramped within the pages of regular comics. A true grail piece.
Rune Rasmussen
Member Since 2014
Posted on 9/4/2015
If I had to choose the best piece in your simply amazing collection, this would be it. Alright, it may even be among my top 5 CAF pieces!
Karl Janot
Member Since 2017
Posted on 5/29/2018
Love the page. I believe the first time this image was used was for the cover of the Detroit Triple Fan Fair Program from 1973.
LB Jefferies
Member Since 2003
Posted on 12/18/2020
I'm always impressed as to how effortlessly BWS juxtaposes quiet emotion with fury in his work. The drained face of the damsel; so tired she can't show appreciation for her rescue. The rage of Conan; he battles on despite having a shield burnt to cinders. I remember when this showed up on Clink. By the time the rest of us were feverishly figuring out how to pull together the funds it was gone. Heartiest belated congratulations, Scott.
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