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Conan #20,

Location: Barry Windsor-Smith
Artist: Barry Windsor Smith (All)

Location: Barry Windsor-Smith
Title: Conan #20,
Artist: Barry Windsor Smith (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 4833
Likes on CAF: 9
Favorited on CAF: 6
Comments: 36
Added to Site: 10/31/2005

Standing there next to the spinner rack to witness Barry Windsor-Smith grow as an artist from the time of Conan #1 through Conan #24 and "Red Nails" was one of the most thrilling rides I've enjoyed during my comic reading years. Conan #1 showed the promise of an exciting, involved, adventuresome artist. By Conan #16, BWS had had developed a mature style fulfilling that early promise. By Conan #24, he surpassed all expectations. And then with "Red Nails" he surpassed expectations all over again. I've probably bought every comic, poster, and portfolio that Barry drew in the years since, and always look forward to the next work on the horizon from BWS. Yes, this Conan #20 cover is a Grail.

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Mark Levy Member Since 2004

Posted On 10/8/2004

Damn right it's a grail!

Brian Boggs Member Since 2003

Posted On 10/20/2004

If you ever...nah, you'd never...but if you ever...

Scott Williams Member Since 2004

Posted On 10/31/2005

One of the best comic book covers EVER!!!!! This is what collecting comic art is all about. It would look even better if it was in MY collection...=D

Nick Katradis Member Since 2005

Posted On 11/10/2005

richard, stunning BWS cover! congrads! If you ever want to let go, i would give you an offer!

John Yon Member Since 2006

Posted On 1/26/2006

Congratulations on owning something so elusive and so great Richard...a prime period Conan cover by BWS!

Tom Coker Member Since 2005

Posted On 6/6/2006

Stunning, Gorgeous, Captivating..... drool

Nelson Animated Ink Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/1/2006

Absolutely beautiful. One of the best story / art adaptations ever. This was when BWS started inking his own work and showcased his talent. Cheers! Nelson.

John B Member Since 2004

Posted On 4/25/2007

I don't leave many comments. But this is one worth typing for. Amazing.

MyFavorite ComicArt Member Since 2007

Posted On 7/4/2007

WOW! This one is amazing! Congrats!!!

Doctor Feelgood Member Since 2007

Posted On 7/7/2007

For me, this is THE cover of Conan. Thanks from France to sharing this gem.

Douglas Taylor Member Since 2007

Posted On 7/21/2007

Now That is f**ing art!!!

Douglas Taylor Member Since 2007

Posted On 7/21/2007

Now That is f**ing art!!!

Douglas Taylor Member Since 2007

Posted On 7/21/2007

Now That is f**ing art !!!

Michael Peters Member Since 2004

Posted On 7/23/2007

Beautiful! This is possibly my favorite of Barry's Conan covers, bringing his then recent Pre-Raphaelite influences to the composition.

Arts Jluc Member Since 2006

Posted On 10/18/2007

Wow, une très belle couverture, génial !

Jason Versaggi Member Since 2005

Posted On 10/19/2007

Out of this world. Beautiful.

Mike W Member Since 2007

Posted On 10/20/2007

Grail!!!

Terry Barnes Member Since 2007

Posted On 10/28/2007

truly magnificent , thanks for sharing, much appreciation from Australia !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wesley Liu Member Since 2009

Posted On 4/28/2010

That is just a great cover. Your BWS gallery is amazing.

J L Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/28/2010

It's great to see this again Richard. Thanks for sharing. One of the best BWS conan covers!!!!

LB Jefferies Member Since 2003

Posted On 7/21/2010

What a wonderful piece. I hope we get the chance to see a giant scan of this at some point. I'd pay admission to that viewing ...

Mario Rhodanos Member Since 2004

Posted On 10/17/2011

caramba carambita,a fantastic grail,a madness cover....

Royd Burgoyne Member Since 2003

Posted On 12/2/2011

Superb cover which brings back great memories - congrats Richard!

Maria Coppola Member Since 2011

Posted On 12/19/2011

One of the nicest BWS collections on CAF, and this is such a Grail, absolutely stunning! Classic Conan.

Gene Park Member Since 2004

Posted On 1/5/2012

Truly sublime - one of my favorite pieces in all of CAF!!

COMIC PARADISE Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/23/2012

a conan by bws would be a dream piece for me. congrats

S S Member Since 2005

Posted On 3/1/2012

In my opinion, this is one of the finest pieces of OA on CAF. I can't think of another BWS cover, or a cover by any other artist, that I would rather own that this one. Must be even better in person!!

Larry Wilson Member Since 2012
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Posted On 3/22/2012

What can I say that hasn't been said before? Really amazing. Congratulations!

j sly Member Since 2011

Posted On 4/16/2012

Very cool Cover! Congrats!

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) Member Since 2006

Posted On 7/20/2012

A grail indeed~ simply awesome!

Chris WM Member Since 2006

Posted On 10/28/2012

Richard, classic BWS. A true grail! Beautiful.

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 8/12/2018

FANTABULOUS!!!

West Stephan Member Since 2007

Posted On 10/20/2022

Great cover. Nice postcast interview with felix. The last thing uploaded to CAF was WAY back in 2012... time to post more!

CJ Design Member Since 2018

Posted On 11/6/2023

He was really zoning in on his original stlye here...beautiful

Kevin Koch Member Since 2015

Posted On 8/13/2025

Words fail. You lucky, lucky man.

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) Member Since 2006

Posted On 8/13/2025

I know I comment in 2012 but, hey it has been 13 years, so I can comment again that this is one of the besat covers of all time. It is certainly in my top 5 if not my top 3.

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