About the Author: CHRISTOPHER J. PRIEST (AKA JIM OWSLEY) Best known for his pioneering work on Black Panther in the late 90s, Priest (as Jim Owsley) entered the comics industry as a Marvel Comics intern in 1978. He joined Marvel's editorial staff in 1979, working for Paul Laikin as a managing editor on Crazy Magazine and becoming the first African American editor in mainstream comics. He next became assistant editor for Larry Hama on the Conan titles. As a writer, Owsley/Priest worked on the series Conan the Barbarian, King Conan, The Ray, Steel, Deadpool, and Black Panther. He co-created the series Quantum and Woody, Xero, and The Crew, among others. VALDIS "VAL" SEMEIKS An American comic book artist. Born in 1955. With degrees in both chemistry and mathematics, Val began his professional comic book career in 1986 with his work on the King Kull back-up strips in The Savage Sword of Conan, before becoming the regular monthly artist on Conan The Barbarian. He is best known for his long runs on both Demon and Lobo , Lobo/Judge Dredd crossover. He has drawn Wolverine, JLA, Superman's Nemesis: Lex Luthor, The Flash and Batman. ALAN ZELENETZ A British artist, known for his painting and his work in comics and film production. His career led him from artist for graphic novels to storyboard artist and character designer. He is arguably best known for his visual development work on Tarzan. His comic credits include: The Sandman, Sandman Mystery Theatre, Starman, Deadman, Ring of Roses and various Conan comics.

Format: Hardcover | Pages: 624 | Publication Date: 2026-09-08