Synopses & Reviews
Writers Kurt Busiek and Len Wein, creator of
Wolverine and
Swamp Thing, team up with the grandmaster of horror art, Kelley Jones, to tell the horrifying origin of Thoth-amon Conan's greatest adversary!
In the dank alleys of a decaying city, a beggar child conjures visions of a future where, instead of spitting on him in the streets, the rich and privileged cower in fear of his terrible authority. Through cunning, murderous means, he ingratiates himself into a benevolent priesthood, only to turn the church and the nation itself over to the terrible snake-god, Set!
This essential piece of the Conan mythos reveals the secrets behind the dread sorcerer Thoth-amon for the first time!
About the Author
Busiek is known for his talent for bringing humanity and realist to the larger than life heroes of the Marvel Universe. His credits include
Avengers: Ultron Imperative and
Avengers: Supreme Justice, as well as the award-winning
Marvels and
Astro City.
Len Wein is the co-creator of Wolverine and the New X-Men. He is a former editor in chief of Marvel Comics, Disney Comics, and Top Cow Comics, as well as a senior editor at DC Comics. His previous work includes The All-New, All-Different X-Men Masterworks; The Untold Legend of Batman; and Wonder Woman: Gods and Mortals. He lives in Woodland Hills, California.