Conan Illustrated: The Tower of the Elephant

Roy Thomas

Roy joined Marvel as a writer and editor under Stan Lee, scripting key runs of nearly every Marvel title: The Amazing Spider-Man, The Avengers, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, The Sub-Mariner, Thor, The X-Men and more. He wrote the first ten years of Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian and Savage Sword of Conan; and launched the Defenders, Iron Fist, The Invaders and Warlock. At DC, he developed All-Star Squadron, Infinity Inc. and related titles, proving instrumental in reviving the Golden Age Justice Society of America. He co-scripted the sword-and-sorcery films Fire and Ice and Conan the Destroyer. Throughout it all, Thomas has edited the award-winning magazine Alter Ego, contributing heartily to the research and history of the medium.

Donald F. Glut

A writer, motion picture film director, and screenwriter. He is best known for writing the novelization of the second Star Wars film, The Empire Strikes Back (1980). As a comics writer he worked for Marvel, DC, Gold Key Comics, Charlton Comics, Archie Comics and Warren Comics and has written for Captain America, Ghost Rider, Invaders, Kull the Destroyer, Thor, X-Men, Creepy, Eerie and Vampirella.

Ralph Macchio

Best known as an American comic book editor and writer and was executive editor at Marvel Comics. His comic writing credits include: Thor, The Sword of Solomon Kane, Marvel Fanfare, X-Men Adventures and Transformers. For Marvel Comic he edited Master of Kung Fu, The Saga of Crystar, Dazzler, Rom, Daredevil, Captain America, Avengers, Fantastic Four, Marvel Ultimates and Micronauts.

Doug Moench

A prolific comic book writer and editor and has worked for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics and Eclipse. He has written for Batman, Catwoman, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, JLA, Mister Miracle, The Spectre, Teen Titans, Fantastic Four, Godzilla, The Incredible Hulk, Kull the Conqueror, Moon Knight, Master of Kung Fu. He was the creator of Moon Knight, Deathlok, Black Mask, Harvey Bullock, and the critically acclaimed Six from Sirius.