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Roy William Thomas Jr. (born November 22, 1940) is an American comic book writer and editor. He was Stan Lee's first successor as editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics and possibly best known for introducing the pulp magazine hero Conan the Barbarian to American comics.
Apr 1, 2024 · Wolverine’s costume was designed by longtime Marvel artist and art director John Romita, Sr. (d.2023), at the instigation of then Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas.
Nov 2, 2021 · Roy Thomas, the comic legend who co-created Wolverine and wrote for Marvel and DC, shares his memories and insights in this interview. He talks about his beginnings, his first paid work, his time as Marvel Editor-in-Chief, and the future of comic book movies.
- Adam Barnhardt
Writer: Conan the Destroyer. Roy Thomas was born on 22 November 1940 in Jackson, Missouri, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Conan the Destroyer (1984), Red Sonja and WandaVision (2021). He has been married to Dann Thomas since 3 May 1981.
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Mar 16, 2022 · He was the key person in helping launch Marvel's Star Wars comics series in 1977, a title that began as an adaptation of a little-known science fiction movie that would become an ongoing book so important to Marvel that some think it helped the company avoid bankruptcy.
- Mike Avila
Nov 22, 2016 · Dedicated fan, influential creator, esteemed editor, respected historian; the legendary Roy Thomas, born November 22, 1940, has assembled one of the comics medium's most diverse and wide-ranging resumes over the course of his six-decade-plus career.
Nov 30, 2023 · Today, we have a wonderful guest, a Mr. Roy Thomas, former Marvel Editor-In-Chief of the Marvel Bullpen. Essentially, Stan Lee’s protégé, also the creator of so many great things, especially in the late ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s over at DC Comics and more.
