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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.
Roy Thomas, though primarily a self-taught artist, was influenced by Norval Morrisseau, Daphne Odjig and Carl Ray, all of whom were the pioneers of the Woodland School of Art. Roy’s strength lay in his design ability and his bold use of line and color.
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.
Nov 2, 2021 · Marvel Legend Roy Thomas on His Storied Comics Career, the Future of Comic Book Movies, and More. By Adam Barnhardt - November 2, 2021 06:23 pm EDT. Having written at both Marvel and DC, one...
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.
Roy William Thomas Jr. 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.
May 11, 2021 · It's not really hyperbole to say that Roy Thomas is a living legend. A comics fan since childhood, the former teacher was hired in 1965 by DC Comics' then-editor Mort Weisinger to become an ...
Nov 22, 2022 · Putting together a birthday salute to Roy Thomas — who was born 82 years ago on Nov. 22, 1940 — is harder than you’d think. Typically, we focus on a specific title but Thomas wrote so many stories, so many characters, so many series for both Marvel and DC, it’s hard to choose.
Roy Thomas was the FIRST Editor-in-Chief at Marvel--After Stan Lee stepped down from the position. Roy is a longtime comic book writer and editor.
