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[Jimvanhise]

I've obtained an English translation of a Spanish language article from 1989 on the Mexican Conan comic La reina da la Costa Negra. The title of the article is THE ORIGINS OF CONAN THE FIRST COMIC by Manuel Barrero and is from 1989. I'm trying to find out where it was originally published. The article is useful in that it provides a background for Mexican comic books and dates the first issue of this odd but first Conan comic at 1958, but the author at the time thought there had only been 16 issues when in fact I saw an issue #60 sold on Ebay recently and that was identified as the final issue. Supposedly this comic had been published weekly in Mexico and had also been written up in the 1970s in SAVAGE SWORD #26. But other than having been published in 1989, I don't know where this article appeared. I'm going to publish it in SWORD & FANTASY #9 in the near future.-- James Van Hise

[godzilladude]

I've obtained an English translation of a Spanish language article from 1989 on the Mexican Conan comic La reina da la Costa Negra. The title of the article is THE ORIGINS OF CONAN THE FIRST COMIC by Manuel Barrero and is from 1989. I'm trying to find out where it was originally published. The article is useful in that it provides a background for Mexican comic books and dates the first issue of this odd but first Conan comic at 1958, but the author at the time thought there had only been 16 issues when in fact I saw an issue #60 sold on Ebay recently and that was identified as the final issue. Supposedly this comic had been published weekly in Mexico and had also been written up in the 1970s in SAVAGE SWORD #26. But other than having been published in 1989, I don't know where this article appeared. I'm going to publish it in SWORD & FANTASY #9 in the near future.-- James Van Hise

Nope. I'm sure its an interesting article, but the ORIGINAL Mexican version was in the early 1950s.

Corporacion Editorial Mexicana, SA (Mexico)
CUENTOS DE ABUELITO ? LA REINA DE LA COSTA NEGRA (STORIES OF MY GRANDFATHER ? QUEEN OF THE BLACK COAST)
The very first Conan comic series; approximately 18 issues, first published in the early 1950?s; approximately 4 inches square; cover is same paper as interior; e.g., Volume 1, #17, November 17, 1952

I know, because I got that #17 Apparently the series was redone in the late 1950s. I don't know if those late 50s ones were just reprints, or a new version with a similar title.

FYI.

[Strom]

Moved the above posts from the REH Comics Discussion Group topic as they may be of interest to other members.

[terryallenuk]

Roy should be covering this in the latest issue of Alter Ego (#80) out now . The Sword and Sorcery in the comics issue http://twomorrows.co...products_id=652

Then there's Part 2 in issue #83 in January http://twomorrows.co...products_id=739

Terry

[Roquefort Raider]

Here's a little more on it, thanks to fellow posters. (Just scroll down a little).

[the black stone]

members, i just ordered 5 reprints of these , it appears as though BELIT is going to be the main character in this sword and sorcery comic with conan in a supporting role--anyway i figured i would give a try--anyone else read them?---ralph g

[amster]

I wasn't aware that they were being reprinted. Who's publishing the reprints? Are they translated?

[the black stone]

van hise--no, i believe they will be in espanol--but thats ok for a collector like me--there ways around it--computer translator--my sis speaks perfect spanish--i want them because i read an article on them several years ago and they look very prince valiant/viking prince---besides hell , they have conan in them--ralph g

[deuce]

Roy should be covering this in the latest issue of Alter Ego (#80) out now . The Sword and Sorcery in the comics issue http://twomorrows.co...products_id=652

Then there's Part 2 in issue #83 in January http://twomorrows.co...products_id=739

Terry

Hey Terry! Thanks for the link. I'd been meaning to post that. I urge every fan of S&S comics to search out/order those issues of Alter Ego. Great stuff.

[cimmerianbloke]

Here are the covers of another few issues I've found earlier this year. I've been away and travelling for some time, and had barely time to post much, but I'll be back in full mode soon with some other stuff after the New Year. Enjoy the sweet covers:

[the black stone]

members, if you are interested i will through on some covers and interiors--rg

[the black stone]

[krommtaar]

Blackstone, is this a comics or a book?
I'm curious, to see what all this is about, throw in some interior material then!
Huh, a BLOND Conan !! What the ...??

[the black stone]

krommtaar, these were comics from the 1950's, i managed to pick up some perfect reprints.belit is the star in these sword and sorcery stories---this week end i will put some interiors as per your request-regards, ralph g

[terryallenuk]

Blackstone, is this a comics or a book?
I'm curious, to see what all this is about, throw in some interior material then!
Huh, a BLOND Conan !! What the ...??

If you scroll up to the top ,and follow the link to the other thread as well , you'll find some details about the comic.

Terry

[krommtaar]

If you scroll up to the top ,and follow the link to the other thread as well , you'll find some details about the comic.

Terry

Thanks, Terry.

Funny to see Belit with a conquistador type helmet also!

[Almuric]

Wild. I never heard of these before.

[cromsblood]

krommtaar, these were comics from the 1950's, i managed to pick up some perfect reprints.belit is the star in these sword and sorcery stories---this week end i will put some interiors as per your request-regards, ralph g

Interiors would be awesome Ralph!

Here's some related links:

La Reina
Cuentos
La Reina Reprints
La Reina #11
Muuta.net
El Baul Del Comic

[Officer Aggro]

So is Yanga supposed to be N'Yaga, just with the letters jumbled around? If they have a blonde Conan, they might as well have a white N'Yaga hehe.

[Axerules]

Thanks for sharing, Ralph.