Kull the Destroyer No. 29

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Finding their take on Robert E. Howard's Conan the Barbarian popular with readers, the editors of Marvel Comics tried their hand with another of the pulp author's creations, the Atlantean exile Kull, King of Lemuria. The character was given his own comic in 1971: Kull the Conqueror, the title changing to Kull the Destroyer with issue number 11. The comic ran for 29 issues, ending in 1978.

Howard, considered the originator of "sword and sorcery fantasy," introduced Kull prior to his most well -known character, Conan. It is not surprising that the two heroes share many similarities, as Conan's first adventure emerged from a reworking of a failed Kull story. In his lifetime Howard published only three Kull stories, with more of the prehistoric King's adventures released posthumously.

Over time, other writers have interpreted the character in new books and comics. A feature film, Kull the Conqueror was released in 1997, starring actor Kevin Sorbo in the title role.

Date Made: 1978

Maker: Marvel Comics

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York City

Subject: ComicsFantasy

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Credit Line: Gift of George R. Zug

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2013.3039.275Nonaccession Number: 2013.3039Catalog Number: 2013.3039.275

Object Name: comic book

Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 6 3/4 in x 10 1/4 in; x 17.145 cm x 26.035 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-f14d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1450166

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