Broken Frontier

Legendary writer Len Wein, creator of Wolverine and Swamp Thing, teams up with Conan ongoing writer Kurt Busiek, and the grandmaster of horror art Kelley Jones to tell the horrifying origin of Thoth-Amon—Conan’s greatest adversary! Look for this tale to begin in Book of Thoth #1, on sale in March from Dark Horse Comics.

In the dank alleys of a decaying city, one beggar boy conjures visions of a future where, instead of spitting on him in the streets, the rich and privileged cower in fear of his terrible power. For young Thoth, hunger and pain is a way of life, twisting his heart into believing that no wickedness is too costly if it can afford a means of escape—not even the betrayal of one’s sole confidant in the wretched, unfeeling world.

“I’ve been a fan of Kurt Busiek, Kelley Jones, and that dour-browed Cimmerian for more years than I can count,” commented co-writer Len Wein. “The chance to work with two of the three to play in the Hyborean Age is an opportunity I couldn’t turn down. The Book of Thoth is turning into more fun than any human being has a right to have.”

With art by the inimitable Jones, co-written by Busiek, responsible for the most successful re-launch of a fantasy character in comics history, and Wein, mastermind behind many of comics’ most beloved modern heroes, this series finally reveals the secrets behind the dread sorcerer Thoth-Amon!

Book of Thoth #1 features Kurt Busiek, Len Wein, Kelley Jones and Michelle Madsen. It arrives on sale March 15 with a retail price of $4.99.