ROY THOMAS joined Marvel as a writer and editor under Stan Lee, scripting key runs of nearly every Marvel title: The Amazing Spider-Man, The Avengers, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, The Sub-Mariner, Thor, The X-Men and more. He wrote the first ten years of Marvel's Conan the Barbarian and Savage Sword ...

ROY THOMAS joined Marvel as a writer and editor under Stan Lee, scripting key runs of nearly every Marvel title: The Amazing Spider-Man, The Avengers, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, The Sub-Mariner, Thor, The X-Men and more. He wrote the first ten years of Marvel's Conan the Barbarian and Savage Sword of Conan; and launched the Defenders, Iron Fist, The Invaders and Warlock. At DC, he developed All-Star Squadron, * Infinity Inc.and related titles, proving instrumental in reviving the Golden Age Justice Society of America. He co-scripted the sword-and-sorcery films Fire and Ice and Conan the Destroyer *. Throughout it all, Mr. Thomas has edited the award-winning magazine Alter Ego, contributing heartily to the research and history of the medium. RAFAEL KAYANAN A Filipino-born naturalized American comics artist and Filipino martial arts master in the Sayoc Kali system. His comic credits include: * Turok, Firestorm, America Vs. the Justice Society, The Amazing Spider-Man, Star Wars, Magic: The Gathering,and Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight *. JOHN WATKISS A British artist, known for his painting and his work in comics and film production. His career led him from artist for graphic novels to storyboard artist and character designer. He is arguably best known for his visual development work on Tarzan. His comic credits include: The Sandman, Sandman Mystery Theatre, Starman, Deadman, Ring of Roses and various Conan comics.