Media Release -- It's been known for a while that writer Brian Wood is wrapping up his "Conan the Barbarian" run at Dark Horse Comics with issue #25, scheduled for February 2014.
What hasn't been known, until now, is who's following Wood on the book with March's issue #26: As revealed Friday at New York Comic Con, it's Fred Van Lente, currently writing multiple diverse projects including "Archer & Armstrong" at Valiant Entertainment and "G.I. Joe" at IDW, and already in the Dark Horse/Conan loop with the "People of the Black Circle" miniseries.
CBR News has the exclusive first interview with Van Lente on his new "Conan the Barbarian" gig, and talked with the writer about his own Conan fandom, the first story he's adapting and the character's place in comic book history. No artist has yet been announced for Van Lente's run; the art in this story is from "People of the Black Circle," illustrated by Ariel Olivetti.
CBR News: Fred, it's now official that you're taking over as writer of "Conan the Barbarian" with issue #26. What attracted you to taking on the ongoing series? You're already writing the "People of the Black Circle" miniseries, so presumably you're feeling quite comfortable in the Conan zone (Conezone?) at this point.
Fred Van Lente: Honestly, I'm as excited to be taking over "Conan" as I was when [Marvel senior editor] Steve Wacker invited me to come write "Amazing Spider-Man." This is a huge franchise rich in history, adventure, and one of the great classic solo heroes. I was thrilled when I was asked to adapt the "People of the Black Circle" with Ariel and I'm now even more thrilled I get to stay in the Hyborian Age for the foreseeable future.
CBR News: How much of a Conan fan were you before landing on these Dark Horse projects? In what ways do you see the character and his world as a good match for your sensibilities?
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