Of all of Robert E. Howard's characters, Conan the Barbarian remains his most memorable. From the pages of pulp magazines to big screen adaptations, Conan of Cimmeria is the original action hero.  

conanName: Conan, Conan the Cimmerian, Conan the Barbarian, Amra the Lion, King Conan

First Appearance in Comics: Conan the Barbarian #1 October 1970 (written by Roy Thomas and drawn by Barry Windsor-Smith)

Weapon of Choice: Sword

Character Quote: "Strength and a good sword are all that a man has ever needed!" or "Show them the price of chaining free men! Carve a gore-splattered path the their gates--a path edged with their fallen bodies--and let the gutters run red with their blood!"

Bio: Conan was born on the battlefield, so it should come as no surprise that he has war in his blood. Distinguishing himself in combat at the tender age of 15 at the battle of Venarium, it was apparent that Conan would achieve great things. Leaving Cimmeria at his heels, Conan, an uncivilized barbarian from the north, ventures into heart of civilization to become a thief, a mercenary, a pirate, and eventually the greatest king Aquilonia would ever know!