- Robert E. Howard created the character Conan the Cimmerian in 1932.
- Conan made his first appearance in the pulp magazine _Weird Tales_ in December 1932.
- The stories proved popular and were published regularly until 1936.
Reprints and Adaptations:
- Conan stories were collected and reprinted in several magazines and in book form.
- L. Sprague de Camp and Lin Carter co-wrote new Conan stories and adapted many of Howard's original tales.
Popular Culture:
- In the 1960s, Marvel Comics obtained the rights to Conan and published a series of Conan comic books illustrated by Barry Smith and John Buscema.
- The comics further increased Conan's popularity and helped establish him in pop culture.
Films:
- The success of the comic books led to the production of several Conan films, including:
- _Conan the Barbarian_ (1982) starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
- _Conan the Destroyer_ (1984)
- _Red Sonja_ (1985)
- _Kull the Conqueror_ (1997)
- The films gained wide box office success and cemented Conan's status as an iconic action hero.
Television Series:
- Conan also had animated series, including _Conan the Adventurer_ (1992-1994) and _Conan and the Young Warriors_ (1994).
- In 2011, a new live-action series titled _Conan the Barbarian_ was released.
Video Games:
- The Conan franchise has inspired numerous video games, such as:
- _Conan the Barbarian_ (1984)
- _Conan: Hall of Volta_ (2004)
- _Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures_ (2008)
- _Conan Exiles_ (2018)
Role-Playing Games:
- Conan's world and characters have been adapted into several role-playing games, including:
- _Conan: The Role-Playing Game_ (1985)
- _Conan d20_ (2004)
- _Conan: Adventures in an Age Undreamed Of_ (2016)
Merchandising:
- The popularity of Conan led to various merchandise, including action figures, toys, apparel, and home goods featuring the character.
Cultural Legacy:
- Conan has become an enduring pop-culture icon, embodying the archetype of the powerful, resourceful, and fearless hero.
- The character has influenced other works of fiction, such as fantasy novels, movies, and video games.