Inks by Ernie Chan
Inks by Ernie Chan

Artists of Sword & Sorcery: Rich Buckler (1949-2017)

Rich Buckler

Rich Buckler (1949-2017) is another superhero artist who dabbled in S&S in the 1970s with “The Bloodstaff” (which he also wrote) (Eerie #29, September 1970) and “Shadow of the Sword” (Hot Stuf’ #1, Summer 1974). He drew Conan in “The Fiend From the Forgotten City” (Conan the Barbarian #40, July 1974). Later he drew The Warlord #89-90, 97 (1985) and “A Matter of Vengeance” Epic Illustrated #29 (April 1985). He finally got to draw Conan again in “The Devourers” in Savage Sword of Conan #182 (1991). Rich was known for covers and he did many including Seaboard’s Barbarians Featuring Ironjaw #1.

“The Bloodstaff”

Art by Rich Buckler

 

“Shadow of the Sword”

Art by Rich Buckler

“The Fiend From the Forgotten City”

Inks by Ernie Chan
Inks by Ernie Chan

The Warlord

Art by Rich Buckler

“A Matter of Vengeance”

Art by Rich Buckler

“The Devourers”

Inks by Romeo Tanghal
Inks by Romeo Tanghal

Covers

Art by Rich Buckler

Inks by Jack Abel
Inks by Jack Abel
Inks by Dan Adkins
Inks by Dan Adkins

Art by Rich Buckler

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