Guide Note: Roy Thomas is an American comic book writer and editor. He is best known for his lengthy runs on various Marvel Comics, in particular Conan the Barbarian and The Avengers.
Roy Thomas
Fast Facts:
- Born: November 22, 1940
- Place of Birth: Missouri
- Notable Work(s): Conan the Barbarian, The Avengers, Uncanny X-Men and All-Star Squadron
- Award(s): Alley Award for "Best Writer" (1969), Shazam Award for "Best Writer" (1971), "Best Individual Writer" (1973) and "Superior Achievement by an Individual" (1974)
- Co-created Ghost Rider, Morbius the Living Vampire, Werewolf by Night, Iron Fist and Red Sonja
- The first successor to Stan Lee for Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics