Kull is Conan the Barbarian's direct literary forerunner. Conan's first story (both as a written piece and a published one), "The Phoenix on the Sword", is a rewriting of an earlier Kull story "By This Axe, I Rule".

Kull of Atlantis or Kull the Conqueror is a fictional character created by writer Robert E. Howard. The character was more introspective than Howard's subsequent creation, Conan the Barbarian, whose first appearance was in a re-write of a rejected Kull story. [1][2]

Kull the Conqueror is a 1997 fantasy film about the Robert E. Howard character Kull starring Kevin Sorbo and directed by John Nicolella (his final film before his death the following year). It is a film adaptation of Howard's Conan novel The Hour of the Dragon, with the protagonist changed to the author's other barbarian hero Kull. [3]

Thulsa Doom is a fictional character created by American author Robert E. Howard, as an antagonist for the character Kull of Atlantis. Thulsa Doom debuted in the story "Delcardes' Cat". He has since appeared in comic books and film as the nemesis of Kull and, later, one of Howard's other creations, Conan the Barbarian.

Jan 2, 2023 · Kull is not like Conan. He is broody and introspective. Unlike Conan, he is not a womanizer, and admits to not understanding love and has no interest in marrying and establishing a dynasty. He will sometimes help a young couple rather than win a woman for himself.

Jul 7, 2022 · Kull was an Atlantean king before the fall. In a history of Hypboria that was written by Howard, The Atlanteans that survived the fall of Atlantis became uncivilized and had begun to become civilized again as the Cimmerians by the time of Conan. Conan is -I believe- …

Kull of Atlantis, also known as Kull the Conqueror, is a fictional character created by American writer Robert E. Howard. Howard was also the creator of Conan the Barbarian, Solomon Kane, and Bran Mak Morn.

Jun 20, 2024 · But Kull’s saga is more than a prelude to the adventures of Conan. It is a tale in its own right, a vivid and compelling exploration of the human condition, set against a backdrop of sorcery and intrigue. At Kull’s side stands Brule, the fierce Pictish warrior whose loyalty and cunning would prove invaluable in the battles to come.

Kull, the legendary barbarian king of Atlantis, is the lesser-known predecessor to Robert E. Howard’s iconic hero Conan the Barbarian. Created by Howard in 1929, Kull’s adventures lay the groundwork for the sword and sorcery genre, introducing themes, characters, and a rich mythological world that would later be refined in the Conan stories.

Kull the Conqueror, mostly simply known as Kull is the main protagonist of Kull the Barbarian franchise. He is the descendant of Conan the Barbarian. In 1997 film, he was played by Kevin Sorbo.