File:ConanTheLegend1415.jpg

Summary edit

This is a scan of a double panel from Conan the Cimmerian #000 preview isssue, entitled "The Legend." Penciled by Cary Nord and Thomas Yeates, this panel is coloured without inks by Dave Stewart. The panel art by Cary Nord and Thomas Yeates is used in accordance with fair use policy (see below) to illustrate the artistic style of these two painters and the subject matter: Conan, the comic book character, originally created by Robert E. Howard. Other images created by these artists are available online. All Dark Horse characters and the distinctive likeness(es) thereof are Trademarks & Copyright © 2006 Dark Horse, Inc. or Cary Nord and Thomas Yeates. All rights reserved.

This is a scanned picture.

Fair Use in Conan (Dark Horse comic) and Conan (comics) edit

• The image is a popular depiction of the subject matter in question.
• The image is used here for encyclopedic purposes and in no way limits the ability of the artist(s) to market their product.
• The image is presented as a low resolution copy of the original.
• The image was released to the media via the internet to promote the original product in which it appeared.
• The image is arguably significant and was created by notable artists: Cary Nord and Thomas Yeates.
• No free alternative can exist given that Conan and Hyboria are trademarked and thus protected.

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