Robert Ervin Howard (1906 - 1936) was an American writer of fantasy, horror, historical adventure, boxing, western, and detective fiction. He is most famous for creating the character Conan the Barbarian. His is a master of the weird and the gloomy, extremely well read and his stories have been reprinted endlessly since his premature death. "The Weird Menace Collection" showcases his horror stories and comprises the four "Weird Menace" books: Black Talons Moon of Zambebwei Skull-Face Black Wind Blowing