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{{Infobox comics creator<br />
| name = Roy Thomas<br />
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| birth_name = Roy William Thomas Jr.<br />
| birth_date = [[November 22]], [[1940]]<br />
| birth_place = [[Jackson, Missouri]], [[United States]]<br />
| nationality = [[American]]<br />
| area = Writer, Editor<br />
| notable_works = ''[[The Avengers (comics)|The Avengers]]'', ''[[X-Men]]'', ''[[Conan the Barbarian (comics)|Conan the Barbarian]]''<br />
| awards = [[Eisner Award]], [[Shazam Award]]<br />
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'''Roy William Thomas Jr.''' (born [[November 22]], [[1940]]) is an [[American]] [[comic book]] [[writer]] and [[editor]], best known for his work on ''[[The Avengers (comics)|The Avengers]]'', ''[[X-Men]]'', and ''[[Conan the Barbarian (comics)|Conan the Barbarian]]''. He was the first successor of [[Stan Lee]] as editor-in-chief of [[Marvel Comics]].<br />
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== Early life ==<br />
Thomas was born in [[Jackson, Missouri]]. He developed an early interest in [[comic books]] and [[science fiction]], which led him to become a prolific reader and eventually a writer.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
=== Early career ===<br />
Thomas began his professional career in the 1960s, initially working for [[DC Comics]] before moving to [[Marvel Comics]]. At Marvel, he quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a prominent writer and editor.<br />
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=== Marvel Comics ===<br />
At Marvel, Thomas is credited with co-creating several notable characters, including [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]], [[Vision (Marvel Comics)|Vision]], and [[Carol Danvers]]. He also played a significant role in the development of the [[Marvel Universe]], expanding its mythology and introducing new concepts.<br />
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=== Conan the Barbarian ===<br />
One of Thomas's most significant contributions to comics was his adaptation of [[Robert E. Howard]]'s ''[[Conan the Barbarian (comics)|Conan the Barbarian]]''. His work on the series is highly regarded and helped to popularize the sword and sorcery genre in comics.<br />
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=== Later career ===<br />
After leaving Marvel, Thomas worked for various other publishers, including [[DC Comics]], where he wrote for titles such as ''[[All-Star Squadron]]'' and ''[[Infinity, Inc.]]''. He also worked on numerous independent projects and continued to contribute to the comic book industry as a writer and editor.<br />
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== Awards and recognition ==<br />
Thomas has received numerous awards for his work, including the [[Eisner Award]] and the [[Shazam Award]]. His contributions to the comic book industry have been widely recognized, and he is considered one of the most influential writers and editors in the history of comics.<br />
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== Personal life ==<br />
Thomas is married to [[Dann Thomas]], who has also worked as a writer in the comic book industry. The couple has collaborated on several projects over the years.<br />
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== Related pages ==<br />
* [[Stan Lee]]<br />
* [[Marvel Comics]]<br />
* [[DC Comics]]<br />
* [[Conan the Barbarian (comics)]]<br />
* [[Wolverine (character)]]<br />
* [[Vision (Marvel Comics)]]<br />
* [[Carol Danvers]]<br />
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