The Warlord by Mike Grell Omnibus Vol. 1
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Enter the lost world of the Warlord, in this omnibus collection of legendary writer and artist Mike Grell's revered sword-and-sorcery epic!
In 1975, DC made one of its most notable expansions beyond the world of superheroes with the introduction of the Warlord—a new fantasy hero created by writer and artist Mike Grell, later distinguished for his character-redefining work Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters.
Lt. Colonel Travis Morgan of the United States Air Force is attacked while on a reconnaissance mission over Russia. Fleeing toward the arctic circle, he is forced to abandon his dying aircraft over the Yukon—and parachutes through a swirling mist into the strange and unrecognizable land of Skartaris!
In Warlord by Mike Grell Omnibus Vol. 1, readers can journey to Skartaris and read the very first appearance of Grell's famous creation, along with the first 50 issues of the Warlord series, which stands as one of the most influential comics runs of its era.
This volume collects 1st Issue Special #8, Warlord #1-50, and Amazing World of DC Comics #12.
1 printing · 1 variant · 2025
✨ Bonus Material · 52 pages
Sketch & concept art, Scripts, Storyboards, Pin-ups
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Cover by Mike Grell
ISBN: 978-1799505525
December 23, 2025
$100.00
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Creators
click a creator to highlightWriterMike Grell
PencilerMike Grell
InkerVince Colletta +2
ColoristAdrienne Roy +3
LettererBen Oda +5
Percentages may exceed 100% when multiple creators share a role on the same issue.
Issues (39)
Verified order1. #8 1st Issue Special (1975)19ppSpread · 1 of 2
This issue's contents are spread across 2 spots in this book — collected in reading order, not all together.
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Omnibuses sometimes break one comic into pieces so its stories line up chronologically with the rest of the book. Each piece keeps its own page count and credits.
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
🎨Colorist
🔤Letterer
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor
📋Asst. Editor
Also part of this issue, placed elsewhere:
"The Dossier on "Iron Mike"" — continues later (#38)1pp2. #1 Warlord (1976)19ppSpread · 1 of 2
This issue's contents are spread across 2 spots in this book — collected in reading order, not all together.
What does this mean?Hide
Omnibuses sometimes break one comic into pieces so its stories line up chronologically with the rest of the book. Each piece keeps its own page count and credits.
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor
📋Asst. Editor
Also part of this issue, placed elsewhere:
"Chain Mail [Letters]" — continues later (#39)1pp3. #2 Warlord (1976)19pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor
📋Asst. Editor
Not included — 1 story
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
4. #3 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 1 credit
📋Editor
Not included — 2 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Justice for All Includes Children, 7 [PSA]"1pp
5. #4 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
💬Writer
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 1 credit
📋Editor
Not included — 2 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Volume 76 Issue 20 - Week of September 13, 1976 [Column]"1pp
6. #5 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 2 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Volume 76 Issue 30 - Week of November 22, 1976 [Column]"1pp
7. #6 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"And Now... Still Another Message of Untold Importance From Our Prolific Publisher!! [Column]"1pp
"Volume 77 Issue 4 - Week of January 24, 1977 [Column]"1pp
8. #7 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 2 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Volume 77 Issue 13 - Week of March 28, 1977 [Column]"1pp
9. #8 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 4 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"The Great Superman Movie Contest [Activity]"1pp
"What Does 'Showcase' Mean Anyway? [Column]"1pp
"#15 Denny O'Neil [Column]"1pp
10. #9 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 2 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Volume 77 Issue 30 - Week of July 25, 1977 [Column]"1pp
11. #10 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"It's a Mystery... [Column]"1pp
"Number 23 Bob Layton [Column]"1pp
12. #11 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 2 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Volume 77 Issue 47 - Week of November 21, 1977 [Column]"1pp
13. #12 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Number 30 Cary Burkett [Column]"1pp
"The Answer Man [Column]"1pp
14. #13 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Hawkman Spreads His Wings [Column]"1pp
"Number 33 Mike W. Barr [Column]"1pp
"The Answer Man [Column]"1pp
15. #14 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
💬Writer
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 2 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Volume 78 Issue 21 - Week of May 23, 1978 [Column]"1pp
16. #15 Warlord (1976)26pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 2 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Jenette Kahn [Column]"1pp
17. #16 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
💬Writer
🖌️Artist
🔤Letterer
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Hembeck"1pp
"Volume 78 Issue 39B - Week of September 25, 1978 [Column]"1pp
18. #17 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"The Second Superman the Movie Contest! [Activity]"1pp
"Volume 78 Issue 43 - Week of October 23, 1978 [Column]"1pp
19. #18 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
🔤Letterer
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Hembeck"1pp
"Volume 78 Issue 47 - Week of November 26, 1978 [Column]"1pp
20. #19 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
🎨Colorist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Hembeck"1pp
"Volume 78 Issue 51 - Week of December 25, 1978 [Column]"1pp
21. #20 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
💬Writer
🖌️Artist
🎨Colorist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Hembeck"1pp
"Volume 79 Issue 4 - Week of January 22, 1979 [Column]"1pp
22. #21 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
🎨Colorist
🔤Letterer
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Wonder Woman Contest [Activity]"1pp
"Volume 79 Issue 8 - Week of February 19, 1979 [Column]"1pp
23. #22 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
🎨Colorist
🔤Letterer
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 4 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Hembeck"1pp
"Wonder Woman Contest [Activity]"1pp
"Volume 79 Issue 13 - Week of March, 19, 1979 [Column]"1pp
24. #23 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
🎨Colorist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Hembeck"1pp
"Volume 79 Issue 18 - Week of April 23, 1979 [Column]"1pp
25. #24 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
🎨Colorist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Hembeck"1pp
"Volume 79 Issue 23 - Week of May 21, 1979 [Column]"1pp
26. #25 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
🎨Colorist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 2 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Volume 79 Issue 27 - Week of June 18, 1979 [Column]"1pp
27. #26 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
🎨Colorist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"The Answer Man [Column]"1pp
"Number 48 Hembeck [Column]"1pp
28. #27 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 2 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Volume 79 Issue 35 - Week of August 20, 1979 [Column]"1pp
29. #28 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
🔤Letterer
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"The Answer Man [Column]"1pp
"DC Puzzle [Activity]"1pp
30. #29 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Hembeck"1pp
"Volume 79 Issue 42 - Week of October 21, 1979 [Column]"1pp
31. #30 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
🔤Letterer
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"DC Puzzle [Activity]"1pp
"The Answer Man [Column]"1pp
32. #31 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
🎨Colorist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Hembeck"1pp
"Volume 79 Issue 51 - Week of December 17, 1979 [Column]"1pp
33. #32 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
🎨Colorist
🔤Letterer
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"The Answer Man [Column]"1pp
"On the Comic Bookshelf... [Column]"1pp
34. #33 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
🎨Colorist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"The Answer Man [Column]"1pp
"Number 1 [Column]"1pp
35. #34 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
🎨Colorist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 6 stories
"Hembeck"1pp
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Volume 80 Issue 12 - Week of March 24, 1980 [Column]"1pp
"The Answer Man [Column]"1pp
"On the Comic Bookshelf... [Column]"1pp
"Untitled"1pp
36. #35 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"The Answer Man [Column]"1pp
"Number 62 Frank Chiaramonte [Column]"1pp
37. #36 Warlord (1976)18pp
🖼️Cover — Mike Grell · 1pp
🖌️Artist
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor,
Not included — 3 stories
"Chain Mail [Letters]"1pp
"Hembeck"1pp
"Volume 80 Issue 20 - Week of May 19, 1980 [Column]"1pp
✨ Bonus Material · 52 pages
Printed after the last issue.
Sketch & concept art, Scripts, Storyboards, Pin-ups
38. #8 1st Issue Special (1975)1ppSpread · 2 of 2
Continued from #1This issue's contents are spread across 2 spots in this book — collected in reading order, not all together.
What does this mean?Hide
Omnibuses sometimes break one comic into pieces so its stories line up chronologically with the rest of the book. Each piece keeps its own page count and credits.
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor
📋Asst. Editor
Also part of this issue, placed elsewhere:
"Warlord [Cover]" — earlier (#1)1pp"Land of Fear!" — earlier (#1)18pp39. #1 Warlord (1976)1ppSpread · 2 of 2
Continued from #2This issue's contents are spread across 2 spots in this book — collected in reading order, not all together.
What does this mean?Hide
Omnibuses sometimes break one comic into pieces so its stories line up chronologically with the rest of the book. Each piece keeps its own page count and credits.
📋Editorial — 2 credits
📋Editor
📋Asst. Editor
Also part of this issue, placed elsewhere:
"Warlord [Cover]" — earlier (#2)1pp"This Savage World" — earlier (#2)18pp
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