Belit

Creation & Design

Belit was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Barry Windsor-Smith, inspired by the character from Robert E. Howard's stories.

Early Years

Belit first appeared as a fierce and cunning pirate queen, leading her crew on the Black Coast and becoming a significant figure in Conan's adventures.

Character Development

Over the years, Belit has evolved from a mere love interest of Conan to a fully fleshed-out character with her own motivations, struggles, and legacy in the Hyborian Age.

Cultural Reception

Belit has been well-received as a strong female character in a genre often dominated by male heroes, praised for her complexity and depth.

Character Details

Real Name:
Belit
Aliases:
Queen of the Black Coast, Pirate Queen
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Conan the Barbarian, Pirate Crew
Abilities:
Skilled warrior, Leadership, Navigation
Equipment:
Cutlass, Pirate ship
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 5"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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1st cameo appearance of Belit, a pirate often referred to as the Queen of the Black Coast

Many sources cite this as Belit's first appearance but it cannot be confirmed by the one-panel preview with her back to the reader, published 2 years prior to her first full appearance

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1st full appearance and cover of Belit, a pirate often referred to as the Queen of the Black Coast

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Origin of Belit

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Death of Belit

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Origin of Belit

Five-issue miniseries

Age of Conan: Belit #5

Marvel 2019 Vol. 1
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Variant cover art by Jenny Frison

King-Size Conan #1

Marvel 2020 Vol. 1
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Variant cover art by Joe Jusko

Conan the Barbarian #25

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Variant cover art by Dan Panosian

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