Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) comic books 1970 or later

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4628501002

Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Verpoorten. First comic book appearance and origin of Conan. The Coming of Conan!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; Conan battles at Vanaheim and sees his future; Tara returns to her dimension 1st comic book appearance of Kull (cameo). The letters page contains a map of Conan's world of the Hyborian Age drawn by Windsor-Smith (based on Robert E. Howard's own version) and a short essay on The World of Conan. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 1 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Verpoorten. First comic book appearance and origin of Conan. The Coming of Conan!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; Conan battles at Vanaheim and sees his future; Tara returns to her dimension 1st comic book appearance of Kull (cameo). The letters page contains a map of Conan's world of the Hyborian Age drawn by Windsor-Smith (based on Robert E. Howard's own version) and a short essay on The World of Conan. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 4 CGC 9.4 Suscha News

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Suscha News.

Label #1106745005

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Tower of the Elephant!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema; setting: City of Arenjun in Zamora; Conan scales Elephant tower, kills lion & giant spider, and saves Yag-Kosha by killing him at his request; adapted from the story by Robert E. Howard. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.6

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Label #1200035011

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Zukala's Daughter, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Frank Giacoia; setting: Zamorian Village; Conan frees villages of Zukala's control, saves Zephra from demon, and defeats Zukala--who disappears with his daughter Zephra; this story, though published in issue 5, was actually the third drawn by Windsor-Smith (following 1 and 2, but before 3 and 4); adapted from the poem "Zukala's Hour" by Robert E. Howard. The letters page reprints the Hyborian Age map from Conan 1. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 12 GD/VG 3.0

Signed by writer Roy Thomas (splash), does not include certificate of authenticity. Water damage.

First 20-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta. First 20-cent cover price. The Dweller in the Dark, script by Roy Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith; setting: Corinthinan city of Zahmahn; Conan becomes Fatima's lover; Fatima throws Conan & Yaila to monster in dungeon; Conan escapes, throws Fatima to monster and makes Yaila the new Queen. This story was originally intended for Savage Tales 2 before it was canceled (the first time). The art was altered so that it would pass the Comics Code and published here. See Savage Tales 4 for the original, unaltered version. (The muddy reprint in Conan Saga 5 is from the altered version.) Back-up story, The Blood of the Dragon, script by Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Kane, Tom Palmer, and Berni Wrightson. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 13 CGC 9.6

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Label #4655339002

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Web of the Spider-God, plot by John Jakes, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema; setting: desert east of Ophir & city of Yezud; Conan is delirous in desert, Thanix saves his life; Conan fights Omm (giant spider), Tork destroys Yezud and leaves for Shadizar with Lea. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 22 FN- 5.5

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Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Despite the new Barry Windsor-Smith cover, this issue actually reprints The Coming of Conan from issue 1, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Windsor-Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; setting: Vanaheim, Conan battles at Vanaheim and sees his future; Tara returns to her dimension. Also in this issue: previously unpublished Windsor-Smith pin-up. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 48 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4627593006

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano. The Rats Dance at Ravengard, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dick Giordano and Dan Adkins; setting: Western border wastelands; Flashback story of 15 year old Conan achieving manhood; Conan is captured by Torkal Moh; adapted from the novel "Kothar and the Conjurer's Curse" by Gardner F. Fox. Red Sonja back-up story, Episode, script by Thomas, pencils by Buscema, inks by Giordano. Continues from Savage Sword of Conan 1. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 52 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601561002

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Cover pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (alterations), inks by Tom Palmer and John Romita (alterations). The Altar and the Scorpion, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; setting: Belverus & Plain of Shamu; Conan fights a bull and a giant scorpion; First appearance of Tara of Hanumar; Conan obtains his cloak & mail-shirt; Kull cameo. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Big Bang!" 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 55 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4640506012

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. A Shadow on the Land, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; setting: City of Ronnoco, Plain of Shamu; Conan battles Shadow and Scorpion and saves the city of Ronnoco. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 55 CGC 9.6

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Label #4640506011

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. A Shadow on the Land, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; setting: City of Ronnoco, Plain of Shamu; Conan battles Shadow and Scorpion and saves the city of Ronnoco. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 56 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4640506014

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Cover pencils by John Buscema. The Strange High Tower in the Mist, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Pablo Marcos; setting: Countryside & magical city in the mist; Conan defeats a bat-thing & destroys the city in the mist. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Twins of Evil! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 57 CGC 9.8

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Label #4640506015

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta. Incident in Argos, script by Roy Thomas, art by Michael Ploog; setting: Messantia; Conan kill Ephemero Portus is separated from Tara & Yusef and flees Messantia guards; adapted in part from the story "Queen of the Black Coast" by Robert E. Howard. Letter to the editor from comic writer Ralph Macchio. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Twins of Evil! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 59 CGC 9.8

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Label #4528825009

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. The origin of Belit in The Ballad of Belit, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Gan; setting: Tigress & flashback scenes; N'yaga tells Conan the origin of Belit; adapted from the story "Queen of the Black Coast" by Robert E. Howard. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Kidnap Caper. Letter to the editor from Kim Thompson (Comics Journal). The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 33 (background of Dracula by Neal Adams). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 77 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4556212007

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Ernie Chan. Belit guest stars in When Giants Walk the Earth! Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: City of Harakht; Conan fights the giant Gol-Thir and saves Belits life in an arena. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, Madam Web. Jack Davis art in a one-page Spalding ad on the back cover. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 97 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604897009

Last 35-cent issue. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan. Last 35-cent issue. Belit guest stars in The Long Night of Fang and Talon" (part 2), script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: Black Coast cliff fortress; Belit saves Conan from Ajaga's altar; They kill Ajaga, free the captive women, and sack Ajaga's fortress.. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, Spider-Man Puts Himself in the Picture! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 102N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4556212002

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Al Milgrom. The Men Who Drink Blod!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: Black Coast; Conan strengthens the Bamula tribe-conquering other tribes; Conan leads Bamula Warriors into an ambush of vampire-like people. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 107N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4556212008

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Terry Austin. Demon of the Night! Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: Meroe, capital of Kush; Conan saves Diana from torturing by Queen Tananda and then later from a swine-demon; Queen Tananda is killed in a revolt by the city peasants; Conan & Diana escape with their lives and ride off in the rain on horseback; adapted from the story "The Snout in the Dark" by L. Sprague De Camp and Lin Carter. Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four) stars in a one-page Hostess ad, A Passion For Gold. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 111N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4524968018

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Al Milgrom. Cimmerian Against a City! Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: Hidden dwarven city withing grass sea of Buryat; Tossa & Erfu plot against Conan; Conan takes a priest's magic ears and tries to kill King Aosoka; He escapes the city with the aid of Thanamund (Tossa's husband); adapted from the novel Sons of the Bear God" by Norvell W. Page. Spider-Man stars in the one-page Hostess ad The Trap. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 138N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4640922023

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Newsstand Edition. "Isle of the Dead." Script by Bruce Jones, art by Val Mayerik. Cover by John Buscema. MegaForce back cover ad (art by William Stout). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 169N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4556212022

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by John Buscema. Tomb of the Scarlet Mage!, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Bob Camp; Conan is led to a demon-blade to defend himself; Then visions guide Conan to where the wizard who led him to the blade is entombed. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 410,058; average paid circulation 205,751. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 170N CGC 9.8

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4556212012

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Armando Gil. Dominion of the Dead!, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Bob Camp; Conan and Fafnir battle Kx'Ulthuum, god of Death; Fafnir was last seen falling to his death in Conan the Barbarian #167; here he appears to die again (he's next seen in Savage Sword of Conan #221). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 175N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4556212021

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by John Buscema. The Scarlet Personage! starring Conan, Tetra (first appearance), Delmurio (first appearance), and The Scarlet Personage (first appearance), script by Jim Owsley, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; Conan battles the Spectre of Death. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.65.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 241N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Scott Williams. All Roads Lead To Zamora, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gary Hartle, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Red Sonja is getting married, and Conan is anything but the best man when he suspects sorcery, and not love, is her motivation. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.