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More imagesPublished by Marvel 1970-1978, 1970
- Softcover
Seller: Sherwood Frazier Books, Laconia, NH, U.S.A.Sherwood Frazier Books
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. Conan the Barbarian was a comics title starring the "sword-and-sorcery" character created by Robert E. Howard, published by the American company Marvel Comics. It debuted with a first issue cover-dated, October 1970 and ran for 275 issues until 1993. A significant commercial success, the title l…aunched a sword-and-sorcery vogue in American 1970s comics. The comics had a single writer, Roy Thomas, on issues #1-115 (October 1970-October 1980) and then #240-275 (January 1991-December 1993). It was also the signature work of artist Barry Smith, who pencilled most issues between #1 and #24. Artist John Buscema pencilled the vast bulk of issues #25-190. Comics historian Les Daniels noted that "Conan the Barbarian was something of a gamble for Marvel. The series contained the usual elements of action and fantasy, to be sure, but it was set in a past that had no relation to the Marvel Universe, and it featured a hero who possessed no magical powers, little humor and comparatively few moral principles." This grouping is a great opportunity for the beginning collector or as fill-ins for the seasoned collector. Good to very good condition; all pages are browned with age. Cover art work colors are good and all pages are readable. Estimated CGC grade 3.5/6.0. Various (illustrator).
