Conan the Barbarian King-Size Special Issue #1 Comic Book
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Conan the Barbarian King-Size Special Issue #1 Comic Book
By:Marvel Comics Group; cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith
Style:Bronze Age American Comic Book
Origin:United States
Materials:Paper, colored ink
Age:1973
Condition:Very Fine (light edge wear, strong colors, not officially graded)
Value:$50–$150 (raw, depending on condition; CGC-graded high-grade copies can realize more)
Maker's Marks / Writing:Marvel Comics Group branding, 1973 publication details, 35¢ pricing, and Comics Code Authority approval stamp.
Date:2025-07-03 12:41:16.019939
Description:
A vintage comic book titled 'Conan the Barbarian King-Size Special Issue #1', published by Marvel Comics Group in 1973. The cover art, by Barry Windsor-Smith, features Conan in a dramatic battle scene. This issue is notable for its oversized 'King-Size' format and for containing two of the greatest Conan sagas ever told, as stated on the cover. The comic is priced at 35¢, indicating its period of publication, and the issue is approved by the Comics Code Authority.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A desirable Bronze Age comic featuring iconic cover art and significant storytelling within the Conan series. Collectors value early Conan issues, especially in good or better condition. This copy presents well, with strong cover colors and minor visible edge wear. A word about fakes.. Vintage comic book fakes are rare but restored or reprinted issues are sometimes misrepresented; this appears consistent with genuine period production.
Individual Images:
No additional images provided; cannot assess spine or interior. The main image shows only minor wear on edges and corners
indicating preservation. Corners are relatively sharp; no major creases or tears visible.
Provenance:
No provenance documents included.
Condition:
Very Fine (light edge wear, strong colors, not officially graded)
Identification Score: 99%
The distinctive title layout, publication details, and well-known cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith make this identification almost certain as Conan the Barbarian King-Size Special Issue #1 from 1973.
Authenticity Score: 90%
The comic's physical characteristics, price, and visible wear are consistent with an original 1973 issue. No obvious signs of being a modern reprint, but without interior or back cover images or CGC/PGX grading, a margin of uncertainty remains.
Image Memory Note
1973 Marvel Conan King-Size Special #1, Barry Windsor-Smith cover, apparent VF condition, collectible Bronze Age comic.
Keywords
Conan the Barbarian, King-Size, Bronze Age comic, Marvel Comics, Barry Windsor-Smith, 1973, collectible comics, United States
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