Item Report
Conan the Barbarian King-Size Special #1 Comic Book
By: Marvel Comics Group (cover by Barry Windsor-Smith)
Style: Bronze Age American Comic Book
Origin: United States
Materials: Paper, color ink
Age: 1973
Condition: Very Fine (minor visible edge/corner wear, appears ungraded/raw)
Value: $60–$150 (depending on condition and grading; raw, not slabbed)
Maker's Marks / Writing: 'Barry Smith' signature on lower left cover; Marvel Comics Group info at top.
Date: 2025-06-03 11:48:34.866944
Description:
This is the first issue of the 'Conan the Barbarian King-Size Special', published by Marvel Comics Group in 1973. The cover art depicts Conan in a dramatic battle scene, and it features a special 'Academy Award Issue' banner. The comic boasts 'two of the greatest Conan sagas ever told'. Art is attributed to Barry Windsor-Smith (signature visible on the cover). This is a vintage Bronze Age comic book collectible.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A collectible Bronze Age comic, desirable for Conan fans and Marvel collectors, especially as a King-Size first issue. Its value depends significantly on condition and whether professionally graded.
Individual Images:
- No other images provided. The main image shows the cover with good color retention and no clear tears or creases
- but slight wear at the corners and spine is visible.
Provenance:
No provenance documents or history included.
Condition:
Very Fine (minor visible edge/corner wear, appears ungraded/raw)
Identification Score: 100%
The title, issue number, year, price, publisher, and signature make identification certain as Conan the Barbarian King-Size Special #1 (1973).
Authenticity Score: 95%
The piece matches all known details for the authentic first King-Size issue. However, authenticity as a high-value collectible requires physical inspection for restoration or reproduction.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
Conan the Barbarian, Marvel Comics, Bronze Age, King-Size Special, Barry Windsor-Smith, Comic Book, 1973
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