Marvel Bronze Age 'The Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian' Magazine Issue 47
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Dan, my friend, you've brought a gem from the Bronze Age of comics to my attention! Marvel's "The Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian" number 47 boasts that bold Earl Norem cover, capturing Conan in a raw, unbridled fantasy tableau that's as striking now as it was in 1979. The magazine's very fine condition (with slight corner and edge wear) gives it a charismatic charm without any major blemishes to overshadow its allure. It's a testament to the sword-and-sorcery tales birthing our imaginations while wearing just a hint of the patina from when comics were a rebellious literary escape. While it might not have conquered the Hyborian Age, it's no less enthralling to set eyes upon — the stuff of pulp legend.
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Item Report
Marvel Bronze Age 'The Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian' Magazine Issue 47
By:Cover by Earl Norem; published by Marvel Comics
Style:Bronze Age Comic Magazine
Origin:United States
Materials:Paper, ink (magazine format comic)
Age:Circa 1979
Condition:Very Fine (slight corner and edge wear, not officially graded)
Value:$25 - $60 (ungraded, based on apparent condition; higher for near-mint grades or slabbed copies)
Maker's Marks / Writing:Cover text includes 'THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN THE BARBARIAN,' 'Dec. No 47,' '$1.25', 'THE TREASURE OF TRANICOS', and 'Robert E. Howard's Last Conan Story.' Artist signature 'NOREM' visible on lower right. UPC barcode present.
Date:2025-06-10 21:06:39.065360
Description:
This is issue #47 of 'The Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian,' a black-and-white comics magazine published by Marvel Comics. Dated December (no year provided, but known to be from 1979), this issue features a striking painted cover art by Earl Norem, depicting the iconic Conan standing over a battlefield with a scantily clad woman at his feet. The headline story is 'The Treasure of Tranicos,' billed as Robert E. Howard's last Conan story. This magazine-format comic is notable for its mature themes, black-and-white interior artwork, and classic sword-and-sorcery subject matter. Not officially graded. The price cover is $1.25.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A collectible issue from the popular Conan magazine series, featuring mature, high-quality fantasy artwork and stories. This issue benefits from a classic painted cover by Earl Norem and the adaptation of a key Robert E. Howard story. Values for raw copies depend highly on condition and absence of major defects.
Individual Images:
Based on the primary image: There is visible light wear at the corners
particularly the lower left and upper right
as well as a slight crease at the top edge. The cover colors are bright and the staples appear firm
indicating overall well-preserved quality for a magazine of this age. No clear evidence of tears
major spine wear
or stains visible from the image provided. Barcode is intact. If interiors are intact and unmarked
overall grade would likely be VF or better.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Fine (slight corner and edge wear, not officially graded)
Identification Score: 100%
The item is clearly identified as 'The Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian' Issue 47 due to visible cover title, issue number, and publisher details. No ambiguity.
Authenticity Score: 98%
The details, cover art, and format are entirely consistent with authentic period issues produced by Marvel Comics in the late 1970s. No indications of reproduction; slight deduction as the interior condition and full collation are not visible.
Image Memory Note
Primary image shows the full front cover of the magazine 'The Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian,' Issue 47. Title is in large red font at the top, with issue information in yellow box (Dec. No 47, $1.25) at top left. The cover art by Earl Norem depicts Conan, muscular and wielding a large axe, standing atop a mound of defeated foes, with a scantily clad woman at his feet and a large ghostly skull in the background. 'THE TREASURE OF TRANICOS' in red type, 'Robert E. Howard's Last Conan Story' in blue. There's a barcode at lower left, and the artist's signature 'NOREM' is visible to the right of Conan's knee area. Minor wear is seen at corners and edges, but the cover is otherwise crisp, with no writing, stickers, or major damage visible. No interior pages or back cover are visible to assess further details.
Keywords
Savage Sword of Conan, Conan the Barbarian, Marvel Comics, Bronze Age, comic magazine, Earl Norem, fantasy art, Robert E. Howard, United States
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