Giant-Size Conan The Barbarian ##5
Marvel Comics • Giant-Size Conan The Barbarian (1974 series)
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Barry Windsor-Smith
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
1975
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (as per the 50 cent price point variant of the era)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic crossover featuring Conan and Elric of Melnibone. The main story is a reprint of 'The Mirror of Melnibone' and 'The Night of the Monsters' from Conan the Barbarian #14-15.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate wear visible on the spine with multiple color-breaking stress lines; blunting and minor rounding on corners; some surface scuffing and slight misaligned registration on the top yellow banner; overall paper aging consistent with 1970s stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $80 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $12 to $25 depending on crispness; mid-grade slabs consistently sell in the $60-$90 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a press and clean yields a 9.4 or higher. The current estimated grade of 6.0 makes the grading fees exceed the value added.
Notable Features
Features the notable team-up between Robert E. Howard's Conan and Michael Moorcock's Elric. Iconic Gil Kane cover art. 68-page 'Giant-Size' annual format.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1975 Bronze Age Marvel; features the correct 'Marvel Comics Group' banner, 50 cent price tab, and paper stock yellowing consistent with the age of the issue.