Conan the Barbarian Annual ##11
Marvel Comics • Conan the Barbarian Annual
Writer
James Owsley (Christopher Priest)
Interior Artist
Val Mayerik
Cover Artist
Ernie Chan
Publication Date
1986
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Conan faces off against mystical threats in a story titled 'Seventh Night'. The issue features Conan protecting a woman from a group of robed cultists and a supernatural entity. It highlights Conan’s physical prowess and his distrust of sorcery.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and small ticks visible along the spine. Slight blunting on the top-right corner. Minor surface scuffing on the cover and some slight edge wear. Overall color remains vibrant, but the white areas show light aging/off-white appearance.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (ungraded): $5.00 - $10.00 / Graded (9.8): $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition typically sell for $6-$12 on secondary marketplaces. Graded high-tier copies (9.8) occasionally sell for around $75.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade (approx. 7.0) is not high enough to warrant the cost of grading fees/shipping, as the market value for this issue only peaks at near-perfect 9.8 grades. Better kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border/header. Includes the 'Giant-Size Annual' yellow corner tag. Features a Spider-Man icon in the UPC box, indicating a Direct Market edition.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1980s Marvel newsprint comic. Print registration on the logo and character edges is sharp, and the gloss level is consistent with Marvel's mid-80s cover stock.