Conan the Adventurer ##6
Marvel Comics • Conan the Adventurer (Vol. 1)
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Rafael Kayanan
Cover Artist
Rafael Kayanan
Publication Date
November 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Conan helps a group of villagers defend their land against a supernatural threat. This series was an attempt to revitalize Conan for 90s audiences with a more muscular, 'extreme' art style. Part of the 'Harvest of Blood' storyline.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress marks (ticks) along the left edge, corner blunting at the top right and bottom left, and minor surface wear/scuffing typical of 90s gloss. The spine shows some structural roll and white stress lines.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00 (Note: The current specimen is not a candidate for a 9.8 grade).
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this mid-90s series generally sell in bulk lots or as individual 'dollar bin' finds. High-grade (NM) copies occasionally fetch $10 on secondary markets.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the current market value of the comic in this condition. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal enjoyment.
Notable Features
Features art by Rafael Kayanan; Roy Thomas return to the Conan title; Direct Edition barcode in the bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
Genuine 1994 Marvel Copper Age production. Features standard glossy cover stock and newsstand-quality interior pages characteristic of the era. No evidence of reproduction or tampering.