Conan the Adventurer ##3
Marvel Comics • Conan the Adventurer Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Rafael Kayanan
Cover Artist
Rafael Kayanan
Publication Date
August 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Conan faces a monstrous threat in the story 'Death Grip.' As part of the 1994 relaunch, this series features Conan in a more stylized aesthetic. Key characters include Conan and the various sorcerous foes he encounters in this contained plotline.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks, slight corner blunting on the bottom right and top left, and minor edge wear consistent with age and storage.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2.00 to $7.00 plus shipping. Graded copies of this specific issue are rarely traded due to low market demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the comic. It is best kept back-and-boarded in a personal collection.
Notable Features
This series was part of Marvel's mid-90s push to modernize Conan before they eventually lost the license. Features the distinctive 'Direct Edition' bar code with the Spider-Man head icon.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel publication from 1994. Verified by correct glossy cover stock of the era, the distinctive high-contrast color palette, and the specific Marvel corner box layout.