Conan the Barbarian ##1
Titan Comics / Heroic Signatures • Conan the Barbarian (Vol. 4)
Writer
Jim Zub
Interior Artist
Roberto De La Torre
Cover Artist
Frank Frazetta
Publication Date
July 2023
Cover Variant
Incentive 1:100 Virgin Variant (Frazetta Art)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A new era for the character under Titan Comics. Conan returns to Cimmeria but finds a mysterious 'Army of the Unliving' threatening his homeland. This issue serves as a fresh jumping-on point for the franchise.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint/Mint (CGC 9.8 Range)
Condition Details
Appears remarkably crisp through the Mylar. Corners are sharp and square. No visible spine ticks or color breaks. Excellent ink density and registration. The gloss is deep and reflective with no surface scuffing visible from the image provided.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $50 - $75 | Graded (9.8): $120 - $160
Recent Sales
Recent 1:100 Frazetta variants for this issue have trended between $60 and $90 raw depending on urgency of sale; CGC 9.8 copies have consistently reached the $150 range.
Grading Recommendation
Highly Recommended. This is a high-ratio (1:100) incentive variant featuring iconic Frazetta artwork. Because it appears to be in 9.8-candidate condition, grading would secure its value and protect the 'Virgin' cover surface which is prone to fingerprints and scratches.
Notable Features
1:100 Incentive Cover; Virgin (no trade dress/logos) design; Features the legendary 'Conan the Destroyer' artwork by Frank Frazetta; First issue of the Jim Zub run.
Authentication Notes
The Frazetta signature is part of the original artwork print. The modern high-gloss paper stock and the 2023 Titan Comics print quality are consistent with authentic copies of this incentive variant.