Conan the Adventurer ##12
Marvel Comics • Conan the Adventurer (1994)
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Rafael Kayanan
Cover Artist
Rafael Kayanan
Publication Date
May 1995
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title of story: 'The Abominations of Yondo'. Conan battles various eldritch horrors and serpents. This series was an attempt to revitalize the character for a younger audience in the mid-90s.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0 Range)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (ticks), slight blunting on the bottom-right corner, minor surface wear near the top edge, and slight color breaking along the spine spine edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.6/9.8): $35 - $55
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell in bulk lots or individually for under $10. High-grade slabbed copies occasionally reach $50 but have low liquidity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of 'slabbing' (approx $25-$40) exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Features a cover art style typical of the 1990s Marvel era; includes a Direct Edition UPC barcode; Roy Thomas returning to the character he helped make famous at Marvel.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1995 copper/modern age Marvel publication. Newsstand and Direct editions were both common for this print run.