Conan the Barbarian ##4
Marvel Comics • Marvel Treasury Edition
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Barry Windsor-Smith
Cover Artist
Neal Adams
Publication Date
1975
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue reprints several classic Barry Windsor-Smith stories from the early years of the Conan the Barbarian series, including 'The Tower of the Elephant', 'Rogues in the House', and 'The Frost Giant's Daughter'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and creasing, heavy corner blunting (especially top left/right), surface wear and soiling on the white borders, minor color breaking creases on the main art, and edge wear consistent with oversized treasury editions.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 4.0): $50 - $70
Recent Sales
Recent raw mid-grade copies have sold between $18 and $30 on eBay. High-grade (9.0+) copies fetch significantly more, often exceeding $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading an oversized treasury edition often exceed the market value of a mid-grade copy. It is better kept in a treasury-sized bag and board for personal enjoyment.
Notable Features
Oversized 'Treasury' format (approx. 10x13 inches). Iconic Neal Adams cover art. This issue is highly sought after by fans of Barry Windsor-Smith's early Conan work.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s Marvel production. Paper stock is matte and shows natural age-appropriate tanning. The oversized staples are correctly positioned for this format.