Conan the King ##55
Marvel Comics • Conan the King (formerly King Conan)
Writer
James Owsley (Christopher Priest)
Interior Artist
Geof Isherwood
Cover Artist
Michael Docherty
Publication Date
November 1989
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In the final issue of the series, King Conan and his son Prince Conn battle to save Aquilonia from the dark sorcerer Tsotha-lanti. The story concludes ‘The Road to the King’ arc, showing Conan finally securing his legacy before the title ended its run.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks on the left edge. Slight blunting on the upper-right and lower-right corners. Some surface scuffing visible on the dark blue background toward the top right. Gloss remains intact, but minor edge wear is present.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 – $20 | Graded (9.8): $100 – $130
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales in high grade have settled in the $15 range. This issue has seen a slight uptick in interest due to being the final issue of the series.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high 9.8 is guaranteed. At an estimated 7.5-8.0, the cost of grading and shipping would exceed the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Final issue of the Conan the King series. Features the death of notable villain Tsotha-lanti (re-imagined for this era). Direct Edition with Barcode.
Authentication Notes
Signs of authenticity include era-appropriate Marvel trade dress (upper left box including the $1.50 price point), newsprint interior paper quality visible at the edge, and standard copper-alloy staples.