Conan the Barbarian King-Size Annual ##4
Marvel Comics Group • Conan the Barbarian King-Size Annual
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
John Buscema and Ernie Chan
Cover Artist
Ernie Chan
Publication Date
1978
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a full-length adventure titled 'The Mark of the Manotor!' starring King Conan. It explores Conan's later years as King of Aquilonia, featuring large-scale sword-and-sorcery action against a minotaur-like beast (the Manotor) and his captors.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy corner blunting (bottom right), moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks, edge wear along the top and bottom, visible creasing on the right side, and a slight roll to the spine. Surfaces show minor scuffing and overall wear consistent with mid-grade handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (estimated mid-grade): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies range from $8 to $12. Higher grade (9.0+) copies fetch significantly more, often exceeding $75.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading and shipping would likely exceed the final market value of the comic in this condition. Recommended as a 'reader' copy or for a low-cost binder collection.
Notable Features
King Conan story. This issue is a Newsstand Edition with the UPC barcode in the bottom left corner. Features iconic Ernie Chan cover art. It is an 'All New' annual, meaning it contains original material rather than reprints.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic. The aging patterns, paper stock texture, and 'Newsstand' barcode are characteristic of Marvel publications from the late 1970s. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting are visible.