Conan the Barbarian #93
Title: Conan the Barbarian
Issue Number: #93
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Date: December 1978
Era: Bronze Age
Series/Volume: Vol. 1
Writer: Roy Thomas
Artist/Penciler: John Buscema; Ernie Chan finished art and inks
Cover Artist: John Buscema; Ernie Chan inks
Format: Single Issue Comic Book
Variant/Cover: Regular 35¢ Edition
Printing: 1st Printing
Key Issue/Notable: “Of Rage and Revenge!” featuring Conan, Bêlit and Zula. Bêlit and Zula achieve their revenge in Asgalun, and Bêlit is offered the crown of Asgalun but declines it before returning to sea with Conan and Zula. This is the regular edition; a separate Whitman variant also exists.
UPC: 0714860249812
Comic Grade: FN+ to FN/VF (6.5–7.0)
Page Quality: Cream to Off-White
Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold are attached at both staples
Condition Notes: Nice copy with strong cover colors and good overall presentation. Moderate color-breaking spine stresses are present, along with light staple-area wear, minor edge and corner wear and light surface handling. There is some small color loss and wear along the spine, particularly toward the lower portion. Back cover has light general age and handling wear. Both staples are secure and the centerfold is attached.
Scan Note: Images are high-resolution scans of the actual comic. Scanning can exaggerate page toning, surface wear, color variations and other minor imperfections. Colors and paper tones may vary slightly from how the comic looks in person.
Comic Book Grading Guide
Near Mint (NM) 9.2–9.8: An exceptionally well-preserved comic with excellent eye appeal. May have only very minor manufacturing or handling defects.
Very Fine (VF) 7.5–9.0: An attractive, well-preserved comic showing light wear. May have minor spine stress, small corner wear or other minor defects.
Fine (FN) 5.5–7.0: An above-average copy with moderate wear. May have noticeable spine stress, minor creasing, edge or corner wear, and other small defects while remaining complete and attractive.
Very Good (VG) 3.5–5.0: A well-read copy showing noticeable wear. May have creases, spine wear, small tears, discoloration or other defects but remains complete and collectible.
Good (GD) 1.8–3.0: A heavily read copy with significant wear. May have substantial creasing, tears, spine damage, staining, writing or other defects. The comic remains generally complete and readable.
Fair (FR) 1.0–1.5: A heavily worn or damaged comic. May have significant tears, staining, splits, loose or detached components, missing non-story portions or other major defects.
Poor (PR) 0.5: A severely damaged or incomplete comic with major defects that substantially affect its condition and collectibility.
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