Kull the Conqueror #2

Title: Kull the Conqueror

Issue Number: #2

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: September 1971

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Roy Thomas / Robert E. Howard

Artist/Penciler: Marie Severin

Cover Artist: Marie Severin / John Severin

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Regular 15¢ U.S. Edition

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Early Bronze Age Kull issue featuring “The Shadow Kingdom,” adapted by Roy Thomas from the original Robert E. Howard story. Features Kull, Brule and the Serpent-Men, with interior art by Marie Severin and John Severin. This is not generally classified as a key issue.

UPC: None

Comic Grade: VF- to VF (7.5–8.0)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold are attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Very attractive Bronze Age copy with strong cover color, clean overall presentation and relatively light wear. Front cover has minor spine stresses and light edge and corner wear, with a small amount of surface and handling wear. Spine presents particularly well for the age with no major creasing or significant splits visible. Both staples are secure. Back cover is clean overall with light age-related toning and minor edge and handling wear. Interior pages show typical age toning but remain supple and present well. Centerfold is securely attached at both staples.

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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