Up for sale is Conan the Barbarian #79 (regular 30¢ edition), published by Marvel Comics in October 1977. A Bronze Age classic with key first appearances and Howard Chaykin artwork.
📖 Story:
👉 “The Lost Valley of Iskander!”
👉 On the mission to find Bêlit’s father, Conan protects the mystical Eye of Set in exchange for safe passage to Luxor.
👉 He rescues Bardylis and clashes with forces tied to Alexander the Great himself!
👉 Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Ernie Chan.
👉 First appearances: Ptolemy and Bardylis.
👉 Cameo by Bêlit.
Condition:
📌 Grade: 5.5 F‑ (Fine Minus) – solid mid‑grade copy with expected wear for its age.
🧐 Graded by me using an online grading tool and magnifying lenses.
Extras:
⭐ Classic Bronze Age ads including an Arnold Schwarzenegger Joe Weider ad.
Shipping:
📦 Orders over $10 ship in Gemini Mailers for maximum protection.
💌 Orders $10 and under ship in Aviditi Stayflats Rigid Flat Mailers with a cardboard insert and “Do Not Bend” stickers on both sides.
✨ A key Conan tale with first appearances and Chaykin art — add it to your collection! ✨