Nice grab — Conan the King #25 (November 1986) is a moody, atmospheric standout from Marvel’s later Conan era, leaning hard into myth, danger, and destiny rather than straight-up battlefield chaos.

Conan the King

CONAN THE KING #25 MARVEL COMICS 1986 SWORD SORCERY FANTASY ADULT

Conan the King #25

Marvel Comics | November 1986 | $1.00 cover price

This cover is all about tension and consequence. Conan is shown mid-descent along a shattered, rain-slicked structure, sword clutched tight as lightning and shadow tear through the scene. The composition feels vertical and dangerous — like one wrong move sends everything crashing down.

The muted, painterly tones give this issue a more serious, almost tragic feel compared to the bombast of Conan the Barbarian. It’s a king tested not just by enemies, but by fate itself.

Why this issue stands out:

Dark, storm-soaked cover with heavy atmosphere

Conan portrayed as a ruler under pressure, not just a warrior

Strong sense of height, danger, and motion

Classic late-’80s Marvel fantasy tone

Great contrast piece next to brighter Barbarian covers

The black oval corner box and clean logo placement give it undeniable shelf presence, especially for collectors building out the Conan the King run.

The photos show the actual comic you’ll receive, clearly capturing the cover art, colors, and overall presentation.

Creator Credits

Writer: Don Kraar

Penciler: John Buscema

Inker: Ernie Chan

Colorist: George Roussos

Letterer: Janice Chiang

Editor: Larry Hama

Editor-in-Chief: Jim Shooter

Bagged & boarded with love ❤️ and blue painter’s tape

Photos shown are of the actual comic you’ll receive

A strong pickup for Conan completists, Buscema fans, or collectors who appreciate darker, more mature sword-and-sorcery storytelling.

Final word: A king may rule from the throne — but he survives in the storm.

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