Conan The Barbarian, #002, Movie Special (Marvel, 1982) - Newsstand Edition

Dive into the sword and sorcery world with "Conan The Barbarian Movie Special," issue #002. Published by Marvel Comics in November 1982, this collectible comic features the official comics adaptation of the hit film "Conan The Barbarian." This issue is presented in the Newsstand Edition with a barcode on the cover, making it a unique variant for collectors.

About the cover

The dynamic cover, which captures the raw and intense scene featuring Conan tied to a tree with vultures around, is a striking representation of the film's epic adventure. The cover art is detailed and vibrant, making it a standout piece in any collection.

About the variant

This is the Newsstand Edition of the “Conan The Barbarian Movie Special,” identifiable by the barcode on the front cover. Newsstand Editions were distributed primarily through newsstands rather than direct market comic book stores, adding a layer of rarity to this edition.

Issue Details

• Title: Conan The Barbarian, #002
• Issue Number: 002
• Publisher: Marvel
• Release Date: 1982
• Estimated Value: $5 - $25
• Cover Artist: John Buscema
• Condition: Ungraded, Bagged and boarded, Condition may vary and is likely higher than what we specify. We set all of our comic conditions to "good" to keep things simple.
• Notations: Official comic adaptation of the "Conan The Barbarian" movie.
• Genre: Sword and Sorcery
• Variant: Newsstand Edition
• Language: English
• Age Level: Teens and up
• Format: Single Issue
• Signed: No
• Writer: Roy Thomas
• Universe: Conan the Barbarian
• Tradition: American