Conan the Barbarian, #117, In the Lair of Mullah-Kajar! (Marvel, 1980) - Direct Sales Edition

Conan the Barbarian #117 is a thrilling issue featuring our heroic protagonist, Conan, as he battles through the lair of Mullah-Kajar. This issue, published in December 1980 by Marvel Comics, showcases an intense cover illustration capturing the tense moment Conan faces an enormous tentacled creature while a woman sits captive in the background.

About the cover

The cover art vividly depicts Conan entangled with tentacles inside a dungeon-like environment. The dynamic and bold illustration captures the reader's attention, promising an action-packed storyline within. The cover artist, known for their work on Conan the Barbarian series, does an excellent job illustrating the strength and determination of Conan.

About the variant

This comic book is identified as the Direct Sales Edition based on the barcode present on the cover. Direct Sales Editions were typically sold in comic book shops, distinguished from the Newsstand Editions sold in general retail outlets. The presence of the barcode plays a significant role in identifying this variant.

Issue Details

• Title: Conan the Barbarian, #117
• Issue Number: 117
• Publisher: Marvel
• Release Date: 1980
• Estimated Value: $5.00 - $15.00
• 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.
• Genre: Fantasy
• Variant: Direct Sales Edition
• Language: English
• Age Level: Teens
• Format: Single Issue
• Signed: No
• Writer: Roy Thomas
• Universe: Conan
• Tradition: American
• Superhero