Conan the Barbarian (1970)
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Conan the Barbarian #1
Marvel
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1970
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Conan the Barbarian
1st cameo appearance of King Kull
[March 2026 - A King Conan movie is moving forward at 20th Century Studios, with Christopher McQuarrie (Mission: Impossible) writing and directing, and Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to portray the aging barbarian]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Conan the Barbarian
1st cameo appearance of King Kull
[March 2026 - A King Conan movie is moving forward at 20th Century Studios, with Christopher McQuarrie (Mission: Impossible) writing and directing, and Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to portray the aging barbarian]
Key Facts
Reprint of Conan The Barbarian #1 (1971) with $1.00 cover price
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Reprint of Conan The Barbarian #1 (1971) with $1.00 cover price
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Facsimile reprint of Conan the Barbarian #1 (1970), the first appearance of Conan the Barbarian
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Facsimile reprint of Conan the Barbarian #1 (1970), the first appearance of Conan the Barbarian
Conan the Barbarian #2
Marvel
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1970
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Conan the Barbarian in comics
Conan the Barbarian #3
Marvel
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1971
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Borri, the Grey God
Conan the Barbarian #4
Marvel
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1971
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Classic Story "The Tower of the Elephant"
Conan the Barbarian #5
Marvel
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1971
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #6
Marvel
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1971
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #7
Marvel
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1971
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Thoth-Amon, a powerful sorcerer and the main antagonist of Conan
First mention of Set, the serpent god, in the Conan mythos
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Thoth-Amon, a powerful sorcerer and the main antagonist of Conan
First mention of Set, the serpent god, in the Conan mythos
Conan the Barbarian #8
Marvel
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1971
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #9
Marvel
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1971
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #10
Marvel
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1971
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #11
Marvel
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1971
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #12
Marvel
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1971
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #13
Marvel
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1972
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #14
Marvel
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1972
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Kulan Gath, an ancient sorceror
1st appearance of Elric, a sorcerer and the 428th Emperor of Melnibone
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Kulan Gath, an ancient sorceror
1st appearance of Elric, a sorcerer and the 428th Emperor of Melnibone
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Kulan Gath, an ancient sorceror
1st appearance of Elric, a sorcerer and the 428th Emperor of Melnibone
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Kulan Gath, an ancient sorceror
1st appearance of Elric, a sorcerer and the 428th Emperor of Melnibone
Conan the Barbarian #15
Marvel
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1972
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Kulan Gath
2nd appearance of Elric
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1st full appearance of Kulan Gath
2nd appearance of Elric
Conan the Barbarian #16
Marvel
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1972
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Adaptation of Robert E. Howard's classic story, 'The Frost-Giant's Daughter' aka The Gods of the North (1932)
Reprinted from Savage Tales #1 (1971)
Key Facts
Adaptation of Robert E. Howard's classic story, 'The Frost-Giant's Daughter' aka The Gods of the North (1932)
Reprinted from Savage Tales #1 (1971)
Key Facts
Adaptation of Robert E. Howard's classic story, 'The Frost-Giant's Daughter' aka The Gods of the North (1932)
Reprinted from Savage Tales #1 (1971)
Key Facts
Adaptation of Robert E. Howard's classic story, 'The Frost-Giant's Daughter' aka The Gods of the North (1932)
Reprinted from Savage Tales #1 (1971)
Conan the Barbarian #17
Marvel
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1972
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #18
Marvel
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1972
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #19
Marvel
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1972
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #20
Marvel
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1972
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #21
Marvel
•
1972
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #22
Marvel
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1973
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
First reprint of Conan the Barbarian #1, the first appearance of Conan
In the letters column of this issue, there is an explanation that the story originally intended for this issue was lost in the mail therefore the decision was made to reprint Conan #1
The explanation apologizes for the misleading cover art which was meant for the new, original story and had already been printed before the mail mishap
Key Facts
First reprint of Conan the Barbarian #1, the first appearance of Conan
In the letters column of this issue, there is an explanation that the story originally intended for this issue was lost in the mail therefore the decision was made to reprint Conan #1
The explanation apologizes for the misleading cover art which was meant for the new, original story and had already been printed before the mail mishap
Key Facts
First reprint of Conan the Barbarian #1, the first appearance of Conan
In the letters column of this issue, there is an explanation that the story originally intended for this issue was lost in the mail therefore the decision was made to reprint Conan #1
The explanation apologizes for the misleading cover art which was meant for the new, original story and had already been printed before the mail mishap
Key Facts
First reprint of Conan the Barbarian #1, the first appearance of Conan
In the letters column of this issue, there is an explanation that the story originally intended for this issue was lost in the mail therefore the decision was made to reprint Conan #1
The explanation apologizes for the misleading cover art which was meant for the new, original story and had already been printed before the mail mishap
Conan the Barbarian #23
Marvel
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1973
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Red Sonja
⚠ Misconception: cited by many resources as a cameo appearance of Red Sonja but she appears in over 20 panels, fights and is introduced by name
[August 2022 - filming is scheduled to begin with Matilda Lutz cast in the main role]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Red Sonja
⚠ Misconception: cited by many resources as a cameo appearance of Red Sonja but she appears in over 20 panels, fights and is introduced by name
[August 2022 - filming is scheduled to begin with Matilda Lutz cast in the main role]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Red Sonja
⚠ Misconception: cited by many resources as a cameo appearance of Red Sonja but she appears in over 20 panels, fights and is introduced by name
[August 2022 - filming is scheduled to begin with Matilda Lutz cast in the main role]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Red Sonja
⚠ Misconception: cited by many resources as a cameo appearance of Red Sonja but she appears in over 20 panels, fights and is introduced by name
[August 2022 - filming is scheduled to begin with Matilda Lutz cast in the main role]
Conan the Barbarian #24
Marvel
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1973
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cover and 2nd appearance of Red Sonja
Key Facts
1st cover and 2nd appearance of Red Sonja
Conan the Barbarian #25
Marvel
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1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #26
Marvel
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1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #27
Marvel
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1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #28
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conan the Barbarian #29
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
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