Conan the Barbarian #80 (November 1977) from Marvel Comics delivers classic Bronze Age sword-and-sorcery action in “In Hand-to-Hand Combat with the Man-Slayer from Another Time!”

Graded CGC 9.4 Near Mint with Off-White to White Pages, this high-grade copy offers sharp corners, strong gloss, deep color saturation, and outstanding presentation — a premium mid-run example from one of Marvel’s most celebrated 1970s titles.

This issue features:

• Story by Roy Thomas

• Art by Howard Chaykin & Ernie Chan

• Cover by John Buscema & Ernie Chan

• Gladiatorial combat storyline

• Strong Bronze Age fantasy cover composition

The dramatic arena battle cover — showcasing Conan in brutal hand-to-hand combat — captures the muscular storytelling and high-adventure aesthetic that defined the series’ peak popularity.

CGC encapsulated (Certification #4352636005), this copy is securely preserved for long-term collection stability and investment potential.

Ideal for:

• Conan run collectors

• Bronze Age Marvel investors

• High-grade CGC registry builders

• Sword-and-sorcery genre enthusiasts

High-grade mid-run Conan issues in CGC 9.4 continue to show steady collector demand due to their relative scarcity in near-mint condition and enduring popularity.