Conan the Barbarian #85 (April 1978) from Marvel Comics features the origin of Zula, the Black Barbarian, in the dramatic storyline “Swords Against Stygia!”

Graded CGC 9.4 Near Mint with Off-White to White Pages, this high-grade Bronze Age copy presents exceptional eye appeal, strong color saturation, and sharp structural integrity — a premium mid-run example from one of Marvel’s most successful fantasy titles of the 1970s.

This issue features:

• Story by Roy Thomas

• Cover & Art by John Buscema & Ernie Chan

• Origin of Zula

• Classic Bronze Age sword-and-sorcery cover composition

The powerful Buscema cover showcases an intense sword duel set against a fiery phoenix-like backdrop — an iconic visual style that helped define the Conan series during its peak popularity.

CGC encapsulated (Certification #4352636010), this copy is professionally graded and preserved for long-term collection stability and investment appeal.

Ideal for:

• Conan run collectors

• Zula character collectors

• Bronze Age Marvel investors

• High-grade CGC registry participants

• Sword-and-sorcery genre enthusiasts

High-grade Bronze Age Conan issues in CGC 9.4 continue to show consistent collector demand due to their scarcity in near-mint condition and enduring popularity.