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Giant-Size Conan #5 cover
Cover: Jack Kirby & John Romita & Joe Sinnott

Giant-Size Conan #5

Nov 1975 · Marvel · 0.50 USD
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In "A Sword Called Stormbringer!", Conan and Elric forge a tense alliance as they journey to the drowned ruins of Yagala, facing ancient horrors and deadly foes like Xiombarg, Prince Gaynor the Damned, Kulan-Gath, and Terhali. With their strength tested and victory uncertain, a mysterious figure named Arkyn is drawn into the fray, altering the course of the battle. Written by Roy Thomas, Michael Moorcock, and James Cawthorn, with art by Barry Smith and inks by Sal Buscema, this 1975 Marvel classic features a dynamic cover by Jack Kirby and John Romita, inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita.

Contains 3 stories
A Sword Called Stormbringer!
21 pp · Sword And Sorcery
Marduk
The Green Empress of Melnibone
21 pp · Sword And Sorcery
Arkyn (introduction)

In "The Green Empress of Melnibone," Conan and Elric forge a tense alliance as they journey to the drowned ruins of Yagala, where ancient horrors stir beneath the waves. Facing the twisted might of Xiombarg, the cursed Prince Gaynor the Damned, the sorcerer Kulan-Gath, and the enigmatic Terhali, their strength is tested—until an unexpected ally emerges to tip the balance.

The Blood of the Dragon!
7 pp · Sword And Sorcery
Roy ThomasGil KaneKalligorValannusHydragon

In the kingdom of Aqilonia, the warrior Kalligor rides forth to claim the hand of the Baron’s daughter—by slaying the fearsome Hydragon that haunts the land. A tale of blood, honor, and ancient dread, this gripping 7-page adventure from Giant-Size Conan #5 unfolds in the wilds of the Hyborian Age, where courage is tested and destiny is drawn in fire.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Fine) $8
CGC 9.8 · 24 in census $243*
CGC 9.6 · 13 in census $108*
CGC 9.4 · 19 in census $62*
CGC 9.2 · 9 in census $44*
CGC 9.0 · 4 in census $36*
CGC 8.5 · 7 in census $29*
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CGC 8.0 · 5 in census $27*
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $24*
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $20
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Cast · 10 characters

Full credits

writer Roy Thomas
artist, inker Barry Smith
letterer Sam Rosen
letterer Herb Cooper
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover pencils, inks John Romita
cover inks Joe Sinnott

Reprints

↩ Reprints Conan the Barbarian #12 (1971), Conan the Barbarian #14 (1972), Conan the Barbarian #15 (1972)

Reprinted in Comic Reader #121 (1975), Conan the Barbarian: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus #3 (2019), Conan the Barbarian: The Original Marvel Years Epic Collection #4 (2021)

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