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Conan Saga #54 (9/1991)
Reprint: Savage Sword of Conan #50 ("Swords Across the Alimane")
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The Item for sale is for one (1) copy of the comic book Conan Saga #54 (9/1991)
Reprint: Savage Sword of Conan #50 ("Swords Across the Alimane")
Conan The Barbarian
"Hither came Conan, the Cimmerian, black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand, a thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth, to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth under his sandalled feet." Robert E Howard
Conan is a Cimmerian, a barbarian of the far north. He was born on a battlefield and is the son of a blacksmith. By age fifteen he was already a respected warrior, participating in the destruction of the Aquilonian outpost of Venarium. After this he was struck by wanderlust and began the colorful and exciting adventures chronicled by Robert E. Howard (and subsequently, after Howard's death, by others), encountering fabulous monsters, evil wizards, and beautiful wenches and princesses - he has travelled throughout the world and been a thief, outlaw and mercenary. In his forties he finally succeeds, becoming King of Aquilonia, the most powerful kingdom of the age, having strangled the previous ruler on the steps of the throne. Although Conan's adventures often result in him performing heroic feats, his motive is more than often his own survival, enrichment or rise to power and he thus displays many of the characteristics of an anti-hero.
Despite his brutish appearance, Conan uses his brain as well as his brawn. The Cimmerian is a talented fighter, but due to his travels abroad, he also has vast experience in other trades, especially the thiefly one; he is also a talented commander, tactician and strategist, as well as a born leader. In addition, Conan speaks many languages, including advanced reading and writing abilities: in certain stories, he's able to recognize, or even decipher, certain ancient or secret signs and writings.
- The condition of the comic is VF.
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Free of staple stress/ tears? |
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Inside pages |
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Flat? |
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Cover free of tears - other than edges or corners? |
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Cover corners sharply cut? |
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Cover clean? Colors reflect? |
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| 8 |
Mint |
Yes |
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White |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes/Yes |
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| 7 |
Near Mint |
No 1/16th" max Staples very firm |
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White |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Barely visible blunting |
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Yes/Yes |
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| 6 |
Very Fine |
Staples Very Firm |
6 |
Off white, yellow or tan |
6 |
Slight bend OK |
6 |
Yes, tiny indentations |
6 |
1/4 inch max crease |
6 |
Yes/ High to Medium |
6 |
| 5 |
Fine |
Staples Firm |
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Yellow or tan |
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Bend OK |
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Yes, minor creases OK |
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Minor creases |
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Minor wear/Medium -fading |
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| 4 |
Very Good |
1 staple loose OK |
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Brown & minor tears OK |
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Slight roll OK |
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Tiny tears, long crease or color chipping |
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Medium crease or 1/2 inch missing |
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Medium wear some ink H2O OK/reflection low |
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| 3 |
Good |
1 staple detached |
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Brown & moderate tears OK |
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No |
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Minor tears or major stress |
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Major creases OK |
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No dirty/ No colors reflect |
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| 2 |
Fair |
2-3 staples split |
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Brittle & coupons missing |
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No |
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Major tears up to 1/12th missing OK |
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Corners missing OK |
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No very dirty/No reflecton |
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Poor |
Cover detached |
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Brittle OK & coupons missing |
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No |
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1/3'rd plus cover missing or severe tears |
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Corners + missing OK |
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Severe stains mildew/No relection |
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Score |
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6.0 |
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6.0 |
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6.0 |
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6.0 |
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6.0 |
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6.0 |
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Total scored |
36.0 |
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Average |
6.0 |
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Grade |
Very Fine |
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