{"product_id":"conan-the-barbarian-88-raw-vf-nm-marvel-comics-group-john-buscema-cover-belit-return-key","title":"Conan the Barbarian #88 (Raw VF\/NM) - Marvel Comics Group (John Buscema Cover, Belit Return Key)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd an essential Bronze Age key issue to your inventory with \u003cb\u003eConan the Barbarian #88\u003c\/b\u003e, published by \u003cb\u003eMarvel Comics Group\u003c\/b\u003e in July 1978! Written by legendary comic scribe \u003cb\u003eRoy Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e, with interior pencils and cover illustration by master Conan artist \u003cb\u003eJohn Buscema\u003c\/b\u003e and inks by \u003cb\u003eErnie Chan\u003c\/b\u003e, this classic issue marks the triumphant return of the Pirate Queen Bêlit to the series alongside Zula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover prominently displays key story teasers in callout boxes: \u003ci\u003e\"ALL NEW! BÊLIT IS BACK! BATTLING THE HORDES OF HELL ALONGSIDE CONAN AND ZULA!\"\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e\"TITANS THREE-- AGAINST THE SERPENT THRONE!\"\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iconic cover art, signed \u003cb\u003eJB EC\u003c\/b\u003e (John Buscema and Ernie Chan), depicts a formidable power trio—Bêlit, Conan, and Zula—standing heroically atop a rocky outcrop enveloped in fiery hellflames while swarming enemy troops attack from below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unslabbed raw issue is in high-grade condition (estimated VF\/NM 9.0 or better), featuring bright colors and a sharp spine—making it a prime pickup for Marvel Conan completionists, Roy Thomas fans, and Bronze Age key issue collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Marvel Comics Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Conan the Barbarian (Vol. 1, Issue #88)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e July 1978 (Bronze Age)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Raw (Estimated VF\/NM 9.0+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting\/Format:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct Edition (35¢ Cover Price with Barcode)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Significance:\u003c\/b\u003e Return of Bêlit the Pirate Queen; Features Conan, Bêlit, and Zula team-up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Characters:\u003c\/b\u003e Conan the Barbarian, Bêlit, Zula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreative Team:\u003c\/b\u003e Roy Thomas (Writer), John Buscema (Pencils \u0026amp; Cover Art), Ernie Chan (Inks \u0026amp; Cover Inks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hazel comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46936596971717,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/2892\/8453\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-09-14_at_4.06.18_PM_1.jpg?v=1789554782","url":"https:\/\/hazelcomics.com\/products\/conan-the-barbarian-88-raw-vf-nm-marvel-comics-group-john-buscema-cover-belit-return-key","provider":"Hazel comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}