Conan the Barbarian, #135 Direct
Published: June 1982
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Credits
- Pencils: Walter Simonson
- Inks: Walter Simonson
Free 1982 Catalog 1600 Novelties
Story Notes
Interior front cover page full of novelty advertisements with mail order coupon.
The Forest of the Night
"After his recent return to his Commerian homeland, Conan has drifted west into the ara known as the Border Kingdom."
Storyline
After sleeping with Merya in the Dark Forest, Conan tries to free her from the captivity of Arawn. Upon killing Arawn and his Spirit-Beasts, he discovers that Merya must die the death that Arawn had saved her from years before.
Credits
- Script: Steven Grant
- Inks: Joe Rubinstein
- Inks: Danny Bulanadi
- Colors: George Roussos
- Letters: Janice Chiang
- Pencils: Marc Silvestri
- Editing: José Triay Cuenca
- Editing: Jim Shooter
Story Notes
First work at Marvel from Marc Silvestri.
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Marvel® Super Mart
"Collectors! Looking for back issues..."
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Listing of United States and Canadian comic stores selling Marvel Comics.
Comic Book Sale!
Shop by Mail (1)
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Full page of non-novelty advertisements.
Write Your Own Ticket!
"As a charter subscriber"
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Marvel Comics subscription advertisement with extensive coupon listings.
Bullpen Bulletins
Credits
- Script: Jim Shooter
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In-house column that includes Jim Shooter revealing what it means to be an editor; the first annual Shooter Awards; The Hype Box previewing Ghost Rider #69 and Bizarre Adventures 31; and the Mighty Marvel Checklist.
Comic Book Conventions - You're Invited!
"Your Calendar of Upcoming Creation"
Marvel Origins Books - All New
"New direct only publications"
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"Who would like to earn their own spending money..."
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Mail order coupon addressed to Grit Publishing Co.
Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash
"The way to go with Captain 'O'!"
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Interior back cover.
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"For earning, learning and fun...S.L.C.'s the one!"
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Back cover.