Conan the King – Marvel Comics – 1980–1989 – Volume 1 – Ongoing Series – #1–55

Quick Summary: Originally titled King Conan for the first 19 issues, this series explores the later years of the Cimmerian after he has claimed the throne of Aquilonia. While the main Barbarian title focused on his youth, this book features a more mature, battle-hardened ruler dealing with political intrigue, the responsibilities of fatherhood, and the upbringing of his son, Prince Conn. The series is lauded for its high production values, as it was one of Marvel's early "Direct Market" prestige titles, featuring better paper quality and the lush, detailed artwork of John Buscema and Marc Silvestri.