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Conan the Barbarian #14, page 11 (Barry Windsor Smith)

Owner: Comicart Boston
Artists: Barry Windsor Smith (Penciller) , Sal Buscema (Inker)

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Title:	Conan the Barbarian #14, page 11 (Barry Windsor Smith)
Artist:	Barry Windsor Smith (Penciller)
Artist:	Sal Buscema (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
Views:	1,056
Likes on CAF:	33 34
Favorited on CAF:	2
Added to Site:	9/22/2025

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It is understandable that with prices of original comic art being what they generally are today, there would be a general focus on prices. However, such a materialistic as well as quantitative focus does not � as I have constantly maintained �do our hobby justice. It takes us away from the sense and wonder that is the intangible (yet most wonderful and important) part of the hobby itself.

Unfortunately, the focus on this particular piece was on how Smith Conan artwork had generally declined and how the price paid for this piece was way out of whack with prevailing prices. While I totally agree (and, yes, I also know, specifically, what the last transacted price was for this piece), it was a piece that was � to put it simply � very well done indeed. And, no, I didn�t purchase this piece primarily because it was the first appearance of Elric of Melnibone and his sword, Stormbringer. And, yes, I was fortunate that the maximum bid I decided to put in was just sufficient for the purposes of the auction itself.

At the end of the day, it is best to let this piece of original artwork speak for itself. I also happen to think that Sal Buscema was an excellent inker on this series as this piece itself demonstrates.

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