Conan the Barbarian #164 (1984 Marvel Comics) – VF/NM – “The Jeweled Sword of Tem” – Treasure-Hunt Sword & Sorcery Adventure

📦 Product Description:

Condition: VF/NM (Very Fine to Near Mint)
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Release Year: 1984
Issue: #164
Writer: Michael Fleisher
Artist: Gary Kwapisz
Cover Artist: Bob Larkin
Starring: Conan the Barbarian

💎 About the Comic:
In “The Jeweled Sword of Tem”, Conan sets out to retrieve a mythical blade said to grant immense power — but he’s not alone. Mercenaries, mystics, and mad kings all seek the sword, and what begins as a quest quickly becomes a deadly race through traps, betrayals, and ancient ruins.

But even if Conan claims the sword, will it be a gift… or a curse?

Gary Kwapisz’s art brings sharp edges, rich shadow, and raw energy to every page, while Fleisher delivers a story that feels like Indiana Jones meets Robert E. Howard.

📊 Condition Notes (VF/NM Estimate):

• Cover: Glossy with bright color, minimal handling wear

• Spine: Tight with 0–1 non-color-breaking stress marks

• Corners: Sharp

• Interior Pages: White to off-white, crisp, no marks or folds

• Stored: Bagged and boarded in smoke-free, archival-safe collection

🎯 Why It’s Worth Collecting:

• Features a classic sword quest narrative — traps, relics, and treachery

• Art by Gary Kwapisz, who brought a rougher edge to late Conan issues

• VF/NM = great grade for a mid-’80s Copper Age gem

• Perfect for fans of Dungeons & Dragons, Tomb Raider, and Elric

• Strong standalone story in the Conan mythos

🧟 Drawn from the Reaper’s treasure vault — where every jewel has a history, and every sword has a soul.