Savage Tales Featuring Ka-Zar ##1
Marvel Comics (Curtis Magazines) • Savage Tales Super Annual
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Publication Date
1975
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A magazine-format super annual featuring action-packed jungle adventures starring Ka-Zar, the Lord of the Hidden Jungle, battling prehistoric monsters and foes in the Savage Land.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate surface wear from protective bagging, minor spine roll or stress along the left edge, and slightly blunted corners typical of magazine-format comic books of this era.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $20 and $50 depending on exact newsstand condition; graded copies range from $40 to $150+ depending on the final qualified grade.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for 1970s Marvel magazine annuals in mid-grade condition fluctuate between $25 and $60.
Grading Recommendation
Professional grading may be worthwhile if the interior pages are cream to white and high grade, but for a mid-grade copy, professional pressing and cleaning might push it into the Very Fine range to maximize return.
Notable Features
Magazine format published under Marvel's Curtis imprint, featuring painted cover art by John Buscema and increased page counts for expanded stories.
Authentication Notes
Standard vintage magazine format construction with correct Curtis logo box in the top-left corner, appropriate paper stock, and staple placement consistent with 1970s Marvel publications.