Savage Tales ##2
Marvel Comics • Savage Tales Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Publication Date
May 1973
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features two block-busting Conan thrillers, sword-and-sorcery action, and mature fantasy storytelling typical of Marvel's black-and-white magazine era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Obvious surface wear, major spine roll, multiple light-to-moderate creases across the cover, corner blunting, edge wear, and signs of handling inside a poly bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; Graded (CGC 4.0): $75 - $125
Recent Sales
Recent sales of Savage Tales #2 in mid-grades typically range between $50 and $100 depending on exact certification and retailer.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading at this condition level unless part of a complete run, as the cost of grading may outweigh the value increase for a VG 4.0 copy.
Notable Features
Early black-and-white magazine format from Marvel featuring iconic painted cover art by John Buscema.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with period-correct paper stock, traditional Curtis Magazines logo in the upper left corner, and standard 75c cover price for the era.