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Dark Horse ComicsThe Return of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan

The Return of Tarzan

Writer

Edgar Rice Burroughs

Interior Artist

Thomas Yeates

Cover Artist

Thomas Yeates

Publication Date

June 1992

Cover Variant

Direct Edition

Printing

First Printing

Comic Description

Adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic novel 'The Return of Tarzan', following Lord Greystoke's return to the African jungle and his encounters with old enemies and native tribes.

Condition & Value

Condition Grade

Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)

Condition Details

Very minor spine stress near the top staple, slight corner blunting on the bottom right, otherwise a clean and flat cover with good gloss and sharp corners.

Estimated Market Value

Raw value: $5.00 - $15.00. Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $30.00 - $50.00.

Recent Sales

Recent online sales for 1990s Dark Horse prestige format and limited series books in high grade generally range between $5 and $15 raw.

Grading Recommendation

Not generally worth professional grading unless part of a complete matched set of the 3-issue miniseries, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the raw market value.

Notable Features

Direct Edition with barcode box showing '00111' and 'DIRECT SALES' text. Painted cover and interior artwork by renowned artist Thomas Yeates.

Authentication Notes

Standard 1990s comic book print quality with correct Dark Horse logo, glossy cover stock, and crisp ink registration consistent with authentic Dark Horse publications from this era.

Scanned on 8/5/2026