Conan the Barbarian ##139
Marvel Comics • Conan the Barbarian Vol. 1
Writer
Bruce Jones
Interior Artist
Gil Kane
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
October 1982
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (with UPC barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'In the Lair of the Lotus-Eaters' where Conan faces off against a Medusa-like creature (the Gorgon). This issue continues Conan's wandering adventures in the Hyborian Age.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
The book shows heavy wear including a significant missing piece/tear on the left edge near the corner box, heavy spine stress with color breaks, substantial creasing throughout the cover, corner blunting, and visible edge wear. The cover exhibits tanning and surface dirt.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00 | Graded (9.0+): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade copies range from $5 to $15. Low-grade copies like the one pictured generally sell as 'dollar bin' filler items.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25+) far exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition. This issue is not a major key and the damage is too severe to merit investment.
Notable Features
Includes a classic Gil Kane cover. This is a Direct Edition copy (identifiable by the UPC barcode in the bottom left). It is from the 'Bronze Age' era of Marvel Comics.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic. The aging patterns, paper stock, and printing quality are consistent with 1982 Marvel manufacturing standards. There are no known counterfeit versions of this specific lower-value issue.