The Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian #177
Marvel Comics (Curtis Magazines imprint) • The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 1
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Gary Kwapisz
Cover Artist
Orestes Suarez
Publication Date
September 1990
Cover Variant
Regular (Magazine Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Blood of the Hunter'. Conan finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse when he is hunted by a group of warriors across a frozen wasteland. It also includes a backup story 'The One That Got Away'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with some color-breaking ticks. Visible blunting and minor wear on the bottom left and right corners. Slight edge wear along the top gutter. Some minor surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12 | Graded (9.6+): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $6 - $10 on eBay. Higher grade 9.8 copies occasionally reach $80+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The fair market value of a mid-grade raw copy is less than the cost of the grading fees. Grading is only economically viable for this issue if the comic is a pristine 9.8 candidate.
Notable Features
Magazine format (black and white interiors). Mature readers content. Iconic cover art by Orestes Suarez depicting Conan in a bloody temple scene with a captive maiden.
Authentication Notes
Authentic original magazine. Shows appropriate age for 1990s paper stock. The UPC barcode is present and correctly reflects the newsstand/retail distribution for that era.