Tarzan Lord of the Jungle ##27
Marvel Comics • Tarzan (Marvel Comics Vol. 1)
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Rich Buckler and Ricardo Villamonte
Publication Date
August 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story title 'Chaos in the Cabaret!'. Tarzan must rescue Jane from a kidnapping plot involving a cabaret and a rampaging gorilla. Features Jane Porter and La of Opar.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and multiple color-breaking ticks along the spine. Slight corner blunting on the bottom left and top right. Minor surface wear and some edge wear along the right side. Significant diagonal black pen mark through the UPC barcode.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.0+): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Standard editions in mid-grade sell for under $5. UK variants typically carry a small premium to specific collectors but generally follow standard values for this non-key bronze age title.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the comic. The ink mark on the barcode significantly reduces the grade potential.
Notable Features
UK Price Variant (12p instead of 40c). Marked barcode (remainder mark or shop mark). This series was Marvel's take on the Edgar Rice Burroughs character following the DC Comics run.
Authentication Notes
Colors and paper stock appear consistent with late 1970s Marvel Bronze Age production. The UK pricing indicates it was specifically distributed for the British market.