Conan Saga ##49
Marvel Comics • Conan Saga (Magazine)
Writer
Roy Thomas (adapted from Robert E. Howard)
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
Joe Jusko
Publication Date
April 1991
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Reprint of the classic Savage Sword of Conan #30. Features the story 'Hawks Over Shem,' where Conan leads a band of mercenaries against a treacherous king. Key characters include Conan and Mazdak.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Moderate corner blunting on the bottom right and top left. Visible surface wear/scuffing on the light-colored background. Some edge wear along the bottom. The binding appears slightly misaligned.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (9.8): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies range between $4 and $8 on platforms like eBay. High-grade 9.8 copies occasionally reach $75 depending on demand for Jusko cover art.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25+) exceeds the current market value of a mid-grade 6.0 copy. Only worth grading if in pristine 9.8 condition.
Notable Features
Features a full-page cover by renowned fantasy artist Joe Jusko. This series served as a high-quality black-and-white magazine reprint of earlier Conan adventures. Includes UPC barcode in lower left.
Authentication Notes
The magazine format (larger than standard comic) appears authentic based on logo placement, paper stock sheen, and era-appropriate price markings ($2.25 US).