Conan the Barbarian ##142
Marvel Comics • Conan the Barbarian Vol. 1
Writer
Bruce Jones
Interior Artist
Gil Kane
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
January 1983
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Conan battles a giant bull in the story titled 'The Night of the Wolf'. The issue features Conan attempting to rescue a woman and dealing with a village under threat. It is a stand-alone adventure typical of the early 80s run.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Heavy staining/moisture damage visible on the top and right side of the cover; significant color-breaking spine stress; visible corner blunting particularly at bottom right; light-reflective warping from moisture; potential foxing or rust on staples hidden by the bag; overall heavy wear and significant surface defects.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00; Graded (CGC 3.0): $15.00 - $25.00 (Grading costs likely exceed the value).
Recent Sales
Low-grade copies of this non-key Bronze Age issue typically sell for under $5.00 in bulk lots or dollar bins. High-grade (9.8) copies sell for approximately $50 - $75.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of shipping and grading fees far exceeds the current market value of a low-grade copy of a non-key issue.
Notable Features
Features a newsstand UPC barcode in the bottom left corner. This is a common non-key issue from the later Bronze Age of the title.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be a genuine 1983 Marvel Comic. The wear pattern, paper tanning visible at the edges, and newsstand trade dress are consistent with authentic copies from this era.