MARVEL FEATURE presents... RED SONJA SHE-DEVIL WITH A SWORD ##2
Marvel Comics Group • Marvel Feature Vol. 2
Writer
Bruce Jones
Interior Artist
Frank Thorne
Cover Artist
Frank Thorne
Publication Date
January 1976
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition standard for era/No Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'The Bearer of the Blade', Red Sonja defends the village of her childhood. She battles man-beasts and barbarian hordes while wielding her iconic sword and wearing her trademark scale mail armor. Key bronze age solo appearance.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom-left and top-right corners. Faint surface wear on the dark background. Minimal color-breaking creases. Edging is relatively sharp.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $120 - $180
Recent Sales
Recent 2024 raw sales for Mid-High grade range from $25 to $60. CGC 9.4 grades have recently sold in the $150-$200 range.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading only if a person suspects it will hit a 9.4 or higher after a professional clean and press. As a 9.0, the grading fees may match the value added. A clean and press would likely address the minor surface imperfections.
Notable Features
Features cover and interior art by Frank Thorne, who became the definitive Red Sonja artist. Early solo series for the character following her appearances in Conan the Barbarian. No barcode (typical for this era of 25-cent Marvels).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age Marvel production based on paper aging visible at the edges, the 'CC' (Comics Code Authority) seal placement, and standard 25-cent price point for 1976.