MARVEL FEATURE PRESENTS RED SONJA: SHE-DEVIL WITH A SWORD ##5
Marvel Comics • Marvel Feature (Vol. 2)
Writer
Bruce Jones
Interior Artist
Frank Thorne
Cover Artist
Frank Thorne
Publication Date
July 1976
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Red Sonja battles the Bear-God in a classic Bronze Age tale. This issue continues her solo adventures in Marvel Feature before she moved into her own self-titled series. Features the iconic artwork of Frank Thorne, who became the definitive Red Sonja artist.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and creasing on the bottom right corner; visible price sticker or residue in the center-top logo area; generalized edge wear and some surface scuffing visible through the polybag; potential tanning of pages based on age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.0+): $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range from $12 to $18. High-grade (CGC 9.6+) copies have reached $150+ in recent auctions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission would likely exceed the market value of a 4.0-5.0 copy. It is best kept as a reading/filler copy.
Notable Features
Early solo Red Sonja appearance; Frank Thorne cover and interior art; Newsstand edition with UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age Marvel comic. Correct 25-cent price point for 1976; appropriate aging/patina on newsprint; standard 'Marvel Comics Group' header and staple placement consistent with mid-70s production.