Savage Tales Featuring Conan the Barbarian ##1
Marvel Comics (Curtis Magazines) • Savage Tales Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Publication Date
July 1971
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the first appearance of Conan the Barbarian in a comic magazine format, establishing Marvel's black-and-white magazine line aimed at mature readers. Also features Ka-Zar.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine roll, slight corner blunting, minor edge wear, gloss remains intact with light surface scuffing on the protective bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $100 - $250 depending on exact grade; Graded (CGC 8.0): $200 - $350
Recent Sales
Recent sales for Savage Tales #1 in VF condition range between $200 and $300 on eBay and auction sites.
Grading Recommendation
Worth professional grading if verified to be in solid Very Fine or better condition due to its high significance as a copper/bronze age key magazine.
Notable Features
First appearance of Conan in Marvel's magazine format, painted cover by John Buscema, magazine-sized format with mature content.
Authentication Notes
Standard Curtis magazine format with correct 75-cent price variant, original paper stock, and proper color registration consistent with 1971 printing.