The Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian ##167
Marvel Comics (Curtis Magazines/A Marvel Magazine line) • The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 1
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Gary Kwapisz
Cover Artist
Ovi Hondru
Publication Date
December 1989
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Blood of the Hunter'. Conan encounters a tribe of hunters and a massive bear while navigating the snowy mountains. This issue also contains a Solo back-up story titled 'The Devil's Basin'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible price sticker residue or sticker on the polybag/cover top right. Significant color-breaking horizontal and vertical creases across the center and lower half of the cover. Spine stress marks visible. Soft corners and general edge wear. Discoloration/foxing likely on the white borders.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded (9.8): $100.00 - $150.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Grade (5.0-7.0) typically sell for $6.00 to $12.00. High-grade 9.8 copies have sold between $120 and $180 in the last calendar year.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition. This is a reader copy or a budget filler for a collection.
Notable Features
Black and white magazine format. Features Howard-era style brutalist fantasy art. Unlike standard comics of the era, this was not subject to the Comics Code Authority, allowing for more violence and nudity.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1989 Marvel magazine. Note the 'A Marvel Magazine' branding in the top left corner and the $2.25 price point consistent with late 80s Savage Sword issues.