Red Sonja ##1
Marvel Comics • Red Sonja Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Frank Thorne
Cover Artist
Frank Thorne
Publication Date
February 1977
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The first issue of Red Sonja's first ongoing solo series at Marvel Comics. Red Sonja seeks out vengeance and treasure, encountering deadly skeletons and magical traps in her classic sword-and-sorcery style.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with visible stress ticks, corner blunting on all corners, a slight overall cover curl, tanning along the cover edges, and minor surface scuffing on the back-in-bag appearance. No major tears or missing pieces visible through the plastic sleeve.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $20 - $40. Graded (CGC 4.0) value: $50 - $80.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of Red Sonja #1 (1977) range from $25 to $45 depending on specific wear, with graded 4.0 copies hovering around $60.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a bulk submission, as the grading and shipping fees will likely exceed the value increase for a 4.0 copy.
Notable Features
First issue of the iconic 1977 Marvel series, featuring classic Frank Thorne interior and cover art. Includes the Spider-Man box direct/newsstand identifier typical of Marvel books from this era.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with period-correct paper stock, traditional Marvel Comics Group banner, and standard coloring typical of 1977 Marvel publications.