Tarzan of the Apes ##191
Gold Key (Western Publishing) • Tarzan of the Apes Vol. 1
Writer
Gaylord DuBois
Interior Artist
Doug Wildey
Cover Artist
George Wilson (painted cover)
Publication Date
March 1970
Cover Variant
Regular/Painted Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'The Lions of Cathne'. Tarzan discovers a city of gold where lions are bred and trained for war. Features Tarzan and the lions of Cathne.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking creases along the spine. Noticeable corner rounding/blunting at the bottom right. Minor edge wear and surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover. Likely tanning of pages based on age and paper stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (9.0+): $60 - $100. In current VG state, it is primarily a reader copy/filler.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies of this issue range from $4 to $15 plus shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the market value of the book in this condition. Professional cleaning and pressing would improve shelf appeal but likely not elevate it to a high enough grade to justify the investment.
Notable Features
Includes a Gold Key 'mini-poster' or pin-up on the back or interior (common for this era). Features iconic painted cover art by George Wilson. Notable for being part of the long-running Gold Key Tarzan series before the license moved to DC Comics in the early 70s.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic original 1970 printing. The 15-cent price point, Gold Key logo placement, and characteristic paper aging are consistent with genuine copies from this era.