Conan the Barbarian starring in Savage Tales ##1
Marvel Comics • Savage Tales Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas, Stan Lee, Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Barry Windsor-Smith, John Buscema, Gray Morrow
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Publication Date
May 1971
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features 'The Frost Giant's Daughter' by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith. Also includes the first appearance and origin of Man-Thing by Gerry Conway and Gray Morrow.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0) - Estimated from stock photo
Condition Details
Stock photo used for reference. Common issues for this oversized magazine include spine stress, corner wear, and edge chipping due to the paper quality.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $300 - $600 | Graded (9.0+): $1,000 - $3,500+
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (CGC 9.4+) have recently sold for upwards of $2,500; mid-grade copies range from $400 to $700.
Grading Recommendation
Highly recommended if the physical copy is in 7.0+ condition. This is a major Bronze Age key. Professional pressing can often help reach 8.0+ grades.
Notable Features
Major Key Issue: 1st Appearance of Man-Thing. 1st Appearance of the Night-Stalker. First Marvel Conan magazine. Explicit content for mature readers.
Authentication Notes
Black cover ink is prone to showing wear; check for color touch-ups. Ensure the magazine size measures correctly (approx 8 x 11 inches).