RED SONJA ##14
Marvel Comics • Red Sonja Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
Frank Brunner
Publication Date
March 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'The River of the Dead!', Red Sonja continues her bronze-age adventures. She encounters aquatic horrors and undead threats while navigating a treacherous waterway. The issue features classic sword-and-sorcery themes established during Roy Thomas's run.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; blunting on top right corner; slight edge wear on the right side; visible crease near the bottom left corner; paper tanning consistent with age; UPC barcode present with minor scuffs.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 7.0 range): $45 - $60.
Recent Sales
Standard cents-copies in similar 7.0 condition recently sold for $18-20. UK variants often fetch a 10-20% premium from specialist collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading generally exceed the market value for this specific mid-grade issue. Only worth grading if it was a high-grade 9.6+ or for personal preservation.
Notable Features
Features the 12p UK price variant, which is scarcer than the standard US cents copy. Iconic cover art by Frank Brunner. Contains a UPC barcode, indicating it was intended for newsstand distribution.
Authentication Notes
Signs of authenticity include era-appropriate paper oxidation, correct logo spacing, and the specific 12p plate used for UK distribution in 1979. Colors appear accurate to late-70s newsprint quality.