Tarzan Lord of the Jungle ##25
Marvel Comics • Tarzan Lord of the Jungle Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott
Publication Date
June 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (Pence Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Tarzan must survive the Jungle as he faces off against a group of hunters and mercenaries. The story involves high-stakes action and classic Burroughs-inspired survival. This issue concludes the Marvel run of the title before it moved to other publishers.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks (4-5 along the left edge), significant corner blunting on the top right, some minor edge wear, and visible surface dirt/soiling on the white top border. The barcode area shows a slight black ink mark. Colors are generally well-preserved but the cover lacks high-grade gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 / Graded: $25 - $40 (Due to the niche nature of UK Price Variants)
Recent Sales
Standard USD 35c copies in this condition sell for $3-$5; Pence variants occasionally fetch a small premium from completist collectors but generally track with standard raw prices.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees would exceed the market value of the comic. It is a common bronze-age issue with no major key significance.
Notable Features
UK Price Variant (12p cover price); Final issue of the Marvel Comics Tarzan series; Includes a 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' banner across the top header which is characteristic of UK imports from that era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic UK price variant. Distinctive 12p cover price with 25 (month indicator) and CC logo. Standard newsstand barcode present in bottom left. Paper stock appears consistent with late-1970s Marvel pulp quality.