Tarzan versus Predator at the Earth's Core ##1

Dark Horse ComicsTarzan versus Predator at the Earth's Core

Tarzan versus Predator at the Earth's Core

Writer

Walter Simonson

Interior Artist

Lee Weeks

Cover Artist

Lee Weeks

Publication Date

January 1996

Cover Variant

Regular

Printing

First Printing

Comic Description

First issue of a four-part crossover event. Lord Greystoke (Tarzan) travels to Pellucidar at the Earth's core to rescue his friend David Innes, only to discover a hunting party of Predators has invaded the primitive land.

Condition & Value

Condition Grade

Very Fine (CGC 8.0)

Condition Details

Visible color-breaking spine stress marks on the left edge. Minor blunting and color loss on the top right and bottom right corners. Light edge wear on the right side of the cover.

Estimated Market Value

Raw: $5 - $10 / Graded 9.8: $60 - $80

Recent Sales

Raw copies typically sell for under $10. High-grade slabbed copies have sold between $50 and $90 depending on market demand.

Grading Recommendation

Not recommended for professional grading. The current value of a 8.0-9.0 copy does not outweigh the cost of grading fees. It is best enjoyed as a reader copy or part of a run.

Notable Features

First crossover meeting between Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan and the Predator franchise. Significant for the collaboration between industry legends Walter Simonson and Lee Weeks.

Authentication Notes

Standard 1990s Dark Horse production. High-gloss cover stock and bright color registration consistent with authentic first prints of this era.

Scanned on 6/8/2026