Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle ##21
Marvel Comics • Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle (1977-1979 Marvel Series)
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
Bob Hall
Publication Date
February 1979
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (Barcode visible)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Lost in Pellucidar' storyline. Tarzan finds himself in the hollow earth world of Pellucidar (created by Edgar Rice Burroughs), where he must fight for survival against Pteranodons and primitive warriors. Features a guest appearance by David Innes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and multiple color-breaking white ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the bottom right corner. Some edge wear and potential light surface scuffing visible on the darker ink sections. Overall decent eye appeal but high-frequency spine defects limit the grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.0+): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies fluctuate between $2 and $10. High-grade (CGC 9.8) copies can reach $60-$80, but lower grades rarely exceed the cost of grading.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services (approx. $25-40) would likely exceed the total market value of the comic in this mid-grade condition.
Notable Features
Crossover/Tie-in with the Pellucidar series. Features Newsstand barcode (UPC). Iconic Bronze Age Marvel Tarzan run featuring John Buscema art.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1979 Marvel production. The 'Still Only 35c' price point and the standard 10-digit UPC barcode are consistent with the publication date. Paper stock shows age-appropriate light tanning across the edges.