Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle ##25
Marvel Comics • Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle (Vol. 1)
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Publication Date
June 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (Pence Copy)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Final issue of the Marvel Tarzan series. Tarzan battles a group of modern-day mercenaries and hunters in the jungle. This issue marks the conclusion of Marvel's license for the Edgar Rice Burroughs character before it moved to other publishers.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (ticks), slight corner blunting on the bottom right/left, minor color-breaking crease near the top left corner, and a small amount of edge wear. Flat cover with vibrant colors and intact staples.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.0+): $45 - $65
Recent Sales
Copies of this issue in Mid-to-High Grade typically sell for $5 to $12 on platforms like eBay. Pence variants generally hold similar value to cents versions in the US market, sometimes fetching a small premium from completist variant collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25+) plus shipping would exceed the current market value of a 7.5 grade copy. Only worth grading if it was a guaranteed 9.8.
Notable Features
UK Edition (indicated by '12p' price box). Final issue of the series. Art by Bronze Age legend John Buscema. Features UPC barcode in the corner (found on later Bronze Age Marvel issues).
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic. The '12p' price and 'June' date match known UK distribution standards for 1979 Marvel releases. Paper stock appears consistent with late-70s newsprint.