THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN THE BARBARIAN ##164
Marvel Comics / Curtis Magazines • The Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian (Volume 1)
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Gary Kwapisz
Cover Artist
Earl Norem
Publication Date
September 1989
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Blood of the Hunter' where Conan faces off against deadly foes in a swamp-like setting. This is a black-and-white magazine format comic intended for mature readers.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, blunted corners (especially top-left), minor surface wear, and price stickers on the plastic bag which may obscure small surface indentations. Significant spine roll/wear is visible along the left edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.6+): $50.00 - $75.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of mid-to-high grade have sold for approximately $8.00 to $15.00 on eBay. Higher grades (9.8) can reach $80.00+.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees would exceed the market value of a mid-grade raw copy. It is best kept as a reader or part of a run collection.
Notable Features
Black and white magazine format; Curtis Magazines imprint; Iconic Earl Norem cover art; $2.25 cover price (US).
Authentication Notes
Colors appear consistent with 1989 printing; paper stock is typical magazine grade. No standard UPC usually appears on the front of these later issues in this position (battle-axe logo present in bottom-left instead).