The Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian ##167
Marvel Comics (under the Curtis/Marvel Magazine Group imprint) • The Savage Sword of Conan
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Gary Kwapisz
Cover Artist
Earl Norem
Publication Date
December 1989
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Blood of the Hunter' where Conan faces off against a tribe of savages and ferocious beasts including a giant bear and lion. This issue is part of the long-running black-and-white magazine series which targeted a more mature audience than the standard comic code books.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible surface price sticker in upper right corner, significant corner blunting at the top left and bottom right, spine stress marks, minor edge wear, and visible yellowing on the cover background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded (CGC 9.8 target): $60.00 - $80.00 (Current state unlikely to reach high grades).
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this issue typically sell between $4 and $12 depending on condition. Mid-grade copies like this one often sell at or near the cover price or slightly above in bundle lots.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading. The cost of the grading service (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the market value of the comic. The sticker on the cover and corner wear will cap the grade significantly.
Notable Features
Black and white magazine format; notable Earl Norem cover art. This issue does not contain major first appearances or key deaths making it a 'reader copy' or minor back-issue.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. Correct $2.25 cover price for 1989 Marvel magazines, proper paper stock visible on interior edges, and standard magazine size format for the era.