Savage Tales Featuring Ka-Zar: Lord of the Hidden Jungle ##8
Marvel Comics (Curtis Magazines imprint) • Savage Tales Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
John Buscema, Tony DeZuniga
Cover Artist
Neal Adams
Publication Date
January 1975
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The War That Time Forgot!' a movie-length saga of the Savage Land. This issue stars Ka-Zar (Kevin Plunder) and his saber-tooth companion Zabu. It also contains a Shanna the She-Devil backup story.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the lower-left corner tip. The cover gloss appears well-preserved through the polybag, though there may be minor shelf wear on the back surface. No major color-breaking creases are apparent from the provided angle.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (9.0+): $100 - $160
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies typically fall between $25 and $45. Slabbed 9.4+ copies have historically reached $200+.
Grading Recommendation
Potential candidate for grading if looking for a 9.2 or higher, though margin is slim. A professional 'press and clean' is recommended a priori to minimize minor spine ticks and maximize grade for potential resale value.
Notable Features
Black and white magazine format. Iconic Neal Adams cover art. This issue is part of the Bronze Age run of Savage Tales which offered more mature content than standard CCA-approved comics.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1975 Curtis/Marvel magazine based on the printing of the 75-cent price point, the specific 'Curtis' logo in the top left, and the period-accurate ink saturation.