Conan the Barbarian ##120
Marvel Comics • Conan the Barbarian Vol. 1
Writer
J.M. DeMatteis
Interior Artist
Gil Kane
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
March 1981
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Conan protects a young woman from a mystical threat in 'The God of Death Beckons.' The story features Conan facing off against sorcery and a literal personification of death, highlighting his physical prowess against the supernatural.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Some color breaking creases near the spine. General surface wear and light edge wear. Overall eye appeal is decent but affected by multiple minor flaws.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.0+): $35 - $60
Recent Sales
Solid copies in midgrade (Fine/VF) typically sell for $8 to $12 on sites like eBay. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies can fetch closer to $100, while slabbed 9.0-9.4 copies sell for significantly less.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The comic is currently in mid-grade condition (estimated 6.0) and is not a major key issue. Grading costs would exceed the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Includes 'Direct Edition' UPC box (with a strike-through pattern). Features art and cover by the legendary Gil Kane.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1981 original. Correct 50-cent cover price for the era. Standard newsprint interior pages of the early Bronze Age are likely beginning to tan. Stable staple placement and correct color registration for this era of Marvel production.