Marvel · Bronze Age · 1970

Conan the Barbarian #1

Marvel · 1970

Noted for: Marvel Conan series begins

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What is Conan the Barbarian #1 worth?

The Conan the Barbarian #1 is a Marvel 1970 graded comic. Based on 3 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $550 to $2,650. Recorded sales include a CGC 9 at $2,650 and a CGC 8.0 at $625.

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Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recorded sales and current asking prices in the same grade.

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The Conan the Barbarian #1 in context

Why collectors care

The first issue of Marvel's Conan the Barbarian, cover-dated October 1970, by Roy Thomas with art by Barry Smith. The series proved sword-and-sorcery could sell in comics and is credited with broadening the medium beyond superheroes.

How to identify it

Conan the Barbarian #1, October 1970. Confirm the first printing: the issue has been reprinted and issued in facsimile.

Common mistakes

Facsimile editions and later printings sold as originals. Check the indicia and the paper stock.

Grade considerations

An early-70s book with a detailed cover that shows spine ticks and edge wear. High-grade copies with white pages carry a clear premium.

Last recorded sales

3 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.

Source: eBay sold listings
Sample: 3 sales
Record: Historical sale sample
Newest recorded sale: Sep 21, 2026

How we compile comps →

Grade	Sales	Median	Range
CGC 9	1	$2,650	N/A
CGC 8.0	1	$625	N/A
CGC 7.5	1	$550	N/A

Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+

Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-21. This summary describes stored history.

Inclusion

All 3 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.

Outlier handling

Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.

Grade	Sales	Included
CGC 8.0	1	1
CGC 9	1	1
CGC 7.5	1	1

Shipping and fees

Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.

Provenance

Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.

Conan the Barbarian #1 value FAQ

What is Conan the Barbarian #1 worth?+

Based on 3 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $550 to $2,650.

What grade sells most often for Conan the Barbarian #1?+

CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 1 sale and a recent median around $2,650.

What is the highest median grade for Conan the Barbarian #1?+

CGC 9 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $2,650. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.

Is Conan the Barbarian #1 worth grading?+

For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.