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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 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, recent graded examples have sold for $190 to $1,792. Recent verified sales include a CGC 9 at $1,792 and a CGC 9.0 at $685.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recent sold examples in the same grade.
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.
Sold price summary
6 verified eBay sales from the last 90 days, grouped by grade.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Window
- Last 90 days
- Last checked
- Aug 10, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 1 | $1,792 | N/A |
| CGC 9.0 | 1 | $685 | N/A |
| CGC 5.5 | 1 | $300 | N/A |
| CGC 3.5 | 1 | $250 | N/A |
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | $250 | N/A |
| CGC 4.0 | 1 | $190 | N/A |
How this summary is built+
Inclusion
All 6 eBay sold (completed) listings we have for this item from the last 90 days, 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 | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 5.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 3.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, graded examples have recently sold for $190 to $1,792.
What grade sells most often for Conan the Barbarian #1?+
CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the current sample, with 1 sale and a recent median around $1,792.
What is the highest median grade for Conan the Barbarian #1?+
CGC 9 has the highest median in the current sample at about $1,792. 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.
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