Conan the Barbarian #172 (1985) — Comic Book Value
Conan The BarbarianWhat Conan the Barbarian #172 (1985) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Conan the Barbarian #172 (1985) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $10 · Grade 8.0 $18. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Conan the Barbarian #172, grab the Newsstand version for $5. The Standard version at $3 offers no significant collectible advantage over the Newsstand in this case, as both are basic copies. Since the price difference is minimal and neither version offers premium packaging or scarcity, buyers prioritizing budget should choose the Standard version.
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Conan the Barbarian #172 (1985) comic value
An ungraded copy of Conan the Barbarian #172 (1985) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10, and a CGC 8.0 commands $18.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $3 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $18 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this issue?
- The ungraded copy of Conan the Barbarian #172 starts at $4.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $19, which is $15 more than the ungraded starting price.
- What is the price point for a moderately graded copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Conan the Barbarian #172 is listed at $12.