Conan the Barbarian #173 (1985) — Comic Book Value
Conan The BarbarianWhat Conan the Barbarian #173 (1985) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Conan the Barbarian #173 (1985) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $13 · Grade 8.0 $21. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, grab the Standard or Newsstand version at $5. Since both versions are priced equally and lack significant premium features like unique editions or scarcity, there is no compelling reason to pay more for one over the other. Collectors prioritizing budget should buy either, while those seeking a tangible difference should look elsewhere.
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Conan the Barbarian #173 (1985) comic value
An ungraded copy of Conan the Barbarian #173 (1985) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $13, and a CGC 8.0 commands $21.
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 | $4 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $13 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $21 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Conan The Barbarian #173 starts at $5.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy?
- A copy graded at 8.0 for this series is listed for $23.
- Is the condition important for the price?
- Yes, the price varies significantly; a Grade 6.0 is $14, compared to the ungraded $5.