Conan the Barbarian #178 (1986) — Comic Book Value
Conan The BarbarianWhat Conan the Barbarian #178 (1986) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Conan the Barbarian #178 (1986) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $14 · Grade 8.0 $22. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.5× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost, purchase the Newsstand version at $4. The Standard version at $5 offers no significant upgrade in content, only a slight difference in distribution. If you are purely collecting the comic content, the Newsstand is sufficient. However, if you value the specific packaging or edition associated with the Standard release, you should pay the extra dollar.
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Conan the Barbarian #178 (1986) comic value
An ungraded copy of Conan the Barbarian #178 (1986) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14, and a CGC 8.0 commands $22.
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 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $22 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value of an ungraded copy of Conan #178?
- An ungraded copy of Conan The Barbarian #178 is currently valued at $4.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $20, which is $16 more than the $4 ungraded price.
- What is the listed price for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Conan The Barbarian #178 is listed with a resale value of $13.