Conan the Barbarian #185 (1986) — Comic Book Value
Conan The BarbarianWhat Conan the Barbarian #185 (1986) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Conan the Barbarian #185 (1986) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $12 · Grade 8.0 $19. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost to simply own Conan the Barbarian #185, buy the Newsstand version for $3. The Standard version at $4 offers no significant upgrade in edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. If your goal is purely collection completion without chasing rarity, the Newsstand is the practical choice. Only pay the extra dollar for the Standard if you prefer its specific packaging or want a slightly higher perceived value.
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Conan the Barbarian #185 (1986) comic value
An ungraded copy of Conan the Barbarian #185 (1986) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $12, and a CGC 8.0 commands $19.
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 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $19 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Conan the Barbarian #185?
- The ungraded version of Conan the Barbarian #185 is currently listed at $4.
- How much is a higher-graded copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of this series is valued at $17, while a Grade 6.0 sells for $10.
- Is this issue a good investment for collectors?
- With prices ranging from $4 ungraded to $17 graded, it offers accessible entry points for Conan fans.