Conan the Barbarian #197 (1987) — Comic Book Value
Conan The BarbarianWhat Conan the Barbarian #197 (1987) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Conan the Barbarian #197 (1987) value — Ungraded $2 · Grade 6.0 $10 · Grade 8.0 $17. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.5× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Conan the Barbarian #197, grab the Newsstand version for $6. The Standard version at $3 is even cheaper, but the Newsstand designation typically implies a slightly different distribution or packaging. If you just want the comic, buy the Standard. If you want the specific Newsstand variant, pay the extra $3, though the difference in collectible value here is minimal.
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Conan the Barbarian #197 (1987) comic value
An ungraded copy of Conan the Barbarian #197 (1987) averages around $2. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10, and a CGC 8.0 commands $17.
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 | $2 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the lowest price I can expect to pay for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of Conan the Barbarian #197 starts at $3.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $17, which is significantly higher than the $3 ungraded price.
- What series is this comic from?
- This issue belongs to the Conan The Barbarian series.