Conan the Barbarian #218 (1989) — Comic Book Value
Conan The BarbarianWhat Conan the Barbarian #218 (1989) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Conan the Barbarian #218 (1989) 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, grab the Newsstand version at $4. The Standard version at $6 offers slightly better condition or perhaps a minor difference in packaging, but the difference is minimal here. If you are purely collecting and want the cheapest entry point, buy the Newsstand. If you prefer the slightly more robust Standard version, the extra $2 is worth it for the marginal upgrade.
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Conan the Barbarian #218 (1989) comic value
An ungraded copy of Conan the Barbarian #218 (1989) 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 estimated value of this comic in ungraded condition?
- An ungraded copy of Conan the Barbarian #218 is currently valued around $9.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $28, which is $19 more than the ungraded price.
- Which grade offers the best balance of condition and price for this issue?
- The Grade 8.0 at $28 offers a strong balance, while the Grade 6.0 is available for $19.