Conan the Barbarian #253 (1992) — Comic Book Value
Conan The BarbarianWhat Conan the Barbarian #253 (1992) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Conan the Barbarian #253 (1992) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $13 · Grade 8.0 $20. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Conan the Barbarian #253, grab the Newsstand version for $3. The Standard version at $4 offers no significant advantage in terms of edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. If your goal is simply to acquire the comic, the Newsstand version is the clear choice. Only pay the extra dollar for the Standard if you prefer a slightly different, though functionally equivalent, format.
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Conan the Barbarian #253 (1992) comic value
An ungraded copy of Conan the Barbarian #253 (1992) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $13, and a CGC 8.0 commands $20.
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 | $6 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $13 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $20 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value for an ungraded copy of Conan #253?
- An ungraded copy of Conan the Barbarian #253 is currently valued around $6.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $20, which is significantly higher than the $6 price for an ungraded version.
- What is the price point for a mid-grade copy of this issue?
- A copy graded at 6.0 is valued at $13.