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MARVEL COMICS · 1/78 · NEWSSTAND
UNIT ECA-009566
TARZAN LORD OF THE JUNGLE #8
Marvel's licensed Tarzan run, script by Roy Thomas, art by John Buscema, non-key newsstand issue
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | January 1978 | Bronze | Newsstand | — | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows strong gloss and vibrant colors with sharp corners overall; a couple of minor crease lines are visible near the ape figures on the upper right and center of the cover. Spine appears mostly tight with no major stress lines visible in this photo, though slight surface handling wear is possible. The book is in a protective sleeve which limits full assessment of edges; interior and back cover were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $1 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $4 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $60 |
// Archive commentary
Tarzan Lord of the Jungle #8 is part of Marvel's late-1970s license adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' jungle hero, continuing the publisher's effort to extend the Tarzan franchise following DC's earlier run. Roy Thomas scripts the issue with art by John Buscema, a pairing that gave the series a degree of craft above the typical licensed-comic output of the era, though this particular issue carries no first appearance, origin, or other historically cited event that would elevate it beyond a solid installment in the run.
Market data for the title is thin, reflecting its status as a peripheral Bronze Age licensed book rather than a mainstream superhero or horror title with sustained collector demand. The census is small across all grades, and sales activity is sparse even at the top end, with only a handful of CGC 9.8 transactions establishing the high-grade benchmark. Raw copies in low and mid grades see minimal turnover, consistent with a book bought primarily by Tarzan completists and Bronze Age Marvel run-builders rather than speculative investors.
This issue trades as a value-driven pickup for collectors assembling the full Tarzan Lord of the Jungle run or Buscema art collectors, with little premium attached beyond condition. High-grade slabs command modest but real prices due to genuine scarcity in top census grades, while raw copies remain inexpensive and readily available. Long-term appreciation is likely to track general Bronze Age licensed-comic demand rather than any independent collector-driven surge.
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-009566 | ~8.5 | Newsstand | AVAILABLE |
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