The Mighty Thor ##182
Marvel Comics • The Mighty Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Publication Date
November 1970
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct/Newsstand)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of a 2-part Doctor Doom crossover. Don Blake (Thor) is captured by Dr. Doom in Latveria. Doom attempts to steal Thor's hammer and power while Blake is vulnerable. Significant for the rare silver-age/bronze-age transition interaction between Thor and Doom.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with some color breaks, minor corner blunting on the top right, slight surface wear on the red background, and potential minor tanning based on age. The white borders remain relatively bright.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40 - $65; Graded: $120 - $150 (depending on exact grade)
Recent Sales
Recent CGC 7.0 - 7.5 copies have sold between $110 and $135. Raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $45.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading only if seeking long-term preservation. A professional press and clean could push this to a 7.5 or 8.0, but the value increase may be offset by grading fees.
Notable Features
Classic Doctor Doom cover and appearance. 15-cent price variant. First appearance of the Doom-Servant (Robot). Includes a back-up story featuring the Inhumans.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age Marvel comic. Correct 15-cent cover price for 1970. Paper stock shows correct age-appropriate oxidation and ink saturation consistent with original web-offset printing.