Thor ##1
Marvel Comics • Thor Vol. 3 (2007)
Writer
J. Michael Straczynski
Interior Artist
Olivier Coipel
Cover Artist
Olivier Coipel
Publication Date
September 2007
Cover Variant
Sketch Variant (1:75 Incentive)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The rebirth of the God of Thunder following the events of Avengers Disassembled and Ragnarok. Thor returns to find Mjolnir and begins a search for his fellow Asgardians who have been reborn in mortal shells in a small town in Oklahoma.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Visible slight spine stress with minor color-breaking ticks on the left edge. The top right corner shows extremely minor blunting. Overall white levels on the sketch cover appear high, though a few faint surface scratches may be present on the matte finish.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $50.00; Graded (9.8): $150.00 - $225.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $35-$45. CGC 9.8 graded copies have recently fluctuated between $180 and $240 depending on the auction platform.
Grading Recommendation
Recommended only if it hits a 9.6 or 9.8. Because this is a white sketch cover, any minor smudge or spine tick is highlighted. A professional press could potentially raise this copy from a 9.2 to a 9.6.
Notable Features
1:75 Incentive Sketch Variant; First issue of the acclaimed Straczynski run; Re-introduction of Thor into the modern Marvel Universe.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 2007 Marvel cardstock used for incentive variants. Features standard trade dress including the '00121' barcode suffix (if visible on back) or correct logo placement. No signs of modern digital reproduction.