The Mighty Thor ##291
Marvel Comics • The Mighty Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Keith Pollard
Cover Artist
Keith Pollard
Publication Date
January 1980
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC with diagonal slash)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the iconic 'Celestial Saga.' Thor is caught in a conflict between the Eternals and the Olympian gods Zeus and Odin. The story explores the origin of the Eternals and their connection to the Celestials.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; bottom right corner blunting; light surface wear on the front cover; a diagonal black pen mark through the UPC code (common for remainder or discount bin stock); edge wear on the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.8): $150 - $200. In current 6.0 condition: $8 - $12.
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in mid-to-high grade average around $10 - $25. Graded 9.8 copies have sold in the $180 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading in current condition. The black mark through the UPC and spine wear likely limit the grade to a 6.0-7.0. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book at this tier.
Notable Features
Features appearances by Odin, Zeus, and the Eternals. This is a Newsstand edition with a remainder mark (diagonal line) through the UPC barcode. Essential reading for fans of the Eternals and Marvel mythology.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the age-appropriate paper oxidation (slight tanning visible on edges), the specific 40-cent price point for 1980, and the standard newsstand UPC formatting of the era.