The Mighty Thor ##330
Marvel Comics • The Mighty Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Zelenetz
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe (Pencils) and Vince Colletta (Inks)
Cover Artist
Walt Simonson (Pencils) and Joe Sinnott (Inks)
Publication Date
April 1983
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'The Battle of the Bifrost,' Thor is forced to battle Heimdall, the Guardian of the Rainbow Bridge. The conflict arises from the manipulation of Fafnir the Giant. The issue continues the build-up to the legendary Walt Simonson run which officially begins in issue #337.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks. Corner blunting on bottom right. Minor edge wear. Slight cover roll on the left spine edge. General shelf wear and non-color-breaking surface indentations.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.8): $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for $6-$10. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have sold between $65 and $115 over the last year.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-40 plus shipping) exceeds the current market value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy. Only worth grading if it were a guaranteed 9.8 white-page copy.
Notable Features
Direct Edition copy (Spider-Man icon). Notable as part of the transition period right before Walt Simonson took over writing/art duties. Features Heimdall in a prominent battle against Thor.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel stock. Paper shows natural slight off-white aging. Print registration and staples appear correct for 1983 production.