Balder the Brave ##2
Marvel Comics • Balder the Brave Limited Series (1985-1986)
Writer
Walt Simonson
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Walt Simonson
Publication Date
December 1985
Cover Variant
Direct Market Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story title: 'The Good Die Young!'. Balder journeys to the land of the dead (Hel) to confront Hela and save the soul of Agnar. This limited series serves as a spin-off from Walt Simonson's legendary run on Thor.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible price sticker residue or sticker on the top right corner. Minor spine stress and corner blunting. The comic is currently bagged and boarded, which hides some surface wear, but the top right corner is the main defect.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5 or less in dollar bins. High-grade graded copies occasionally sell in the $50 range but have low liquidity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book. It is a common '80s back issue.
Notable Features
Features artwork by the iconic Thor duo, Walt Simonson and Sal Buscema. Direct Edition copy (Spider-Man head icon instead of a barcode).
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1985 copper age Marvel comic. The paper stock and printing quality (non-glossy, newsprint-style interiors) are consistent with Marvel's production for this era.