The Mighty Thor ##293
Marvel Comics • Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Keith Pollard and Chic Stone
Cover Artist
Keith Pollard (pencils) and Joe Rubinstein (inks)
Publication Date
March 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Celestial Saga.' Thor continues his quest regarding the origin of the Eternals and the Celestials. This issue features Thor facing off against a giant hand while exploring the mysteries of the Nibelung cycle and the Ring of the Nibelung. Key characters: Thor, Odin, and the Eye of Odin.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and ticks that break color along the left edge. Minor blunting on the bottom left corner. Possible light surface wear and minor indentation on the white background areas. Edges show slight shelf wear. Staples appear secure but may have minor oxidation.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00 / Graded (CGC 9.0+): $35.00 - $55.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $3-$8. High-grade slabbed copies for surrounding issues in this run typically stay under $60 unless they are high-census 9.8s.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission (approx. $30-$50 plus shipping) likely exceeds the final market value of a mid-to-high grade copy of this specific issue.
Notable Features
This is a UK Price Variant (note the '12p' price box in the top left), which was distributed in the United Kingdom simultaneously with the US 40-cent edition. It features a Spider-Man head in the UPC/box area, common for direct market/newsstand distributions of the era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel 1980s stock. The paper quality is the standard newsprint used during the Bronze Age. The '12p' price indicates it was part of the international distribution print run by Marvel for the British market.