The Mighty Thor ##316
Marvel Comics • The Mighty Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Doug Moench
Interior Artist
Keith Pollard
Cover Artist
Walt Simonson
Publication Date
February 1982
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Thor and Iron Man team up to face the menace of the Bi-Beast. The story titled 'Of Beasts and Things' follows the heroes as they deal with the return of the Man-Beast's creation. Guest starring Iron Man (Tony Stark).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible rounding and blunting of the top and bottom right corners. Color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Significant tanning/yellowing of the white cover border, particularly at the top. Minor surface wear and potential light staining in the 'Columbia Ten-Speed' ad banner. Bottom edge shows small nicks and slight fraying.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 5.0): $30 - $40; Graded (CGC 9.8): $150+
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $6-$12 on platforms like eBay. High-grade (9.8) slabs currently fetch significantly higher premiums due to the Walt Simonson cover art.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The current estimated grade of 5.0 (due to tanning and corner wear) would result in a market value lower than the cost of the grading fees. Grading is typically only profitable for this specific issue at a 9.6 or higher.
Notable Features
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in the UPC box). Early Walt Simonson cover art, who later became the definitive writer/artist for the title. Bronze Age Marvel issue. Features a team-up with Iron Man.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s Marvel newsprint and glossy cover stock. The Spider-Man UPC box is consistent with Marvel's direct-to-comic-shop distribution of the era. No signs of restoration are visible in the photograph.