The Mighty Thor ##295
Marvel Comics • The Mighty Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Keith Pollard
Cover Artist
Keith Pollard
Publication Date
May 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First part of the 'Quest for the Ring of Power' storyline. Thor encounters Storm Giants as the series begins to adapt elements of Wagner's 'Ring of the Nibelung' cycle. Features Odin and Fafnir.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress markers without significant color breaks. Slight corner blunting on the top left. Visible surface wear and some light creasing along the spine edge. Interior pages appear slightly tanned though mostly white.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (estimated 7.5): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of the US edition sell for $5-$10; UK variants typically demand a small premium from niche collectors but generally follow standard value trends.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the comic in this condition grade.
Notable Features
UK price variant (12p instead of 40 cents). Spider-Man head in the UPC box. Notable as part of the Roy Thomas 'Celestial Saga' era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel UK distribution. Identifying features include the 12p cover price, the 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' banner, and the specific Pollard signature placement on the left.