The Mighty Thor ##386
Marvel Comics • Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee (Script), Tom DeFalco (Plot)
Interior Artist
Ron Frenz (Pencils), Brett Breeding (Inks)
Cover Artist
Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom
Publication Date
December 1987
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a battle between Thor and Eric Masterson (who later becomes Thunderstrike). The story involves Thor being trapped in the body of Sigurd Jarlshof while fighting the villainous Quicksand and dealing with the emergence of the Masterson character as an ally.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; slight corner blunting on the bottom right; minor edge wear along the top; some color rub/fading visible on the dark areas of the cover; interior pages likely off-white to white based on age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $75 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fluctuate between $3 and $12 depending on condition. High-grade slabbed copies (9.8 or higher) have recently sold for approximately $85.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade of 7.0 is below the threshold where value increases significantly. Grading fees would likely exceed the total value of the comic.
Notable Features
Early appearance of Eric Masterson; appearance of Quicksand; classic 'When Warriors Clash!' cover style.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1987 copper age Marvel comic. Printing quality matches the era's newsprint interiors and gloss-coated cover stock. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting visible.