The Mighty Thor ##289
Marvel Comics • The Mighty Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Keith Pollard
Cover Artist
Keith Pollard
Publication Date
November 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'Look Homeward, Asgardian!', the Destroyer rampages through Asgard. Thor must find a way to stop the indestructible automaton without harming the soul of the Goddess he loves, Sif, which is trapped within the armor.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting on the bottom right/left, and minor edge wear. The cover retains high gloss and vibrant colors with a strike-through on the barcode area typical of certain distribution.
Estimated Market Value
$15 - $35 (Raw) / $60 - $85 (Graded 8.0-9.0 range)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies of this issue range from $10 to $25. UK Price variants sometimes carry a small premium to specific collectors but generally track with US cents copies.
Grading Recommendation
Likely not worth professional grading unless it is a personal favorite. The cost of CGC grading plus shipping would likely exceed the market value of an 8.0 copy of this Bronze Age non-key issue.
Notable Features
UK 12p Price Variant. Features The Destroyer and Sif. Part of the 'Celestial Saga' era. Includes a barcode with a strike-through indicating it may have been from a multi-pack or specific UK distribution.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age Marvel UK distribution copy. Paper stock and ink density are consistent with 1979 Marvel manufacturing. The 12p price is printed, not stamped.