Thor ##1 (LGY #727)
Marvel Comics • Thor Vol 6 (2020 Series)
Writer
Donny Cates
Interior Artist
Nic Klein
Cover Artist
Olivier Coipel
Publication Date
March 2020
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the Donny Cates run. Thor is now King of Asgard but feels the weight of the crown. Galactus crashes into Asgard seeking help against 'The Black Winter,' leading to Thor becoming the Herald of Thunder.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Generally sharp edges and high gloss. The spine shows minor white stressed points (ticks) notably near the center. Bottom right corner shows extremely slight blunting. Front cover surface appears clean with no major creasing visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15-$25 / Graded (9.8): $65-$85
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range between $10 and $22 depending on condition. Graded 9.8 copies have stabilized under $100 after the initial series hype.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the copy is absolutely flawless (9.8 candidate). At a 9.4 estimation, the cost of grading and shipping would likely exceed the market value of the slabbed book.
Notable Features
First appearance of Thor as the Herald of Thunder. First mention of The Black Winter. Features a popular modern creative team. 'Legacy' numbering 727 is noted on the cover.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Includes standard barcode with '00111' suffix indicating issue 1, cover A, first printing. Modern high-gloss paper stock and digital coloring are consistent with 2020 Marvel production.