THE MIGHTY THOR ##272
Marvel Comics • The Mighty Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Publication Date
June 1978
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Thor continues to battle for the fate of Midgard. This issue features appearances by Sif and the Warriors Three. The story 'The Day the Thunder Failed!' sees Thor struggling against cosmic odds.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks, noticeable shelf wear on the right edge, color-breaking creases on the bottom right corner, rounded corners, and some minor tanning/aging to the cover stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (CGC 4.0 UKV): $25 - $35
Recent Sales
Standard US editions in mid-grade sell for $5-$10; UK variants typically command similar prices but have a smaller collector niche.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of third-party grading exceeds the current market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
UK Price Variant (p-price) which was distributed specifically for the United Kingdom market. Cover art by legendary artist John Buscema.
Authentication Notes
A standard bronze-age UK variant. Printing registration on the 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' banner is consistent with 1978 production. Standard newsprint interior pages.