The Mighty Thor ##294
Marvel Comics • Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Keith Pollard
Cover Artist
Keith Pollard
Publication Date
April 1980
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition with Spider-Man UPC Box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Celestial Saga.' This issue features the 'Origin of Odin' as revealed by Eye of Odin. It explores the history of Odin, Vili, and Ve and their battle against Surtur. Notable for deepening the Norse mythology within the Marvel Universe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and slight color breaks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top right and bottom right and left. Some surface wear and slight color lifting visible on the black header banner. Edges show minor shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $120.00 - $160.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold for $12 - $18. Graded 9.6 copies typically sell for around $70 - $90.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high 9.8 is expected. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) would likely exceed the immediate value for an 8.0 grade. A professional press could improve the grade slightly by flattening non-color-breaking creases.
Notable Features
Bronze Age key for the origin of Odin. Features the Spider-Man face in the UPC box, indicating a Direct Edition. Part of Roy Thomas's acclaimed run incorporating Wagnerian opera themes (The Ring of the Nibelung) into Thor.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel Bronze Age publication. Paper stock shows expected age-appropriate off-white to cream coloration. Staple placement is correct for the period. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.