The Mighty Thor ##392
Marvel Comics • The Mighty Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Ron Frenz
Cover Artist
Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott
Publication Date
June 1988
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Thor battles the villain Quicksand. This issue features a guest appearance by Daredevil (Matt Murdock), helping Thor in his civilian identity as Sigurd Jarlson. The story continues the Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz era which paid homage to the classic Stan Lee/Jack Kirby style.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (6.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Significant visible creasing and corner blunting on the bottom right and top right corners. General surface wear and minor color loss along the bottom edge near the UPC.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $5.00. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently realized prices between $45 and $55.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic is a common 'dollar bin' era issue with visible wear; the cost of grading and shipping significantly exceeds the current market value of a mid-grade raw copy.
Notable Features
Guest appearance by Daredevil. Includes cover art by Ron Frenz. Features the obscure villain Quicksand.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1988 newsstand-distributed or direct-market Marvel comic. The aging of the paper stock and the saturation of the printer's inks are consistent with legitimate copper-age printing processes.