The Mighty Thor ##225
Marvel Comics • The Mighty Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
John Buscema and Joe Sinnott
Publication Date
July 1974
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance of Firelord (Pyreus Kril), a former Herald of Galactus. Thor and Hercules unite to battle Firelord as he arrives on Earth acting as the Herald of Galactus.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible near staples. Slight blunting/wear on the lower right corner. Color remains vibrant, but there is possible light edge wear along the top and right margins. No major creases or tanning visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $80 - $125; Graded (CGC 8.0): $150 - $200; Graded (CGC 9.8): Approximately $1,500+
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies range from $75 to $110. CGC 9.4 examples have recently sold for $250 - $300.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if the goal is a long-term investment or if a professional press can remove minor non-color breaking defects. Estimated grade is 8.0; if it presses to an 8.5 or higher, value increases significantly.
Notable Features
Major Bronze Age key issue. First appearance of Firelord. Appearance by Hercules and Galactus. Iconic John Buscema cover art.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with period-accurate 25-cent price point, Marvel Comics Group header, and appropriate newsprint paper texture and color registration for 1974.