The Mighty Thor #307
Marvel Comics Group • Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Doug Moench
Interior Artist
Alan Kupperberg
Cover Artist
Walt Simonson
Publication Date
May 1981
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (20p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Thor takes on the 'Dream-Demon' (D'Spayre). The story focuses on Thor's alter-ego, Dr. Donald Blake, as he struggles against nightmares and illusions cast by the villain. Features an iconic early Walt Simonson cover.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor color rubbing/shelf wear visible on the dark blue background. Alignment of the cover wrap shows some white along the left edge. Overall solid mid-to-high grade appearance.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.6+): $50.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this issue typically sell for $3 to $10. UK variants sometimes command a small premium to specific collectors but generally track with US prices for this era.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the market value of the comic. It is a common bronze-age issue without major key status.
Notable Features
Features the villain D'Spayre. Notable for the UK 20p price variant. Includes a Spider-Man 'head' UPC box, which was common for Marvel direct-market or regional distribution during this period.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1981 original. The 20p UK price is printed as part of the cover's original production run. Paper tanning on edges is consistent with 1980s newsprint stock.