The Mighty Thor ##296
Marvel Comics • The Mighty Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Keith Pollard
Cover Artist
Keith Pollard
Publication Date
June 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Saga of the Celestials' storyline. This issue features Thor and Odin encountering Siegmund and Sieglinde, heavily drawing from Wagnerian opera themes. It explores the origins of the Eternals and their connection to the Celestials.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stressors and small color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right and top left. Minor edge wear. The cover retains good gloss and color vibrancy, but horizontal surface scuffing is present near the bottom edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.0+): $40 - $60 (Note: UK variants can sometimes command a slight premium to specialists but generally follow US market trends for this era).
Recent Sales
Raw copies of Thor #296 currently sell for approximately $5-$18 depending on condition. 9.8 graded copies have sold in the $150-$200 range, but lower grades (7.0-8.0) rarely exceed $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS shipping and fees (approx. $40-$60) would likely exceed the final market value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy of this specific issue.
Notable Features
Features the 15p UK Price Variant (intended for distribution in the United Kingdom). Part of the notable Celestial/Eternals saga by Roy Thomas. Spider-man head in the UPC box (Direct/Variant indicator).
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1980 Marvel UK distribution copy. The 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' banner and 15p price mark are consistent with overseas exports of the period. Paper aging is consistent with 40-year-old newsprint.