The Mighty Thor ##273
Marvel Comics • The Mighty Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
Walt Simonson
Publication Date
July 1978
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The storyline features Thor battling the Midgard Serpent (Jormungand). This issue is part of the 'The Eternals Saga' where the mythology of the Norse gods begins to intertwine with the Celestial lore created by Jack Kirby. Includes appearances by Odin and Baldur.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and multiple ticks along the left edge. Significant corner blunting on the bottom right and top right. Minor color-breaking creases on the cover surface. General edge wear and slight yellowing of the white cover elements consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 USD | Graded 5.0: $40 - $55 USD
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw copies in mid-grade condition range from $8 to $15. Higher grade (9.6+) copies fetch significantly more, but UK price variants generally trade at a slight premium to UK collectors or a discount to US purists.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current condition (approx. 5.0) would likely result in grading fees exceeding the market value of the slabbed book. Best kept as a raw collector's copy.
Notable Features
UK Price Variant (12p printed price instead of 35 cents). Features an iconic early Walt Simonson cover of Thor facing the Midgard Serpent. Part of the Celestial/Eternals saga in Thor.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age Marvel production. The 12p price denotes a UK newsstand edition, which was printed simultaneously with the US versions on the same presses but with a different price plate for the UK market.