The Mighty Thor ##297
Marvel Comics • Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Keith Pollard
Cover Artist
Keith Pollard
Publication Date
July 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Storyline: 'The Sword of Siegfried!'. Part of the Celestials/Eternals saga. Thor continues to relive his past incarnation as Siegfried in this Wagnerian-inspired epic, featuring Odin and the forging of the sword Gram.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Light spine stress/ticks, minor corner blunting, possible light handling wear on the right edge, but overall sharp colors and good gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 – $15.00; Graded (9.8): $100.00 – $130.00
Recent Sales
Comparable UK price variant copies in this grade range typically sell for $8–$12 on auction platforms.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading due to the cost of grading exceeding the market value of a mid-to-high grade copy, unless it is a personal sentimental piece.
Notable Features
Includes the 15p UK price variant marking. Features artwork by the iconic 1980s Thor artist Keith Pollard. Spider-Man head in the UPC corner box indicates a Direct/Newsstand distribution for the era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980 bronze age printing. Displays correct typography for UK price variants of the period and official Marvel logo headers.