The Mighty Thor ##387
Marvel Comics • Thor Vol 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Ron Frenz
Cover Artist
Ron Frenz
Publication Date
January 1988
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode visible)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story title 'Judgment Day!'. Thor encounters Exitar the Executioner, one of the Celestials, who has come to judge the world of Pangoria. This issue is part of a significant arc involving the Celestials and the cosmic scale of the Marvel Universe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress ticks on the left edge, slight blunting of the top right and bottom right corners, minor surface wear on the purple mountain area, and possible light age-related tanning on edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (9.0+): $45 - $65
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range between $4 and $12 depending on condition. High-grade slabbed copies occasionally reach $50+.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading unless the collector desires it for personal protection. The cost of grading exceeds the current market value for this issue in mid-to-high grade.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition with UPC barcode; features Exitar the Executioner (first full appearance of this specific Celestial). Iconic Ron Frenz cover art inspired by Jack Kirby’s style.
Authentication Notes
Authentication appears standard for 1980s Marvel stock; correct pricing for the era (75 cents), standard newsstand barcode placement, and appropriate ink saturation for copper-age paper.