The Mighty Thor #330
Marvel Comics • Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Zelenetz
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Bob Layton
Publication Date
April 1983
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a battle between Thor and the Crusader (Arthur Charles Blackwood). Seeking to purge the unholy, the Crusader attacks Thor, viewing his pagan godhood as an affront.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; light blunting on corners, particularly the top right; some slight surface wear/scuffing visible near the Thor title logo; minor yellowing consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded 9.0+: $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold for $6-$12. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies occasionally reach $75-$100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading/shipping exceed the market value of the book in this condition. Best suited for a bag and board collection.
Notable Features
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box); features the Crusader who is a notable recurring Marvel zealot character.
Authentication Notes
Genuine 1983 Bronze Age Marvel publication. Features standard newsprint interior and gloss-treated cover cardstock of the era. No signs of reproduction or tampering.