The Mighty Thor ##315
Marvel Comics • The Mighty Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Doug Moench
Interior Artist
Keith Pollard
Cover Artist
Keith Pollard
Publication Date
January 1982
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - Spider-Man Head in UPC slot)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Thor battles the Bi-Beast and the Man-Beast. In this issue ('The Thunder God and the Bi-Beast!'), Thor's alter ego Donald Blake deals with the fallout of losing Jane Foster while facing powerful cosmic threats.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines (color-breaking), slight blunting to the bottom-right corner, and some mild edge wear on the left spine. The top edge shows very slight shelf wear, but color remains vibrant.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold between $4 and $7. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies typically sell for under $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value for this specific issue unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 and has sentimental value.
Notable Features
Features the Bi-Beast; Direct Edition identified by the Spider-Man logo in the UPC box; Columbia Ten-Speed Racer promotional banner at top.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age Marvel issue. Correct paper stock (newsprint) and era-appropriate 60-cent price point. The 'M' in the price box and the Spider-Man head signify a Direct Market distribution copy.