The Mighty Thor ##138
Marvel Comics • Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
March 1967
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Loki sends Ulik the Troll to Earth to defeat Thor. This issue features a classic confrontation between Donald Blake and the agents of Loki. It also includes a 'Tales of Asgard' backup story.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Light spine stress with small color-breaking ticks, blunted corners, minor edge wear, and signs of yellowing/tanning due to age. Minor foxing may be present on the white background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40 - $70 | Graded (CGC 6.0): $120 - $160
Recent Sales
CGC 6.0 copies recently sold in the $130 range; raw copies in mid-grade typically sell for $50.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if pressing and cleaning can bump it to a 7.5 or higher. As a 6.0, the cost of grading may outweigh the value increase.
Notable Features
Early appearance of Ulik. Jack Kirby cover and interior art during his peak Marvel period. Silver Age 12-cent price variant.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age Marvel printing. Paper stock is standard newsprint; ink vibrancy and staple placement appear consistent with 1967 production.