The Mighty Thor ##306
Marvel Comics • Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Gruenwald, Ralph Macchio
Interior Artist
Keith Pollard
Cover Artist
Joe Sinnott, Keith Pollard
Publication Date
April 1981
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Thor battles Firelord, the former herald of Galactus. The story focuses on Firelord's attempt to seek vengeance against a mortal who humiliated him, leading to Thor's intervention to protect Earth.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (ticks) along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor color-breaking creases near the top edge. Overall color vibrancy remains high with a flat cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $70 - $100
Recent Sales
Ungraded copies typically sell for $5 to $12 on secondary markets like eBay. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $85 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the owner believes it is a 9.8. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy.
Notable Features
Features Firelord. Direct Edition (indicated by the UPC barcode box with no strike-through). Bronze Age Marvel title with 50 cent cover price.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1981 Marvel production. Typical newsprint interior pages of the era. Ink density and registration match standard Bronze Age Marvel printings by Sparta or World Color Press.