The Mighty Thor #277
Marvel Comics • The Mighty Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
John Buscema, Tom Palmer
Cover Artist
John Buscema, Joe Sinnott
Publication Date
November 1978
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story title: 'The Hammer, the Hell-Hawk, and the Hordes of Hela!' Thor battles the forces of Hela without Mjolnir. Features Hela, Executioner, and the Midgard Serpent.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; bottom right corner blunting and minor creasing; slight edge wear along the right side; possible tanning of the cover white areas; overall cover gloss remains but shows handling wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 USD / Graded (9.0+): $40 - $70 USD (Note: UK variants can have niche demand or slight discounts depending on market).
Recent Sales
Standard cents-copies in mid-grade typically sell for $8-$12. UK variants often fetch similar prices in the domestic UK market but may sell slower in the US.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading exceed the potential market value of the comic in this condition grade. Best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
UK Price Variant (12p instead of 35c); Newsstand-style barcode present; Bronze Age issue; Death of the Red Norvell occurs around this arc.
Authentication Notes
The 12p cover price is indicative of a legitimate UK distribution copy. Printing quality, logo placement, and 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' header are consistent with authentic 1978 Marvel UK imports.