The Mighty Thor ##325
Marvel Comics • The Mighty Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Doug Moench
Interior Artist
Alan Kupperberg
Cover Artist
Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom
Publication Date
November 1982
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Thor battles Darkoth the Death-Demon. The story, titled 'A Day in the Death of Darkoth!', involves Darkoth seeking redemption and ends with his apparent death while helping Thor defeat a threat. Key characters include Thor, Darkoth, and Mephisto (cameo).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with some color breaking ticks, minor corner blunting on the bottom right/top right, slight edge wear along the right side of the cover, and some visible surface wear (scuffing) on the darker ink areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $3-$8 plus shipping. High-grade slabbed copies (9.8) can reach $100, but mid-grades often sell for less than the cost of grading.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic is not a 'key' issue and the market value in this condition (estimated 7.0/7.5) would not cover the cost of grading fees and shipping.
Notable Features
Direct Edition (indicated by the Spider-Man head in the UPC box rather than a barcode). Notable for the 'death' of Darkoth.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1982 newsprint comic. The color saturation, Ben-Day dots in the background gradations, and the specific 'M' logo in the price box are consistent with Marvel's early 80s production standards.