The Mighty Thor ##374
Marvel Comics • Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Walt Simonson
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema
Publication Date
December 1986
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (Barcode visible)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the Mutant Massacre crossover event. Thor aids the X-Factor team (Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Iceman, and Angel) against the Marauders in the sewers. This issue features a significant battle between Thor and Blockbuster.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Slight edge wear on the right side. Minor surface scuffing visible on the dark 'Thor' title lettering. Paper appears slightly off-white.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade typically sell for $6-$10 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $75 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of a 7.5 copy. Only worth grading if the book appears to be a flaw-free 9.8 candidate.
Notable Features
Mutant Massacre tie-in; Newsstand edition with UPC barcode; Marvel 25th Anniversary border around the corner box art; Appearance of X-Factor.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsstand copy. Proper dot-matrix printing visible in the colors. Standard 75-cent price point for the era. Corner box 'Marvel 25th Anniversary' graphics are consistent with 1986 production.