The Mighty Thor #292
Marvel Comics • Thor Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Keith Pollard
Cover Artist
Keith Pollard
Publication Date
February 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the iconic 'Celestial Saga.' Thor battles his father Odin, who is depicted in his Destroyer armor. The storyline involves the history of the Eternals and the arrival of the Celestials on Earth.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy wear visible; significant spine stress with potential color breaking, blunting and rounding of corners (especially bottom right), visible creasing on the right edge, a diagonal pen mark through the UPC barcode, and general surface soiling/foxing consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00 | Graded (4.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies hover around $8-12; high-grade 9.8 copies can exceed $100, but low-to-mid grade copies remain budget-friendly collectibles.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission would exceed the market value of the comic in this condition. Best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
UK Price Variant (12p cover price instead of 40 cents); notable for the diagonal 'strike-through' on the barcode often found on remaindered or specific regional distributions; features Odin in the Destroyer armor.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the newsstand barcode style, the specific font of the UK price stamp, and the age-appropriate paper oxidation (yellowing) visible on the edges.