Contact us for a free appraisal or any questions. We’re happy to help!
Top 20 Best Thor Comic Book Issues
Best Journey into Mystery and Thor Comic Books
This list of the most valuable Thor comics will help you figure out what your vintage comic books are worth.
Thor is a key Marvel superheroThor has been around since the early 1960s.
As part of the Avengers, he has saved the world multiple times.
The MCU is obsessed with Thor, and his brother Loki, and he has featured in many of the movies and TV series.
His love interest, Jane Foster, became Thor (in a very unpopular debut) recently.
If you've found a collection of old comics, then request a FREE comic appraisal using the button below.
Here are the top 20 Thor comics. See anything you own? We're buying!
Most Expensive Thor Comic Book Issues
Journey into Mystery #83: First Thor
Journey into Mystery #83
1st Thor
Lowest price $1,000
Average price $6,500
Record price $350,400
Journey into Mystery #83 is THE Thor comic book. It's the very first appearance of Thor, who is a founder member of the Avengers.
There are several reprints of this book, but the only one with value is the Golden Record Reprint from 1966. It has no price box on the front cover and a Golden Records ad on the back cover. It's worth from $50-$500 depending on condition.
Journey into Mystery #84
Lowest price $200
Average price $650
Record price $35,000
The second appearance of Thor is also the first appearance of Jane Foster, who became the first female Thor in the MCU movie Thor: God of Thunder.
Journey into Mystery #85
First Loki
Lowest price $600
Average price $2,000
Record price $84,000
This is the third appearance of Thor, but more importantly, it's the first appearance of Loki. The anti-hero brother of Thor is a huge part of the MCU.
Journey into Mystery #86
Lowest price $100
Average price $250
Record price $16,800
This Thor comic book introduces Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man. It's also the first full appearance of Odin.
Journey into Mystery #87
Lowest price $50
Average price $250
Record price $16,700
Journey into Mystery #88
Lowest price $50
Average price $200
Record price $13,200
Journey into Mystery #103
Lowest price $50
Average price $250
Record price $13,000
This is the first appearance of both the Executor and the Enchantress.
Journey into Mystery #112
Lowest price $100
Average price $350
Record price $18,000
This is a classic story and cover featuring a battle between Thor and Hulk.
After Journey into Mystery: Thor Comic Book Key Issues
Journey into Mystery featured Thor from #83 through #125.
Thor was so popular that Marvel decided to spin off the character into his own series, starting with issue #126. The key issues are listed below, but any Thor comic book with 12c on the cover is worth getting in touch with us about.
Thor #126
Lowest price $35
Average price $80
Record price $18,250
This is the first comic book that is officially Thor, rather than Journey into Mystery.
Nothing much really changes, because JIM had really become Thor a while ago. Every cover featured his name and image.
Thor #134
Lowest price $25
Average price $100
Record price $5,000
Three for the price of one in this Thor comic book! It features the first appearance of the High Evolutionary, Man-Beast and Fafnir.
Thor #165
Lowest price $50
Average price $150
Record price $25,000
This is the first true appearance of Adam Warlock (although Fantastic Four #67 has a similar claim).
If you have a copy of Thor #225 then click here to get a valuation or offer!Thor #225
Lowest price $20
Average price $75
Record price $3,000
Firelord has appeared in a Marvel movie already, so the chances of him making a comeback are fairly remote, but this issue is worth more than the run around it.
Thor #337
1st Beta Ray Bill
Lowest price $10
Average price $60
Record price $600
Beta Ray Bill is the first character outside of the Marvel universe deemed worthy of wielding Thor's hammer.
He eventually receives his own hammer, Stormbreaker, and fights alongside the god of thunder as an ally.
Other Key Thor Comic Book Appearances
Avengers #1
First appearance of the super team
Lowest price $1,000
Average price $3,500
Record price $432,000
The Avengers are the foundation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2012. Thor was a founder member of the team and went on to star in his own series of MCU movies.
Hulk fell out with the team and fought against them alongside Sub-Mariner not long after issue #1.
Silver Surfer #4
Classic Silver Surfer vs Thor comic
Lowest price $100
Average price $700
Record price $66,000
Some comic book images are iconic. This Thor vs Silver Surfer battle cover is a nailed-on classic of the Silver Age of comics. It will always be in demand.
Avengers #4
Captain America returns
1st Baron Zemo
Lowest price $400
Average price $1,800
Record price $108,000
Captain America is freed from his long slumber in a block of Arctic ice, and returns to join the Avengers. A massively important Silver Age key issue.
Defenders #10
Thor vs Hulk Battle
Lowest price $10
Average price $60
Record price $1,000
Some match-ups are classic, including Thor vs Hulk, and this cover is one of the finest of the breed.
X-Men #9
Avengers Crossover appearance
Lowest price $100
Average price $500
Record price $13,000
Thor and the Avengers appear in this early X-Men comic book, giving collectors two reasons to want to own a copy.
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1
1st Sinister Six; Thor appearance
Lowest price $200
Average price $1,000
Record price $78,000
The first Sinister Six appearance is the main reason this is a key issue. But Thor also crosses over into the story, encountering Spider-Man for the first time.
The Sinister Six are Mysterio, Doctor Octopus, Sandman, Vulture, Kraven the Hunter and Electro.
This book has many pin-up pages in it and they are often missing, so count the pages with care if you're buying an uncertified copy.
Daredevil #30: Thor crossover. Click here to get a FREE valuation of your vintage comics!Daredevil #30
Thor crossover
Lowest price $10
Average price $40
Record price $4,000
Crossover stories appeal to collectors of one series, as it allows them to experience characters and stories from a different series.
Thor vs Daredevil? 'Nuff said!
Get Your Collectibles Valued FREE by us today!
Got comics, action figures, toys, statues, original art, LEGO or other collectibles?
We're buying! Click here to send us details of your collection and get it valued FREE.
More of Our Comic Book Articles
X Men Comic Books Top 30
See prices for the best 30 X-Men appearances.
Top 50 Amazing Spider Man Comics
So popular that we couldn't stick to a top 20! See the most valuable and collectible Spidey comics on the planet.
Value of Marvel Comic Books
We collect all our comic price guides in one easy to use menu.
Thor Comic Book Collection? Get in Touch With Comics and Collectibles Near ME!
© Copyright 2024 | Comics and Collectibles Near Me | All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy & Disclaimer | SITEMAP