| Slot: |
Thor 1 Midtown Comics Edition |
| Item: |
Thor 1 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
2070917023
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Owner Comments
Certification #: 2070917023
Title: Thor
Issue: 1
Issue Date: 12/14
Issue Year: 2014
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Grade: 9.8
Total Graded At: 38
Page Quality: WHITE
Grade Date: 10/16/2019
Variant: Midtown Comics Edition
Category: Modern
Art Comments: Jason Aaron story
Russell Dauterman art
Paul Renaud cover
Key Comments: Jane Foster becomes the new Thor.
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Purchased on ebay from: tuners36
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My take on Thor #1:
The infamous betrayal of a friend. A soft-spoken whisper that changed the course of history forever. Mjolnir sits alone on the surface of the moon. No God is deemed worthy of its power. But a mortal, a mysterious young woman with the belief that “there must always be a Thor” makes her worthy to pick up Mjolnir. Her humanity. Her belief in the goodness of all things. And her willingness to sacrifice, defend, and fight for the oppress and the weak sings to Mjolnir. Together, "they" becomes the new "Thor."
All hail "Thor, Goddess of Thunder!"
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Okay, another variant. And I’m happy with the price. It’s a lot cheaper than what I can buy the “regular” issuance for right now. It just pays to look around and not be afraid of offering a reasonable price from what’s listed. From there, you and the owner can haggle back and forth until you reach an agreeable price. That’s the American way.
Subtotal (1 item) $75.99
Shipping $9.99
Alabama State Sales Tax $6.08
Order total $92.06
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I was in a bidding war for another graded copy of this issue—but when I found this listed, I immediately went over and offered the owner a price. To my surprise, "turner36" accepted my bid. I dropped out of the bidding on the other and promptly paid for this excellent copy (my last bid on the “other” was $75.99. Their shipping was $10).
I accomplished my goal of getting issue #1 and #8 first; not bad. Both are variants (surprisingly). I have nothing against “variants.” It’s just that most of the time they’re going to be HIGHER in price than the “regular” issuance.
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The Official Synopsis for Thor #1:
The great hammer of MJOLNIR lies on the moon, unable to be lifted by anyone in all the heavens! Even Thor!—Something dark has befallen the God of Thunder, leaving him weakened and for the first time in forever…UNWORTHY! But when frost giants invade the Earth, the hammer is lifted, and an all-new THOR arises! A Thor unlike any ever seen before!
Who is this new GODDESS OF THUNDER? Not even Odin knows!
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Disney has come out and said the next “Thor” movie will have Jane Foster picking up Mjolnir. She will carry on the tradition of there being a Thor. It will be fun to see a “Goddess of Thunder” on the big screen like there was in the comics.
It will be interesting to see how "Thor: Love and Thunder" (Disney Movie / Marvel MCU starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, and Taika Waititi) will affect the price of this issue.
Just a side note: A CGC 9.8 copy (unsigned) was listed on ebay for $349.95 on the day I purchased my copy.
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Posted 11-17-2019
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Update:
Bought a second copy (#2074054021). Another bid, another win. This copy cost me about half of what I paid for the first one. It was graded 9 days (10-07-2019) before the one I have listed here (10-16-2019).
Purchased on ebay from: “talkalot34”
Order total:
Subtotal $43.00
Shipping $15.00
Alabama Sales Tax $3.44
Total $61.44
I can’t tell you why I bought it; not exactly. I saw it up for auction and just decided to bid on it. I won. Now, I possess 2 of the 38 copies available (unsigned)—with “raw” comics I buy, I usually get 2 copies…just in case 1 gets messed up or damage. I also have been known to swap/trade/sell the extra copy for another comic I’m interested in. Maybe that’s why I bought this copy…who knows.
A week ago, I didn’t own a single #1 issuance, now I have 2 of the same variants (not complaining mind you)—go figure the luck of that happening. Both were bought way under market value in my opinion.
I will be posting the second copy in another set which I will be naming: “Jane Foster, 2nd Go Around”
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Thanks for your time, read, and look. May you have a great and wonderful day my friend.
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—(Posted Update: 11-24-2019)—
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| Slot: |
Thor 1 Mile High Comics Edition |
| Item: |
Thor 1 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
2069191010
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Owner Comments
Certification #: 2069191010
Title: Thor
Issue: 1
Issue Date: 12/14
Issue Year: 2014
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Grade: 9.8
Total Graded At: 13
Page Quality: WHITE
Grade Date: 10/08/2019
Variant: Mile High Comics Edition
Category: Modern
Art Comments: Jason Aaron story
Russell Dauterman art
Jorge Molina cover
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Purchase on ebay from: investmentqualitycollectibles
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"Journey into Mystery #83" Homage
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Wow. This is too incredible to believe. I won this. I mean, there’s only 15 of these graded at 9.8 on the registry (2 are signed; there’s even one graded at 9.4). I know. It’s another variant, but the price was right. I had to grab it for my collection. That’s one more marked off my list (12 more #1s to get); and they’re coming in cheaper than the regular issuance (there are 880+ of those graded at 9.8 and way, way overpriced in my humble opinion…but, people are paying those ridiculous high prices for the moment).
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Order total
Subtotal $100.00
Shipping $19.05
Alabama Sales Tax $8.00
Total $127.05
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I am trying to concentrate my efforts on this series. I’m working on the ones I think are underpriced and in short supply (like this one). The higher price variants will have to wait until I can pool more money together.
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Synopsis for Thor #1:
The great hammer of MJOLNIR lies on the moon, unable to be lifted by anyone in all the heavens! Even Thor!—Something dark has befallen the God of Thunder, leaving him weakened and for the first time in forever…UNWORTHY! But when frost giants invade the Earth, the hammer is lifted, and an all-new THOR arises! A Thor unlike any ever seen before!
Who is this new GODDESS OF THUNDER? Not even Odin knows!
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In all honesty, I do like the covers to the “variants.” I don’t really care much for the “cover” to the regular issuance—it’s too bland for my taste. A close-up of the Heroine’s face—really. No originality to it (but who cares about my opinion; right). As long I can hunt and find a good bargain, I’ll keep buying. And, despite my whining, I will break down eventually and buy a copy of the regular issuance sometime soon.
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Have a good day and thanks for stopping by my friend.
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Posted: 11-29-2019
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| Slot: |
Thor 8 |
| Item: |
Thor 8 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
2062050016
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Owner Comments
Certification #: 2062050016
Title: Thor
Issue: 8
Issue Date: 7/15
Issue Year: 2015
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Grade: 9.8
Total Graded At: 126
Page Quality: WHITE
Grade Date: 08/20/2019
Category: Modern
Art Comments: Jason Aaron story
Russell Dauterman cover & art
Key Comments: Jane Foster revealed as the new Thor.
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Purchased on ebay from: thedeep
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Figure I needed this one. I just didn’t expect there to be so many of this issuance/cover to be graded (9 more are signed and graded 9.8; a total of 160 copies have been graded. The lowest being “8.5”).
I bought this because of the price, $58.49—I couldn’t let that one slip by me. All other copies I have seen on ebay has been at least $79.99 or higher. The savings alone covered “shipping” and “Alabama Sales Tax” for me.
Order total
Subtotal $58.49
Shipping $13.00
Alabama Sales Tax $4.68
Total $76.17
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Learned through an email I sent that this issue was on “sale” for “Black Friday” per “thedeep.” I am ever so grateful for the sale.
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Synopsis for Thor #8 (2015):
The final battle with the Destroyer! Guest stars Galore! A shocking return! And oh yeah…Thor’s secret identity revealed at last!
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‘Nuff said. Have a good evening and thanks for stopping and taking a look.
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Posted 11-29-2019
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| Slot: |
Thor 8 Phantom "300" Sketch Cover |
| Item: |
Thor 8 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1247894010
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Owner Comments
Certification #: 1247894010
Title: Thor
Issue: 8
Issue Date: 7/15
Issue Year: 2015
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Grade: 9.8
Total Graded At: 34
Page Quality: WHITE
Grade Date: 12/18/2017
Variant: Phantom ""300"" Sketch Cover
Category: Modern
Art Comments: Jason Aaron story
Russell Dauterman art
Todd Nauck cover
Key Comments: Jane Foster revealed as the new Thor.
Amazing Spider-Man #300 cover homage.
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Purchased on ebay from: comicmachine
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There were 3 different versions of this comic up for auction on ebay by “comicmachine.” I put in a bid on all 3 never believing I would end up getting 2 out of the 3 (surprised to say the least)—I’m not complaining. They’re variants and I needed them to help complete this collection.
My goal, in the beginning was to get #8 and #1 first. The prices are going to dramatically increase when “Jan Foster” becomes “Thor” on the big screen for Disney. Any thing Disney does for “Marvel” reflects in the demand for the comics. I am working hard to make #1 my main priority; and then issue #4 (probably). The variants are not my main concern, but I will grab them if the price and the opportunity are right.
I got this and the “Phantom Black Variant Amazing Spider-man #301 Homage” issue simply because they were put on auction. I bid. I won. Simple.
Subtotal (1 item) $26.00
Shipping $5.98
Alabama State Sales Tax $2.14
Order total $34.12
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Synopsis For Thor #8 (2015)
The final battle with the Destroyer! Guest stars galore! A shocking return! And oh yeah...Thor's secret identity revealed at last!!!
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Thanks for the look and the time. Have a great day.
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Posted 11-17-2019
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| Slot: |
Thor 8 Phantom "301" Variant Cover |
| Item: |
Thor 8 Modern |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1247894014
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Owner Comments
Certification #: 1247894014
Title: Thor
Issue: 8
Issue Date: 7/15
Issue Year: 2015
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Grade: 9.8
Total Graded At: 29
Page Quality: WHITE
Grade Date: 12/18/2017
Variant: Phantom ""301"" Variant Cover
Category: Modern
Art Comments: Jason Aaron story
Russell Dauterman art
Todd Nauck cover
Key Comments: Amazing Spider-Man #301 cover homage.
Jane Foster revealed as the new Thor.
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Purchased on ebay from: comicmachine
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Well, to be honest, I thought this would be a harder issue to get than it was. I bid. I won. Simple enough. Just another CGC 9.8 I acquire for under $35.
I been meaning to collect this series, but things got in the way—work, life, and other interest. And then I stopped and read “The Mighty Thor” #700—#706. I liked. I enjoyed. And decided to come back and collect this series along with piecing together “The Mighty Thor (2016), War of the Realms,” and “Jane Foster: Valkyrie” sets.
It will take time, but I think I’m up to the challenge.
My intention was to get Issue #8 and #1 first—I got 2 copies of #8 now purely by accident (I bid on 3 different copies at the same time. I won 2 out of the 3). I’m working on #1. Variants are not my intended target; not at first. This issue was acquired because it was put up for auction.
Subtotal (1 item) $26.00
Shipping $5.98
Alabama State Sales Tax $2.14
Order total $34.12
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Synopsis For Thor #8 (2015)
The final battle with the Destroyer! Guest stars galore! A shocking return! And oh yeah...Thor's secret identity revealed at last!!!
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Thank-you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to stop by and look around. I appreciate the visit.
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Posted 11/17/2019
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