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Marvel Silver & Bronze Age The Mighty Thor Comic Book Lot (Journey Into Mystery #108, #121; Thor #148, #149, #175, #182)
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Let’s talk thunder. What we have here is a handsome lot of Silver and early Bronze Age Marvel’s The Mighty Thor — spanning 1964 through 1970 — when Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were forging Asgardian myth into superhero legend.
Two issues of Journey Into Mystery — #108 and #121 — still carry the 12-cent price and that glorious pre-1966 title banner. By the time we reach Thor #148, we witness the introduction of The Wrecker — a key villain debut that gives this lot its biggest collector spark. Later issues #175 and #182 bring us into the Bronze Age, including a clash with Doctor Doom.
These are raw, unslabbed copies. Condition-wise, we’re seeing honest wear: spine stress, corner rounding, edge chipping, and noticeable tanning consistent with mid-1960s newsprint. No obvious restoration jumps out in the photos — staples appear original, interiors show correct period ads — but without magnified inspection, we cannot rule out subtle touch-ups.
A word about copies.. Silver Age Marvel keys are heavily reprinted and facsimiled, but these appear consistent with original printings based on paper tone and cover stock.
At auction, in this Good-to-Fair condition range, expect roughly $250 to $450 for the group. As modern reprints? Perhaps $20 to $40 total.
They’re not investment-grade slabs — but they are genuine artifacts of Marvel’s mythic prime. And for a Thor fan, that hammer still hits hard.
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Item Report
Marvel Silver & Bronze Age The Mighty Thor Comic Book Lot (Journey Into Mystery #108, #121; Thor #148, #149, #175, #182)
By:Marvel Comics; key creators include Stan Lee (writer), Jack Kirby (artist), various inkers including Vince Colletta
Style:Silver Age (1957–1969) and Bronze Age (1970–1980) Marvel Superhero Comics
Origin:United States
Materials:Newsprint paper, color comic print, stapled bindings
Age:1964–1970
Condition:Good to Fair (unslabbed, visible spine stress, creases, edge wear, tanning; interiors shown but not fully page-checked; not officially graded)
Value:Auction estimate (if authentic unrestored originals): $250–$450 for the lot as-is in current condition. If modern reprints or facsimiles: $20–$40 for the lot.
Maker's Marks / Writing:Standard Marvel Comics Group branding; Comics Code Authority seals; cover prices 12¢ and 15¢; issue numbers 108, 121, 148, 149, 175, 182.
Date:2026-02-24 05:00:27.534506
Description:
A group of six original Marvel comic books featuring The Mighty Thor, including Journey Into Mystery with Thor #108 (Sept, 12¢), #121 (Oct, 12¢), and Thor #148 (Jan, 12¢), #149 (Feb, 12¢), #175 (Apr, 15¢), and #182 (Nov, 15¢). Notable appearances include Loki, Dr. Strange, The Wrecker (introduced in #148), and Dr. Doom (#182). All are unslabbed, raw copies with visible wear.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A solid mid-grade reader lot of Silver and early Bronze Age Thor issues with strong character appeal. While none appear to be major first appearances on the level of Thor #165 or Journey Into Mystery #83, issue #148 features the introduction of The Wrecker, adding collectible interest. Condition issues (creasing, spine wear, edge chipping, tanning) significantly limit high-end value, but they remain desirable as affordable entry-level Silver Age Marvels.
Individual Images:
front covers group shot
back covers group shot
stacked front covers
closeup lower cover edges
interior pages open flat
second group front covers
second group back covers
top edges closeup
bottom edges closeup
interior pages second issue
comics stacked in plastic sleeves
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Good to Fair (unslabbed, visible spine stress, creases, edge wear, tanning; interiors shown but not fully page-checked; not officially graded)
Identification Score: 98%
Issue numbers, cover dates, pricing (12¢ and 15¢), Comics Code Authority stamps, and recognizable cover art confirm precise identification.
Authenticity Score: 85%
Paper tone, staple placement, interior ads, and period-correct back covers strongly suggest original 1960s–1970 printings. No obvious signs of modern facsimile gloss or barcode reprints. However, without close inspection for restoration, authenticity cannot be confirmed at 100%.
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Keywords
Marvel Comics, The Mighty Thor, Journey Into Mystery, Silver Age comics, Bronze Age comics, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Loki, Dr. Doom, The Wrecker, United States
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