The Top 10 Most Valuable Thor Comics

The Marvel comic book character Thor has been a major staple of the Marvel universe since his first appearance in 1962. His comic book appearances have been numerous. Many of the issues he has appeared in have a high comic book value to collectors. These are some of the most valuable Thor comic books that are key issues in the history of the character.

Journey Into Mystery #83
Thor's first appearance.Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby , the Mighty Thor is the God of Thunder and a denizen of Asgard. Banished by his father Odin, Thor is forced to live a dual life with Dr. Donald Blake - the man who finds his hammer and brings to life the power of Thor!

Journey Into Mystery #84
The second appearance of Thor. The readers take to the concept of Thor quickly, and this second story further capitalizes on the appeal of this heroic castoff and his longing for his magical land.

Journey Into Mystery #85
Loki's first appearance.Thor's archenemy is also his half-brother, Loki. Always jealous of Thor, Loki is a conniving being who traps his brother through trickery time and again. This story marks Loki's first appearance in the Marvel Universe. Loki was also instrumental in bringing about the formation of The Avengers .

Journey Into Mystery #86
Odin's first full appearance.The father of Thor and the ruler of Asgard, Odin is not a being to be trifled with. While he loves his son Thor, he is harsh to judge and quick to act. This issue marks his first full viewing and puts a face to the name that stirs Thor's soul.

Journey Into Mystery #97
The Tales of Asgard stories begin. Not much was known about the land of Asgard until these chronicles began appearing as a second story, following the main Thor adventure in Journey Into Mystery. These stories introduced new characters and concepts, bring the land of Asgard to life for the readers.

Journey Into Mystery #102
The character Sif is introduced.She is one of the most fierce warriors of Asgard. Longtime friend of Thor, she has loved him, fought beside him and has had her heart broken by him when he found love with Jane Foster.

Journey Into Mystery #103
The Enchantress is introduced.Every superhero seems to have his own femme fatale, and Thor is no different. The Enchantress uses her feminine wiles and magic to either defeat Thor or make him her own.

Journey Into Mystery #112
Thor battles The Hulk.Marvel's two strongest titans battle it out for the first time in this issue. This would be only one of the great fights these two have had during their long Marvel history!

Journey Into Mystery #119
The Warriors Three are introduced.The Warriors Three are Thor's steadfast companions and always fight by his side. They consist of Fandral, Hogun and Volstagg - they are Asgard's Warrior's Three!

Thor #179
Jack Kirby's last issue on Thor.The look and many of the concepts of Thor sprang from the hand of Jack "The King" Kirby. He not only drew the character but artistically conceived Thor's friends, foes and the settings for his grand adventures. Thor #179 would be Kirby's last regular issue on the book.

Comic book collectors and Thor fans should be aware of these great books. Though some may be out of your price range, most of the stories have been collected in beautiful and comparatively inexpensive editions .