Thor first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83, published by Marvel in 1962. That places it in the Silver Age.
Why this issue matters
Marvel's take on the Norse god, introduced via the mortal Donald Blake. It planted the seed for the cosmic side of the Marvel Universe that would eventually connect Asgard to Earth's heroes.
Key facts
Journey into Mystery #83
- Character: Thor
- Publisher: Marvel
- Cover year: 1962
- Era: Silver Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
Other first appearances from 1962
- Hulk Incredible Hulk #1, 1962
- Doctor Doom Fantastic Four #5, 1962
- Ant-Man (Hank Pym) Tales to Astonish #35, 1962
- Loki Journey into Mystery #85, 1962
More Marvel firsts from the Silver Age
- Kang the Conqueror Avengers #8, 1964
- Ultron Avengers #55, 1968
- Sandman Amazing Spider-Man #4, 1963
- Lizard Amazing Spider-Man #6, 1963
- Electro Amazing Spider-Man #9, 1964
- Mysterio Amazing Spider-Man #13, 1964
- Scorpion Amazing Spider-Man #20, 1965
- Rhino Amazing Spider-Man #41, 1966
Got a copy?
I buy key issues and whole collections across the UK, and I will tell you honestly whether what you have is the real first or a later printing. Send me photos of the cover and the indicia and I will come back with a straight answer, and a proper valuation if you want one.