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Marvel Spectacular #1 cover
Cover: Jack Kirby & Vince Colletta

Marvel Spectacular #1

Aug 1973 · Marvel · 0.20 USD
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In "The Power of Pluto!", Thor, recovering from his last battle, seeks a rematch with Hercules—only to find his old ally bound by a mysterious contract with the god of the underworld, Pluto. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic energy by Jack Kirby, this 1973 Marvel Spectacular features Kirby’s bold cover art and Vince Colletta’s inks, capturing the clash of myth and might in a tale where even gods can be outmaneuvered.

Contains 2 stories
The Power of Pluto!
16 pp · Superhero
ThorOdinSeidringHerculesPlutoBalderHyppolitaVolstagg

Thor, recovering from his last battle, sets out to challenge Hercules—only to find his old ally bound by a mysterious contract with Pluto, the god of the underworld. With myth and might at odds, Thor must confront the forces pulling Hercules into darkness before the price of loyalty becomes irreversible.

The Challenge!
5 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
Thor (feature)Princess Rinda (guest, introduction)King Hymir (villain, introduction)Loki (villain)

In "The Challenge!", Thor finds himself tested by King Hymir during a diplomatic visit, forced to face a deadly trial where failure means enslavement. Loki, ever the schemer, sets the trap, but Thor’s strength and resolve see him through—much to Hymir’s fury and Loki’s quiet satisfaction.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Fine) $7
CGC 9.8 · 8 in census $266*
CGC 9.6 · 18 in census $79*
CGC 9.4 · 17 in census $60
CGC 9.2 · 12 in census $29
CGC 9.0 · 6 in census $29
CGC 8.5 · 9 in census $25
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CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $20*
CGC 7.5 · 5 in census $20*
CGC 7.0 · 5 in census $20*
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 5.0 · 3 in census $20*
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 4.0 · 3 in census $20*
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $20
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available
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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Vince Colletta

Reprints

↩ Reprints Journey into Mystery #116 (1965), Thor #128 (1966)

Reprinted in Marvel Firsts: The 1970s #2 (2012), The Mighty Thor Omnibus #2 (2013)

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