Thor #397 (1988) — Comic Book Value

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What Thor #397 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Thor #397 (1988) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $21 · Grade 8.0 $32. Prices updated July 2026.

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$6
Ungraded
3.5×
$21
Grade 6.0
5.3×
$32
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.3× raw.

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Thor #397 (1988) comic value

An ungraded copy of Thor #397 (1988) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $21, and a CGC 8.0 commands $32.

What drives the price

Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$6eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$21eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$32eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Thor #397 (1988)?
The ungraded version of Thor #397 (1988) is listed starting at $8.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
A Grade 8.0 copy is priced at $27, which is $19 more than the $8 ungraded price.
Is the value difference between the 6.0 and 8.0 significant?
Yes, the price increases from $18 for a 6.0 to $27 for an 8.0, showing grade impact.

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