Marvel · Silver Age · 1962
Journey into Mystery #83
Marvel · 1962
Noted for: Thor
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What is Journey into Mystery #83 worth?
The Journey into Mystery #83 is a Marvel 1962 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $2,850 to $7,377. Recorded sales include a CGC 4.5 at $7,377 and a CGC 3.0 at $5,300.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recorded sales and current asking prices in the same grade.
The Journey into Mystery #83 in context
Why collectors care
Journey into Mystery #83 (1962) is the first appearance of the Mighty Thor, a foundational Silver Age Marvel key and one of the most important superhero debuts of the era.
How to identify it
A 1962 first printing at 10 cents, not the Golden Record reprint or the facsimile. Confirm the indicia.
Common mistakes
The Golden Record reprint and facsimile are routinely sold as the original; check the indicia and cover price. Restoration is common.
Grade considerations
High-grade copies are scarce and page quality varies widely. Spine stress and chipping are the usual grade-limiters.
Last recorded sales
6 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 24, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | $7,377 | N/A |
| CGC 3.0 | 1 | $5,300 | N/A |
| CGC 1.5 | 1 | $4,899 | N/A |
| CGC 1 | 1 | $4,495 | N/A |
| CGC 2.5 | 1 | $4,000 | N/A |
| CGC 6.5 | 1 | $2,850 | N/A |
Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-24. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 6 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 2.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 6.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Journey into Mystery #83 value FAQ
What is Journey into Mystery #83 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $2,850 to $7,377.
What grade sells most often for Journey into Mystery #83?+
CGC 4.5 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 1 sale and a recent median around $7,377.
What is the highest median grade for Journey into Mystery #83?+
CGC 4.5 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $7,377. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Journey into Mystery #83 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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Historical graded comic sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-24. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
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