Thor #390 – CGC 9.8 Newsstand Edition (1988, Marvel) – 1st Time Steve Rogers Lifts Mjolnir

An unforgettable moment in Marvel history—sealed at top grade.

📖 Comic Details:
This is Thor #390, published by Marvel Comics in April 1988, written by Tom DeFalco, with pencils by Ron Frenzand inks by Brett Breeding. In this War of Gods prelude issue, Thor teams up with the Avengers, facing off against Grog and the Demons of Death on Hydrobase. During the intense battle, Steve Rogers (as "The Captain") lifts Mjolnirand returns it to Thor—marking the first time in comics that Rogers proves worthy of wielding the thunder god’s mighty hammer.

🧾 Grading:

• CGC Graded 9.8 – The highest recorded grade for this issue.

• Newsstand Edition – Scarcer than the direct edition, adding collectible appeal.

• Only 177 copies exist at CGC 9.8 as of October 2024 (CGC Census).

• 36 pages, full color

• Cover price: $0.75

🔥 Significance:
This key issue contains the first-ever moment Steve Rogers lifts Mjolnir, predating all later appearances in film and comics. It's a foundational piece in the legacy of Captain America's character and one of the most iconic power-shift moments in Marvel continuity.

💎 Investment & Display:
A CGC 9.8 newsstand edition of Thor #390 is a true collector’s gem. With a rising number of fans and investors focusing on pivotal MCU-linked comic moments, this copy offers historical significance, census rarity, and top-tier presentation. A standout for any Marvel or Captain America collection.