Saturday, July 4, 2026

ON THE SPINNER RACKS Jul/Aug 1963



     Not only was Thor and Loki in both of these comics but so was Jane Foster.
     Both covers were by Jack Kirby (with intricate Dick Ayers embellishing on the AVENGERS cover). Kirby also did the story art. 
      The JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY Thor story was drawn by Joe Sinnott.     

Friday, July 3, 2026

ON THE SPINNER RACKS Jul/Aug 1962

 

Jane Foster appears on a cover for the first time
She also debuts in the 13 page story inside.

It was Thor's 2nd appearance.
Cover and story art by Kirby. 
Joe Sinnott inked the cover.
Dick Ayers embellished the story art.
Stan Lee supplied the words.

Thursday, July 2, 2026

IN THE SHOPS 12 YEARS AGO TODAY


THOR GOD OF THUNDER #24 $3.99 
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Agustin Alessio
   Thor's battle against ROXXON has colossal ramifications for all of Asgard. And also for... Jane Foster?  While in the far future, what dark fate has befallen Galactus at the hands of the King Thor?


CAPTAIN AMERICA #22 $3.99 
(W) Rick Remender (A/CA) Carlos Pacheco
   After the events of last issue how can Steve Rogers survive his new situation?  Two of his oldest foes move forward their plot! Enter Arnim Zola and The Red Skull!  Can even Thor and the Avengers keep Rogers safe?

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

ON THE SPINNER RACKS Jul/Aug 1967

The second part of the Enchanters trilogy.
After this rather stark synopsis page was an issue even more exciting then the previous one. 


Thor's 9th appearance of 1967.  97th of all time.
Odin's 6th appearance of 1967.   48th of all time.
Balder's 3rd appearance of 1967.  23rd of all time.
Sif's 6th appearance of 1967.   9th of all time.

This was the second Thor comic that I ever read. Lee & Kirby could be sure that I wouldn't miss the final episode of this epic!!

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

IN YOUR LCS 16 YEARS AGO TODAY

THOR #611
The Post Siege Era begins 

Behind this striking Mico Suayan cover is 22 pages of "Fine Print"
 Kieron Gillen spins an enjoyable yarn featuring Mephisto, Hela and the Disir. It also has possibly the most horrifying ironic wordless panel in a Thor comic.
Here's a sample of the Rich Elson art.
Spoiler free plot synopsis: Thor is told not to go to Hel.