Monday, July 6, 2026

ON THE SPINNER RACKS Aug/Sep 1965

 The 70th appearance of Thor
The 4th appearance of the Absorbing Man
(and his 4th cover appearance)
The Kirby/Colletta cover delivers what it promises. 13 of the 16 pages of the lead story depict Absorbing Man/Thor battle action.

Plus Loki makes his 26th appearance.


 
 
This solid issue concludes with the 22nd 5 page installment of the always-welcome TALES OF ASGARD backup.

Sunday, July 5, 2026

IN YOUR LCS 3 YEARS AGO TODAY

 
THOR ANNUAL #1 $4.99
(W) Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly (A) Ibraim Roberson (CA) Adam Kubert
Enter...MYTHOS! When M.O.D.O.K. - fueled by revenge and a refusal to ever again be someone else's pawn - seizes control of all of the Ten Realms but Asgard, Thor the All-Father must step in and regain control of the Ten Realms and the World Tree. But M.O.D.O.K.'s new, cosmic power proves to be a greater threat than Thor could imagine, and he'll need the inspiration of some beloved friends from Midgard to reclaim his realms and his awesome power.

GEORGE PEREZ VARIANT

DAVID MARQUEZ HELLFIRE GALA VARIANT 

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?