And if that wasn't enough, in the 5 page Tales of Asgard back-up Thor battles a dragon. All art, including the cover was composed by Jack Kirby and embellished by Vince Colletta.
Friday, October 9, 2026
ON THE SPINNER RACKS Oct/Nov 1966
Thursday, October 8, 2026
IN THE SHOPS 12 YEARS AGO TODAY
AVENGERS #36 $3.99
(W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Stefano Caselli (CA) Stuart Immonen
IN 7
MONTHS TIME RUNS OUT! Thor has a major appearance but he is now officially known as the Odinson.
Hasbro variant
AVENGERS AND X-MEN AXIS #1 $4.99
(W) Rick Remender (A) Adam Kubert (CA) Jim Cheung
The Red Skull has exploited the gifts of the world's greatest telepath to broadcast pure hatred across the globe. Now, born of the murder of Charles Xavier, World War Hate has begun. Tony Stark discovers a secret truth that will upend not only his life, but also the lives of everyone he cares for. Can The Avengers and X-Men finally unite? Would their combined strength be enough to hold back the darkness of the Red Onslaught? Magneto murdered the wrong man, releasing the greatest evil the Marvel Universe has ever known. Now Rogue and Scarlet Witch are all that stand in its way. Of course Thor has a role in this story.
The Red Skull has exploited the gifts of the world's greatest telepath to broadcast pure hatred across the globe. Now, born of the murder of Charles Xavier, World War Hate has begun. Tony Stark discovers a secret truth that will upend not only his life, but also the lives of everyone he cares for. Can The Avengers and X-Men finally unite? Would their combined strength be enough to hold back the darkness of the Red Onslaught? Magneto murdered the wrong man, releasing the greatest evil the Marvel Universe has ever known. Now Rogue and Scarlet Witch are all that stand in its way. Of course Thor has a role in this story.
Deadpool Party variant
MARVEL UNIVERSE AVENGERS ASSEMBLE #13 $2.99
(W) Joe Caramagna (A/CA) TBD
IRON MAN and CAPTAIN AMERICA go undercover disguised as the villains CROSSBONES and GRIM REAPER. Can two heroes still do good when they're dressed as bad guys?! Animated Thor appears for two panels and has a line of dialog. His appearance will possibly amuse students of classic storytelling conventions.
IRON MAN and CAPTAIN AMERICA go undercover disguised as the villains CROSSBONES and GRIM REAPER. Can two heroes still do good when they're dressed as bad guys?! Animated Thor appears for two panels and has a line of dialog. His appearance will possibly amuse students of classic storytelling conventions.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
NEW THOR IN YOUR LCS 6 YEARS AGO TODAY
THOR #8 $3.99
(W) Donny Cates (A) Aaron Kuder (CA) Olivier Coipel
YOU GET A MJOLNIR, AND YOU GET A MJOLNIR, AND... Everyone gets a hammer! That's right - come on down to Broxton, Oklahoma, and pick up Mjolnir for yourself! The famed hammer of the Thunder God is free for the taking...no worthiness required??
FRANKENSTEINS THOR HORROR VARIANT
KLEIN VARIANT
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
ON THE SPINNER RACKS Oct/Nov 1963
Jack Kirby's 17th Thor cover. The first one that Don Heck inked.
Nurse Foster's 16th appearance (1st cover)
Dr. Blake's 1st cover.
Thor & Blake's 19th appearance
Odin's 12th.
Mister Hyde debuts.
3rd time that Heck did the story art.
Surtur debuts in the Kirby-rendered 5 pager.
Plus for completists only
TALES OF SUSPENSE #49
Thor appears in one panel to explain why he didn't come running to assist Iron Man. Art by the great Steve Ditko.Monday, October 5, 2026
IN YOUR LCS 4 YEARS AGO TODAY
(W) Torunn Gronbekk (A) Michael Dowling (CA) Ryan Stegman
A brilliant and brutal conclusion to this Jane Foster epic! The puppet master leading all of Asgard's enemies from the shadows will be revealed...as will the dark secrets of Rúna's past. With Asgard torn asunder, will Jane and Thor arrive in time to save the Golden Realm?
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