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.

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?

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!!

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.

IN YOUR LCS 4 YEARS AGO TODAY

 AVENGERS #57 $3.99

(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Garron, Javier

     MEET HISTORY'S MIGHTIEST HEROES!

The Avengers are lost in time, and if they're going to stop Mephisto's grand plan, they'll need help from some of history's greatest heroes, whose stories have never been told. Like the mystical man of war, Sgt. Szardos, Soldier Supreme of World War II, and his squadron of supernatural grunts, the Secret Invaders.

THOR LIGHTNING AND LAMENT #1 $3.99 

(W) Ralph Macchio (A) Todd Nauck (CA) Ron Lim

The Mighty Thor has abandoned Asgard in her greatest hour of need, leaving the Realm Eternal in the hands of his half brother Loki, in the absence of its rightful ruler, Odin. With Asgard under assault by legions of trolls, and the Lady Sif hovering near death due to a possibly fatal wound suffered in battle, can anyone save the Golden City from annihilation?

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