Saturday, September 30, 2023

IN YOUR LCS 14 YEARS AGO TODAY

THOR #603 boasted a Marko Djurdjevic cover and 21 pages of Djurdjevic story art!

Not only did Thor, Doom and Balder appear in the issue so did Loki, Sif, the Warriors Three and Don Blake.
J. Michael Stracynski crafted this chapter of an impressive multi-issue tale.

Friday, September 29, 2023

IN YOUR LCS 2 YEARS AGO TODAY

 


THOR #17 $3.99 
(W) Donny Cates (A) Michele Bandini (CA) Olivier Coipel
THE EPIC FINALE OF "REVELATIONS"!
Thor, ruler of Asgard, can now focus on just that - ruling! But with power comes truth, and Thor will learn that being king isn't so simple. When havoc on Midgard begins, Mjolnir seems to have vanished under the Avengers' watch. And Thor must learn more than one truth this day. The shocking conclusion of "Revelations" that no one will see coming is here!

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

IN YOUR LCS 1 YEAR AGO TODAY

THOR #27 $3.99
(W) Donny Cates, Al Ewing (A) Salvador Larroca (CA) Nic Klein
Donny Cates writes Venom once again! In this team-up of kings, Thor, King of Asgard, and Eddie Brock, King in Black, must set aside their personal differences to save the one thing they both love: Earth!
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FORTNITE X MARVEL ZERO WAR #5  $5.99
(W) Christos Gage, Donald Mustard (A) Sergio Davila (CA) Francis Yu
The most dangerous person in the Marvel Universe has thrown in with some of the most dangerous people in the Fortnite universe. But what does Doom really want? And how far will he go to get it? 
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

IN YOUR LCS TODAY

AVENGERS #5 $3.99
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AVENGERS ANNUAL #1 $4.99
(W) Stephanie Phillips (A) Duarte, Alberto Foche (CA) Bryan Hitch
CONTEST OF CHAOS FINALE! When Agatha pits the Avengers against the winners of the previous chaos battles, they realize they must choose between saving their friends and stopping the creation of the new Darkhold. But their choice may have consequences that no one - not even Agatha - could have imagined.
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IMMORTAL THOR #2 $4.99
(W) Al Ewing (A) Martin Coccolo (CA) Alex Ross
TORANOS WALKS THE EARTH! An Elder God of the Utgard-Realm had marked Thor for destruction - and a city with him. Yet the only power that could prevail carried its own terrible price. And all the while, Loki waited - Loki, who took no side and played no favorites...even if it be their own kin. This is the story of THE IMMORTAL THOR...and the hour of his greatest trial.

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INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #10 $4.99
(W) Gerry Duggan (A) Juan Frigeri (CA) Lucas Werneck
You are cordially invited to the wedding of Anthony Edward Stark and Emma Grace Frost...Come join the lucky couple as they exchange vows. Attire is Hellfire formal. Orchis raid to follow. Plus some exclusive wedding extras!
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ULTIMATE INVASION #4 (OF 4) $8.99
(W) Jonathan Hickman (A/CA) Bryan Hitch
THE END...OR THE BEGINNING? War breaks out as timelines and universes collide! Iron Man must choose between the Maker or Kang. What secret does Iron Man know about the men behind the masks? At the end of it all, the world outside your window will be forever changed!








MARVEL THOR DARK WORLD THOR 1/6 SCALE BUST $130.00

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

IN YOUR LCS 4 YEARS AGO TODAY

RAGNAROK BREAKING OF HELHEIM #2 $4.99
(W/A/CA) Walter Simonson
    Thor begins his descent into the Kingdom of the Dead, but finds the way blocked by a titanic Hall rising before him on the rim of Helheim. Guarded by both the living and the dead and ruled by the iron hand of a would-be god, it hides beneath its deepest dungeons a secret powerful enough to shatter the very foundations of the Dusklands.


AVENGERS #24 $3.99
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Stefano Caselli
    If the Avengers thought one Ghost Rider was tough to deal with, wait'll they see how many Spirits of Vengeance have just been unleashed by the King of Hell, Johnny Blaze! Including the craziest, most powerful Rider of them all...That's right, it's the Avengers vs. Cosmic Ghost Rider!


 AVENGERS LOKI UNLEASHED #1 $4.99 
(W) Roger Stern (A) Ron Lim (CA) Patrick Zircher
       The Siege of Avengers Mansion is over, and the Avengers are battered and in disarray! It's the worst time of all for Loki to discover a new source of mystic energies - one that connects to another classic villain and that will have dire consequences for all of reality unless those Avengers who remain standing are able to intercede!
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PUNISHER KILL KREW #3 $3.99 
(W) Gerry Duggan (A) Juan Ferreyra (CA) Tony Moore
   With the unstoppable Juggernaut by his side, Frank is deadlier than ever!  With Foggy Nelson by his side, Frank is... well represented within the legal system?  The Punisher's merry band of killers (and lawyer) continue their mission of vengeance, but true danger looms right around the corner. Thor drops by and provides some comedy relief.

Monday, September 25, 2023

IN YOUR LCS 33 YEARS AGO TODAY

 If Marvel hadn't of run out of room on the cover they might have mentioned that Heimdall rebuilds the Rainbow Bridge (with the the help of the Royal Scepter). He's filling in for Odin, who felt the need of a nap.

Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott channel their inner Kirby with this dynamic full-pager that delivers one of the cover's promises.
Unfortunately the cover doesn't warn potential buyers that there is also a non-Thor 5 page "Tales of the Earth Force" back-up story.

Sunday, September 24, 2023

ON THE SPINNER RACKS 51 YEARS AGO TODAY

 The Absorbing Man appears in THOR for the first time in 6 years.

The cover and the 20 pages of story art are by the great John Buscema. 

Saturday, September 23, 2023

IN YOUR LCS 43 YEARS AGO TODAY

Thor's 15th appearance of 1980 (his 3rd in 3 weeks) 
His 410th of all time.
What the Bill Sienkiewicz cover promises the 22 page Doug Moench story delivers.


The first of the 7 multi-panel Thor-graced pages Sienkiewicz is tasked with producing is a prime example of his mastery of his craft. 

The cover was embellished by the much-missed Joe Sinnott and the interior pages were finished by Pablos Marcos.

Friday, September 22, 2023

IN YOUR LCS 36 YEARS AGO TODAY

 IF THIS COVER CAUSED YOU TO ASSUME THAT THE KIRBY-CREATED CELESTIALS WERE THREATENING THE EARTH AGAIN...

Marvel had managed to fool you!
Art by Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding.

Thursday, September 21, 2023

IN YOUR LCS 1 YEAR AGO TODAY

AXE JUDGMENT DAY #5 (OF 6) $4.99
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Valerio Schiti (CA) Mark Brooks

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JANE FOSTER MIGHTY THOR #4 (OF 5) $3.99
(W) Torunn Gronbekk (A) Michael Dowling (CA) Ryan Stegman
Asgard's defenses have been breached, its warriors battered and still more legions are unleashed against them! The chaos and destruction seem to be fueling some great, dark power? but to what end? Before she can find what lurks in the shadows and save the Golden Realm, Jane Foster must first save Thor!

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

IN YOUR LCS TODAY

 UNCANNY AVENGERS #2 (OF 5) $3.99
(W) Gerry Duggan (A) Garron, Javier (CA) Bryan Hitch
At a time when mutant and human relations are in the toilet, the Uncanny Avengers have run smack into a new BROTHERHOOD OF EVIL MUTANTS, and, folks, lemme tell you - they came here to beat up Avengers and X-Men and chew gum, and they're all outta gum. Wake up, babe, a new romance hits that will make readers froth at the mouth. Plus, Ben Urich. Always the mark of a quality and important Marvel Comic. FOOM!
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CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 $5.99
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

IN YOUR LCS 5 YEARS AGO TODAY

THOR #5
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Christian Ward (CA) Esad Ribic
In the far future, All-Father Thor reignited the Earth and sparked new life in the universe. But now, something is wiping out other worlds - and Midgard won't be far behind. Luckily, Thor isn't the only god left. But is the Phoenix-possessed Wolverine a friend or foe?
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AVENGERS #8 $3.99 
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) David Marquez
    In the aftermath of their world-shaking battle against the Dark Celestials, the new Avengers team is officially formed, complete with a startling new headquarters at the top of the world. Behold the wonders of Avengers Mountain. But someone who doesn't seem impressed is Namor, the ferocious lord of Atlantis, whose rage may turn the oceans red with blood!
Mike McKone Cosmic Ghost Rider variant

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IMMORTAL HULK #6 $3.99 
(W) Al Ewing (A) Lee Garbett (CA) Alex Ross
   Bruce Banner is alive - and everyone knows it. Now he's hunted by the government, Alpha Flight, the mysterious Shadow Base and the Avengers (including Thor Odinson). And someone's going to find him first.  But Bruce has bigger problems. Something terrible has infected him. Something with unspeakable plans for humanity.

Monday, September 18, 2023

IN YOUR LCS 33 YEARS AGO TODAY

Is there anything more distressing than a Thor Unconscious Cover?
Art by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer 
(they also did the 22 pages of story art)