ON THE SPINNER RACKS Sep/Oct 1964

   Jane Foster's 28th appearance, her 5th cover.

   Loki's 15th appearance, Cobra's 4th appearance and Mr. Hyde's 5th.

   11th Tales of Asgard 5 page back-up spotlights the wisdom of Odin. And a Thor pinup page. All artwork by Jack Kirby!!!

ON THE SPINNER RACKS Sep/Oct 1965

Odin's 32nd appearance. His 4th on a cover.
Absorbing Man's 5th appearance. His 4th on a cover
It is the first time they appear together on a cover.

All the covers they appeared on were by Jack Kirby

PLUS: Thor deals harshly with an investigative reporter!

Visuals by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta 

IN YOUR LCS 3 YEARS AGO TODAY

ALL-OUT AVENGERS #1 $3.99

(W) Derek Landy (A/CA) Greg Land

An alien attack. A missing piece of wormhole tech. A city warped, its citizens transformed into hideous creatures loyal to an Empress from the far side of the universe. And a certain Captain Marvel, looking to her fellow Avengers with murderous intent... Plunge into the action and take a deep breath because you will not be allowed up for air as a thrilling new series kicks off in the strongest, strangest way possible.

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AXE DEATH TO MUTANTS #2 (OF 3) $3.99

(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Guiu Villanova (CA) Esad Ribic

The Celestials said "Correct excess deviation." Now the hour of judgment is upon the Eternals. Have they done enough? And does overcompensating at this late hour make it better, or make it worse?

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BLACK PANTHER #9 $3.99

(W) John Ridley (A) German Peralta (CA) Alex Ross

"RANGE WARS" PART ONE!

Black Panther has returned to the Avengers, but after the recent events in Wakanda, Captain America isn't convinced T'Challa's head is in the game. When a dangerous new galactic interloper called the Colonialist arrives to take over the Earth, T'Challa will be tested like never before!

ON THE SPINNER RACKS Sep/Oct 1963

For the second time since Thor debuted, he made 2 appearances in the same month.

The cover and the 22 page story in AVENGERS #2 are drawn by Jack Kirby. First appearance of the Space Phantom.

The cover and the 5 page Tales of Asgard back-up (starring Ymir) in JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #98 are drawn by Jack Kirby. The 13 page 1st appearance and origin of the Cobra (that's right - he was bitten by a radioactive snake) is drawn by Don Heck. 

ON THE SPINNER RACKS Sep/Oct 1962

 

Kirby/Ayers did the cover and the 13 page Thor story that introduces a time-travelling villain from the weaponless 23rd century.

Except for the splash page the rest of pages used a multi-panel layout to portray the narrative. 

In 1962 Thor was a tool of the American Military Complex.

IN YOUR LCS 1 YEAR AGO TODAY

IMMORTAL THOR #15 $4.99

(W) Al Ewing (A) Jan Bazaldua (CA) Alex Ross

RETURN TO ASGARD!

In a place of darkness, a deeper darkness threatened to claim Thor - one that only the Odinson himself could defeat. And back in the sunshine of Asgard, the Enchantress waited - to discuss what Thor owed her and what she held over him. This is the story of the IMMORTAL THOR...and of the responsibilities of power.

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MARVEL ZOMBIES DAWN OF DECAY #1

(OF 4) $4.99

(W) Thomas Krajewski (A/CA) Jason Muhr

A NEW ZOMBIE VIRUS IS UNLEASHED... AND GROOT IS PATIENT ZERO!

Groot is being attacked by a horde of zombified Avengers, and only he and Hulk, with his impenetrable green skin, remain impervious. These two heroes to team up and fight their way through a blighted New York City to Banner's lab in Avengers Tower to find a cure before it's too late. But can Groot keep the hero in check and on track, or will Hulk unleash his deadly might on the zombies they once called friends?

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WHAT IF DONALD DUCK BECAME THOR #1 $4.99

(W) Riccardo Secchi (A/CA) Lorenzo Pastrovicchio

IS THIS FOWL WORTHY OF THE HAMMER OF THOR?!

When DONALD DUCK chaperones HUEY, DEWEY AND LOUIE on an archaeological trip to search for ancient Viking artifacts, he finds more than he bargained for when he comes across the STONE DUCKS FROM SATURN preparing for an invasion. But everything changes when he discovers an enchanted cane that causes an egg-ceptional transformation, gifting him with the POWER OF THOR! Can he learn how to use his new abilities in time to save DUCKBURG before he changes back? 

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ULTIMATES #4 $4.99

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ORIGINAL SIN #8 $4.99

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Mike Deodato (CA) Julian Totino Tedesco
   Not only is Thor on the cover. He's also on two panels inside.

CAPTAIN AMERICA #24 $3.99

(W) Rick Remender (A/CA) Carlos Pacheco

    Zola unleashes the hyper-mutates on New York! Jet Black and Falcon vs Zola to the death! The Red Skull's long game revealed! If you look carefully you can find Thor in one panel.

IN YOUR LCS 10 YEARS AGO TODAY

STAR-LORD AND KITTY PRYDE #3 $3.99 

(W) Sam Humphries (A) Alti Firmansyah (CA) Yasmine Putri
   The MARVEL UNIVERSE is dead!  But #Starkat lives FOREVER! Four Thors appear in one panel.

THORS #3 $3.99 

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Chris Sprouse, Goran Sudzuka (CA) Chris Sprouse
   After a series of brutal and mysterious murders, the Thors have finally brought in a suspect for questioning - Loki!  But how does one get the truth from the Prince of Lies?  The Ultimate Thor is about to find out.

1 in 25 Dale Keown variant cover

 Ryu Moto Manga Variant

AGE OF ULTRON VS MARVEL ZOMBIES #4 $3.99

(W) James Robinson (A) Steve Pugh, Paul Rivoche (CA) Leonard Kirk

   The enemy of my enemy is my friend unless HANK PYM can deliver us from evil! One panel appearance by a Rawhide Kid Thor.

DEADPOOL VS THANOS #1 $3.99 

(W) Tim Seeley (A) Elmo Bondoc (CA) Tradd Moore

Thanos shares an ex with Deadpool. The cosmic "lady" known as DEATH. And when everyone in the universe stops dying, both of her former beaus take an interest. Can the pair overcome one's overwhelming hatred of and annoyance by the other? Or will Thanos finally let Deadpool die once and for all? Thor Odinson appears in one panel and has a single line of dialog.

ON THE SPINNER RACKS Sep/Oct 1966

The High Evolutionary made his first appearance

Galactus made his first non-FANTASTIC FOUR appearance.

Art by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta

ON THE SPINNER RACKS SEP/OCT 1967

 

As with many issues the story begins with a dynamic Jack Kirby splash and a Stan Lee recap.

The only other Kirby/Colletta splash treats us to the Circus of Crime and naïve Thor.

PLUS: Jane Foster is in the circus crowd and makes a one panel cameo. Her 50th appearance. Her previous appearance was in THOR #136.

The 16 page story has a cliffhanger.

Thor does not appear in the debut episode of the 5 page Lee/Kirby TALES OF ASGARD replacement.

How much could Lee/Kirby squeeze into 4 panels?

We get a glimpse of the Valhalla ceremonial chamber, Loki being Loki, Balder in a suit and a variation on traveling from Asgard to Midgard - for when the Rainbow Bridge is just too slow!

Plus Thor. Jane Foster. And the Enchantress!

IN YOUR LCS 8 YEARS AGO TODAY

SECRET EMPIRE #10 $4.99 

(W) Nick Spencer (A) Steve McNiven (CA) Mark Brooks
      Can there be any redemption for Captain America as the SECRET EMPIRE starts to crumble? Both Thor Odinson and Lady Thor appear.

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THANOS #10 $3.99 

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) German Peralta (CA) Mike Deodato
   Earth's Mightiest Hero! Leader of the Avengers!  Champion of all that is good...THANOS?! Lady Thor appears in a few panels.

ON THE SPINNER RACKS Aug/Sep 1959

Plenty of differences between this Thor and the Marvel one. Possibly the most interesting was having thunderstorms trigger the mortal-to-Thor transformation. The cover is the work of Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.

IN YOUR LCS 35 YEARS AGO TODAY

Ron Frenz's second Unconscious Thor Cover. 

IN YOUR LCS 11 YEARS AGO TODAY

INHUMAN #4 $3.99

(W) Charles Soule (A/CA) Ryan Stegman
   Medusa and the Inhumans get a visitor to New Attilan- THOR! 

 Joe Madureira variant cover

MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #29 $2.99
(W) Joe Caramagna (A) Ramon Bachs, Ty Templeton (CA) Ty Templeton
    Loki puts a hex on Spidey, turning him into a pig! Enter: Peter Porker! Can our Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Ham survive an Asgardian boar hunt? Of course Thor appears!

ORIGINAL SIN #5.4 $3.99

(W) Jason Aaron, Al Ewing (A) Simone Bianchi, Lee Garbett (CA) Simone Bianchi

   The deepest secret of the Nine Realms is revealed... a Tenth Realm! Thor and Loki embark on a quest to discover this strange new world -- and the sister Thor never knew he had... Angela! Can Loki be trusted? And will brother and sister murder each other before the truth comes out?

UNCANNY AVENGERS #23 $3.99 

    (W) Rick Remender (A) Sanford Greene (CA) Agustin Alessio

   Uncanny Avengers reunited! The threat of Kang is over, but what are the repercussions?  Meet the new faces of the Marvel Universe! Thor appears on the cover and in two panels on one page.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1.4 $3.99 

(W) Dan Slott (A) Ramon K. Perez (CA) Alex Ross
   Witness another secret chapter from the first days of Spider-Man!  What started off as fun-and-games for new villain Clash turns deadly serious. Plus a retro two panel Thor cameo.

AVENGERS #34 $3.99 

(W) Jonathan Hickman (A/CA) Leinil Francis Yu
   The first Avenger meets the last Avenger and the Avengers World crumbles. Thor appears on four pages, has one line and doesn't do any fighting.

WOLVERINE #12 $5.99 

(W) Paul Cornell (A) Pete Woods (CA) Steve McNiven

        Thor has a 1 panel cameo

IN YOUR LCS 10 YEARS AGO TODAY

 

RAGNAROK #6
IDW PUBLISHING
(W/A/CA) Walter Simonson

Bring Out Your Dead. Thor has arrived at last in Asgard. The Thunder God searches the ruins of his home for the remains of those dearest to him and finds not only the broken heart of his worst fears, but a secret hidden since before the final battle of the gods and their enemies. A secret that reveals the deep and devious wisdom of Father Odin, and the goodwill of a red squirrel. 

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CAPTAIN MARVEL AND CAROL CORPS #3 

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick, Kelly Thompson (A/CA) David Lopez
   Chasing secrets and dissent among the ranks has left one of the Carol Corps out of commission. To make matters worse, trouble is quickly converging on Hala Field. Eight Thors make a one panel appearance.

DEADPOOLS SECRET SECRET WARS #4  

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Matteo Lolli (CA) Tony Harris
   THIS is how the ORIGINAL SECRET WARS really ended!  YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE IT! Silent Thor appears in various crowd scenes.

HANK JOHNSON AGENT OF HYDRA #1   

(W) David Mandel (A) Michael Walsh (CA) Amanda Conner
     Ever wondered what Hydra agents do during their downtime? BE THRILLED as Hank picks up his kids from school! BE AMAZED as Hank talks with Hydra's HR department! And BE STUPEFIED as Hank wishes he had picked a different line of work! A Thor appears in one panel.

MODOK ASSASSIN #4 $3.99 

(W) Christopher Yost (A) Amilcar Pinna (CA) David Lafuente
    Entangled in a plot that extends far beyond the borders of Killville, can M.O.D.O.K. hope to save the life of the Thor he loves and ensure the continued existence of his beloved murder paradise? Many Thors appear in this issue.