Friday, April 17, 2026

On the Spinner Racks Apr/May/Jun 1973


Art by John Romita Senior. Romita's 3rd Unconscious Thor cover. Jack Kirby had already done four.

A rare cover collaboration by super-stars Jim Starlin and John Romita Senior

Thursday, April 16, 2026

IN YOUR LCS 12 YEARS AGO TODAY

THOR GOD OF THUNDER #21 $3.99
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Esad Ribic
   THE LAST DAYS OF MIDGARD, Part Three
   ROXXON strikes back! Broxton, Oklahoma under siege! The Minotaur shakes hands with the king of the trolls! And in the far future, King Thor is overwhelmed by the fury of Galactus


Garney variant

WHAT IF AGE OF ULTRON #3 $3.99
(W) Joe Keatinge (A) Mico Suayan (CA) Chris Stevens
   In a world without Thor, the Norse end times of Ragnarök takes the lives of every super-powered being, leaving only the unpowered heroes of the Marvel Universe behind!
   Thor appears on the cover and one interior page.




Wednesday, April 15, 2026

ON THE SPINNER RACKS April/May/June 1972

Pluto made 9 appearances from 1966 to 1972
Pluto had appeared on the cover of THOR four times before, each time rendered by Jack Kirby. This time he was depicted by a different Silver Age legend, Gil Kane.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

IN YOUR LCS 39 YEARS AGO TODAY

After more than 6 years, thanks to Walt Simonson, the Destroyer returns.
Simonson did the cover and wrote the issue. The story art was by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott.

Monday, April 13, 2026

IN YOUR LCS 30 YEARS AGO TODAY

Like most 1994 THOR issues, the High Evolutionary makes an appearance. His evil creation, the villain formerly known as Man-Beast also appears. Writer Roy Thomas has Thor battle until his clothes are in tatters, then has Mjolner make him a new costume!
Art by M.C. Wyman