Saturday, May 25, 2024

IN YOUR LCS 2 YEARS AGO TODAY

HULK #7 $3.99
(W) Donny Cates (A) Martin Coccolo (CA) Gary Frank
"BANNER OF WAR" PART THREE!
In the third installment of the epic crossover between the HULK and THOR series, Iron Man interrupts a pivotal moment of Hulk and Thor's battle to settle a score. Equipped with new "Celestial Hulkbuster" armor of his own design, Tony is convinced that he can ensure Thor's victory and Hulk's capture. But sometimes what you don't know really can hurt you.

Friday, May 24, 2024

IN YOUR LCS 1 YEAR AGO TODAY


 THOR #34 $3.99

(W) Torunn Gronbekk (A) Juan Gedeon, Sergio Davila (CA) Nic Klein
      While Thor races Doctor Doom through time before Doom can tear reality itself asunder in his latest grab for power, they find Thanos at the heart of it all, finally revealing the power struggle that brought Thor's grandfather, Bor, and Thanos to all-out war - the ultimate weapon, hidden away for millennia. But Doom will stop at nothing to control it!


MATTEUS MANHANINI VARIANT

Thursday, May 23, 2024

IN YOUR LCS 29 YEARS AGO TODAY

Cover by Sandu Florea and Charles Barnett

Besides appearing in his own comic, Thor also appeared in a fourth consecutive issue of the FANTASTIC FOUR. 
Cover  by Paul Ryan and Dan Bulanadi.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

IN YOUR LCS TODAY

 

IMMORTAL THOR #11 $4.99
(W) Al Ewing (A) Martin Coccolo (CA) Alex Ross
FOLLOWING UP ON THE G.O.D.S. PAGE FROM IMMORTAL THOR #1!
Tyr had vanished, and there were whispers of cosmic forces at work. And so, the children of Odin gathered in their father's name - to search for one of their own. Regal Thor, fierce Angela, brave Balder, swift Hermod, quiet Honir, strong Vidar, cunning Loki, even Laussa the youngest, all were there...and another beside. Another, whose name they feared. This is the story of THE IMMORTAL THOR...and the lost son of Odin.
 
ARTHUR ADAMS VARIANT
  HILDEBRANDT LOKI VARIANT


SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK #8 $3.99
       TERRY DODSON BLACK COSTUME VARIANT

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

IN YOUR LCS 10 YEARS AGO TODAY

AVENGERS WORLD #6 $3.99
(W) Nick Spencer (A) Marco Checchetto (CA) Neal Adams
   The Avengers launch a desperate rescue mission.  Hyperion confronts the man who pulled him back from the nothing between universes. Thor is a major player in this story.

ORIGINAL SIN #2 $3.99   
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Mike Deodato (CA) Julian Totino Tedesco
   The cosmic manhunt for the Watcher's killer continues. More bodies are discovered. The killer's trail leads to the far corners of the universe and beyond. Thor makes an appearance.



  Augustin Alessio teaser variant cover

THOR GOD OF THUNDER #22 $3.99
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Esad Ribic (CA) Hyung Jee
   Thor and SHIELD agent Roz Solomon vs. Ulik the troll! ROXXON vs. Broxton, Oklahoma! And in the far future, the Goddesses of Thunder take on Old Galactus! But wait, where's King Thor...?

Monday, May 20, 2024

IN YOUR LCS 9 YEARS AGO TODAY

A-FORCE #1 $3.99 
 (W) C. Willow Wilson, Marguerite Bennett (A) Jorge Molina (CA) Jim Cheung
    In a secluded corner of the Battleworld, an island nation is fiercely protected by a team of Avengers the likes of which has only ever been glimpsed before. Fighting to protect the small sliver of their world that's left, the Amazing A-FORCE stands shoulder-to-shoulder, ready to take on the horde! Four Thors make an appearance.

AVENGERS WORLD #21 $3.99 
(W) Frank Barbiere (A) Marco Checchetto (CA) Jeff Dekal
   The last stand of A.I.M. ... in the Savage Land! Thor and Hyperion unleashed! 

DEADPOOLS SECRET SECRET WARS #1 $4.99 
(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Matteo Lolli, Jacopo Camagni (CA) Tony Harris
   Remember the original Secret Wars from 1984? And remember how Deadpool played a huge important role in it? You DON'T? Then you need to read this series immediately and be educated!   Plus: a bonus Deadpool Contest of Champions tale! Thor Odinson, still wielding his hammer, guest stars.
Skottie Young variant cover

PLANET HULK #1 $4.99 
(W) Sam Humphries, Greg Pak (A) Marc Laming, Takeshi Miyagawa (CA) Mike Del Mundo
   A forbidden zone of wild HULKS,  a battle-worn gladiator named STEVE ROGERS  and a journey that could break the spirit of a world's greatest freedom fighter. Five Thors appear.


SECRET WARS BATTLEWORLD #1 $3.99 
(W) Joshua Williamson, Ed Brisson (A) Mike Henderson, Scott Hepburn (CA) Paco Medina
    Featuring the fights, battles and blow-ups that are just TOO BIG for Secret Wars! When a Dr. Strange-possessed Punisher goes on the run, only Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk and Ghost Rider can track him down!  Question: What happens when M.O.D.O.K. recruits every single M.O.D.O.K. ever for his evil schemes? Answer: M.O.D.O.K. M.A.D.N.E.S.S.! Four Thors make an appearance.


ULTIMATE END #1 $3.99 
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A/CA) Mark Bagley
    MILES MORALES and the rest of the heroes of the ULTIMATE U face final extinction. As the end of their world becomes inevitable, will the heroes' heartbreaking sacrifices make any difference?  A half dozen Thors make an appearance! 



David Marquez variant cover

Sunday, May 19, 2024

ON THE SPINNER RACKS May/June 1964

It was the best May since recorded time to be a Thor fan. 
Not only did this Lee/Kirby THOR issue appear on the local spinner racks...

There was also this 23 page self-contained battlefest with Kirby visuals and Lee verbiage.

Plus Thor gets involved with a Loki and Doctor Strange wizard battle.
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with 9 pages of artwork by the legendary Steve Ditko.
And there was also a 2 panel Thor cameo in the Iron Man half of TALES OF SUSPENSE #56 (art by Don Heck)