Monday, February 24, 2025

TODAY IN THOR HISTORY

1999
Thor's 7th appearance of the year. Just like the cover, the story art is by the great George Perez. The script is by the also Thor-worthy Kurt Busiek

1987
Even though Thor didn't make the cover of X-MEN VS AVENGERS #3 he did appear in 11 Silvestri/Rubenstein drawn panels making this Thor's 6th appearance of the year.

Sunday, February 23, 2025

IN YOUR LCS 32 YEARS AGO TODAY

This comic delivers what the Bruce Zick/Mike DeCarlo battle cover promises.

An epic Zick/DeCarlo battle story and yes, Thor has the Warrior Madness again! 

Saturday, February 22, 2025

IN YOUR LCS 31 YEARS AGO TODAY

This comic delivers what the MC Wyman/Mike DeCarlo cover promises.

An enjoyable Roy Thomas story drawn by Wyman/DeCarlo featuring the High Evolutionary on 18 of the 22 pages.

Friday, February 21, 2025

IN YOUR LCS 36 YEARS AGO TODAY


Behind this John Buscema/Tom Palmer cover is an immigration story written by Danny Fingeroth with art by Rich Buckler and Tom Palmer 

Thursday, February 20, 2025

IN YOUR LCS 12 YEARS AGO TODAY

THOR GOD OF THUNDER #5 $3.99
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Esad Ribic
    As three Thors from three eras race to stop the God Butcher, the full extent of his vicious scheme takes terrifying shape.
 

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

IN YOUR LCS 5 YEARS AGO TODAY

 

VALKYRIE JANE FOSTER #8 $3.99 
(W) Jason Aaron, Torunn Gronbekk (A) CAFU (CA) Mahmud A. Asrar
    Earth erupts with a cancerous contagion. It's up to Jane to find the cure. It'll take more than medical knowledge to fight off this infection. The source is buried in Asgardian legend that only a king would know. Valkyrie joins with the All-Father of Asgard in a fight for the planet!

CAPTAIN MARVEL #15 $3.99 
(W) Kelly Thompson (A) Lee Garbett (CA) Mark Brooks
"THE LAST AVENGER" PART 4: DESPERATE MEASURES
Captain Marvel had 24 hours to kill five Avengers - and she's dangerously close to failing. Carol's plan was always flawed, but as she nears the endgame, those flaws are becoming fatal. As Vox Supreme's true plans for five dead Avengers emerge, it's more important than ever that Carol not fail today. Thor is an integral component of this issue.


MARVELS VOICES #1 $4.99 
(W) Vita Ayala, More (A) Brian Stelfreeze, More (CA) Ryan Benjamin
Marvel's acclaimed podcast series focusing on telling the stories of diverse creators and their unique perspectives becomes a one shot of brand new adventures! The X-Men find their place in the world after declaring a new nation! Killmonger strikes! Moon Girl and Devil Dino return! Thor appears in 1 panel of one of the 20 stories.

MARVELS BLACK WIDOW PRELUDE #2 $3.99
(W) Peter David (A) Carlos Villa
THE HUNT FOR THE BLACK WIDOW!
   Follow the trail of NATASHA ROMANOFF's exploits in the Marvel Cinematic Universe!  As the facts are considered, the question remains: is the BLACK WIDOW really a threat?  Get ready for MARVEL STUDIOS' BLACK WIDOW solo film with the conclusion to this prelude story! MCU Thor makes a brief appearance.

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

ON THE SPINNER RACKS Feb/Mar 1971

 Thor's 142nd appearance.

It was the 19th time Loki appeared on a cover. 
The 18th time he appeared on a Kirby-drawn cover.

It was Loki's 48th appearance. 
Sif, Karnilla, Odin, Balder, Fandral, Hogun. Volstagg, Haag,  mountain giants, trolls, gnomes, gangsters and demons also appear.