Saturday, May 24, 2025

IN YOUR LCS 2 YEARS 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

Friday, May 23, 2025

IN YOUR LCS 30 YEARS AGO TODAY

THOR 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.

Thursday, May 22, 2025

IN YOUR LCS 34 YEARS AGO TODAY

It was a good time to be a Thor fan. You can tell from this cover DeFalco, Frenz and Sinnott did their best to supply all the elements that a Thor fan would want.


The first of the two splash pages is influenced by Jack Kirby, minus the exaggerated perspective.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

IN YOUR LCS TODAY





INCREDIBLE HULK #25 $4.99
(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A/CA) Nic Klein
THE INCREDIBLE HULK VERSUS THE MIGHTY THOR!
Bruce Banner and Charlie's search for Doctor Strange now points toward ASGARD...but when the gateway opens, the way is blocked by the Odinson, who recognizes Charlie as the vessel for an ancient and powerful enemy! Don't miss this OVERSIZED and MOST EPIC REMATCH in Marvel history!

NIC KLEIN IMPOSSIBLE MAN POP-UP variant

PAULO SIQUEIRA variant

SUPERIOR AVENGERS #2 (OF 6) $3.99
(W) Deniz Camp (A) Juan Frigeri (CA) Dike Ruan
THE ULTIMATE FRACTURE!
Dissent destroys the Ultimates as a disagreement long developing between two members of the team leads to a devastating departure!
SANFORD GREENE variant

IN YOUR LCS 11 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...?

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

IN YOUR LCS 10 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

Monday, May 19, 2025

IN YOUR LCS 38 YEARS AGO TODAY

Thor Odinson's 14th appearance of 1987.
Walt Simonson did the cover and wrote the 40 page story.

The frequently under-appreciated Sal Buscema did an impressive job with the art. The splash page was the only full-pager.
An epic issue with the Destroyer, Loki, Hela, Kurse, Balder and Volstagg. 'nuff said?!!