IN YOUR LCS 49 YEARS AGO TODAY

Cover by Gil Kane, Dick Giordano and John Romita

Thor and Loki share a cover for a 3rd consecutive issue

It was the 27th time they shared a cover.

It was Thor 278th appearance

Loki's 76th appearance

Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott

A rare issue where the splash page is the only splash page.

The 18 page story not only has appearances by Loki, the Asgardian army and Firelord  but also Odin, Hercules, Sif and Iron Man.

Neither Doctor Blake or Nurse Foster appear.

ON THE SPINNER RACKS Jan/Feb 1969

Art by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta

One of the 10 best THOR covers ever!?

The 3rd consecutive issue to feature Galactus. The 18th consecutive issue that Lee/Kirby didn't create any new characters for. 

To make sure the Galactus appearance had an epic feel splash panels were used for 30% of the issue.

IN YOUR LCS 42 YEARS AGO TODAY

One of the most historic books in Marvel history.

Thanks Jim Starlin for your brilliant artistic and conceptual contributions to the comic book metaverse zeitgeist. And your service.

IN YOUR LCS 1 YEAR AGO TODAY

 AVENGERS WAR ACROSS TIME #1 $5.99

(W) Paul Levitz (A/CA) Alan Davis

The classic Avengers against the Hulk on the streets of New York! It's the beginning of a showdown with Kang the Conqueror that will span the centuries! Eisner Hall of Famer Paul Levitz makes his Marvel debut.

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IN YOUR LCS TODAY

AVENGERS #9 $3.99

(W) Jed MacKay (A) C.F. Villa (CA) Stuart Immonen

The Avengers battle the Twilight Court...for the sake of Kang the Conqueror? The Twilight Court wishes to bring Kang to justice, but the Avengers still have need of the comatose conqueror. Which side can claim to truly be just? 

 
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SENTRY #2 $3.99

(W) Jason Loo (A) Zagaria, Luigi (CA) Ben Harvey

As more people begin manifesting Sentry's powers, it's all Misty Knight and Jessica Jones can do to keep track of the incidents, let alone discover any connections between them. Meanwhile, each new Sentry must reckon with their newfound abilities - and what this newfound power means for who they will become. Unfortunately, one of them isn't a team player... 

 

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IN YOUR LCS 5 YEARS AGO TODAY

 THOR #9 $3.99 

(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Michael Del Mundo

   MEET EARTH'S NEWEST DEFENDER: ROZ SOLOMON!  With S.H.I.E.L.D. gone, Roz Solomon has been left adrift in a world full of homeless gods and mislaid hammers. She is about to take on a new role. For the War of the Realms is coming and the invasion of Earth may have already begun. Cue the Frost Giants!

CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 $4.99 

(W) Kelly Thompson (A) Carmen Nunez Carnero (CA) Amanda Conner, Paul Mounts
     As Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers has spent months in space protecting Earth from alien threats big and small, but now it's time for Earth's mightiest hero to come home. New York City has never looked so good. But every re-entry comes with the unexpected, and Carol is about to hit a whole lot of unexpected. It's a fresh start and an oversized, star-studded welcome home for a hero who's been punching the glass ceiling since the 1970s. Thor Odinson makes a guest appearance 

MARVELS AVENGERS UNTITLED ENDGAME PRELUDE #2 $3.99

(W) Will Pilgrim (A) Paco Diaz

   THANOS' quest for the INFINITY STONES threatens the universe!  While DOCTOR STRANGE, IRON MAN and SPIDER-MAN face off against the "CHILDREN OF THANOS," the VISION forms a dire plan even as THOR and ROCKET seek a legendary weapon that may be the universe's only hope! 

UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL #40 $3.99

(W) Ryan North (A) Derek Charm (CA) Erica Henderson

   In the past few issues, Squirrel Girl has "died"! She's fought "Iron Man"! And her world has been invaded by a non-zero number of SKRULLS!  It's been a crazy ride, but gosh, it sure would be nice to know WHY this is happening, WHO is behind it and WHAT machinations - sinister OR otherwise - that they've been working toward! This issue reveals all!  Thor Odinson has a one-panel crowd-scene cameo.

AVENGERS #12 $3.99

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Ed McGuinness, Cory Smith (CA) Alan Davis

    It's hard to run the Avengers without a support staff. And just one Jarvis would never do. Luckily, Black Panther has assembled the wildest and weirdest support staff you've ever seen. Meet Gorilla Man, Ka-Zar and the rest of the Agents of Wakanda. A silent Thor Odinson appears in one panel.

Phil Noto Marvel 80th variant for AVENGERS #12

ON THE SPINNER RACKS Jan/Feb 1972

 

The Mangog's 8th appearance. He/she's 4th consecutive appearance (Mangog is literally composed of males and females killed by Odin). 

Mangog would not appear again for nearly 4 years.

Written by Gerry Conway, envisioned by John Buscema and embellished by Vince Colletta.