IN YOUR LCS 5 YEARS AGO TODAY

 WAR OF REALMS #4 $4.99 

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Russell Dauterman (CA) Arthur Adams, Matthew Wilson
The Black Bifrost - the only method of travel for Malekith's armies - must fall. With the Punisher, Ghost Rider, Blade and Hulk (Jen Walters) at Freyja's side, how many Dark Elves can one goddess kill? 

Captain America, Captain Marvel and Black Panther appear. Malekith has a secret weapon. And its bite will  prove...VENOMOUS.

The only cover Thor appears on is

the GREG HILDEBRANDT VARIANT

SPIDER-MAN LIFE STORY #3 $4.99 

(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Mark Bagley (CA) Chip Zdarsky

    It's the 1980s and Peter's life gets upended with wars both global and secret. And death stalks him at every turn. With a family and a world to protect, can he save everyone before it's too late? Thor makes a brief cameo at a pivotal point for Parker in 1984.

WAR OF REALMS SPIDER-MAN & LEAGUE OF REALMS #1 $3.99 

(W) Sean Ryan (A) Nico Leon (CA) Cully Hamner

   In order to win the War of the Realms, we need a LEAGUE OF REALMS!  Thor once led this team with one representive from each fantastical realm, but the League has a NEW leader and representative of Midgard- SPIDER-MAN!  Spider-Man must Frodo-Up and lead this ragtag group of SCREWBEARD THE DWARF, UD THE TROLL, RO BLOODROOT THE WIZARD, SIR IVORY HONEYSHOT THE LIGHT ELF and TITANYA THE MOUNTAIN GIANT! But who will represent ASGARD?!   And, as Spidey is a terrible leader, could this team possibly achieve ANYTHING?! Thor makes a brief cameo at a pivotal point for Parker.

THE ONLY NEW THOR APPEARANCE IN YOUR LCS 10 YEARS AGO TODAY

AVENGERS #29 $4.99 

   Writer: Jonathan Hickman  Artist: Leinil Francis Yu
The Illuminati was brought together to protect the world from   multiversal armageddon. Iron Man, Dr. Strange, Mr. Fantastic, Namor, Black Panther Beast and Black Bolt would have to do the unthinkable. No secret stays buried forever.
Though he is not on the cover Thor has a substantial role with much brawling.

ON THE SPINNER RACKS May/June 1965

Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduce the archetypical mystical robot. They were wise enough not to over use it. From 1965 to 1973 the Destroyer appeared in only 5 comics, all drawn by Jack Kirby, of course.

Thor's 65th appearance.

Odin's 28th.

Loki's 23rd.

IN YOUR LCS 3 YEARS AGO TODAY

HEROES REBORN #2 $4.99

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Dale Keown, Ed McGuinness (CA) Leinil Francis Yu

    Make way for the adventures of Marvel's Mightiest Megastar, the all-powerful Hyperion! When America's solar-powered, super-sentinel of liberty looks to return his archenemy Victor Von Doom to the other-dimensional prison of the Negative Zone, mighty Hyperion must deal with a breakout of his most powerful enemies, such as Ultron, General Annihilus and the Immortal Hulk. Plus: A special backup tale starring Blade, Earth's last living vampire.

Bustos Stormbreakers variant

WONDER WOMAN #772 

      Wonder Woman may have outsmarted the beasts of Asgard for now, but nothing has prepared her for what's to come. Diana's darkest self has emerged as a new opponent, and she'll need help from an unexpected ally whose connection to thunder has inspired many a tale: Thor! Can this god-and-demi-goddess duo find out what has disturbed the balance of things? Or are they doomed to leave everything, including their lives, on the battlefield? Find out as this Norse narrative continues!  And in the backup story taking place during the younger days of our hero, Diana must dive deep into the depths of Themyscira's oceans to learn more about the mysterious manuscripts left to her. 

IN YOUR LCS 2 YEARS AGO TODAY

 HULK VS THOR BANNER WAR ALPHA #1 $4.99

(W) Donny Cates (A) Martin Coccolo (CA) Gary Frank

Hulk and Thor have both undergone massive changes recently, but one thing remains constant - their heated rivalry! When mysterious circumstances bring them into conflict once more, will the God of Thunder be able to triumph against a Bruce Banner who can now control his rage?
Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of both characters, this epic five-part crossover between the THOR and HULK series starts here, brought to you by creators Donny Cates and Martin Coccolo! Key mysteries will be revealed, as well as shocking consequences for the future of both characters! (Continued in May's THOR #25 and HULK #7!)

COCCOLO VARIANT

RON LIM VARIANT

SHAW WRAPAROUND CONNECTING VARIANT

STEGMAN VARIANT

VON EEDEN HULK SMASH VARIANT

VON EEDEN MJOLNIR CRASH VARIANT

ON THE SPINNER RACKS May/June 1967

Talk about your mismatches.

It was Thor's 95th appearance.

Dynamic cover and interior art by Gene Colan and John Tartaglione.

ON THE SPINNER RACKS May/June 1966

The fourth time Pluto appeared in THOR. 

The first time he appeared on the cover. (art by Kirby & Colletta)

This splash page is the only full-pager of the 16 page conclusion to the Pluto trilogy.

The splash page for the 5 Tales of Asgard backup uses a common Kirby character layout that makes it easy for Lee to disguise a synopsis as a conversation.