IN YOUR LCS 35 YEARS AGO TODAY

 If Marvel hadn't of run out of room on the cover they might have mentioned that Heimdall rebuilds the Rainbow Bridge (with the the help of the Royal Scepter). He's filling in for Odin, who felt the need of a nap.

Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott channel their inner Kirby with this dynamic full-pager that delivers what of the cover's promises.

Unfortunately the cover doesn't warn potential buyers that there is also a non-Thor 5 page "Tales of the Earth Force" back-up story.

ON THE SPINNER RACKS Sep/Oct 1968

If you hadn't read JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #83  or  MARVEL TALES #1, it was your lucky day. Thor's origin was available for the third time.

Even if you had, it was still worth 12 cents to experience the 7 brand new pages of Kirby Thor art that bookended the reprint. This one was my personal favorite.

IN YOUR LCS 45 YEARS AGO TODAY

Thor's 15th appearance of 1980 (his 3rd in 3 weeks) 

His 410th of all time.

What the Bill Sienkiewicz cover promises the 22 page Doug Moench story delivers.

The first of the 7 multi-panel Thor-graced pages Sienkiewicz is tasked with producing is a prime example of his art mastery. 

The cover was embellished by Joe Sinnott and the interior pages were finished by Pablos Marcos.

IN YOUR LCS 4 YEARS AGO TODAY

 NORSE MYTHOLOGY II #4 (OF 6) $3.99 

(W) Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell (A) Mark Buckingham (CA) P. Craig Russell

Thor and Loki are led to the castle of the king of giants who gives them a series of bizarre and comical challenges to participate in.

Mack variant cover

IN YOUR LCS 3 YEARS AGO TODAY

AXE JUDGMENT DAY #5 (OF 6) $4.99

(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Valerio Schiti (CA) Mark Brooks

MOMOKO VARIANT

NAUCK WRAPAROUND VARIANT

JANE FOSTER MIGHTY THOR #4 (OF 5) $3.99

(W) Torunn Gronbekk (A) Michael Dowling (CA) Ryan Stegman

Asgard's defenses have been breached, its warriors battered and still more legions are unleashed against them! The chaos and destruction seem to be fueling some great, dark power? but to what end? Before she can find what lurks in the shadows and save the Golden Realm, Jane Foster must first save Thor!

IN YOUR LCS 48 YEARS AGO TODAY

Behind this impressive George Perez cover is 17 pages of John Byrne art at its peak (inked by the impressive Pablos Marcos.) Written by Shooter, this issue is a visual treat.

PLUS 

Jim Starlin story and art, and an appearance of the cosmic villain he created, made this one of the more important comics of the 1980s, thanks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

IN YOUR LCS 7 YEARS AGO TODAY

THOR #5

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Christian Ward (CA) Esad Ribic

In the far future, All-Father Thor reignited the Earth and sparked new life in the universe. But now, something is wiping out other worlds - and Midgard won't be far behind. Luckily, Thor isn't the only god left. But is the Phoenix-possessed Wolverine a friend or foe?

James Harren connecting hammer variant

Lupacchino Cosmic Ghost Rider variant

 

AVENGERS #8 $3.99 

(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) David Marquez

    In the aftermath of their world-shaking battle against the Dark Celestials, the new Avengers team is officially formed, complete with a startling new headquarters at the top of the world. Behold the wonders of Avengers Mountain. But someone who doesn't seem impressed is Namor, the ferocious lord of Atlantis, whose rage may turn the oceans red with blood!

Mike McKone Cosmic Ghost Rider variant

Philip Tan variant

IMMORTAL HULK #6 $3.99 

(W) Al Ewing (A) Lee Garbett (CA) Alex Ross

   Bruce Banner is alive - and everyone knows it. Now he's hunted by the government, Alpha Flight, the mysterious Shadow Base and the Avengers (including Thor Odinson). And someone's going to find him first.  But Bruce has bigger problems. Something terrible has infected him. Something with unspeakable plans for humanity.