WHAT DID KIRBY ADD TO THE THOR MYTHOS IN 1967 BESIDES A PLETHORA OF REGAL HEADGEAR?

HIGH-TECH TROLLS! 

IN THE SHOPS TODAY

THE BEST THOR COMIC THAT YOU"RE NOT READING?

from RAGNAROK #8

(pictures and words by Walt Simonson)

HOW FANDRAL THE DASHING EARNED HIS NICKNAME

COMICS' MOST PRODIGIOUS IMAGINATION ADDS SIX MORE GODDESSES TO THE NORSE/MARVEL PANTHEON.

From the fourth episode of Tales of Asgard's first continued story. (JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #120)

By JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #114 one third of the Tales of Asgard episodes were Lee/Kirby Four by Fours (A splash page followed by 4 four panel pages)

Fenris the Wolf God becomes the Big Bad Wolf in this clever combining of myth and fable. Do not confuse Fenris with Hati and Skoll, the two Wolf Gods introduced a year earlier.

THOR ODINSON IN YOUR FUTURE

On sale April 20

MIGHTY THOR #6 $3.99

 (W) Jason Aaron (A) Rafa Garres (CA) Russell Dauterman

    A special tale of young Thor adventuring in the age of Vikings!  

In 1994 Marvel bought Malibu Comics and added Thor to the Malibuverse.

Even though Thor appears in the corner box of this cover he DOES NOT appear anywhere in the comic.

WOULD IT SURPRISE YOU THAT A WOMAN ARTIST WOULD PAINT THOR AS A CAT?

Variant cover for THOR GOD OF THUNDER #19 

by Jenny Parks.

Thor and his three companions deal with another plot complication in their quest to end Ragnorak.

from THOR #140

THOR IS JUST LIKE YOU

He has to put up with a lot of bull too!

ODIN IS JUST LIKE YOU.

He sleeps through his shows too!

Would this get your vote for one of the best THOR covers and if not could you please name the 10 that are better? (They'd make a great post.)

Glen Orbik learned his craft from the legendary movie poster artist, Fred Fixler. Not only has he done comic covers (for Marvel AND DC) he has done movie posters and book covers (including covers for Stephen King and Ray Bradbury) He also shares his gift with others through teaching.

IN THE SHOPS TODAY

DORBZ MARVEL THOR VINYL FIGURE $9

From Funko. The Dorbz conquest of the Marvel Universe continues with this series of stylized 3" vinyl figures of The Hulk, Magneto, Mystique, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man and Thor! 

THOR helps Marvel dominate 2014 at the Comic Shops

       According to the Comic Distribution Monopoly the specialty market's top publisher for 2014 was Marvel Comics by both Dollar Market Share and Unit Market Share. Marvel Comics had nine of the year's top ten comics, with the all four issues of the DEATH OF WOLVERINE series among the top sellers, along with Thor #1. 
     DC Entertainment’s top comic, BATMAN #32 charted at #14.  

1 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 $5.99
2 WALKING DEAD #132 $2.99
3 ROCKET RACCOON #1 $3.99
4 DEATH OF WOLVERINE #1 $4.99
5 DEATH OF WOLVERINE #4 $4.99
6 THOR #1 $3.99

LEGO THOR!

 

88 YEARS AGO TODAY Steve Ditko was born.

52 years ago this rare Kirby/Ditko cover collaboration went on sale.

Three years earlier Ditko did the art for a five page Charlton Comics Thor story.

HOW COME MARVEL MONKEYS DIDN'T GET A BATTLEWORLD DOMAIN (and mini-series and movie...)?!?

from MARVEL ZOMBIES: EVIL EVOLUTION

art by Rob DiSalvo

released November 4, 2009

For THOR WHOSOEVER HOLDS THE HAMMER Tom Raney and Frank D'Armata are tasked with coming up with a cover worthy of 39 pages of Lee/Kirby Thor reprints and 3 reprinted JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY covers.

IN THE SHOPS TODAY

AVENGERS THOR HAMMER SMASH COFFEE MUG $9.99

Get your morning started with coffee from this Marvel Studios' Avengers: Age of Ultron coffee mug. Are you worthy?

COMING OCTOBER 25 - only $150

MARVEL UNIVERSE VARIANT PLAY ARTS KAI THOR AF

From Square Enix. The Mighty Thor Odinson, heir to the King of the Gods, is descended to the human world of Midgard! In the Variant Play Arts ~KAI~ series, his godly aspect has been captured in every detail of his physique. The contours of his ornamental armor are accentuated by careful paintwork. Each detail of his costume stands out from the next for an artistic finish to this figure. Mjolnir, a mighty hammer that can only be held by one worthy of the power of Thor, has been exaggerated in its size to convey the sense of power imbued in this iconic Asgardian weapon. Whether calling down a bolt of lightning or pulverizing his enemies with a swing of his hammer, this mighty god of thunder can be dynamically posed by combining the wide range of included accessories. This figure also includes an accessory with an alternate facial expression of rage to reflect his brash personality, plus a display stand.

If Campbell's had a Thor Chicken Soup with hammer noodles when I was a kid I wouldn't have eaten anything else!

A REASON TO HAND OUT HALLOWEEN CANDY?!?

ON SALE OCTOBER 7

MARVEL HEROES THOR CANDY BOWL HOLDER

    Made of Styrofoam, stands roughly 16" tall. $34.99

THOR IN YOUR FUTURE

IN THE SHOPS NOVEMBER 18

MIGHTY THOR #1

(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Russell Dauterman

When DR. JANE FOSTER lifts the mystic hammer Mjolnir, she is transformed into the Goddess of Thunder, THE MIGHTY THOR! Her enemies are many, as Asgard descends further into chaos and war threatens to spread throughout the Ten Realms. Yet her greatest battle will be against a far more personal foe: the cancer that is killing her mortal form.

 Deodato Hip Hop Variant

IN THE SHOPS TODAY: $179.99

AGE OF ULTRON THOR 

DRAGON MODELS USA

A hybrid between a display figure and a kit, Dragon brings you the best of both worlds. The use of model kit techniques allow us to reproduce the intricate details and sharp lines to maximize the usage of the official 3D character scans. The use of the static display concept ensures that there are no cooling lines on the torsos and no visible ball joints that are prominent in most "action" figures. Additionally, the figures are set in a Marvel suggested pose so that the body portions won't be deformed when the poses are changed. 

FREE TODAY AT THE BEST COMIC SHOPS

SECRET WARS BATTLE STANDEE ONE SHEETS

The Secret Wars Battle Standee One-Sheets feature 8 different characters that can be assembled into individual figure standees.

SOMETHING FOR THE YOUNGBLOODS

MARVEL THOR HAND SK8 COMPLETES SKATEBOARD
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Screaming Hand, the legendary design from Santa Cruz Skateboards, the company has joined forces with Marvel. Featuring designs inspired by some of Marvel's coolest icons. These complete skateboards are ready to ride and feature the following high quality components: 100% Maple Deck. Bullet Trucks and 52mm 90a Wheels. Not too hard, easy to ride yet still good for tricks. Thor measures 30.6" long x 7.5" wide.

$64.94 - On sale August 26

JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!! (Coming December 2: YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE TO FIGHT ME FOR IT!!!)

MARVEL THOR 8IN RETRO AF SET
Marvel's God of Thunder in all his 1970s glory, this retro-style action figure set features a cloth-costumed Thor just as he looked when he was released by the Mego Corporation in his first action figure appearance! With his hammer, helmet, and long golden hair, Thor comes packaged inside a vintage-style window box. Thor also comes with two extra heads and outfits to change into his alter ego, Dr. Donald Blake, as well as a more modern take on the hero, complete with an updated hammer. All are packaged in a display-ready gift tray. Limited to 3,000 sets! Designed and Sculpted by EMCE Toys! How much?! $80 - you shouldn't be allowed to purchase it for even asking!!!

DIAMOND DISTRIBUTERS HAS MORE THAN 3,500 ACCOUNTS. YOU DO THE MATH....!

THE BEST THOR STATUE $275 CAN BUY?

BOWEN DESIGNS 2014

Not so fast!

Here's another contender!!

BOWEN DESIGNS 2012

HOW MANY OF THESE THOR-FEATURING VARIANTS DID YOU BUY YESTERDAY?

And that's just the As!!!

FREE THOR

The final week of April 2011 Marvel rewarded their loyal customers with this free comic shop handout. (There was also a $3.99 version that appeared in the grocery and convenience stores.)

Today's Asgard Sky Ship appearance is from the historic JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #122.

Today's Asgard Sky Ship appearance is from the historic JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #121.

FREE THOR IN YOUR FUTURE

At participating shops the first Saturday of May, of course!

IS THERE ANY COMIC THAT CAN'T BE IMPROVED BY ADDING THOR?

From ANGELA: ASGARD'S ASSASSIN #2

Now on sale.

19 years after Lee/Kirby introduced us to the Enchantress...

Walt Simonson introduced us to her little sister.