ON THE SPINNER RACKS 56 YEARS AGO TODAY

 

The 4th new THOR comic that I experienced after being deprogrammed from the DC cult that my grandfather groomed me for years earlier by taking me to a barber a shop that only supplied tattered DC comics for those waiting. 

As with many issues the story begins with a dynamic Kirby splash and a necessary Lee recap.

The only other Kirby and Colletta splash treats us to the full Circus of Crime and naïve Thor.

PLUS: Jane Foster was in the circus crowd and would make a one panel cameo. It was her 50th appearance and her first since THOR #136.

The 16 page story ends with a cliffhanger and a "Next - the wrath of Odin"

Thor does not appear in the debut episode of the 5 page Lee/Kirby TALES OF ASGARD replacement.

IN YOUR SHOP TODAY

 

MARVEL AGE #1000 $9.99

(CA) Gary Frank

Contributions from some of the most storied creators in Marvel history as the classic days of Marvel are explored in depth!

J. Michael Straczynski and Kaare Andrews create the Marvel Universe in a backyard!

Dan Slott and Michael Allred depict a crucial turning point for Captain Marvel!

Rainbow Rowell and Jamie McKelvie explore the blossoming relationship between Cyclops and Jean Grey!

The original Human Torch finds his purpose thanks to Mark Waid and Alessandro Cappuccio!

The Silver Surfer confronts Mephisto under the guidance of Steve McNiven!

And more! Plus: The ultimate Marvel Value Stamp, #1000! 

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IN YOUR LCS 34 YEARS AGO TODAY

The first new Unconscious Thor Cover in nearly three years.

Art by Paul Ryan.

IN YOUR LCS 4 YEARS AGO TODAY

AVENGERS #23 $3.99 
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Stefano Caselli

AVENGERS MOUNTAIN: POSSESSED as CHALLENGE OF THE GHOST RIDERS continues!

    It's Ghost Rider vs. Ghost Rider in a wild race through hell, while the Avengers have to fight for their lives against their own Celestial headquarters, which is now possessed by a rather shocking, rather murderous hell-damned soul!

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MARVEL COMICS #1000 $9.99 

(W/A/CA) Various

     There is a mystery that threads throughout the Marvel Universe - one that has its origins in MARVEL COMICS #1 and which unites a disparate array of heroes and villains throughout the decades! What is the Eternity Mask, and who is responsible for the conspiracy to keep it hidden? And what new player will make their startling debut as these secrets are peeled away? Featuring the entirety of the Marvel Universe of characters!

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THOR #16 $3.99  

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

    Thor has disappeared! That's all we can say without spoiling the epic, Midgard-shattering conclusion of WAR OF THE REALMS! 

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IN YOUR LCS 9 YEARS AGO TODAY

INHUMAN #4 $3.99

(W) Charles Soule (A/CA) Ryan Stegman
   Medusa and the Inhumans get a visitor to New Attilan- THOR! 

 Joe Madureira variant cover

MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #29 $2.99
(W) Joe Caramagna (A) Ramon Bachs, Ty Templeton (CA) Ty Templeton
    Loki puts a hex on Spidey, turning him into a pig! Enter: Peter Porker! Can our Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Ham survive an Asgardian boar hunt? Of course Thor appears!

ORIGINAL SIN #5.4 $3.99

(W) Jason Aaron, Al Ewing (A) Simone Bianchi, Lee Garbett (CA) Simone Bianchi

   The deepest secret of the Nine Realms is revealed... a Tenth Realm! Thor and Loki embark on a quest to discover this strange new world -- and the sister Thor never knew he had... Angela! Can Loki be trusted? And will brother and sister murder each other before the truth comes out?

UNCANNY AVENGERS #23 $3.99 

    (W) Rick Remender (A) Sanford Greene (CA) Agustin Alessio

   Uncanny Avengers reunited! The threat of Kang is over, but what are the repercussions?  Meet the new faces of the Marvel Universe! Thor appears on the cover and in two panels on one page.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1.4 $3.99 

(W) Dan Slott (A) Ramon K. Perez (CA) Alex Ross
   Witness another secret chapter from the first days of Spider-Man!  What started off as fun-and-games for new villain Clash turns deadly serious. Plus a retro two panel Thor cameo.

AVENGERS #34 $3.99 

(W) Jonathan Hickman (A/CA) Leinil Francis Yu
   The first Avenger meets the last Avenger and the Avengers World crumbles. Thor appears on four pages, has one line and doesn't do any fighting.

WOLVERINE #12 $5.99 

(W) Paul Cornell (A) Pete Woods (CA) Steve McNiven

        Thor has a 1 panel cameo

IN YOUR LCS 8 YEARS AGO TODAY

 

RAGNAROK #6
IDW PUBLISHING
(W/A/CA) Walter Simonson

Bring Out Your Dead. Thor has arrived at last in Asgard. The Thunder God searches the ruins of his home for the remains of those dearest to him and finds not only the broken heart of his worst fears, but a secret hidden since before the final battle of the gods and their enemies. A secret that reveals the deep and devious wisdom of Father Odin, and the goodwill of a red squirrel. 

AND FROM MARVEL! 

CAPTAIN MARVEL AND CAROL CORPS #3 

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick, Kelly Thompson (A/CA) David Lopez
   Chasing secrets and dissent among the ranks has left one of the Carol Corps out of commission. To make matters worse, trouble is quickly converging on Hala Field. Eight Thors make a one panel appearance.

DEADPOOLS SECRET SECRET WARS #4  

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Matteo Lolli (CA) Tony Harris
   THIS is how the ORIGINAL SECRET WARS really ended!  YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE IT! Silent Thor appears in various crowd scenes.

HANK JOHNSON AGENT OF HYDRA #1   

(W) David Mandel (A) Michael Walsh (CA) Amanda Conner
     Ever wondered what Hydra agents do during their downtime? BE THRILLED as Hank picks up his kids from school! BE AMAZED as Hank talks with Hydra's HR department! And BE STUPEFIED as Hank wishes he had picked a different line of work! A Thor appears in one panel.

MODOK ASSASSIN #4 $3.99 

(W) Christopher Yost (A) Amilcar Pinna (CA) David Lafuente
    Entangled in a plot that extends far beyond the borders of Killville, can M.O.D.O.K. hope to save the life of the Thor he loves and ensure the continued existence of his beloved murder paradise? Many Thors appear in this issue.

IN YOUR LCS 13 YEARS AGO TODAY

Thor has been in the public-domain for centuries so every comic book universe can have a Thor as long he does not look like the Marvel Thor.