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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearances of Kartag, Satrina, Sir Glayn, Redguard, Darkhold and the Crimson Mist in "Within the Realm of Kartag!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; On Blackworld, Sif and Hildegarde come upon a town, and people in blind terror of someone that is coming; They only refer to it as "he"; Meanwhile, Thor and the Warriors Three continue their quest for Kartag and the Twilight Well, only to be beset by his minions. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "If This Be Death..!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Hela has come for the soul of Odin, but so has Pluto and his minions; Hela fights at Thor's side for a time until she is force to flee; Pluto then defeats Thor, and is poised to kill him. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Balder, and Karnilla. First appearance of Ego-Prime; Ego cameo. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 373,623; average paid circulation 229,492. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta. Odin is resurrected in "Resurrection!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Odin has sent Heimdall and Kamorr on a quest; Meanwhile, Hela helps revive Odin, who casts Pluto from Asgard; On Blackworld, Tana Nile tells of how Ego Prime came to be; The origin of Blackworld. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Balder, Hela, Karnilla, Pluto, and Hildegard. Ego cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearance of Sssthgar and the Lizard People in "Journey to the Golden Star!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema and Don Perlin, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor returns to Avengers Mansion to find Balder gone mad; So he and the rest of his party, save Volstagg, return to Asgard to confront Odin; They arrive in Asgard, only to find the Asgardians gone, and it overrun with lizardmen; They tell Thor a tale of them being former slaves of the Vrellnexians, but after the Asgardians travel to the Golden Star and defeat them, the lizardmen turn on them. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Hildegarde, and Balder. Heimdall cameo. Letter to the editor from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Throne and the Fury!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; Plot assist by Marv Wolfman; Thor goes to try and talk to Odin, but is prevented by the palace guards and a mystic field that even Mjolnir cannot penetrate; Odin has his men move the Odinsword to the throne room, where he can pull it from the scabbard at a moment's notice; The group goes to seek Karnilla's help in breaching the mystic barrier; Thor barely manages to get through before it reseals itself; Thor then confronts Odin, only to have him reveal that it's not really Odin at all - it's Mangog sitting upon the Odinsword. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #98 (Fantastic Four). 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Last 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. "If Asgard Should Perish...!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; Igron tells Thor how he came across a diminutive Mangog in the dungeon; Igron then stole a portion of each Asgardians life force to bring Mangog back to power, which explained their lethargic state; After Odin regained his memory and left Earth for Asgard, he disappeared and never arrived; Igron then cast a spell to make Mangog look like Odin, and thus their plan was born; The guards then attack Thor and while he is distracted, Mangog strikes him down; Elsewhere, the warriors rally the people to their cause, but when they arrive at the gates, they see Thor shackled up like a scarecrow; As they strike, Mangog (back in disguise), transforms them all to animals; He finally snaps and kills Igron as well, which ends his disguise and everyone knows it's really Mangog and not Odin; Thor manages to break himself free, and races Mangog to the Odinsword. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Sif, Balder, Karnilla, and Hildegarde. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Vicious and the Valiant," script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; On the Phoenix of Freedom, the Recorder attempts to download any information about the Doomsday Star; Back in Asgard, Balder disguises himself to sneak out and try to determine the strength of the enemy army; He sneaks into their encampment and discovers that the suits of armor are empty, brought to life by the Enchantress; As Thor gets ready to leave the Phoenix, he discovers that the Warriors Three have mounted one of the ship's great cannons aboard the Starjammer; Back in Asgard, Balder is discovered by the Enchantress and Executioner; Balder fights the Executioner, but Enchantress secretly lends him sorcerous aid; Now having a map, Thor and the Asgardians come across a vast group of floating statues, one of which raises its hand and strikes. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Recorder, and Karnilla. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Cover by John Buscema. Thor battles Loki in "A Balance is Struck!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finished art), inks by Tom Palmer; Loki has brought about the beginning of Ragnarok by causing the death of Balder; Odin uses part of his power to keep Balder in a state just above death, to prevent the start of Ragnarok. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Hela, and Sif. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Alan Weiss. "This Battleground Earth," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Jim Mooney; Odin and the other gods, driven to Midgard by Tyr and Loki make a last stand in Long Island with the help of Thor. Appearances by Sif, Fandral, Hogun, Volstagg, Loki, and the war-god Tyr. Bullpen Bulletins. Dungeons and Dragons ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Joe Sinnott. "When the Executioner Calls!!", script by Tom DeFalco (plot and script) and Ron Frenz (plot), pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Joe Sinnott (finishes); Thor battles Quicksand, but its just a distraction; Mongoose and his shadowy partner activate a device which takes skin samples from Thor; In Asgard, waves of dizziness and nausea plague the Asgardians, with no known cause; The Enchantress has apparently found her new champion - Brute Benhurst. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "The Wolves of Ravenswood!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Gary Hartle, inks by Mike Gustovich; A pack of wolves is ravaging the countryside; Haaken gathers a posse to go after them; Thor wants to go, and Loki tricks him into it and gives him a faulty sword; Thor manages to hold off the wolves long enough for Haaken to save them, along with a very young Sif. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

52-page giant. Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Joe Sinnott. "At Death Do We Part," script by Ron Frenz (co-plot) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz (layouts), inks by Al Milgrom (finished art); During battle, Loki is killed by Thor and Thor is banished for eternity; Eric Masterson becomes a new Thor, a Thor that retains Eric's personality when they change. Bullpen Bulletins. Reprint of Journey Into Mystery 83 (Thor origin and first appearance, "The Stone Men from Saturn!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (Script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; A lame doctor vacationing in Norway runs across an alien invasion; While hiding from the aliens in a cave he finds an old cane that transforms him into the god Thor; Thor drives back the alien invasion. 52 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Al Milgrom. "Beware the Bloodaxe," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Gary Hartle, inks by Al Milgrom and Yates; Thor and Code Blue return to Earth from Asgard and are joined by Balder and Sif; Bloodaxe kills two gang members. Brief appearances by Odin, Fandral, Volstagg, Sif, and Mephisto. Tales of Asgard back-up, "Enter The Nameless Dimension," script by Tom DeFalco, art by Geof Isherwood; Enchantress escapes Karnilla's dungeon to rescue Heimdall and ends up trapped by Nightmare. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Al Milgrom. "With This Axe, I Thee Kill!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Gary Hartle, inks by Al Milgrom, Ray Kryssing, Steve Alexandrov, and Ariane Lenshoek; Bloodaxe defeats Thor with the help of Karnilla's sorcery; Sif agrees to pledge allegiance to Mephisto. Appearances by Balder and Odin. Bullpen Bulletins. Tales of Asgard back-up, "If The Enchantress Should Fall...!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Geof Isherwood, inks by Geof Isherwood; Enchantress battles Nightmare. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Al Milgrom. "The Warriors Three Die At Dawn," script by Ron Frenz (plot) and Tom DeFalco (plot; script), pencils by Ron Frenz (layouts), inks by Al Milgrom (finished art); Odin attempts to execute the Warriors Three for treason but Enchantress helps them escape; Mephisto reveals who's soul he has trapped in his realm and who is really on the throne of Asgard. Appearances by Karnilla, Loki, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. Beta Ray Bill cameo. Tales of Asgard back-up, "As My Dreams Lay A' Dying," script by Tom DeFalco, art by Geof Isherwood; Enchantress informs the Warriors Three who's soul is in the body of Odin and they plan to free Asgard from his grip. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Cover pencils by Bruce Zick, inks by Mike DeCarlo. "Payments," script by Jim Starlin and Ron Marz, pencils by Bruce Zick, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Pluto has learned of Thors madness, and he and Ares decide to attack Thor in revenge for past defeats; But they have sorely underestimated his anger and madness, and beats them easily; Odin asks Sif if she knows of anything that might help Thor, and she answers no, hiding his madness and assault on Bill; Pluto and Ares return to Olympus and tell Zeus that Thor is mad and attacked them without provocation. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover by Paul Ryan. "The Coming of Kurse!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by M. C. Wyman, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Thor and Sif stop a bank robbery, and appear to be gaining celebrity status; In Asgard, Kurse beats his way past Heimdall, and plunges all the way down to Hel, where he demands Malekith; Hela tries to stop him but to no avail, and he beats her easily becoming the new master of Hel; Lorelei tells him that Malekith escaped to Earth, and he takes her there; Once there, Kurse sees Thor as Malekith and begins to attack him; As the new master of Hel and Niffleheim, Kurse calls forth dead monsters to destroy the one he believes to be Malekith. Cameos by the Midgard Serpent and the Ravagers. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr. Worldengine Part Four, "Finished Off," script by Warren Ellis, art by Mike Deodato, Jr.; Thor and the Enchantress return to the Worldengine and meet Price, who tells them his story; But he didnt count on the world not being habitable to post Ragnarok humans; Thor destroys the Worldengine, and Price is killed in the collapse. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 123,725; average paid circulation 70,125. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

This is the 30 cent variant edition that had limited distribution. "There Shall Come Revolution!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tony DeZuniga. (Plot assist by Marv Wolfman.) Appearances by Hogun, Fandrall, and Volstagg (story continues from Marvel Spotlight 30), plus Balder, Jane Foster, Heimdall, and Hildegarde. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 96 (Dracula). Buscema/Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.30.

This is the 30 cent variant edition that had limited distribution. Last 25-cent cover price. Odin is missing! The search for him begins in "If Asgard Should Perish!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Sif, Balder, Karnilla, and Hildegarde. Jack Kirby/Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.30.

This is the 35 cent variant edition that had limited distribution. The Enchantress and the Executioner attack in "The Vicious and the Valiant!' Script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Recorder, Balder, and Karnilla. Simonson/Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Jane Foster becomes Sif in "The Throne and the Fury!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tony DeZuniga. (Plot assist by Marv Wolfman.) Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Karnilla. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 98 (Fantastic Four). Jack Kirby/Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Odin is missing! The search for him begins in "If Asgard Should Perish!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Sif, Balder, Karnilla, and Hildegarde. Jack Kirby/Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Comes a Dark Stranger!' Script by Steven Grant, pencils by Greg LaRocque, inks by Ricardo Villamonte. Appearances by Loki, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. Ed Hannigan/Vince Colletta cover. Back cover MegaForce ad with William Stout art. Cover price $0.60.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Thor battles Pluto (lord of the underworld, not Mickey Mouse's friend) in "If This Be Death!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Balder, Hela, Karnilla, and Odin. First appearance of Ego-Prime; Ego cameo. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 373,623; average paid circulation 229,492. Buscema/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Odin is resurrected in "Resurrection!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema and Jim Mooney, inks by Mooney. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Heimdall, Balder, Hela, Karnilla, Pluto, Ego-Prime, and Hildegard. Ego cameo. Gil Kane/Vince Colletta cover. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "Within the Realm of Kartag!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Mangog, Hildegarde, Hela, and Odin. Buscema/John Romita Sr. and Marie Severin cover.

Taking Charge: Part 3 of 3. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson. Thor Girl engages one of the deadliest warriors in all the realms - Skurge the Executioner. Meanwhile, the Odinson ascends to the throne of Asgard. There's a new king and his name is Thor, Lord of Asgard! Plus, the Dark Gods meet with their ultimate fate at the hands of Desak the God Killer. Cover price $2.25.

Lord of Asgard. Special Double-Size Issue. "By Fire Reborn!" Part 5 of 5. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Tom Raney and Scott Hanna. All the loose ends of the last few months are wrapped up. Every page is a splash-page (22 pages). "Forever Divided!" Story by Dan JUrgens. Art by Deon Nuckols and Scott Hanna. The warriors of Asgard return from their campaign against the Frost Giants of Niffleheim. There is unrest in Asgard and Thor seeks the council of the Lord of Olympus. And. The Lord of Asgard comes to a decision that will change the landscape of the Marvel Universe forever! And, "Children of the Gods!" Story by Jose H.P. Armenta. Art by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson. A tale of Thor from his youth. One of his first encounters with mortal man and a lesson learned. And it is a hard lesson indeed. Cover price $4.95.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition with certificate of authenticity. Signed by Dan Jurgens and limited to 500 copies. COVER BY TOM RANEY DAN JURGENS (W)/TOM RANEY (P)/SCOTT HANNA (I) ? THE SCOOP: This 64-page anniversary issue features three big stories -- and events that will (honestly!) change Thor forever! ? THE STORY: In our lead story, the aftermath of Thor's conflict with Desak, Slayer of Gods, leads the Thunderer to make an awesome proclaimation -- one so huge that this entire story is illustrated by Tom Raney exclusively in full-page images! In our second tale, penciled by Marvel Talent Search winner Deon Nuckols, the ramifications of Thor's decision upon the Gods of Asgard is illustrated in depth! And finally, Marvel Talent Search winning writer Jose Armenta and penciler Joe Bennett spin a Tale of Asgard that reveals the first time Thor was torn between the loyalties of man and the duties of godhood! ? THE FORMAT: 64 pages, with ads. 7-59606-03506-9-05011 (MarvelPG)4.95

Limited 1 for 15 IRON MAN BY DESIGN VARIANT by ESAD RIBIC Siege: Part 9 of 10 - Written by KIERON GILLEN. Art by BILLY TAN & BATT (13 pages) and RICH ELSON (9 pages). SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!! The Siege brings Ragnarok to Asgard! The Shining City of Thor and his brothers in arms faces destruction on the greatest scale it's ever suffered, at the hands of Norman Osborn and his Dark Avengers. But the Norse heroes have bigger problems, when THOR fights THOR! The evil Thor clone has come to kill the God of Thunder and take his place. Even if Asgard survives the Siege...will Thor survive Ragnarok?! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by Russell Dauterman. The Odinson is back. And he clearly doesn't like that someone else is holding his hammer. You know what that means, right? THOR VS. THOR!!! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Michael Del Mundo. Cover by James Harren. UNHOLY MATRIMONY! War rages across the land of the dead, and not even the reunion of Thor with his brother Balder can stop it! Perhaps peace might come from the wedding of the century... in Hel! With Hela, the goddess of death, as the bride, which Odinson brother is going to be the lucky groom? And what special surprise guest is looking to put a deadly stop to the nuptials? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by ROBERT RODI Pencils & Covers by SIMONE BIANCHI Beginning an epic adventure showcasing the God of Thunder as you've never seen him before! The vassals of Asgard are in armed revolt...Odin is missing...Balder is dead...and the entire continent is battered by a years-long winter. How can Thor put the empire back together - especially with his mighty hammer Mjolnir mysteriously denied him? 32 PGS. Cover price $3.99.

Written by ROB RODI Pencils & Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI The epic miniseries continues, showcasing the God of Thunder as you've never seen him before! With Asgard still reeling from dissension, war, and endless winter, the underworld goddess Hela seizes the moment to strike - decimating not only the Asgardians' future, but their legendary past as well! Meanwhile, Odin learns the shocking consequences of the atrocity he committed eons ago...and Thor confronts a suicide bomber in the ranks of his own elite guard! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Written by ROB RODI Pencils & Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI Racing towards the conclusion of this epic miniseries, featuring the god of thunder as you've never seen him before! After the deadliest attack yet on Asgard's very foundations, a presence from the past resurfaces to show Thor the true state of his crumbling empire, and to point him towards the solution...a shockingly final solution. Also, Odin pays the ultimate price for his long-hidden, unspeakable crime. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Esad Ribic (W) Jason Aaron (A) Esad Ribic Throughout the ages, the gods of the Marvel Universe have been vanishing, their mortal worshippers left in chaos. NOW! the Mighty Thor follows a trail of blood that threatens to consume his past, present and future selves. The only hope for these ravaged worlds lies with the God of Thunder unraveling the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher! Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Esad Ribic (W) Jason Aaron (A) Esad Ribic Throughout the ages, the gods of the Marvel Universe have been vanishing, their mortal worshippers left in chaos. NOW! the Mighty Thor follows a trail of blood that threatens to consume his past, present and future selves. The only hope for these ravaged worlds lies with the God of Thunder unraveling the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 50 Varaint Cover by Daniel Acuna (W) Jason Aaron (A) Esad Ribic Throughout the ages, the gods of the Marvel Universe have been vanishing, their mortal worshippers left in chaos. NOW! the Mighty Thor follows a trail of blood that threatens to consume his past, present and future selves. The only hope for these ravaged worlds lies with the God of Thunder unraveling the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher! Cover price $3.99.

Second Printing Cover by Esad Ribic (W) Jason Aaron (A) Esad Ribic Throughout the ages, the gods of the Marvel Universe have been vanishing, their mortal worshippers left in chaos. NOW! the Mighty Thor follows a trail of blood that threatens to consume his past, present and future selves. The only hope for these ravaged worlds lies with the God of Thunder unraveling the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Esad Ribic Godbomb: Part 3 of 5 - "Thunder in the Blood!" (W) Jason Aaron (A) Esad Ribic GODBOMB Part Three of Five Three Thors, side by side at last, united in battle! But will even that be enough, as Gorr the God Butcher's grand plan nears completion and his powers grow beyond anything we've seen before...? Cover price $3.99.

(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Ron Garney The hunt for Malekith the Accursed continues! Thor and his newfound compatriots in the League of Realms chase the Dark Elf marauder across the Nine Realms: From the exotic fairy gardens of Alfheim to the frozen mountains of Jotunheim, where giants dwell. But when one of the League falls...will it mean war for all Realms? Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by RM Guera, Simon Bisley and Esad Ribic. Cover by Simon Bisley. Redefining the word 'epic,' it's the god-sized 25th issue of THOR: GOD OF THUNDER featuring an amazing artistic line-up! Young Thor vs. Frost Giants! • The untold origin of Malekith the Accursed! King Thor's granddaughters uncover a startling secret chapter from the history of the Thunder God! Thor deals with the shocking fall-out from ORIGINAL SIN! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by RM Guera, Simon Bisley and Esad Ribic. Cover by R. M. Guera. Redefining the word 'epic,' it's the god-sized 25th issue of THOR: GOD OF THUNDER featuring an amazing artistic line-up! Young Thor vs. Frost Giants! The untold origin of Malekith the Accursed! King Thor's granddaughters uncover a startling secret chapter from the history of the Thunder God! Thor deals with the shocking fall-out from ORIGINAL SIN! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Written by PAUL JENKINS Art & Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI In the days before the terrible events of Ragnarok, the Gods of Asgard stare across the ramparts of their city towards a massive, demonic army massed at the gates - the prophesied End of All Days is about to begin. As the armies of darkness begin their initial attacks, Thor confronts Loki, who is destined to usher in the fall of Asgard. But what he learns from the Loki may change the way he sees his treacherous half-brother. For perhaps this terrible event is a time also of renewal. Perhaps in this desperate hour even the God of Lies has a purpose. 32 PGS./All Ages Cover price $2.99.

Written by STAN LEE. Art by JACK KIRBY. Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL. The legend has come true! By the will of the gods, I am alive! I am invincible! I am - THOR!!! And so began the very first epic tale of Marvel's most revered hero, the mighty Thor, whose legend would grow alongside the success of Marvel comics, making him the most exciting super hero of all time! Never has Thor been more sensational than during these early tales, crafted by Marvel's greatest, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Re-live classic Norse mythology in the mighty Marvel manner as well as Stan and Jack's stories of the Norse Gods and Thor before he came to Earth as Don Blake. Witness as these masters breathe life into the thunder god and some of Marvel's most enduring characters: Helmdall, Balder, Loki, Odin and Hela. Read these stories as never before with all-new, modern coloring and six extraordinary interlocking covers by current THOR artist Olivier Coipel. Collecting the 'Tales of Asgard' backup stories from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #105-#112 48 pages, full color. NOTE: REMASTERED REPRINTS. ALL AGES. Cover price $3.99.

Written by PETER MILLIGAN Pencils & Cover by MICO SUAYAN The unquenchable rage of Thor knows no satisfaction! It is an earlier day. The perverse and unjust TRIAL OF THOR has left the God of Thunder resentful and bitter. Fed up with Asgard, he has quit the gods and taken up with the world of men...joined a humble community...taken a wife. But when the bloody tides of Asgard's battles lap even at the shores of Earth, Thor must take up arms once more -- or risk everything he now loves being eradicated under an unstoppable tide of death and destruction... 48 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Story, art, and Cover by Carl Critchlow. Issue 1 sees Thrud, everyone's favourite axe-wielding pin-headed oaf, facing old adversary To-me Ku-pa, in a skull-splitting tale of mayhem, magic, minotaurs and root vegetables! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

Story, art, and Cover by Carl Critchlow. In this second of his stand-alone adventures, Thrud embarks on a 'mammoth' quest through icy wastes and perilous peaks to discover the secret of eternal life. As bodyguard to the intrepid Professor Prometheus Pye and his hapless sidekick Bodkin, our hero encounters a phalanx of frosty foes before squaring up to immortal priest-king Kembaal-o! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

1 volume - 1st printing. Thrud the Barbarian made his first appearance in Arken Sword in 1981 and is know to have the strength of a rhinoceros, the speed of a jungle cat, and the intelligence of a garden snail. All art, story, and coloring by Carl Critchlow. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

2 volume - 1st printing. Thrud the Barbarian made his first appearance in Arken Sword in 1981 and is know to have the strength of a rhinoceros, the speed of a jungle cat, and the intelligence of a garden snail. All art, story, and coloring by Carl Critchlow. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.