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Illustration on Cover, Front

Credits

Penciller(s): Walter Simonson

Inker(s): Walter Simonson

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Balder

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Marvel Héroes #48 published October 2013
as Portada de Thor by Walter Simonson Omnibus USA [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]

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The CBLDF Presents: Liberty Comics #[nn] [Second Printing] published January 2008
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Beta Ray Bill

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Doom!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): George Roussos; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): FEATURE: Thor; GUESTS: Beta Ray Bill (1st); Nick Fury; Jasper Sitwell; Sif; Heimdall; Balder; Volstagg; VILLAINS: Loki; Lorelei (1st); Surtur

Synopsis: Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth. Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill. Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor.

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Pages: 24

Notes: Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382)

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Beta Ray Bill

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Pages: 1

Notes: Cover is an homage to the cover of Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #126.

The new logo that debuts on this issue's cover was created by Alex Jay per the letter column in this issue.

A Fool and His Hammer...

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): George Roussos; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): FEATURE: Thor; GUESTS: Nick Fury; Beta Ray Bill (origin in flashback); Odin; Sif; Balder; Volstagg; INTRODUCING: Agnar; VILLAINS: Loki; Lorelei; Alien Demons (introduction); Surtur

Synopsis: Bill and Thor fight in single combat for the honor of wielding Mjolner and the alien bests the god of thunder.

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Beta Ray Bill; Odin; Sif

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Something Old, Something New...

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): George Roussos; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): FEATURE: Thor; GUESTS: Beta Ray Bill; Odin; Sif; Volstagg; Agnar; INTRODUCING: Eitri (a dwarf); VILLAINS: Throgg (I; another dwarf); Lorelei; Surtur; Fafnir; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Loki; Garm

Synopsis: Odin has the dwarves create a hammer for Bill and sends the alien and his son into space to rescue Bill's people.

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Beta Ray Bill; Alien Demons

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Pages: 1

Though Hel Should Bar the Way!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): George Roussos; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; GUESTS: Beta Ray Bill; Sif; Volstagg; Hogun; Agnar; Heimdall; VILLAINS: Loki; Lorelei; Alien Demons; Fafnir; Surtur

Synopsis: Thor, Sif and Bill save the latters people from alien demons. Odin gives Bill a civilian identity when he strikes his hammer on the ground.

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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Fafnir

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Pages: 1

The Past Is a Bucket of Ashes

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walter Simonson

Penciller(s): Walter Simonson

Inker(s): Walter Simonson

Colorist(s): George Roussos; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): FEATURE: Thor; GUESTS: Nick Fury; Dum Dum Dugan; Odin; Volstagg; Balder; Guido Sapristi (introduction); VILLAINS: Fafnir; Lorelei; Karnilla; Haag; Loki; Surtur; CAMEO: Clark Kent [Superman]; Lois Lane; Heimdall

Synopsis: Thor loses the Don Blake identity and gains secret i.d. of Sigurd Jarlson courtesy of Nick Fury (his disguise being, you guessed it, a pair of glasses); Sigurd gets a job as a construction worker but the site is wrecked by Fafnir looking for the god of thunder.

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Notes: SECRET WARS #1-12 takes place between pages 2 and 3; Three blank panels depict the event and the "paste in" panels are provided on the letters page next issue.

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Eilif

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The Last Viking!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Terry Austin

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Odin; Balder; Surtur; Lorelei; Karnilla; Fafnir; Eilif the Lost; Saga

Synopsis: Thor is called to an old viking village in the arctic wastes where an old viking, last of his people, tries to trick the thunder god into killing him so he can enter Valhalla.

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Pages: 21

Notes: Title from last issue blurb

The Hand of Death!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Penciller(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Eilif; Fafnir

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Pages: 1

Notes: Text removed from cover on this reprinting.

If I Should Die Before I Wake...!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walter Simonson

Penciller(s): Walter Simonson

Inker(s): Walter Simonson

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Heimdall; Fafnir; Lorelei; Karnilla; Haag; Surtur; Eilif; Greg Glenn (news reporter); Cloud-Rider (Valkyrie's horse); Toothgnasher (Thor's goat); Toothgrinder (Thor's goat); Munnin (Odin's Raven); Odin (disguised as an old wanderer); Chuck Cherkle (news reporter); Valkyries

Synopsis: Eilif is granted strength by Odin so he can assist Thor in fighting Fafnir.

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Pages: 24

Balder--The Brave?

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Balder; Demons

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Whatever Happened To Balder the Brave?

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): FEATURE: Thor; GUESTS: Odin; Frigga; Balder; Heimdall; Geri (Odin's wolf); Muninn (Odin's Raven); Silverhoof (Balder's horse); VILLAINS: Loki; Malekith (1st); Surtur; Karnilla; Haag; Lorelei; Trolls

Synopsis: Balder is sent by Odin to make the perilous journey to Loki's realm to ask the god of mischief for aid in combating an ancient evil. Malekith makes it there first and sways Loki to his side. Balder, forced to break his vow of non-violence by a taunting Loki, cuts off the schemer's head and wanders into the desert to die.

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Malekith

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That Was No Lady

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): FEATURE: Thor; GUESTS: Balder; Roger Willis (1st); Eric Willis (1st and Death); Jarvis; Sheila Ordway; Officer Grier; Strother; Miss Blum; Silverhoof (Balder's horse); VILLAINS: Malekith; Lorelei; Dark Elves; Surtur

Synopsis: Lorelei continues her seduction of Thor. Malekith and the Dark Elves try to capture the Casket of Ancient Winters from its keeper, but the Casket is passed on to his son for protection.

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Pages: 22

Notes: Page 2 has three very blatant bondage/headlight panels.

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor

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Pages: 1

The Wild Hunt!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Terry Austin

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): FEATURE: Thor; GUESTS: Roger Willis; Balder; Agnar; Mr. Strother; VILLAINS: Malekith; Lorelei; Surtur; Master of the Hounds; Dark Elves; Sand Devil

Synopsis: The Dark Elves try to capture the Casket of Ancient Winters from its new guardian, Roger Willis. Thor helps out. Malekith captures Thor's true (or at least enchanting) lover, Melodi, and threatens to kill her if the Casket is not given up.

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Pages: 22

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Malekith; Lorelei

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Pages: 1

Into the Realm of Faerie!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): FEATURE: Thor; GUESTS: Roger Willis; Odin; Heimdall; Balder; Agnar; Wyrd (a Norn); Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; VILLAINS: Malekith; Lorelei; Algrim the Strong (Introduction); Dark Elves; Surtur; Wormwood

Synopsis: Thor and Roger invade the realm of Faerie to rescue Thor's love while keeping the Casket of Ancient Winters out of Malekith's hands. They don't quite succeed. Balder has a chat with a Norn. Odin prepares for battle. Surtur prepares to invade earth.

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Pages: 22

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Malekith

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Pages: 1

The Dark and the Light

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Bob Wiacek

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Roger Willis; Balder; Agnar; Norns; Odin; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Malekith; Wormwood; Dark Elves; Surtur; Karnilla; Algrim; Silverhoof (Balder's horse)

Synopsis: Thor and Roger save Lorelei, but fail to keep Malekith from opening the Casket of Ancient Winters. The Norns convince Balder that life is better than death. Surtur begins his advance.

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The Brothers of Odin

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Odin; Vili; Ve; Surtur

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Debts of Honor!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): FEATURE: Thor; GUESTS: Roger Willis; Balder; Agnar; Odin; Heimdall; Frigga; Vili (Death in flashback); Ve (Death in flashback); Beta Ray Bill; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Silverhoof (Balder's horse); VILLAINS: Surtur; Malekith; Lorelei

Synopsis: Thor returns to New York and reunites with Lorelei, but Roger smells an enchanted rat. Thor later brings Malekith to his father in Asgard and Odin tells all the tale of how he and his brothers faced and defeated Surtur when the world was young.

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Notes: Continued in Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #249

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Beta Ray Bill

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Pages: 1

Ragnarok and Roll!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson; Carey Rothman (inking assist)

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): FEATURE: Thor; GUESTS: Odin; Beta Ray Bill; Roger Willis; Balder; Sif; Heimdall; Enchantress; Executioner; Tyr; Hermod; Frigga; Hildy; Asgard Children [Gunnhild]; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Avengers [Starfox; Captain Marvel; Scarlet Witch; Wasp]; VILLAINS: Surtur; Surtur's Demons; Karnilla; Haag; Lorelei

Synopsis: Odin alone stays to guard his realm as all of Asgard travels to earth to battle Surtur in New York.

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Pages: 22

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor

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Pages: 1

Ragnarok and Roll, Too!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walter Simonson

Penciller(s): Walter Simonson

Inker(s): Walter Simonson

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Roger Willis; Beta Ray Bill; Sif; Vision; Starfox; Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch; Balder; Harokin; Tyr; Eilif; Executioner; Heimdall; Frigga; Asgard Kids [Hildy; Gunnar]; Odin; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Major Sauleda; VILLAINS: Surtur; Surtur's Demons; Karnilla; Haag; a Troll

Synopsis: On earth, the Asgardians and heroes try to stem the tide of Surtur's demons. Surtur, meanwhile has made it to Asgard where he shatters the rainbow bridge before taking on Thor.

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Beta Ray Bill; Vision; Mr. Fantastic; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Colossus; Captain Marvel; Surtur's Demons

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Notes: Although Storm appears in one panel of the story, Colossus appears only on the cover.

Ragnarok and Ruin!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): GUESTS: Odin; Roger Willis; Beta Ray Bill; Mr. Fantastic; Sif, Harokin; Human Torch; Enchantress; Hermod; Tyr; Captain Marvel; Storm; Vision; Frigga; Asgard Kids [Leif; Gunnhild; Hrolf; Arngrim]; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; VILLAINS: Surtur; Surter's Demons; a troll

Synopsis: Odin faces off with Surtur in Asgard. The heroes of Earth and Asgard try to figure out how to close the gateway to Surtur's dimension and stop the ever increasing number of invading demons.

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Pages: 22

Notes: Thor does not appear in this issue.

The Finale of the Surtur Saga!

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Loki; Odin

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Pages: 1

Doom II

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Odin; Loki; Human Torch; Asgard Kids [Hildy; Arngrim]; Frigga; Roger Willis; Beta Ray Bill; Balder; Karnilla; Enchantress; Avengers [Vision; She-Hulk; Hercules; Scarlet Witch]; Surtur; Surtur's Demons; Dark Elves; a troll

Synopsis: With Odin and Thor both down in the battle against Surtur, it's Loki to the rescue?! The heroes of Earth and Asgard stem the tide of Surtur's demons. Roger reconstructs the Casket of Ancient Winters, ending the chilly enchantment. Odin and his sons have a final showdown with Surtur.

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Pages: 24

Notes: Final page is signed by Simonson, dated "10-12-84" and dedicated to "Stan [Lee], Jack [Kirby], Vinnie [Colletta], Artie [Simek], and Sam [Rosen]".

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Hela

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Pages: 1

Notes: Dialogue balloons on cover removed from reprint.

Pickin' Up the Pieces

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): FEATURE: Thor; GUESTS: Karnilla; Beta Ray Bill; Balder; Sif; Heimdall; Frigga; Asgard Kids [Gunnhild]; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Colonel Sauleda; VILLAINS: Hela; Frost Giants; Loki; Lorelei; CAMEO: Titanium Man

Synopsis: Odin is gone and Asgard mourns. Hela arrives for Odin's soul and Thor drives her off. Back on Earth, the Asgardians, unaware of their ruler's fate, are left to wait since the Rainbow Bridge is shattered. Thor, in grief, wanders the wilderness of Asgard to collect himself.

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Waiting For Dr. Blake

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Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Tales of Midgard

Character(s): Shawna Linde; Brenda Barclay; Nurse Stevens; Fandral

Synopsis: Fandral ends the legacy of Don Blake.

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Pages: 3

Notes: This story ties up the loose ends left from the previous storyline that ended when Walt Simonson took over the book in #337.

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Buri

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The Icy Hearts (or My Dinners With Thor!)

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Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Sal Buscema

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): FEATURE: Thor; GUESTS: Buri (Thor's great-grandfather); Sif; Beta Ray Bill; Frigga; Asgard Kids [Gunnhild; Hrolf]; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; VILLAINS: Loki; Lorelei; Green Liberation Front; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Surtur; Odin

Synopsis: After surviving an avalanche, Thor is nursed back to health by an old Norseman who reminds him very much of his father.

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Pages: 22

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Beta Ray Bill; Frost Giants; Green Liberation Front

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A New Deal From An Old Deck, or, The Credit Card Soldiers

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Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): FEATURE: Thor; GUESTS: Beta Ray Bill; Heimdall; Sif; Frigga; Asgard Kids [Hildy; Arngrim; Gunnhild]; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; VILLAINS: Frost Giants; Green Liberation Front; Titanium Man; Loki; Lorelei; Enchantress; CAMEOS: Power Pack [Alex Power; Julie Power; Jack Power; Katie Power]

Synopsis: While Thor leads Frigga and the children back to Asgard, They are attacked by Frost Giants. Bill and Sif in New York City face off against a band of hi-tech thieves.

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Beta Ray Bill; Titanium Man

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When Dalliance Was in Flower, or, Take the Cash and Let the Credit Go

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Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; GUESTS: Beta Ray Bill; Sif; Heimdall; Harokin; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; VILLAINS: Titanium Man; Green Liberation Front; Megatak (Death); Scourge; Loki; Lorelei

Synopsis: Lorelei, at the behest of Loki, bewitches Thor. Bill and Sif face down the GLF until the group learns that they are working for a Russkie (Titanium Man) and turn on him. Thanks to a little spell by Heimdall, Lorelei falls for Loki.

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...In the Service of Loki!

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Penciller(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Loki; Lorelei; Thor

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Pages: 1

Notes: Signature dated 4-1-1985.

The Grand Alliance! Or Life With Loki!!!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walter Simonson

Penciller(s): Walter Simonson

Inker(s): Walter Simonson

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman [as John Workman Jr.]

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Beta Ray Bill; the Enchantress; the Executioner; Frigga; Heimdall; Hildy; Loki; Lorelei; Louise Simonson; Nico and his father (from Detective Comics); Sif; Thor; Walter Simonson; the Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]

Synopsis: Thor, still under Lorelei's spell, makes his bid to put Loki in power and strikes Sif at his lover's command; Lorelei, still enamored of Loki, returns to her true love. Thanks to the wiles of the Enchantress, Thor catches his half-brother and his girl in bed and Lorelei's hold over him is broken. The Asgardians return home from Midgard.

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Notes: Last panel reads: This one's for Anne & Archie!

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Penciller(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Angerboda; Thor

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Pages: 1

Notes: Signature dated 5-9-1985.

Into the Valley of Death!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walter Simonson

Penciller(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman [as John Workman Jr.]

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Agnar; Angerboda; Balder; the Enchantress; the Executioner; Frigga; Harokin; Heimdall; Hela (flashback); Sif; Thor; Toothgnasher; Toothgrinder; the Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Angar; Modgud (cameo)

Synopsis: With his warriors just recently returned to Asgard, Thor spies out the road to Hel and leads an army to rescue souls unjustly imprisoned in Hela's realm.

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Notes: Last panel is signature dated 6-9-1985.

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Balder the Brave

Character(s): Balder; Karnilla

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The Sword of Frey

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Sal Buscema

Colorist(s): Paul Becton; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Balder the Brave

Character(s): Balder; Karnilla; Haag; Agnar; Frey (Flashback); Gerd (Flashback); Skirner (Flashback)

Synopsis: Balder leaves Karnilla to join Thor in battle with Hel.

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Notes: Story continued in Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #360-362.

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Garm; Thor; Toothgnasher; Toothgrinder

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Pages: 1

Notes: Signature dated 5-26-1985.

The Quick and the Dead!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walter Simonson

Penciller(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele [as "Max" Scheele]; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman [as John Workman Jr.]

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Asgardian kids [Hildy; Gudrun; Rolfe]; Balder; Mordonna (disguised as the Enchantress); the Executioner; Frigga; Garm; Harokin; Hela; Modgud; Nanna; Sif; Thor; Toothgnasher; Toothgrinder; the Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]

Synopsis: Thor and the Asgardians storm the gates of Hel. Thor wrestles with Hela for the souls trapped in her realm, but before she is defeated, she disfigures the thunder god's face.

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First Blood! Last Man!

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): the Executioner; Thor; Toothgnasher; Toothgrinder

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Pages: 1

Notes: Signature dated 6-25-1985.

Like a Bat Out of Hel!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walter Simonson

Penciller(s): Walter Simonson

Inker(s): Walter Simonson

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele [as Max Scheele]; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman [as John Workman Jr.]

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Agnar; Balder the Brave; the Executioner; Garm; Harokin; Hela; Modgud; Mordonna (also disguised as the Enchantress); Thor; Toothgnasher; Toothgrinder

Synopsis: The Asgardians race to leave the realm of Hel with Hela's minions hot on their trail, but the Executioner ensures their escape with his life.

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Notes: Continued in part in Balder the Brave #2 (January 1986).

The Good Die Young!

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Balder the Brave

Character(s): Balder the Brave; Agnar

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Balder the Betrayed!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Sal Buscema

Colorist(s): Paul Becton; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Balder the Brave

Character(s): Karnilla; Varthog; Frost Giants [Utgard-Loke; Hagen; Grungnir [also as Balder]; Yurthagg]; Balder; Agnar; Rattusk

Synopsis: The Storm Giants capture Karnilla. Balder and Agnar follow them to Jotunheim, realm of the Giants.

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Balder the Brave

Character(s): Balder; Karnilla; Storm Giant [Utgard-Loki; Hagen]

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Balder the Warrior!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Sal Buscema

Colorist(s): Paul Becton; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Balder the Brave

Character(s): Balder the Brave; Agnar; Rattusk (Death); Storm Giants [Utgard-Loki; Hagen]; Karnilla; Whiteface (eagle)

Synopsis: Balder enter the Giants' castle, where they hold Karnilla captive.

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Sunrise!

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Balder the Brave

Character(s): Balder; Frost Giants

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Balder the Beautiful!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Sal Buscema

Colorist(s): Paul Becton; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Balder the Brave

Character(s): Balder; Frost Giants [Hagen; Utgard-Loki]; Agnar; Karnilla; Hogun the Grim

Synopsis: Balder rescues Karnilla and learns he has been chosen to replace Odin.

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Credits

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Balder the Brave

Character(s): Balder; Agnar; Frost Giants [Utgard-Loki; Hagen]; Rattusk; Karnilla; Whiteface (eagle)

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Kurse! He's the Beyonder's Gift to Thor!

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Kurse; Beta Ray Bill

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This Kursed Earth...!

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Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): FEATURE: Thor; GUESTS: Beta Ray Bill; Beyonder; Asgard Kids [Hildy; Rolfe]; Power Pack [Alex Power; Julie Power; Jack Power; Katie Power; Franklin Richards]; Toothgnasher; Toothgrinder; VILLAINS: Kurse; Lorelei; Loki; Malekith (Illusion)

Synopsis: The Beyonder sets up a fight between Thor and Kurse for his own instruction and amusement.

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Notes: Continued from Secret Wars II (Marvel, 1985 series) #6 and Power Pack (Marvel, 1984 series) #18

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Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor

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Thor Croaks

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): FEATURE: Thor (as a frog); GUESTS: Frigga; Sif; Heimdall; Beta Ray Bill; Harokin; Franklin Richards; Jarvis; Asgard Kids [Hildy]; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Grand Thane; Toothgnasher; Toothgrinder; INTRODUCING: Puddlegulp; Gullywhump; King Glugwort (Death); Greensong; Bugeye; Dewlap; and other frogs; VILLAINS: Southside; Ratso; and other rats (1st); Loki; Piper

Synopsis: Asgard is holding the Althing to determine who will be her next ruler, but where is the mighty Thor? Thanks to a spell by Loki, Thor is a frog living in Central Park who joins more of his kind in a battle with some sinister rats. Hildy finds the sword of Surtur.

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This Issue--Thor Leap Into a New Secret Identity!

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Loki

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Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, or, It's Not Easy Being Green

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Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): FEATURE: Thor; GUESTS: Heimdall; Frigga; Harokin; Puddlegulp; Bugeye; Dewlap; Grand Thane; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Toothgnasher; Toothgrinder; VILLAINS: Piper; Loki; Ratso; Southside; Rizzo

Synopsis: Thor, Frog of Thunder, helps his amphibian buddies win their war against the rats while also dealing with the mutant Piper and his alligators.

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What Do You Call a 6'6" Fighting-Mad Frog?

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Loki

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Sir!

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Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson; Al Milgrom (see notes); Bob Wiacek (see notes)

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; GUESTS: Heimdall; Harokin; Asgard Kids [Hildy]; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Toothgnasher; Toothgrinder; Alaric; Grand Thane; VILLAINS: Kurse; Loki; Hela; CAMEOS: Beta Ray Bill; Sif; Malekith

Synopsis: Thor, Frog of Thunder, returns to Asgard to confront Loki and get him to break the amphibian curse. The curse is actually lifted by Volstagg, who finds Surtur's sword and breaks Loki's hold over its power. Hela releases Kurse from Hel. Thor abdicates the throne, and proposes Balder for king of Asgard.

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Notes: Additional inker credits from the fan mail of issue #368

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Kurse; Balder; Agnar

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Pages: 1

Notes: Signature dated "12-16-85".

The Harvest of the Seasons

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Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Bob Wiacek; Al Milgrom; Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Balder; Sif; Karnilla; Beta Ray Bill; Starkad; Agnar; Heimdall; Asgard Kids [Hildy]; Gudrun; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Loki; Uglitha; Lorelei; Malekith; Kurse; Enchantress; Hela

Synopsis: Tensions mount in Asgardian factions as the Althing draws near where Balder will be made ruler of Asgard. During the ceremony, Kurse shows up and kills the monarch to be.

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The Fate of Balder!

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Balder; Kossi; Unn; Gertha; Slaggnbir

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Pages: 1

Notes: Signature dated "1-13-86".

The Eye of the Beholder

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Sal Buscema

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Agnar; Balder; Heimdall; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Slaggnbir (Introduction, Death); Kossi (Introduction); Unn (Introduction); Gertha (Introduction); Loki; Kurse; Thug Thatcher; Lorelei; Uglitha; Malekith (Corpse)

Synopsis: Finding the Balder in Asgard to be false (which is a good thing since Kurse killed him), Thor sets out to find the real deal. Balder, in the recent past, stormed a floating castle to save a trio of damsels from a troll, only to be put under their spell for his troubles. In the here and now, Thor is pointed to the same castle by an old woman.

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Balder

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Pages: 1

Notes: Signature dated "2-14-86".

For Whom the Belles Troll...

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Geof Isherwood

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Balder; Ruby; Kossi (Death); Unn (Death); Gertha (Death); Uglitha (Death); Thug Thatcher

Synopsis: Thor and an enchanted Balder battle over a trio of beauties who turn out to be hideous trolls.

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Peace Comes to Town!

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

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Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Justice Peace

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Peace On Earth

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Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Bret Blevins [as Albret Blevinson]; Al Williamson [as Albret Blevinson]

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele [as Max Scheele]; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; GUESTS: Balder; Sif; Beta Ray Bill; Frigga; Ruby (Death); Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; INTRODUCING: Justice Peace; VILLAINS: Thug Thatcher (becomes new Zaniac); Hela; Killen (1st and Death); Zaniac; Brad Wolfe (Death)

Synopsis: Balder becomes ruler of Asgard. Thor decides to head for Midgard. Recently released convict Thug Thatcher kills the wrong man and becomes the new Zaniac.

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Notes: Justice Peace is Walt's tip of the hat to the creators of the Judge Dredd comics.

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Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (signed)

Inker(s): Sal Buscema (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

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Genres: science fiction, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Justice Peace; Thor; Zaniac

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Without Justice, There Is No Peace!

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Credits

Writer(s): Walter Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Bret Blevins [as Albret Blevinson]; Al Williamson [as Albret Blevinson]

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele [as Max Scheele]; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, science fiction, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Balder; Beta Ray Bill; Hela; the Hulk (in video); Jack the Ripper (not identified, flashback); Jane Foster-Kincaid; Justice Mills (flashback); Justice Peace; Keith Kincaid; Kellen (criminal); Mayor of Brooklynopolis (flashback); Sif; Thor; Thug Thatcher (ex-con); the Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Zaniac

Synopsis: Thor and Justice Peace try to save Jane Foster and the entire world of the future by stopping Zaniac. Volstagg adopts two orphaned boys.

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Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (signed)

Inker(s): Sal Buscema (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Odin

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Pages: 1

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Hulk; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Dr. Strange; Namor, the Sub-Mariner; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Wasp; Ant-Man; Puck; Kitty Pride; Rogue; Wolverine; Colossus; Storm; Nightcrawler; Iceman; Jean Grey; Cyclops; Angel; Beast; Daredevil; Scarlet Witch; Vision; Hawkeye; Luke Cage; Thing; She-Hulk; Invisible Girl; Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Phoenix [Rachel Summers]

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Notes: Reprint does not include the 25th anniversary border from the original issue.

The Gift of Death

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Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Sal Buscema

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele [as Max Scheele]; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman, Jr.

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Angel; Volstagg; Balder; Heimdall; Puddlegulp; Bugeye; Kevin; Mick; Hela; Marauders [Harpoon; Blockbuster; Vertigo]; Odin (flashback); Jerry Sapristi; Tina Sapristi; Ernesto Sapristi; Pietro Sapristi; Giovanni Sapristi; Maria Sapristi; Rosa Sapristi; Gabriella Sapristi; Muninn

Synopsis: Thor returns to Midgard and tries to pick up the pieces of his life there. After a rousing afternoon with his boss's children, he is warned by his old allies, the Frogs, that something is amiss underground. Venturing into the Morlock tunnels, Thor happens across the Marauders killing the former X-Man, Angel.

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Notes: Continued from X-Factor #11; Mutant Massacre crossover.

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; X-Factor [Angel; Cyclops; Jean Grey]; Blockbuster

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Fires of the Night

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Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Sal Buscema

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): FEATURE: Thor; GUESTS: Balder; Silverhoof (Balder's horse); Wyrd; Volstagg; Gudrun; Hildy; Kevin; Mick; Asgard Kids; Muninn; Huginn; X-Factor [Angel; Cyclops; Jean Grey; Artie]; VILLAINS: Hela; Marauders [Harpoon; Blockbuster; Vertigo; Sabretooth]

Synopsis: Thor tries to protect the quickly dying Angel from the Marauders. Balder resurrects Odin's second Raven. Kevin and Mick are welcomed into Volstagg's family. With his arm already broken by Blockbuster, Thor is cursed with brittle bones by Hela. After the massacre is over, Thor cleanses the Morlock tunnels with fire.

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Pages: 22

Notes: Mutant Massacre Crossover.

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

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Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Wrecker; Man-Beast; Absorbing Man

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Pages: 1

Shadows of the Past

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Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Sal Buscema

Colorist(s): Paul Becton; Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): Bob Pinaha

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Tony Stark [Iron Man]; Heimdall; Enchantress; Balder; Hildy; Kevin; Mick; Asgard Kids; Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg; Loki; Hela; Absorbing Man; Frost Giants; Utgard-Loki; Wrecker II

Synopsis: Tony constructs a piece of defensive armor for Thor's broken arm. Loki and Hela plot to bring Thor down. Thor begins finding and attacking old foes that shortly dissolve into everyday people.

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Pages: 22

Heroes Always Win...Don't They?

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Absorbing Man

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Heroes Always Win--Don't They?

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Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Sal Buscema

Colorist(s): George Roussos; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Balder; Sif; Frigga; Heimdall; Enchantress; Hildy; Mick; Kevin; Wariors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Absorbing Man (villain); Titania II (villain; introduction; death); Loki (villain); Storm Giants (villain); Wrecker (cameo; flashback); Chuck Cherkle (news reporter)

Synopsis: Thinking he has killed Titania, the Absorbing Man beats on a Hela-cursed Thor.

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Pages: 22

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Grendell; Dark Elves

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Pages: 1

This Hollowed Armor

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Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Sal Buscema

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Heimdall; Enchantress; Sif; Fandral; Hogun; Kevin; Mick; Doctor Calley; X-Factor [Beast [Hank McCoy]; Iceman [Bobby Drake]]; VILLAINS: Wormwood; Dark Elves; Grendell (Introduction); Loki; Storm Giants; Grundroth; Bitterhand; Wrecker (cameo; flashback)

Synopsis: While Thor is working on a mysterios project in Midgard, the Dark Elves summon Grendell to kill their foe. Loki captures Iceman and uses him to bring winter to Asgard and empower the Storm Giants.

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Pages: 22

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor

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When Loki Stood Alone

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Sal Buscema

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; GUESTS: Iceman; Balder; Ularic; Heimdall; Enchantress; Sif; Gudra; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Hildy; Kevin; Mick; VILLAINS: Loki; Storm Giants; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Grendell; Dark Elves

Synopsis: Loki has harnassed the power of Iceman and the Storm Giants come calling to capture the unnatural source of cold. Thor intervenes and saves Loki's life. Thor forges his protective armor to shield him from Hela's curse.

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Pages: 22

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walter Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Fin Fang Foom; Thor

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Pages: 1

Notes: Signature dated 12-22-1986.

There Were Giants In Those Days (Or, A Discourse Between Heroes and Villains)

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walter Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Sal Buscema

Colorist(s): Evelyn Stein; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Asgardian children [Hildy; Kevin; Mick]; Balder the Brave; the Enchantress; Fandral; Frost Giants; Heimdall; Iceman; Jormungand (the Midgard Serpent, also disguised as Fin Fang Foom); Kurse; Loki; Sif; Thor [Sigurd Jarlsen]; X-Factor [the Beast; Iceman]

Synopsis: With Asgard still under a mystical sleep, the Frost Giants seek to awaken the Midgard Serpent to fight Thor. The dragon who shows up, however, is Fin Fang Foom but after a brief battle with our hero, its duplicity is revealed and Thor faces down Jormungand.

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Midgard Serpent

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Mjolnir's Song

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Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (see notes)

Inker(s): Sal Buscema

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele [as Max Scheele]; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Midgard Serpent

Synopsis: It is a battle of mythic proportions between Thor and the Midgard Serpent with the fate of the world in the balance.

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Pages: 24

Notes: Story is told in nothing but one page splash pages; Continued in Mephisto VS. the Avengers #4. Contrary to the printed credits, Walt Simonson did full pencils for this issue, as detailed in Rough Stuff #1.

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Penciller(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Inker(s): Walt Simonson (signed)

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor [Destroyer]; Storm Giant

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Ye Olde Shelle Game!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Sal Buscema

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor [Also in Destroyer Armor]; GUESTS: Kurse; Balder; Volstagg; Kevin; Mick; Hildy; Avengers [Wonder Man; Mockingbird; Iron Man; Dr. Druid; Captain Marvel II; Black Knight; Captain America; Hawkeye; She-Hulk]; Chuck Cherkle; VILLAINS: Loki; Storm Giants; Utgard-Loki; Destroyer; Grundroth (Death); Mephisto (cameo)

Synopsis: Finding the fallen body of the Hela-cursed Thor, the Storm Giants pound him into putty. A strange malady falls over Asgard causing all to sleep. The Storm Giants are tricked into resurrecting the Destroyer. Thor is restored to fight the Destroyer, but ends up being absorbed into the unstoppable juggernaut's armor.

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Notes: Continued from Mephisto vs. The Avengers #4

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Credits

Penciller(s): Walt Simonson

Inker(s): Walt Simonson

Colorist(s): Steve Oliff

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor; Loki; Hela; Destroyer; Volstagg; Kevin; Mick

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Journey into Mystery

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Credits

Writer(s): Walt Simonson

Penciller(s): Sal Buscema

Inker(s): Sal Buscema

Colorist(s): Christie Scheele; Steve Oliff

Letterer(s): John Workman

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, superhero

Feature(s): Thor

Character(s): Thor [Also as Destroyer]; GUESTS: Balder; Kurse; Volstagg; Hildy; Kevin; Mick; Executioner; VILLAINS: Loki; Hela; Garm; Modgud; Storm Giants; Utgard-Loki

Synopsis: Wearing the Destroyer armor, Thor storms the gates of Hel to get his body back with the curse lifted from it. Hela complies lest her realm be destroyed. Balder and company fight a losing battle in Asgard against the Storm Giants until Thor returns to save the day. Thor has a brotherly chat with Loki.

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Pages: 40

Notes: Last issue with Simonson writing and doing cover work.