Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition comic books 1974-1976

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by John Buscema. "A Galaxy Consumed!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito; Thor and his group go to the Black Stars, where they are attacked by Avalon, who then tells Thor that he was just testing them, that his people are robotic slaves to the masters of the Black Stars; They all begin to talk, when they are attacked by the Protector, but it is destroyed by Thor; They then see the masters of the Black Stars, against which, Thor is microscopic. Appearances by Sif, Balder, and Hildegarde. 36 pgs., full color.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. "Behold! The Land of Doom!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito; Thor goes to attack Kragonn, but is swatted away easily. Kragonn then orders Dracus to determine what is wrong, and he sends Exterminators; The Exterminators are defeated, while the Rigellian outcasts eavesdrop on the giant masters of the Black Stars; They learn that Rhun is the only living planet of the Black Stars, the other four have died off without Rhun's knowledge; When the truth is revealed, the Caretakers are free to go. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Appearances by Sif, Balder, Hildegarde, and Odin. Letter to the editor from comics editor (and Thor scripter) Ralph Macchio. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Hercules guest stars in "Hercules Enraged!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. Appearances by Sif, Balder, Hildegarde, Zeus, Ares, Pluto, and Odin. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 1 (Spider-Man by John Romita Sr.). Buscema/John Romita Sr. cover.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 7p cover price. Firelord, Hercules, and Galactus guest stars in "The Battle Beyond!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt. Cameos by the Silver Surfer, the Watcher, the Fantastic Four, and Ego (in flashbacks). The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 58 (The Mandarin). John Romita Sr. cover.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 7p cover price. Cover by John Romita. "In Search of...Ego!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott; Odin looks on, as Galactus, Thor, Hercules, and Firelord begin to attack the mad planet Ego; Meanwhile, in Asgard, Odin has a plan in mind; Odin will not interfere in Thor and Galactus' quest, but if Thor dies in battle with the Living Planet, Ego will be slain in turn; Back on Ego, Firelord, Thor, and Hercules fight their way through Ego's humanoid constructs to Ego's mind; Thor throws Mjolnir and strikes Ego's brain. Appearances by Sif, Hildegarde, and Odin. Cameo by Heimdall. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #76 (Dormammu). 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 7p cover price. Hercules, Firelord, Galactus, and Ego guest star in "Ego: Beginning and End!" Script by Gerry Conway; pencils by Rich Buckler with Arvell Jones and Keith Pollard; inks by Joe Sinnott. Ego origin. The Destoyer takes Firelord's place as the herald of Galactus. Cameos by Sif and Odin. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 40 (Loki by Gil Kane). Buckler/Frank Giacoia cover.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Mike Esposito. "Where Darkness Dwells, Dwell I!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Chic Stone; Both Thor and Hercules have returned to Earth, but while Thor flies overhead, Hercules hears a cry for help; He rushes to it, only to see an old man attacked by a robber; Hercules chases him down, only to return just in time to see the old man kill himself; A police detective tells Thor and Hercules about how several people have gone insane lately and killed themselves; Hercules storms off by himself, but is captured by a mysterious shadowy figure; He later manages to barely return to Thor, only to collapse in front of him. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp #80 (Ghost Rider), and also an ad for Wolverine's debut in Incredible Hulk #181. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Sky Above...The Pits Below!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor flies Hercules to Avengers Mansion, where he has Iron Man try to probe his mind to find out what happened to him, but Hercules comes to and lashes out smashing everything around him until Krista calms him down; Back in Asgard, Hildegarde forces her way into Odin's chambers, only to find it empty; She searches until she finds the Vizier, who tells her that Odin has vanished, and no one knows where he is; Thor had Hercules make their way back to the tunnels where he was attacked; Hercules opens up a piece of the tunnel, letting in the light, and causing the demons to flee. Appearances by Iron Man and Sif. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations). "A Spectre From the Past!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (layouts/breakdowns), Dick Giordano, and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Dick Giordano (figures) and Terry Austin (backgrounds, uncredited); Thor and Hercules return to the surface and fix the hole in the ground they created; After they are done, Blumkenn tells Thor that one of the people stopped from killing themselves has been asking for him - Jane Foster; Elsewhere, during a séance, the spirit of Armak is channeled into Arnold Nicolson. Back in a Midtown Hospital, Sif sees Thor with Jane Foster and realizes just how much he still loves her; The doctor tells Sif that there's not much hope, and that Jane has a week or two at the most; Sif returns to Asgard seeking Odin, only to find him gone; Thor flies off to fight Armak. The story pages were printed out of order; they should be 1-13, 15, 16, 14, 17, 18. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #83 (Dragon Man). 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Tom Palmer. "Lo, The Raging Battle!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (layouts/breakdowns), Dick Giordano (finished art), and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Dick Giordano (figures) and Terry Austin (backgrounds); On Earth, Firelord discovers a mysterious cube; When he enters, he is confronted by a gigantic ominous being; Hercules and Sif go on a quest for the Runestaff of Kamo Tharnn; Later, Firelord attacks Thor, but during the battle Firelord comes to his senses and tells him of Loki's attack on him. Appearances by Iron Man, Hildegarde, and Jane Foster. Letter to the editor from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #85 (Lilith, Dracula's Daughter by John Romita Sr.). 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Al Milgrom. "One Life to Give!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Absorbing Man, using the strength of Mjolnir, manages to beat down Thor; Elsewhere, Orrin accompanies Judith to get groceries; While she is inside, some thugs attack him, but he casually swats them all, but then is shocked by its implications; Thor gets up and attacks Absorbing Man again, then runs away; Absorbing Man follows him into a department store, where the Absorbing Man grabs Thor's hammer, trying to absorb the rest of its power; But when he goes to punch Thor, his arm collapses like cardboard, which it now is; It wasn't really Mjolnir, but a toy; The police keep Absorbing Man trapped inside a cardboard box, so he can't get out. He really can't punch his way out of a paper bag; When Thor gets back to the hospital, he finds Jane alive and OK, but Sif is gone. 36 pgs., full color.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano. "O, Bitter Victory!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor and a group of commandos sneak into Loki's camp at night, only to be captured; When General Sawyer realizes that they've been captured, he realizes the only option left is a nuclear strike; In California, Orrin saves Judith from a drunk driver by casually swatting his car aside; At Avengers Mansion, Iron Man and Firelord team up to break the barrier; Firelord flies to lead the army and rescue Thor; Thor challenges Loki to one-on-one combat with no weapons or spells, to which Thor wins. Guest appearances by Hercules and Sif. Jane Foster cameo. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Who Lurks Beyond the Labyrinth!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor is upset about Jane Foster's condition; But while he is sulking, the Absorbing Man is stalking him; Hercules and Sif find Kamo Tharnn, but he refuses to help and attacks; Back on Earth, the Absorbing Man sneaks up behind Thor while he is focused on Jane, and absorbs the power of Mjolnir, and begins mopping the floor with Thor; Hercules knocks out Kamo Tharnn and takes the Runestaff back to Earth. Appearance by Jane Foster. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury) and a statement of ownership: average print run 387,083; average paid circulation 205,838. 36 pgs., full color.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Al Milgrom. "One Life to Give!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Absorbing Man, using the strength of Mjolnir, manages to beat down Thor; Elsewhere, Orrin accompanies Judith to get groceries; While she is inside, some thugs attack him, but he casually swats them all, but then is shocked by its implications; Thor gets up and attacks Absorbing Man again, then runs away; Absorbing Man follows him into a department store, where the Absorbing Man grabs Thor's hammer, trying to absorb the rest of its power; But when he goes to punch Thor, his arm collapses like cardboard, which it now is; It wasn't really Mjolnir, but a toy; The police keep Absorbing Man trapped inside a cardboard box, so he can't get out. He really can't punch his way out of a paper bag; When Thor gets back to the hospital, he finds Jane alive and OK, but Sif is gone. 36 pgs., full color.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Al Milgrom and John Romita (alterations). "Ulik Unchained," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor helps the cops catch some crooks, while Ulik watches; Elsewhere, Judith and Mr Heath speak to Orrin about his power and responsibilities; Back in New York, the trolls begin attacking the surface; While Thor is distracted battling Ulik, other trolls capture Jane, and Thor is forced to surrender. Letters to the editor from comics publisher Dean Mullaney and writer Peter Sanderson. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #18 (Volstagg). 36 pgs., full color.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Al Milgrom (signed) and John Romita (alterations). "Night of the Troll!", script by Gerry Conway, layouts by John Buscema, finished art by Joe Sinnott; Ulik leads Thor to an underground river; Elsewhere, Orrin gets involved in a grape picker's strike; Back in the caverns, Ulik tells Thor his plan; He wants Thor to take care of Zotarr, while he attacks Geirrodur; During the battle, it is Jane that sneaks up and captures Geirrodur, with his own spear. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp #94 (Electro by Steve Ditko). 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. "Time Quake!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; With Geirrodur defeated, Ulik now sets his sights on the surface world; But Thor stands in his way and defeats him; Thor then causes the cave to collapse on the trolls, while he and Jane escape to the surface; Back in California, at a strike meeting, Orrin breaks up an attack by Conners and his men, when a gigantic pyramid bursts up from the ground; Orrin seems transfixed by it and begins heading for it; Thor leaves Jane to search for Odin, but after he leaves, Jane sees Orrin in California heading toward the pyramid; Osiris, Isis, and Horus appear in a doorway and Orrin follows them inside. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Thor battles the gods in "When the Gods Make War!" Plot by Roy Thomas, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Heimdall, Osiris, Isis, Horus, and Jane Foster. Cameos by Sif, Surtur, and Loki. Gil Kane/Janson cover.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Death-ship Sails the Stars!", script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor pleads to Odin to remember who he really is; Not Atum-Re, not Orrin, but Odin, All-Father of Asgard, but to no avail; The Egyptian gods agree to free Odin if Thor will help them fight Seth, and Thor has no choice but to agree; They all, along with Jane, travel to Heliopolis where they are attacked by Seth and his legions; During the battle, Jane's pleads to Odin, cause him to awake, and strike, causing Seth to lose his hand. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "When the Servitor Commands!", script by Len Wein, layouts by John Buscema, finished art by Joe Sinnott.; Thor, Odin, and Jane leave the pyramid, and Thor uses Mjolnir to send it elsewhere; With the pyramid gone, Odin's full memory returns; Odin is furious that Thor is still with Jane Foster, and he is not welcome in Asgard until he has forsworn her forever; Thor flies Jane back to her apartment, where they find the Warriors Three; Before long, a gigantic hand crashes through the wall and grabs Jane; The four warriors defeat the Servitor, but before Thor can finish him off, he is stopped by Zarrko - who needs Thor's help. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Turmoil in the Time Stream!", script by Len Wein, layouts by John Buscema, finished art by Joe Sinnott; Zarrko tells Thor and the Asgardians about the Time Twisters, beings traveling back through time from the 80th Century; And every time they appear on Earth, it is destroyed; They agree to go with Zarrko, but once in the time stream, they are assaulted by dinosaurs, Mongol warriors, and soldiers from the future. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Jane Foster, and Odin. The letters page contains a Marvel Value Stamp series B #7 (Thor). 36 pgs., full color.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler and John Romita (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita (alterations). "This Is the Way the World Ends!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Time Twisters have arrived. Zarrko sends his people to attack them to determine their strengths and weaknesses; In Asgard, Odin banishes the Vizier to the Tower of Solitude until he summons him again, he then sends Balder to retrieve Igron from the dungeon; The Time Twisters tell Thor that they cannot abandon their quest; Derek comes to and swears that Zarrko will pay; The Time Twisters summon forth more warriors from throughout time to battle the Asgardians; The Time Twisters depart, causing the destruction of the Earth. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Jane Foster, Odin, and Balder. Sif cameo. The letters page contains a Marvel Value Stamp series B #24. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Temple at the End of Time!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; The five Asgardians have survived the holocaust, along with Zarrko, Servitor, and Derek; All of them, except for Derek, travel forward in time to try and stop the Time Twisters before they begin; Jane tells he who remains what the Time Twisters really do, so he terminates their life support; They all go back to 50th Century Earth; There, First Citizen Derek tells Zarrko that the world is no longer his; And since the Time Twisters are gone, the Asgardians return home. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Jane Foster, and the Time-Twisters. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B (Silver Surfer by Jack Kirby). 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Fury of Firelord!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns), inks by Joe Sinnott (finished art); Plot assist by Marv Wolfman; The Asgardians are in Jane's apartment, when news comes on of Firelord leading a rebellion in Costa Verde; In Asgard, Igron is now Odin's advisor, and Balder believes Odin to now be insane; Back on Earth, Thor and Jane Foster fight the rebels and Firelord, until Thor falls under the Gypsy's spell like Firelord. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Hildegarde. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp sereis B #73 (Dr. Strange) and a statement of ownership: average print run 388,446; average paid circulation 197,216. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Flame and the Hammer!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Plot assist by Marv Wolfman; Thor and Firelord attack the armies of President Elmirez; In Asgard, Odin charges Balder with treason and orders him tossed in the dungeon; Balder calls him mad and fights his way free; Jane manages to free herself and challenges Gypsy for Thor's freedom; During their fight, the soldiers move to kill Jane, which frees Thor from his spell; Jane snags the Gypsy's gem from her brow, which also serves to free Firelord; They then easily capture El Lobo's forces and deposit them to President Elmirez's forces. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg (story continues in Marvel Spotlight 30). Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs., full color.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "There Shall Come...Revolution!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tony Dezuniga (finished art), inks by Tony Dezuniga; Plot assist by Marv Wolfman; Thor and Jane arrive home, only to find a sudden storm has sprung up. Thor tries to dispel it, but is struck by lightning instead; After forcing with all his might, it finally disperses; Back inside, Jane tells Thor that the Warriors Three have caused a traffic jam; Thor goes and "rescues" them, and when they return, they find Jane with Balder in tatters; He tells Thor of the madness that has gripped Odin; They travel to Asgard, only to be stopped by Heimdall and beset by the warriors of Asgard; They defeat the warriors and meet up with the rebellion in Asgard; They then go to free Vizier from the Tower of Solitude. Appearances by Hogun, Fandrall, and Volstagg (story continues from Marvel Spotlight 30). 36 pgs., full color.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. 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. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p 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.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. "To Hela and Back," script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; Thor confronts the Vizier about the missing Odin's whereabouts; Vizier tells him that he has scanned everywhere, except the Dimension of Death, because he cannot see into it; Thor decides to ride there to look for Odin; Once there, Thor is confronted by the legions of the Einherjar; Thor sees a shadowy figure that looks like Odin; He fights his way to him, only to find it is Grombar, not Odin. Appearances by Sif, Balder, Karnilla, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Hela. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by John Verpoorten and John Romita (alterations). "A Dragon at the Gates!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; Thor goes to Mimir to find the missing Odin; Mimir tells him that before he answers, Thor must bring him the Ruby Eye of the Dragon that guards the golden gates to the Realm Below; Thor finds the dragon, but before he can attack it, Ulik arrives and fights Thor for the eye; They battle across a rock bridge surrounded by a sea of flames, until Ulik manages to knock Thor off. Tale of Asgard: The Weapon and the Warrior!, script by David Kraft, art by Pablo Marcos; A young Thor, confident after recently earning Mjolnir, challenges a Storm Giant he meets in his path. 36 pgs., full color.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by John Verpoorten and John Romita. "Chaos in the Kingdom of the Trolls," script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns), inks by Tony DeZuniga (finished art); Ulik, thinking Thor dead, goes to attack the dragon; Ulik defeats it and takes its eye, only to find Thor standing in his path; Thor manages to get the ruby from Ulik; Ulik tells Thor why he needs the ruby; The Trolls have accidentally dug through to another dimension, where lives the bestial Trogg; Trogg who has killed many trolls before they could seal the portal, but they need the ruby to seal it permanently; Thor agrees to help Ulik defeat Trogg if he can keep the ruby. Tale of Asgard: the conclusion of "The Weapon and the Warrior!", script by David Kraft, art by Pablo Marcos; Thor and the Storm Giant fight to a standstill, realize they have no real reason to fight, and part ways amicably. 36 pgs., full color. 10p.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. This issue reprints Thor 159, "The Answer at Last!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. After completing a surgery successfully, Dr. Donald Blake returns to his apartment where he begins to ponder about the secrets of his double identity; Namely, is he really Thor or Donald Blake?; And if he is the latter, what happened to the original Thor?; Drifting to sleep, he dreams about going to Asgard in his godly form and asking Odin for the answers that have been plaguing him; Hearing this request from Asgard, Odin decrees that Blake shall be told the truth, and when Blake awakens, Odin appears before him and tells him the fate of what happened to Thor many years ago; Odin tells of a time when Thor was brash, arrogant, and reckless. Pages 3 and 14 of original story omitted. New cover by Rich Buckler/Joe Sinnott. 36 pgs., full color.