Essential Thor #5

([April] 2011)

Kartag--the Keeper! (Table of Contents: 1)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

John Buscema

Inks

Frank Giacoia

Letters

Sam Rosen

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

What ho! Milord, these noble eyes perceive a most uncanny sight - -

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Kartag

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #196 (February 1972)

Within the Realm of Kartag! (Table of Contents: 2)

Thor / comic story / 21 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Letters

John Costanza (credited as Jon Costa)

Editing

Stan Lee (credited) (original editor)

Job Number

798Z

First Line of Dialogue or Text

What ho! Milord, these noble eyes perceive a most uncanny sight - -

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Kartag (Introduction); Kygar (Death); Satrina (Introduction); Odin; Hela; Mangog; Khan (Death); Sif; Hildegarde; Sir Glayn (Introduction); Redguard (Introduction); Whitemane; Rongor; Bulwar

Synopsis

Thor and The Warriors Three continue their quest. Meanwhile The Mangog wreaks havoc in Asgard.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #196 (February 1972)

Indexer Notes

First appearances of Kartag, Satrina, Sir Glayn, Redguard, Darkhold and the Crimson Mist, deaths of Kygar and Khan.

Mangog Unleashed! (Table of Contents: 3)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

John Romita

Inks

John Romita

Letters

Sam Rosen

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Odin is dead, Thunder God - - and you shall be next to die!!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Mangog

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #197 (March 1972)

The Well at the Edge of the World! (Table of Contents: 4)

Thor / comic story / 21 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (credited) (original editor)

Job Number

814Z

First Line of Dialogue or Text

My lord Thor - - this be madness!

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Odin; Sif; The Three Norn Fates [Klothos; Laecius; Atropos]; Hildegarde; Silas Grant (Introduction); Kartag; Mangog; Satrina; Loki; Hela

Synopsis

Thor and the Warriors Three battle Satrina and Kartag. They then befriend each other. Hildegarde and Sif battle together. The Mangog lays waste to Asgard. Thor and his new ally, Kartag, fight The Mangog. Odin’s efforts to save Asgard by transporting it to another dimension has weakened him to the point of death. Mangog prepares to deliver the death-blow.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #197 (March 1972)

Indexer Notes

First appearances of Silas Grant and the Twilight Well.

When Dies the Immortal! (Table of Contents: 5)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

John Buscema

Inks

Joe Sinnott

Letters

Sam Rosen

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Odin is dead, Thunder God - - and you shall be next to die!!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Odin; Mangog

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #198 (April 1972)

--And Odin Dies! (Table of Contents: 6)

Thor / comic story / 21 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Letters

John Costanza (credited as Jon Costa)

Editing

Stan Lee (credited) (original editor)

Job Number

830Z

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Weakened by the strain of transporting Asgard out of normal space, all-father Odin hath fallen prey to the rampaging Mangog…

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Odin; Mangog; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Odin's Vizier; Whitemane; Rongor; Bulware; Sif; Hildegarde; Silas Grant; Tana Nile; Balder

Synopsis

Odin appears to be dead. Thor and his allies fight the Mangog. Wait - - Odin is alive! Mangog draws the Odinsword from its sheath, thus endangering the entire universe. Odin casts a spell to return the Odinsword to its sheath, but the effort kills him. Thor defeats the Mangog. Wait - - Odin may still possess a spark of life! Thor swings his hammer and freezes time around his father until a cure for his apparent death can be found.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #198 (April 1972)

Death to the Legions of Pluto! (Table of Contents: 7)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

John Buscema

Inks

Frank Giacoia

Letters

Sam Rosen

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Fight on, ye warriors of Asgard!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Hela; Pluto

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #199 (May 1972)

If This Be Death..! (Table of Contents: 8)

Thor / comic story / 21 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited as Vinnie Colletta)

Letters

Sam Rosen (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (credited) (original editor)

Job Number

849Z

First Line of Dialogue or Text

‘Midst victory dwells defeat!

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Kartag; Odin's Vizier; Odin; Hela; Pluto; Sif; Hildegarde; Silas Grant; Tana Nile; Ego; Ego Prime (Introduction); Balder; Karnilla; Gygather (Introduction); Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]

Synopsis

Thor and his allies battle against Pluto and his hordes from Hades. Thor tackles Pluto one-on-one and is felled. Pluto raises his axe to decapitate Thor - -

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #199 (May 1972)

The End of the World! (Table of Contents: 9)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

John Buscema

Inks

John Buscema

Letters

John Costanza

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Loki; Midgard Serpent

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #200 (June 1972)

Beware! If This Be... Ragnarok! (Table of Contents: 10)

Thor / comic story / 21 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited) (pages 1, 21); Stan Lee (credited) (pages 2-20)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited)

Inks

John Verpoorten (credited as J. Verpoorten)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Night: and beneath a starless sky, on a barren moor countless light-years from this world of gods and men, three grim sisters stare blindly into the still-born depths of the timeless Twilight Well…

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; The Three Norn Fates [Klothos; Laecius; Atropos]; Pluto; Heimdall; Balder; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Odin; Loki; Volla the Prophetess; Midgard Serpent; Surtur

Synopsis

As Thor lies prone at the mercy of Pluto, who wields his axe in preparation for the killing stroke, the Three Norn Fates summon a vision of Ragnarok. Realising that Thor has a role to play in the twilight of the gods, the sisters send forth an energy bolt which shatters Pluto’s axe.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #200 (June 1972)

To Live Again! To Die Forever! (Table of Contents: 11)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

Gil Kane

Inks

Vince Colletta

Letters

John Costanza

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

I am Pluto! I am power!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Pluto

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #201 (July 1972)

Resurrection! (Table of Contents: 12)

Thor / comic story / 20 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited) (layouts)

Inks

Jim Mooney (credited) (finishes)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (credited) (original editor)

Job Number

922

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Morning mist wets the jagged Brooklyn skyline - -

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Heimdall; Kamorr the Small (Introduction); The Three Norn Fates [Klothos; Laecius; Atropos]; Pluto; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Karnilla; Odin's Vizier; Odin; Hela; Balder; Sif; Hildegarde; Tana Nile; Silas Grant; Ego-Prime (Origin); Grand Commissioner of Rigel; Recorder; Ego

Synopsis

As Thor continues to battle against Pluto, Hela tries to take Odin’s life. She cannot, thanks to the time-shield placed around his body by Thor. Odin wakes and appears on the battlefield, halting the fray and sending Pluto packing. The Asgardians give praise to Odin. Odin then sends Thor to Blackworld to give aid to Sif and her companions on her quest to stop a mad plan of Ego, the Living Planet.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #201 (July 1972)

Indexer Notes

The origin of Blackworld.

Ego-Prime vs. the Earth! (Table of Contents: 13)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

John Buscema; John Romita (alterations, see notes); Marie Severin ? (alterations, see notes)

Inks

Vince Colletta ?; John Romita (alterations, see notes); Marie Severin ? (alterations, see notes)

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Sif; Hogun; Ego-Prime

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #202 (August 1972)

Indexer Notes

Pencil credits from Michel Maillot via the GCD Error List, 25 June 2006. Numerous corrections by John Romita and possibly Marie Severin per Nick Caputo, 2006. Possible Colletta inks also per Nick, March 2019

--And None Dare Stand 'Gainst Ego-Prime! (Table of Contents: 14)

Thor / comic story / 20 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited as Vinnie Colletta)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (credited) (original editor)

Job Number

937Z

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Nay, speak for thyself, Rigellian - -

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Balder; Sif; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Hildegarde; Tana Nile; Silas Grant; Ego-Prime; Karnilla; Odin's Vizier; Odin; Heimdall; Kamorr the Small; Jackson Kimbal (Introduction); Waldo; Benjy; Leo; Wally

Synopsis

Thor and his allies battle against Ego Prime. Thor struggles to prevail and is buried beneath some rocks, seemingly killed!

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #202 (August 1972)

They Walk Like Gods! (Table of Contents: 15)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

John Buscema

Inks

John Buscema

Letters

Morrie Kuramoto

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Sif; Balder; The Young Gods

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #203 (September 1972)

They Walk Like Gods! (Table of Contents: 16)

Thor / comic story / 20 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Letters

John Costanza (credited)

Editing

Roy Thomas (credited) (original editor)

Job Number

968Z?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

My lord, thou must rise - - thou must!

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Ego-Prime; Sif; Balder; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Hildegarde; Don Blake; Heimdall; Kamorr; The Young Gods [Jackson Kimbal; Carter Dyam (Introduction); Chi Lo (Introduction)] (Origin); Odin; Karnilla; Odin's Vizier; Silas Grant; Tana Nile

Synopsis

Thor and his allies continue to battle Ego-Prime. Meanwhile, Heimdall gathers together three mortals who are destined to become The Young Gods by story’s end. Ego-Prime dissolves into nothingness as he tries to destroy Earth and Odin reveals that this turn of events was part of his master plan. Thor, unimpressed, berates his father. Odin’s face wears a look of displeasure.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #203 (September 1972)

Indexer Notes

Destruction of Ego-Prime.

The Demon from the Depths! (Table of Contents: 17)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

John Buscema

Inks

Frank Giacoia

Letters

John Costanza; Morrie Kuramoto

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

My lord - - the demon drags us down - - down - -

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Sif

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #204 [Regular Edition] (October 1972)

Indexer Notes

Pencil credits from Michel Maillot via the GCD Error List, 25 June 2006.

Giacoia inks per Nick Caputo, January 2011. Joe Sinnott's personal records erroneously credit him with inks.

Exiled on Earth! (Table of Contents: 18)

Thor / comic story / 20 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited); Jim Mooney (credited) (finished art)

Inks

Jim Mooney (credited)

Letters

Shelly Leferman (credited); John Costanza (splash page)

Editing

Roy Thomas (credited) (original editor)

Job Number

1023Z?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Ingracious upstart! Thou dost dare to question thine own father?

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Sif; Odin; Balder; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Hildegarde; Odin's Vizier; Karnilla; Heimdall; Kamorr; Silas Grant; Tana Nile; Edwin Jarvis; Iron Man; Don Blake; Karl Sarron (Introduction); Mephisto

Synopsis

Odin is angry with Thor because he shouted at him last issue. Nevertheless, Odin repairs the damage to buildings and restores creatures mutated by Ego-Prime to their human forms, clothing and all. Thor and his comrades relax at Avengers Mansion and in popular tourist spots around New York. However, one-by-one, they are abducted by… Mephisto.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #204 (October 1972)

The Mark of Mephisto! (Table of Contents: 19)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

Gil Kane

Inks

Frank Giacoia

Letters

John Costanza

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Slay him, my children! This day Thor dies - -

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Sif; Balder; Hogun; Fandral; Mephisto

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #205 [Regular Edition] (November 1972)

A World Gone Mad! (Table of Contents: 20)

Thor / comic story / 20 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Letters

John Costanza (credited)

Editing

Roy Thomas (credited) (original editor)

Job Number

1024Z

First Line of Dialogue or Text

That is what you’re thinking, isn’t it, Thor?

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Mephisto; Sif; Balder; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Hildegarde; Hykos (Introduction); Sykos (Introduction); Adolf Hitler; The Legions of the Lost

Synopsis

Thor battles Mephisto and wins!

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #205 (November 1972)

The Power of the Absorbing Man! (Table of Contents: 21)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

John Buscema

Inks

John Buscema

Letters

Morrie Kuramoto

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Your own strength will destroy you, Thunder God!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Absorbing Man

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #206 (December 1972)

Rebirth! (Table of Contents: 22)

Thor / comic story / 20 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Letters

John Costanza (credited as J. Costanza)

Editing

Roy Thomas (credited) (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Rutland, Vermont: latitude 43.36’ N, longitude 72.59’ W.

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]; Edwin Jarvis; Sif; Hildegarde; Balder; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Tom Fagan; Satan (dog); Diablo (dog); Odin's Vizier; Karnilla; Loki; Jack; Hank; Mr. Whimple; Mrs. Carpenter

Synopsis

The Absorbing Man returns to Earth. Loki’s voice, in his head, urges him to seek out and attack Thor. Absorbing Man first attacks and defeats Hildegarde and Sif. Then Thor fights him and gets the better of him, causing him to flee. He is drawn to Tom Fagan’s house, where Loki awaits.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #206 (December 1972)

Where Demons Dwell! (Table of Contents: 23)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Gil Kane

Inks

Joe Sinnott

Letters

John Costanza

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Satan! Diablo! Strike - - in the name of Loki!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Loki; Satan (dog); Diablo (dog)

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #207 (January 1973)

Firesword! (Table of Contents: 24)

Thor / comic story / 21 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited); Marie Severin (credited as M. Severin) (see notes)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited as Vinnie Colletta); Marie Severin (credited as M. Severin) (see notes)

Letters

Denise Wohl (credited as D. Vladimer)

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

Job Number

1169Z

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Once, they called it, All Hallows’ Eve… the night of All Saints, All Souls.

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]; Loki; Sif; Hildegarde; Karnilla; Tom Fagan; Steve Englehart; Gerard Conway; Len Wein; Glynis Wein; Satan (dog); Diablo (dog)

Synopsis

While the comics creators take part in Tom Fagan’s Halloween costume parade, Thor battles firstly The Absorbing Man, and then Loki. Sif persuades Karnilla to assist Thor in his fight with Loki, in return for which she agrees to accompany Karnilla on a quest. Thor summons a storm and Loki is rendered blind. Stumbling, he falls over the edge of a cliff!

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #207 (January 1973)

Indexer Notes

First credited colorist.
Marie Severin credited for 'good works'. This is probably for caricatures of DC and Marvel staff who appear in the story.
This is part of a three-way crossover set at the Annual Rutland, VT. Halloween parade. First off, it crosses over with the Beast story in Amazing Adventures #16, and it crosses over (with the same Marvel and DC guys, only the names of the heroes have been changed) into Justice League of America #103 at DC! The creators doing the crossing are Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, and Len and Glynis Wein.

God of Thunder Versus Mercurio! The Man from the Death Dimension (Table of Contents: 25)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Gil Kane

Inks

Frank Giacoia

Letters

Gaspar Saladino

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

When my left hand touches you, you freeze!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Mercurio

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #208 [Regular Edition] (February 1973)

The Fourth-Dimensional Man! (Table of Contents: 26)

Thor / comic story / 20 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited as Vinnie Colletta)

Letters

Charlotte Jetter (credited as C. Jetter)

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

Job Number

1243Z

First Line of Dialogue or Text

‘…and if men are gods, then what are gods…?’ …19th Century saying

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Mercurio, the Fourth-Dimensional Man [Karl Sarron] (Introduction); Hildegarde; Edwin Jarvis; Karl Sarron (Death); The Ruler of Gramos (Introduction); Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Vision; Ego-Prime (Cameo); Loki (Cameo); Absorbing Man (Cameo); Odin (Cameo); Sif (Cameo); Karnilla (Cameo); Balder (Cameo)

Synopsis

Thor is upset over Sif’s disappearance. He snaps at Jarvis but later offers him a heartfelt apology. Thor battles and defeats Mercurio.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #208 (February 1973)

The Day of the Deadly Druid! (Table of Contents: 27)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Gil Kane

Inks

Joe Sinnott

Letters

Gaspar Saladino

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Keep back, mates!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Demon Druid

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #209 (March 1973)

Indexer Notes

Cover inks credit from Sinnott's personal records.

Warriors in the Night! (Table of Contents: 28)

Thor / comic story / 20 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited as Vinnie Colletta)

Letters

John Costanza (credited)

Editing

Roy Thomas (credited) (original editor)

Job Number

1244Z

First Line of Dialogue or Text

London: city by The Thames - - once, the seat of empire - -

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Demon Druid (Introduction); Don Blake; Odin's Vizier; Lieutenant Prichard (Introduction); Hawkins; Loki (flashback); Sif (flashback); Karnilla (flashback); Hildegarde (flashback)

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #209 (March 1973)

Indexer Notes

The British dialogue in this story seems to have been inspired by Dick Van Dyke’s over-the-top Cockney accent in the film Mary Poppins.

Hellfire--and the Hammer! (Table of Contents: 29)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Gil Kane

Inks

Joe Sinnott

Letters

Morrie Kuramoto

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Never shall such as thee prevail - - ‘gainst the God of Thunder!!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Ulik; trolls

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #210 (April 1973)

The Hammer and the Hellfire! (Table of Contents: 30)

Thor / comic story / 20 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited) (layout); Don Perlin (credited) (finished art)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited as V. Colletta)

Letters

John Costanza (credited as J. Costanza)

Editing

Roy Thomas (credited) (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Look, Gierrodur!

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Ulik; Gierrodur; Tremmidur (Introduction); Muthos (Introduction); Ulla the Troll-Queen (Introduction); Karnilla (cameo); Demon Druid (cameo); Loki (cameo); Balder (cameo); Sif (cameo); Hildegarde (cameo)

Synopsis

Thor is still searching for Sif. He is attacked by Ulik. Ulik succeeds in separating Thor from his hammer. Ulik’ s minions manage to drop the hammer into a flaming pit. Thor dives into the flames, hoping to retrieve it before he transforms into Dr. Blake.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #210 (April 1973)

Ulik Invades the Surface World! (Table of Contents: 31)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

John Buscema

Inks

John Buscema

Letters

Morrie Kuramoto

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Stay away, Thunder God - - or else you perish, with all mankind!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Ulik; trolls

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #211 [Regular Edition] (May 1973)

Indexer Notes

GCD entry for Thor #211 lists Buscema as inker with no ?

The End of the Battle! (Table of Contents: 32)

Thor / comic story / 20 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited) (layout); Don Perlin (credited) (finished art)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited as Vinnie Colletta)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Roy Thomas (credited) (original editor)

Job Number

1296Z

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Like a madman - - he dives!

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Ulik; Ulla; Geirrodur; U-Slyn (Introduction); Tyborr (Introduction); Tyg'r (Introduction); Edwin Jarvis; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Silas Grant; Tana Nile

Synopsis

Thor successfully retrieves Mjnolnir from the fiery pit. Ulik leads a troll army to attack mankind. Thor and his allies defeat them and send Ulik’s unconscious body back to King Geirrodur. Fandral brings news of the absent Balder - - he has returned but has gone mad!

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #211 (May 1973)

The Secret of Sssthgar! (Table of Contents: 33)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Gil Kane

Inks

Frank Giacoia

Letters

John Costanza

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Hear ye! Hear ye!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Odin; Sssthgar

Synopsis

Odin auctioned on an alien slave block as Thor flies in.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #212 [Regular Edition] (June 1973)

Indexer Notes

Giacoia inks per Nick Caputo, 2006.

Journey to the Golden Star! (Table of Contents: 34)

Thor / comic story / 20 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited) (layouts); Don Perlin (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited as Vinnie Colletta)

Letters

Denise Wohl (credited as D. Vladimer)

Editing

Roy Thomas (credited) (original editor)

Job Number

1351 Z

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Milord Thor - - thou must not enter!

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Odin; Sssthgar (Introduction); Lizard people (Introduction); Vrellnexians (Introduction); Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Balder; Hildegarde; Silas Grant; Tana Nile; Gorney

Synopsis

Thor and his companions return to Asgard only to find it occupied by Lizard people. After a brief skirmish, the lizards portray themselves as victims of another alien race, the Vrellnexians, and claim that they can help Thor to find the missing Odin. This aspect of their story is true. Odin is found, drugged and bound as a slave. Once freed by Thor, Odin tries to warn Thor, too late, that his lizard allies are the true villains.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #212 (June 1973)

The Demon Brigade! (Table of Contents: 35)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Jim Starlin

Inks

Frank Giacoia

Letters

Morrie Kuramoto

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Stop him! If he escapes - - he’ll slay us all!!

Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

Thor; Sssthgar

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #213 [Regular Edition] (July 1973)

The Demon Brigade!! (Table of Contents: 36)

Thor / comic story / 19 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited) (plot); Len Wein (credited) (script)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited as J. Buscema) (layouts); Don Perlin (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Letters

Charlotte Jetter (credited as C. Jetter)

Editing

Roy Thomas (credited) (original editor)

Job Number

1410Z?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

My son - - I beseech thee - - surrender they selves - -

Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

Thor; Odin; Fandral; Hogun; Hildegarde; Tana Nile; Silas Grant; Gregor (Introduction); Sssthgar; Higila; Vrellnexians

Synopsis

Thor and his companions try to release the captive Odin from their lizard captors, but Odin urges them to surrender and they are overwhelmed and imprisoned. Thor ponders Odin’s weakness and concludes that the slaves are being fed drugged food. Thor escapes and turns the tables, freeing the slaves and leaving Sssthgar no choice but to reveal to Thor the whereabouts of Sif. The Asgardians set sail to find her.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #213 (July 1973)

Into the Dark Nebula (Table of Contents: 37)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Rich Buckler

Inks

Frank Giacoia; Mike Esposito

Letters

Gaspar Saladino

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Not all the gods of Asgard may stand against the 4-D man - -

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Mercurio; Hogun; Fandral; Hildegarde

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #214 [Regular Edition] (August 1973)

Into the Dark Nebula! (Table of Contents: 38)

Thor / comic story / 19 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

Sal Buscema (credited)

Inks

Jim Mooney (credited)

Letters

John Costanza (credited)

Editing

Roy Thomas (credited) (original editor)

Job Number

1521Z

First Line of Dialogue or Text

The Dark Nebula: words whispered by Sssthgar the Sly, telling Thor and his fellow Asgardians the whereabouts of the Lady Sif, and the Norn-Queen Karnilla!

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Mercurio; Odin; Heimdall; Hogun; Fandral; Hildegarde; Sif; Karnilla; Silas Grant; Tana Nile; Loki (flashback); Sssthgar (flashback); Kagg (Introduction); Rothgar (Introduction); Quellor (Introduction); Ruler of Gramos

Synopsis

Thor and his crew search for Sif and Karnilla, but first they must battle Mercurio and his army. Thor discovers that Sif and Karnilla are trapped within a giant crystal, providing life-energy to the Cosmic-All.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #214 (August 1973)

Xorr, Spawner of Worlds! (Table of Contents: 39)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

John Buscema

Inks

Frank Giacoia

Letters

John Costanza

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Despair not, my Lady Sif!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Sif; Xorr

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #215 [Regular Edition] (September 1973)

Indexer Notes

Giacoia inks per Nick Caputo. Joe Sinnott's personal records erroneously credit him as inker.

The God in the Jewel (Table of Contents: 40)

Thor / comic story / 19 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited) (layouts); Jim Mooney (credited) (finished art)

Inks

Jim Mooney (credited)

Letters

John Costanza (credited)

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

Job Number

1542Z

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Witness these faces of fear.

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Mercurio; Xorr, the God-Jewel (Introduction); Odin; Heimdall; Hogun; Fandral; Hildegarde; Silas Grant; Tana Nile; Sif; Karnilla; Kagg; Rothgar; Quellor

Synopsis

Thor is unable to liberate Sif and Karnilla from the God-Jewel by force, because it’s destruction would bring about the destruction of the universe.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #215 (September 1973)

The Final Battle With the 4-D Man! (Table of Contents: 41)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Gil Kane

Inks

John Romita

Letters

Gaspar Saladino

Editing

Danny Crespi ?; Roy Thomas (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

The living God-Jewel must be mine - - mine!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Mercurio; Xorr

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #216 [Regular Edition] (October 1973)

Where Chaos Rules! (Table of Contents: 42)

Thor / comic story / 19 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited) (layouts); Jim Mooney (credited) (finished art)

Inks

Jim Mooney (credited)

Letters

John Costanza (credited)

Editing

Roy Thomas (credited) (original editor)

Job Number

1598Z

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Back, Ye lords and lady of Asgard!

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Xorr; Mercurio; Odin; Heimdall; Hogun; Fandral; Sif; Karnilla; Grand Commissioner of Rigel; Hildegarde; Silas Grant; Tana Nile; Ruler of Gramos; Volstagg; Balder

Synopsis

Thor and Mercurio team up to take down Xorr, the God-Jewel. Sif is freed, pleasing Thor. Mercurio is happy that he can harvest the shards of Xorr’s body to provide energy for his imperilled world. Thor steers the Asgardians ship home while embracing Sif.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #216 (October 1973)

God vs. God! (Table of Contents: 43)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

John Romita ?; Rich Buckler ?

Inks

John Romita ?

Letters

Gaspar Saladino

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Odin

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #217 [Regular Edition] (November 1973)

Indexer Notes

Possible Buckler cover credit provided 2006 by Nick Caputo.

All Swords Against Them! (Table of Contents: 44)

Thor / comic story / 19 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited) (layouts); Sal Buscema (credited) (finished art)

Inks

Sal Buscema (credited)

Letters

John Costanza (credited as J. Costanza)

Editing

Roy Thomas (credited) (original editor)

Job Number

1625Z

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Lo, the golden gates of Asgard!

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Odin; Sif; Balder; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Heimdall; Hildegarde; Silas Grant; Tana Nile; Grand Commissioner of Rigel; Krista (Introduction); Igron the Invincible; Loki (flashback); Ulik (flashback)

Synopsis

Thor and his crew return to Asgard to find it populated and ruled by doppelgängers of themselves. Fighting ensues and the truth is revealed. Igron had used his magic to create the impostors in a scheme to elevate his position to Master of Asgard and Lord of the Dark Domain. The true Asgardians triumph just in time to learn of a new approaching menace.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #217 (November 1973)

The 5 Planets of Death! (Table of Contents: 45)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Rich Buckler

Inks

Joe Sinnott

Letters

Danny Crespi

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

If Thor should fall - - a world must die!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #218 (December 1973)

Indexer Notes

Cover credits per Nick Caputo, updated March 2019.

Where Pass the Black Stars, There Also Passes... Death! (Table of Contents: 46)

Thor / comic story / 19 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited)

Inks

Jim Mooney (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Roy Thomas (credited) (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Heads held high, they walk proudly from the castle-keep of the All-Father, Odin…

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Rigellians; Tana Nile; Silas Grant; Sif; Balder; Odin; Krista; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Heimdall; Odin's Vizier; Grand Commissioner of Rigel; Bolaa (Introduction, Rigellian mutant); Tryx (Introduction, Rigellian mutant); Jukka (Introduction, Rigellian mutant); The Five Black Stars (Introduction)

Synopsis

The Black Stars approach the Planet Rigel. The Rigellian upper classes flee in their spaceships. Thor and his crew arrive on Rigel just in time to evacuate the abandoned Rigellian mutant sub-classes. Rigel is destroyed. After a brief misunderstanding, the key characters meet up and gaze in awe at the encroaching menace.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #218 (December 1973)

Indexer Notes

Destruction of the planet Rigel.

A Galaxy Consumed! (Table of Contents: 47)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

John Buscema

Inks

John Buscema

Letters

Danny Crespi ?; ?

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

No matter thy strength - - Thor is the mightier!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Protector

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #219 [Regular Edition] (January 1974)

A Galaxy Consumed! (Table of Contents: 48)

Thor / comic story / 19 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited)

Inks

Mike Esposito (credited as M. Esposito)

Letters

Gaspar Saladino (credited as L. P. Gregory)

Editing

Roy Thomas (credited)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

By Bifrost’s golden span!

Feature Logo

The Mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Avalon (Introduction); Caretakers (Introduction); Kragonn (Introduction); The Protector (Introduction); The Masters of the Black Star(s) (Introduction); Sif; Balder; Tana Nile; Silas Grant; Bolaa; Tryx; Jukka; Hildegarde; Krista

Synopsis

The Black Stars threaten to consume all before them. But wait - - they are inhabited by warring factions. Battles are fought and strange alliances formed. Eventually Thor comes face-to-face with Karaganda, Dark Lord of the Outer Realm.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #219 (January 1974)

Avalon--the Keeper of the Inner Cosmos! (Table of Contents: 49)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Gil Kane

Inks

Dan Adkins

Letters

Gaspar Saladino

Editing

Roy Thomas (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

For my universe to live - - - - The God of Thunder must die!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Sif; Avalon

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #220 (February 1974)

Behold! The Land of Doom! (Table of Contents: 50)

Thor / comic story / 19 pages (report information)

Script

Gerry Conway (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited)

Inks

Mike Esposito (credited) (embelisher)

Letters

John Costanza (credited)

Editing

Roy Thomas (credited) (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

By the gods of Rhun!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Avalon; Kragonn; Dracus (Introduction); Masters of the Black Star(s); Caretakers; Balder; Sif; Tana Nile; Silas Grant; Bolaa; Tryx; Jukka; Hildegarde; Odin; Odin's Vizier

Synopsis

Thor’s party face overwhelming odds as they battle the gigantic and immensely powerful Masters of the Black Stars. Things look bleak until a discovery is made. It seems that, over the years, the planets under the protection of Rhun have become lifeless husks. With this knowledge, the Black Stars’ mission is deemed futile and ends. Thor and company are allowed to depart.

Reprints

• from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #220 (February 1974)