Essential Thor #3
In "The Thunder God and the Troll!", Thor clashes with the seemingly unstoppable Destroyer, unaware that the machine is powered by Sif’s fading life force. As Odin intervenes to restore Thor’s full might, chaos erupts elsewhere when Ulik and a troll army assault Karnilla’s castle—prompting her to free Balder from her control. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic energy by Jack Kirby, with inks by Vince Colletta and lettering by Sam Rosen, this Essential Thor issue delivers mythic stakes and classic Marvel grandeur. The cover, also by Kirby with Colletta’s inks, captures the epic scale of the battle.
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Thor battles the Destroyer to a standstill, not knowing that it is Sif's life force that animates the creature. Odin decides that Thor has been punished long enough and restores his full power. Meanwhile, Ulik and a Troll army attack Karnilla's castle, and she releases Balder from her thrall so that he can fight for her.
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