Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #22
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Violence in Video," Thor's struggle with his dual identity reaches a breaking point as Donald Blake grapples with the weight of mortal life and divine responsibility. Written by Jim Shooter and Jim Owsley, with dynamic art by Paul Ryan and inks by Vince Colletta, this powerful issue explores Blake’s retreat from godhood—only to find his true self through a moment of crisis. The cover by Bill Sienkiewicz captures the emotional intensity of a god torn between worlds.
In "Violence in Video," Jo finds herself caught in a surreal twist when Gregory Nettles is pulled into a massive video game, emerging as the towering Megatak to wreak havoc at an electronics show. With Odin and the gods returned to Asgard and Thor still on Earth, Sif must stand guard—though even she may not be ready for the chaos of a world where digital mayhem spills into reality.
In "Stranded," the wounded giant Hrungnir, left behind on Earth after a clash between Tyr and Odin, stumbles through Chicago with fading memories and a growing fever. Seeking help from Thor, his mind clouded by pain and infection, he ends up attacking the god instead—unaware of the very aid he’s desperate to find.
In "The Coming of the Crusader!" from Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #22, a sudden cult devoted to Thor emerges in Chicago, sparking outrage in Arthur Blackwood, who takes up the mantle of the Crusader to stop the worship before it spreads. When he confronts Thor during a public gathering, the clash between faith and divinity ignites a storm of conflict neither man expected.
In "Blood of a Goddess!", Thor confronts a chilling threat as Dracula transforms four innocents into vampires, forcing the God of Thunder into a brutal fight. While the battle rages, Dracula turns his dark gaze toward Sif, feeding on her blood in a moment that promises far-reaching consequences.
In "Runequest," Thor opens up to Kincaid, revealing his true identity in a bid to clear his name after Jane Foster’s death. With Kincaid and Sif by his side, he journeys to the alien world of Kamo Tharnn in search of the legendary Runestaff, hoping it holds the power to restore Jane—though the path to the artifact is far from certain.
In "Runequest's End!", Thor and Sif venture into the mysterious Runestaff in a desperate search for Jane Foster, uncovering ancient magic and hidden dangers along the way. When the path forward seems lost, it’s Keith Kincaid who uncovers the key to her location—and the way to free her.
In "A Distant Music!", Thor and Sif, living quietly on Midgard under secret identities, attend the wedding of Jane Foster and Keith Kincaid. As the celebration ends, Sif departs for Asgard, leaving Thor behind with a quiet moment of reflection.
In "I, Whom the Gods Would Destroy," Thor—living now as Donald Blake—struggles to reconcile his divine nature with the pain he’s seen as a mortal. Abandoning his hammer and trying to live without godhood, he finds his path tested when a crisis forces him to confront his fear, and Sif returns not as a warrior, but as a reminder of who he truly is.
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