Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3

In "The Power of the Thunder God!", Thor faces off against the Cobra and Mr. Hyde as Jane Foster's life hangs in the balance. With Odin beginning to reconsider his stance on Jane thanks to Balder's influence, Loki is sent to summon the mystic healer Hardol—only to be intercepted by Balder and other gods who doubt his loyalty. Balder ultimately delivers the message, secures the cure, and sends it to Thor just in time.

In "The Secret of Sigurd!" from Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3, Thor faces a mysterious challenger named Sigurd during a walk with Balder and Loki. As their duel escalates, Sigurd’s strength grows with every fall—until Balder recalls the truth: Sigurd draws power from the Earth Sprites, making him nearly unstoppable on his home soil. With quick thinking, Thor hurls him skyward, leaving him stranded on a distant asteroid. The gods continue on their journey, the mystery of Sigurd’s power now solved—but not before Loki grumbles at the outcome.

In a playful clash of fandom, Jo and her friends debate whether Thor or the Hulk is stronger—until Thor himself drops in to weigh in. He recounts their legendary battle from Avengers #3, sharing a never-before-seen moment of their struggle, but admits he can’t definitively say who’s stronger, lacking proof. Days later, the Hulk, reflecting on their meeting, resolves to crush Thor the next time they meet.

In "A World Gone Mad!", Thor’s love for Jane Foster sparks a rift with Odin, who strips Don Blake of his power just as he tries to reveal his true identity. When the Grey Gargoyle attacks, Blake is left powerless—until Odin sends Honir the Hunter to help, granting him a fleeting chance to become Thor and save Jane. The moment passes, and with the chaos behind them, Blake pulls back, leaving Jane unsure what to believe.

In "The Boyhood of Loki!" from Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3, young Loki faces Thor’s wrath after being caught in a magical prank, sparking a bitter rivalry rooted in jealousy and resentment. As Thor defends him, Loki’s fury grows—vowing one day to destroy the brother he both admires and despises.

In "The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die!", Thor faces a twisted transformation when Loki turns Crusher Creel into the Absorbing Man, unleashing a volatile threat on Earth. When reporter Harris Hobbs alerts Dr. Blake to the danger, Thor abandons a dinner date with Jane to confront the new menace, battling Creel in a clash that leaves Hobbs injured. As the fight escalates, Balder intervenes, whisking Thor away to Asgard—only to reveal Loki has taken Jane to the Golden Realm. Now, Thor and Balder must race to rescue her, while Creel believes he’s finally bested the God of Thunder.

In "The Golden Apples!", Jo, the goddess Iduna, journeys through the wilds of Asgard with a sacred gift—golden apples meant for Odin—only to be pursued by the fearsome Fenris Wolf. With courage and cunning, she finds unexpected aid in Haakun the Hunter, whose skill and resolve may be the key to her survival.

In "The Vengeance of the Thunder God," Thor races to rescue Jane from Loki’s grasp, only to face a far more daunting challenge: a trial by Odin himself. With just 48 hours to prove his worth, Thor must confront the Absorbing Man, aided by reporter Harris Hobbs and a brave police unit, using wit and a splash of helium to outsmart the unstoppable foe. As Jane sleeps safely in New York, Thor prepares to return to Asgard, where his fate hangs in the balance.

In "A Viper in Our Midst!", Loki orchestrates a daring escape for the giant Ghan from Asgardian custody, securing a debt that could prove invaluable. With Ghan now indebted and Loki’s ambitions simmering, the stage is set for a dangerous alliance—though loyalty in Asgard is as fleeting as shadow.

In "The Trial of the Gods!", Thor and Loki are sent to the treacherous Skornheim to prove their honesty before Odin, but only one son can be telling the truth. While Thor faces the land’s brutal trials through strength and resolve, Loki attempts to cheat his way through with magic—unaware that the Enchantress and the Executioner are exploiting Jane Foster to sway the outcome, forcing Balder to intervene.

In "The Challenge!" from Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3, Thor finds himself tested by King Hymir during a diplomatic mission, forced to face a deadly trial where failure means enslavement. Loki’s cunning plan sets the stage for a tense confrontation, and Thor’s resolve is put to the ultimate test—though the outcome leaves Hymir furious and Loki caught in the crossfire.

In "Into the Blaze of Battle!", Thor races against time to expose Loki’s cheating in the Trial of the Gods, tracking the stolen Norn Stones to Vietnam where war rages and ideologies clash. After rescuing a young girl named Kim from the devastation of a conflict she didn’t choose, Thor must navigate both mortal danger and the weight of a god’s duty.

In "The Sword In the Scabbard!", Thor and Loki must set aside their rivalry when Odin reveals the terrifying truth: the legendary Odinsword’s scabbard has been shattered, and with it, the balance of the cosmos hangs in the balance. With Asgard’s peace unraveling and an unseen enemy behind the breach, the two brothers are sent on a desperate quest to uncover the source of the threat before the sword is drawn and all is lost.

In "To Kill a Thunder God!" from Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3, Thor ventures into Vietnam in search of Loki's Norn Stones, only to be felled by a mysterious hunter wielding an anesthetic dart. As the hunter stumbles upon a hidden temple, his mind is consumed by the ancient Destroyer, awakening a force far beyond his control. With Thor on the brink and Loki realizing too late that he’s unleashed something unstoppable, the fate of Asgard hangs in the balance—just as Odin lies in the Odinsleep, unreachable.

In "The Crimson Hand," Thor receives a mystical glove from the wise Morduk, a powerful artifact that compels anyone to speak the truth. When Loki presents his chosen commander, Braggi, the glove forces him to reveal a shocking betrayal—plans to assassinate Thor once they’re at sea.

In "The Day of the Destroyer!" from Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3, Loki, fearing the Destroyer’s might, intervenes to save Thor’s life—only to set off a chain of events that awakens Odin from the Odinsleep. As Thor fights for survival against the relentless automaton, Odin returns to guide his son, but Thor refuses aid, determined to prove himself. The battle ends with Thor victorious, the Temple of Darkness in ruins, and Odin filled with pride—though his joy is short-lived, as Loki is punished and bound to serve Ularic, the Royal Warlock.

In "With My Hammer in Hand...!", Thor forges a new weapon in a Pittsburgh furnace while returning the Norn Stones to Odin, only to return to Earth and find Jane Foster vanished and Blake’s surgery closed. With the Avengers scattered and Hawkeye’s sharp tongue pushing him away, Thor must face a rising threat—Loki, now bound to Ularic the Warlock, has summoned Thor’s ancient enemy, the Absorbing Man, from beyond the stars.

In "Set Sail!" from *Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3*, Thor and his companions embark on a perilous voyage to defend Asgard, their journey blessed by Odin—only to quickly descend into chaos aboard their ship. Tensions flare as Loki defends Volstagg from an unseen cruelty, Magrat the Schemer plots to curry favor with Loki by pushing Kroda the Duellist to kill Thor, and Hogun the Grim intervenes to restore order. As the crew struggles to unite, Odin watches from afar, quietly pondering the wisdom of sending them on such a mission.

In "When Titans Clash!", Thor and Loki stumble upon a clash between storm giants and the Asgardian gateway to Olympus. When Thor is swept into the realm of the Greek gods, he finds himself locked in a fierce duel with Hercules, each refusing to yield. The battle ends only when Zeus intervenes, declaring both warriors worthy—though the passage between realms is sealed forever.