Marvel Spectacular #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Power of Pluto!", Thor, recovering from his last battle, seeks a rematch with Hercules—only to find his old ally bound by a mysterious contract with the god of the underworld, Pluto. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic energy by Jack Kirby, this 1973 Marvel Spectacular features Kirby’s bold cover art and Vince Colletta’s inks, capturing the clash of myth and might in a tale where even gods can be outmaneuvered.
Thor, recovering from his last battle, sets out to challenge Hercules—only to find his old ally bound by a mysterious contract with Pluto, the god of the underworld. With myth and might at odds, Thor must confront the forces pulling Hercules into darkness before the price of loyalty becomes irreversible.
In "The Challenge!", Thor finds himself tested by King Hymir during a diplomatic visit, forced to face a deadly trial where failure means enslavement. Loki, ever the schemer, sets the trap, but Thor’s strength and resolve see him through—much to Hymir’s fury and Loki’s quiet satisfaction.
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↩ Reprints Journey into Mystery #116 (1965), Thor #128 (1966)
Reprinted in Marvel Firsts: The 1970s #2 (2012), The Mighty Thor Omnibus #2 (2013)
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