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Special Marvel Edition #4 cover
Cover: Jack Kirby & Vince Colletta

Special Marvel Edition #4

Feb 1972 · Marvel · 0.25 USD
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In "Whom the Gods Would Destroy!", Thor's clash with Hercules takes a personal turn when their rivalry over Jane Foster escalates into a divine showdown. With Odin furious at Thor for revealing his identity, he strips half of Thor's powers and transfers them to the mortal Seidring—setting the stage for a battle that tests strength, pride, and the price of divine favor. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic energy by Jack Kirby, with inks by Vince Colletta and lettering by Artie Simek, the cover by Kirby and Colletta captures the epic tension of this 1972 clash.

Contains 3 stories
Whom the Gods Would Destroy!
16 pp · Superhero
ThorHerculesOdinHeimdallBalderSeidring the Merciless (introduction)Jane Foster

In "Whom the Gods Would Destroy!", Thor's rivalry with Hercules intensifies when both are drawn into a clash over Jane Foster, testing their strength and loyalty. With Odin's wrath still burning, Thor loses half his power as the godly force is transferred to the mortal Seidring—leaving him vulnerable in a battle he may not survive.

A Viper In Our Midst!
5 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
ThorLoki (origin, part 3)LokiGhan (introduction)

In "A Viper In Our Midst!", Loki orchestrates a daring escape for the giant Ghan from Asgardian custody, forging an uneasy alliance rooted in debt and cunning. With Ghan now indebted to him, Loki begins laying the groundwork for his ultimate ambition—claiming the throne of Asgard—knowing the time to strike is drawing near.

The Hammer and the Holocaust!
16 pp · Superhero
ThorJane FosterPluto (introduction)OdinSeidringBalderHeimdallHyppolita (introduction)

In "The Hammer and the Holocaust!" from Special Marvel Edition #4 (1972), a weary Thor returns to Asgard to find it under the tyrannical grip of Seidring, who wields the stolen power of Odin. With his strength fading, Thor must confront both the usurper and the corrupted divine force before he can reclaim his home.

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Raw (Fine) $9
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $52*
CGC 9.2 · 11 in census $37*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 8.5 · 5 in census $30*
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $30*
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CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $30*
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SPECIAL MARVEL EDITION - THE MIGHTY THOR #4 Feb 1972 Vintage Marvel $29.99
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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Vince Colletta

Reprints

↩ Reprints Journey into Mystery #115 (1965), Thor #126 (1966), Thor #127 (1966)

Reprinted in The Mighty Thor Omnibus #2 (2013)

Key issues in Special Marvel Edition

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