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Tales of Asgard#1
Cover: Jack Kirby & Frank Giacoia & John Verpoorten

Tales of Asgard #1

Oct 1968 · Marvel · 0.25 USD
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Contains 10 stories
Tales of..... Asgard! Home of the Mighty Norse Gods
5 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
OdinSurtur (introduction)Ymir (introduction, origin)Buri (introduction, origin)Borr (introduction)
Odin Battles Ymir, King of the Ice Giants
5 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
OdinYmir
Surtur The Fire Demon!
5 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
OdinSurtur

In "Surtur The Fire Demon!", the mighty Odin faces down the ancient fire demon Surtur, who rises to challenge Asgard with the help of the Trolls. When Surtur turns his fury toward Earth, Odin stands as the last defense, battling the demon across realms and shaping the world in the process.

The Storm Giants
5 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
ThorLokiOdinAgnar, King of the Eagles (introduction)
The Invasion of Asgard!
5 pp · Superhero
ThorLokiHeimdallNorn HagUlfrin the Dragon (introduction)Skoll (introduction)Hati (introduction)Rime Giants (introduction)Geirrodur (introduction)Odin

In "The Invasion of Asgard!", Loki's treachery opens a breach in Asgard's defenses, drawing Thor into a trap as enemies from beyond the realm descend upon the realm. With the might of the Rime Giants, the dragons Skoll and Hati, and the warlord Geirrodur at his heels, Thor must hold the line against overwhelming odds—until help from Heimdall, the Norn Hag, and Odin himself may yet turn the tide.

"Death" Comes to Thor!
5 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
ThorHela, Goddess of Death (introduction)The Three Norn Fates (introduction)BalderSif (introduction)King Rugga (introduction)
Thor's Mission to Mirmir!
5 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
ThorSindri, King of the Dwarfs (introduction)Skord (introduction)Gullin, the Boar God (introduction)King Mirmir (introduction)Aske (first male human) (introduction)Embla (first female human) (introduction)Skipbladner (ship) (introduction)
Heimdall Guardian of the Mystic Rainbow Bridge!
5 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
HeimdallOdinAgnar the Fierce (introduction)Gotron, the Agile (introduction)King of the Storm Giants (name Brimer is revealed in the next issue) (introduction)
When Heimdall Failed!
5 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
HeimdallKing BrimerQueen Nedra (introduction)Odina Vanna (an air-sprite) (introduction)
Balder "The Brave"
5 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
BalderOdinThorTyr (introduction)Honir (introduction)

In "Balder 'The Brave'," the beloved god Balder faces a grim fate when Odin commands his execution for abandoning the battlefield to save a fallen bird. Yet even in death's shadow, Balder’s compassion proves unshakable—nature itself shields him, turning his sentence into a testament of his unwavering spirit. As the gods grapple with the consequences of Odin’s decree, new figures like Tyr and Honir step into the unfolding drama, setting the stage for a tale where fate and loyalty collide.

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CGC 9.8 · 6 in census $1,591
CGC 9.6 · 26 in census $402
CGC 9.4 · 74 in census $263
CGC 9.2 · 47 in census $163
CGC 9.0 · 44 in census $142
CGC 8.5 · 65 in census $94
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CGC 8.0 · 48 in census $78
CGC 7.5 · 52 in census $50
CGC 7.0 · 40 in census $47
CGC 6.5 · 37 in census $38
CGC 6.0 · 19 in census $36
CGC 5.5 · 23 in census $25
CGC 5.0 · 13 in census $21
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $20*
CGC 4.0 · 12 in census $20*
CGC 3.5 · 3 in census $20*
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $20*
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GD $14.95 FN+ $45 VF+ $45.58 1968 THE MIGHTY THOR STARRING IN TALES OF ASGARD NUMBER 1 MARVEL COMIC BOOK RAW $19
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Cast · 9 characters

Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
colorist Stan Goldberg
letterer Art Simek
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Frank Giacoia
cover inks John Verpoorten

Reprints

↩ Reprints Journey into Mystery #97 (1963), Journey into Mystery #98 (1963), Journey into Mystery #99 (1963), Journey into Mystery #100 (1964), Journey into Mystery #101 (1964), Journey into Mystery #102 (1964), Journey into Mystery #103 (1964), Journey into Mystery #104 (1964), Journey into Mystery #105 (1964), Journey into Mystery #106 (1964)

Reprinted in Spider-Man Comics Weekly #33 (1973), Valour #2 (1980), Thor le fils d'Odin #23 (1984), Biblioteca Marvel: Thor #1 (2001), Thor: Tales of Asgard by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby #1 (2009), Thor: Tales of Asgard by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby #2 (2009), Thor: Tales of Asgard by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby #3 (2009), Thor: Tales of Asgard by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby #4 (2009), Thor: Tales of Asgard by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby #5 (2009), Thor: Tales of Asgard by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby #6 (2009), Thor: Tales of Asgard #[nn] (2010), Thor: Tales of Asgard #[nn] (2010), Thor: Tales of Asgard #[nn] (2011), The Mighty Thor Omnibus #3 (2017), Die Rächer #6

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