Thor #153

Jun 1968 · Marvel · 0.12 USD

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“--But Dr. Blake Can Die!”

In "But Dr. Blake Can Die!", Thor’s absence of his hammer leaves him vulnerable as Loki steals Mjolnir and flees to Midgard, forcing Thor and Sif into a desperate pursuit. Without his godly power, Thor reverts to human form as Don Blake, and when Sif is gravely injured, Blake must take on the life-or-death task of saving her in the operating room. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic energy by Jack Kirby, with inks by Vince Colletta and letters by Artie Simek, this 1968 issue features Kirby’s bold cover art in both pencils and inks, capturing the stakes with raw intensity.

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writer Stan Lee · artist Jack Kirby · inker Vince Colletta · letterer Artie Simek · cover Jack Kirby, Vince Colletta

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Cast · 7 characters

Balder Karnilla Loki Odin Sif Thor Ulik

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writer Stan Lee

artist Jack Kirby

inker Vince Colletta

letterer Artie Simek

cover pencils Jack Kirby

cover inks Vince Colletta

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Loki has stolen Thor's hammer and fled to Midgard. Thor and Sif pursue him, but without the hammer Thor changes into Don Blake as Loki attacks them. Loki escapes, but Sif is injured in the fight, and Dr. Blake must operate to save her life.

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