Thor #178

Jul 1970 · Marvel · [0.15 USD]

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“Death Is a Stranger”

In "Death Is a Stranger," Thor and Sif face off against the enigmatic Stranger and the monstrous Abomination in a desperate bid to save Asgard, proving their courage and bond in the face of overwhelming odds. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by John Buscema, with inks by Vince Colletta and lettering by Artie Simek, this 1970 Marvel classic captures a pivotal moment of heroism and intimacy. The cover, penciled by Buscema and inked by John Verpoorten, perfectly frames the intensity of the battle and the quiet triumph that follows.

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writer Stan Lee · artist John Buscema · inker Vince Colletta · letterer Artie Simek · cover John Buscema, John Verpoorten

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writer Stan Lee

artist John Buscema

inker Vince Colletta

letterer Artie Simek

cover pencils John Buscema

cover inks John Verpoorten

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Thor and Sif, against the odds, defeat both The Stranger and The Abomination in battle and save Asgard from destruction. They celebrate their victory with a kiss.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).