Thor #240

Oct 1975 · Marvel · 0.25 USD

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“When the Gods Make War!”

In "When the Gods Make War!", Thor returns to Asgard to find his people trapped in a mysterious lethargy, leaving the realm vulnerable. With help from the Vizier and the guardian Mimir, Thor learns of an ancient threat tied to the Egyptian pantheon and a forgotten pyramid in San Diego. Written by Roy Thomas and Bill Mantlo, with art by Sal Buscema and inks by Klaus Janson, this 1975 Marvel classic features a dramatic cover by Gil Kane and John Romita, and sees Thor confront Horus before a shocking revelation involving Odin himself.

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writer Roy Thomas · writer Bill Mantlo · artist Sal Buscema · inker Klaus Janson · colorist Phil Rachelson · letterer John Costanza · cover Gil Kane, John Romita, Klaus Janson

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Cast · 16 characters

Fandral Grand Vizier Heimdall Hogun Horus Isis Jane Foster Loki Mimir Odin Osiris Seth Surtur Thor Tyr Volstagg

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writer Roy Thomas

writer Bill Mantlo

artist Sal Buscema

inker Klaus Janson

colorist Phil Rachelson

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils Gil Kane

cover pencils, inks John Romita

cover inks Klaus Janson

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Returning to Asgard, Thor discovers his people suffering an odd lethargy, which leaves the Realm Eternal open to attack. Thor rouses his friends from their torpor and the Vizier summons Mimir, guardian of the Well of Wisdom, to learn Odin's whereabouts. Mimir relates a tale of the Egyptian Gods, imprisoned by Seth, God of Death, until the time Atum-Re, father of the Gods, returns to Earth. Learning of a giant pyramid in San Diego, Thor travels there and battles Horus until the fight is ended by the dramatic appearance of Odin, who however has been enchanted into believing that he is Atum-Re.

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