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Cover: John Buscema & Frank Giacoia

Thor #256

Feb 1977 · Marvel · 0.30 USD
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“Lurker in the Dark!”

In "Lurker in the Dark!", Thor faces off against the menacing Sporr in a battle that tests his strength and resolve, as the God of Thunder finds himself unable to protect Sif from a terrifying threat. Written by Len Wein and brought to life with dynamic art by John Buscema, inks by Tony DeZuniga, and colors by Glynis Wein, this 1977 Marvel classic features a cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia.

writer Len Wein · artist John Buscema · inker Tony DeZuniga · letterer John Costanza · colorist Glynis Wein · cover John Buscema, Frank Giacoia

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Full credits

writer Len Wein
artist John Buscema
inker Tony DeZuniga
letterer John Costanza
colorist Glynis Wein
cover pencils John Buscema
cover inks Frank Giacoia

Reprints

Reprinted in Thor le fils d'Odin #20 (1983), Thor: The Quest for Odin #[nn] (2010), Essential Thor #7 (2013), Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #16 (2017), Thor Epic Collection #8 (2022), The Mighty Thor Omnibus #5 (2025), Thor e Capitan America #184

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