Thor #301

Nov 1980 · Marvel · 0.50 USD

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“For the Life of Asgard!”

In "For the Life of Asgard!", Thor embarks on a desperate journey across the pantheons, seeking divine power to resurrect Odin and restore Asgard after its destruction by the Celestials. When Shiva denies his plea, a clash ensues—only for Thor to find a way to convince the Hindu deity to join his cause. Written by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, with dynamic art by Keith Pollard and Chic Stone, and a striking cover by Keith Pollard, this 1980 Marvel classic blends mythic stakes with emotional urgency.

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writer Mark Gruenwald · writer Ralph Macchio · artist Keith Pollard · artist, inker Chic Stone · colorist George Roussos · letterer Joe Rosen · cover Keith Pollard

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Cast · 26 characters

Ajak Arishem Balder Circe Destroyer Fandral Frigga Gaea Heimdall Hogun Ikaris Ike Harris Karnilla Loki Makkari Odin Osiris Sersi Sif Sigyn Thena Thor Vishnu Volstagg Zeus Zuras

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writer Mark Gruenwald

writer Ralph Macchio

artist Keith Pollard

artist, inker Chic Stone

colorist George Roussos

letterer Joe Rosen

cover pencils, inks Keith Pollard

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Thor travels to the other pantheons, hoping to borrow a little bit of power from each to raise Odin from the dead after he and all Asgard were destroyed by the Celestials. When Shiva refuses Thor they battle until Thor convinces Shiva to help him in his quest.

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