Thor #390

Apr 1988 · Marvel · 0.75 USD; 0.95 CAD; 0.40 GBP

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“The Hero and the Hammer!”

In "The Hero and the Hammer!", Thor returns to the Avengers to find his allies fractured—Iron Man has gone rogue, and Captain America has lost his costume to government orders. When Captain America proves his worth by lifting Mjolnir to fight alongside Thor against the monstrous Grog, the God of Thunder finds renewed faith in his longtime friend. Written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Ron Frenz, with inks by Brett Breeding, colors by Christie Scheele, and letters by Jack Morelli, this 1988 issue features a striking cover by Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding.

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writer Tom DeFalco · artist Ron Frenz · inker Brett Breeding · colorist Christie Scheele · letterer Jack Morelli · cover Ron Frenz, Brett Breeding

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Cast · 15 characters

Anthony Druid Balder Captain America Captain Marvel Dane Whitman Fandral the Dashing Hogun the Grim Iron Man Jennifer Walters Marrina Namor The Captain Thor Volstagg Walter Newell

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writer Tom DeFalco

artist Ron Frenz

inker Brett Breeding

colorist Christie Scheele

letterer Jack Morelli

cover pencils Ron Frenz

cover inks Brett Breeding

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As Thor returns to the Avengers he's disheartened to learn of Iron Man's rogue actions and that Captain America has been stripped of his costume by the government but when the Captain proves able to lift Mjolnir to assist Thor in battle against Grog, Thor regains his trust in his old friend.

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