Thor #421

Aug 1990 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.60 GBP

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“... And If Men Are Gods... [The Black Galaxy Saga]”

In "…And If Men Are Gods… [The Black Galaxy Saga]," Thor joins forces with the Avengers in a cosmic clash against the enigmatic Stellaris. As personal revelations unfold, Kevin grapples with the truth about his father’s old friend—revealed to be the legendary Hercules—while Eric Masterson faces a pivotal choice about his child’s future. Written by Ron Frenz and Tom DeFalco, with dynamic art by Frenz and inks by Joe Sinnott, this 1990 issue blends mythic scale with intimate drama, all rendered in vibrant colors by George Roussos and sharp lettering by Mike Heisler. The cover, penciled by Frenz and inked by Sinnott, captures the epic tension of the saga.

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writer, artist Ron Frenz · writer Tom DeFalco · inker Joe Sinnott · colorist George Roussos · letterer Mike Heisler · cover Ron Frenz, Joe Sinnott

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Cast · 18 characters

Captain America Circe Eric Masterson Fandral Heimdall Hercules Hogun Jennifer Walters Kevin Masterson Marcy Masterson Odin Samantha Joyce Sersi Stellaris Susan Austin Volstagg Wendell Vaughn Ymir

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writer, artist Ron Frenz

writer Tom DeFalco

inker Joe Sinnott

colorist George Roussos

letterer Mike Heisler

cover pencils Ron Frenz

cover inks Joe Sinnott

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Thor and the Avengers battle Stellaris. Kevin learns that his father's friend is really Hercules, and Eric Masterson comes to a decision on the custody of his child.

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