Thor by J. Michael Straczynski Omnibus #[nn]

In "The Hammer Falls Part 2," Dr. Doom emerges from the depths of Hell with one goal: reclaim Mjolnir from an Oklahoma field. Facing off against the Fantastic Four, he overcomes their resistance—only to be stunned when the hammer refuses to budge, even for him. As the dust settles, the Thing stares at the weapon in disbelief, unaware that the real test has just begun.

In the quiet aftermath of a battle that spilled into the streets, the Thing sits by the bedside of the injured Human Torch, the weight of the ongoing conflict pressing in from every direction. As he watches the familiar rhythms of Yancy Street unfold just beyond the hospital window, he realizes the war isn't just happening on distant battlefields—it’s right here, in the heart of his own neighborhood.

In "Victory," Loki's dangerous gambit brings the long-lost god Bor to Earth, where his fractured mind spirals into chaos. Thor must face the enraged ancient warrior, unaware of his true identity, leading to a tragedy that reshapes the fate of Asgard and sets Balder on a path of exile—thanks to Loki's cunning, and the Dark Avengers watching from the shadows.

In "Defining Moments," Thor’s brother Balder faces a choice that could reshape his future when Loki and Dr. Doom persuade him to emigrate to Latveria with the Asgardians. Torn by the prospect of leaving behind the only home he’s known, Balder struggles with the weight of goodbye—especially as William, unable to part from Kelda, decides to join them.