Thor by Walter Simonson #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection launches Walter Simonson's legendary run on Thor, reprinting the first eleven issues of his tenure (#337–348). Simonson both wrote and drew these stories, introducing the cosmic horse-ship Toothgnasher and Toothgrinder, the alien Beta Ray Bill, and the fire demon Surtur, while deepening the mythic scope of Asgard. The volume includes the iconic 'Doom' storyline and the first appearance of the enchanted hammer's new wielder.
In "Doom!", Walt Simonson returns to the mythic heart of Thor with a story that plunges Balder into a treacherous mission to Loki’s realm, where ancient forces stir and old alliances are tested. When Malekith arrives first and turns Loki against his brother, Balder’s vow of peace is shattered—leading to a shocking act of violence that leaves him broken and alone in the desert. The issue’s stark, powerful art by Simonson, with colors by Steve Oliff and letters by John Workman Jr., brings myth and consequence to life in a 2013 release that stands as a bold, character-driven entry in the Thor saga.
In "Doom!", Thor answers Nick Fury’s call to investigate an alien ship threatening Earth, only to awaken a powerful guardian—Beta Ray Bill—who proves a formidable match. When Odin mistakenly summons Bill to Asgard, mistaking him for Thor, the young warrior finds himself in a realm far beyond his understanding.
In "Though Hel Should Bar the Way!", Thor, Sif, and Bill face down alien demons threatening Bill’s people, testing their courage and unity. When the battle ends, Odin grants Bill a new life among mortals by bestowing a civilian identity with a single strike of the hammer on the earth.
Thor, now operating under the secret identity of construction worker Sigurd Jarlson, tries to rebuild his life after losing the Don Blake persona—only to find his new routine shattered when Fafnir attacks his job site in search of the god of thunder. With Odin’s past and the looming threat of Loki, Karnilla, and other ancient foes stirring, Sigurd must navigate a world where myth and modernity collide.
In the frozen heart of the arctic wastes, Thor answers a call to an ancient Viking village where Eilif the Lost, the last of his people, seeks a final reckoning. As the storm-wracked halls echo with forgotten chants, the thunder god must confront not just a dying warrior’s plea, but the deeper mysteries of honor, fate, and the price of glory in Valhalla.
In "That Was No Lady," Thor finds himself ensnared not by magic, but by a cunning deception as Lorelei’s charm proves harder to resist than expected. Meanwhile, Malekith and the Dark Elves launch a dangerous bid to seize the Casket of Ancient Winters—only to see it passed into the hands of its new guardian, a young man named Eric Willis, whose fate is now inextricably tied to the weapon’s power.
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↩ Reprints Thor #337 (1983), Thor #338 (1983), Thor #339 (1984), Thor #340 (1984), Thor #341 (1984), Thor #342 (1984), Thor #343 (1984), Thor #344 (1984), Thor #345 (1984), The Mighty Thor: The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill #[nn] (1989), Thor Visionaries: Walter Simonson #[1] (2000), Thor by Walter Simonson Omnibus #[nn] (2011)
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