Thor by Walter Simonson #4

In a whimsical twist on Asgardian tradition, Thor—now a frog—must navigate the chaos of Central Park while the realm debates its next ruler. With help from old allies like Sif and the Warriors Three, and an unexpected assist from a young girl named Hildy, Thor must confront a sinister rat army led by Southside and Ratso, all while a mysterious frog named Puddlegulp begins to stir.

In "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, or, It's Not Easy Being Green," Thor finds himself in the midst of a bizarre diplomatic dinner at Asgard, where the usual gods are joined by a motley crew of amphibian allies—including the ever-loyal Toothgnasher and Toothgrinder—plus a few unexpected guests from the realm of the swamp. As tensions rise between the frogfolk and their rodent foes, Thor must navigate both political intrigue and a sudden, swampy invasion led by the mutant Piper and his alligator horde.

In "Sir!", Thor returns to Asgard seeking to end Loki’s amphibian curse, only to find the realm teetering on chaos. With help from the Warriors Three, Heimdall, and even a surprising turn from Volstagg, Thor must navigate betrayals, ancient power, and the looming threat of Hela’s return—while confronting a legacy he may no longer wish to carry.

In the heart of Asgard, as the Althing convenes and Balder prepares to claim his place as ruler, ancient tensions flare among the realm’s factions. Amidst the gathering storm, the arrival of Kurse shatters the ceremony in blood, leaving the future of Asgard hanging in the balance.

Thor, tracking the real Balder through a web of deception, follows a lead to a mysterious floating castle—once the scene of Balder’s heroic but cursed rescue. With the truth of the false Balder now clear, Thor must navigate the castle’s lingering enchantments and ancient dangers, where the past and present collide in ways he never expected.

In the wake of Balder’s ascension to the throne of Asgard, Thor sets out for Midgard, seeking peace beyond the realm of gods. When a newly released convict named Thug Thatcher commits a fatal mistake, he’s thrust into a role he never asked for—becoming the new Zaniac. Amid shifting alliances and looming shadows, old allies like Sif, the Warriors Three, and even Hela find their paths entangled in a conflict that reaches far beyond Asgard’s borders.

In "The Gift of Death," Thor returns to Midgard seeking quiet after the chaos of battle, only to find unrest beneath the city’s surface. When he stumbles upon the Morlock tunnels, he witnesses the Marauders in the act of killing a former X-Man—Angel—while an old ally’s warning echoes in his mind. The story unfolds with quiet dread, as Thor must confront the darkness beneath the world he once tried to protect.

In "Fires of the Night!", Thor faces a desperate battle to shield the dying Angel from the Marauders, while ancient forces stir in the shadows—Balder awakens Odin’s second Raven, and the Asgard Kids find themselves caught in the chaos. As Thor is cursed with brittle bones and his strength tested beyond measure, the Morlock tunnels burn with the fire of redemption, leaving only the echoes of a war that changed everything.