Thor Epic Collection #9
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis Epic Collection volume of Thor gathers issues from the late 1970s and early 1980s, including Thor #272-289 and Annual #6-7, chronicling the God of Thunder's battles against cosmic threats like the Celestials and the demonic Mephisto. The title arc, 'Even An Immortal Can Die,' sees Thor facing his own mortality as he contends with the consequences of his father Odin's absence and the looming menace of the Destroyer. Written by Roy Thomas and drawn by artists including John Buscema and Keith Pollard, this era marks a shift toward darker, more epic storytelling in the Thunder God's saga.
In "The Vicious and the Valiant," Odin, Sif, and Frigga return to Asgard to face a growing threat—Loki, now restored to his full power. With the prophecy of Ragnarok looming, the fate of Asgard hinges on the survival of Balder the Brave, whose invulnerability is shattered when he falls to an enchanted weapon forged in betrayal. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life with dynamic art by John Buscema and Tom Palmer, this epic tale blends mythic stakes with the enduring clash between loyalty and treachery, all rendered in striking colors by Bob Sharen and sharp lettering by Joe Rosen. The cover, penciled by Buscema and inked by Palmer, captures the tension of a realm on the brink.
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Odin, Sif and Frigga return to Asgard to discover that Loki has regained his powers. Odin reveals that Ragnarok has been foretold to begin with the death of Balder the Brave. While displaying his invulnerability to Asgardian weapons, Balder is struck down by an enchanted weapon supplied by Loki.
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