Thor: Tales of Asgard by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby #2
In "When Heimdall Failed!", Odin's decree sends shockwaves through Asgard as Balder is ordered executed for abandoning the battlefield to save a fallen bird—yet even the gods' wrath cannot touch him, for the very earth and creatures of the realm protect the beloved prince. This 2009 tale, written by Stan Lee and brought to life with Jack Kirby's dynamic art and Vince Colletta's inks, captures the mythic weight of Asgardian justice, with Matt Milla's colors and Art Simek's lettering adding depth to the tale. The cover by Olivier Coipel and Mark Morales vividly captures the moment's tension.
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Odin orders Balder executed for leaving a battle to rescue a fallen bird, but Balder is so beloved that the animals and plants keep any harm from coming to him, and Odin makes him invincible.
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