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Thor: Whosoever Wields This Hammer#1
Cover: Tom Raney

Thor: Whosoever Wields This Hammer #1

Jun 2011 · Marvel · 4.99 USD
📊 ~8,225 copies sold its debut month
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In Thor: Whosoever Wields This Hammer #1, a down-on-his-luck doctor seeking peace in Norway stumbles into an alien invasion, only to find an ancient cane that transforms him into the mighty Thor—ushering in a mythic clash of gods and invaders. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with dynamic art by Jack Kirby and inks by Joe Sinnott, this story blends cosmic adventure with grounded human stakes. The cover by Tom Raney captures the moment of transformation with striking, otherworldly detail.

Contains 5 stories
Framing Sequence
6 pp · Fantasy
VolstaggHildegundAlaricRolfeGunnhildGudrunFlosiJargsaOdin (flashback)Thor (also in flashback)Don Blake (flashback)Mr. Hyde (flashback)Odin (flashback)
The Stone Men from Saturn!
13 pp
Thor [Donald Blake] (introduction, origin)GorrKronansKorg

When a young doctor seeking refuge in a Norwegian cave stumbles upon an ancient cane, he’s thrust into a battle far beyond his understanding—facing alien invaders from Saturn and discovering a power that rewrites his destiny. With the help of a mysterious warrior and a stone giant from another world, Thor must harness his newfound strength before the sky itself falls.

The Mighty Thor vs. The Executioner
13 pp
Thor [Donald Blake]Jane Foster (introduction, called "Jane Nelson")Comrade Executioner (dies)

In a war-torn South American nation, Dr. Thor [Donald Blake] leads a medical mission amid escalating violence. When the ruthless communist commander known as the Executioner targets the doctors, Blake must embrace his true identity as Thor to protect his colleagues and stand against the growing threat.

The Vengeance of Loki!
13 pp · Fantasy
Thor [Donald Blake]Jane FosterAsgardiansLokiOdinHeimdall

In "The Vengeance of Loki!", Loki exploits Thor’s secret identity, stripping him of his hammer and leaving him powerless as a human. With Thor weakened, Loki unleashes chaos upon Earth, but Dr. Blake devises a cunning plan to reclaim the hammer and reclaim his godly form—leading to a showdown that will determine the fate of both realms.

The Stone Men from Saturn!
26 pp

In "The Stone Men from Saturn!", a young doctor seeking refuge in a remote Norwegian cave stumbles upon an ancient cane that awakens the power of Thor. When alien invaders descend upon the countryside, the transformed god must rise to defend Earth from an otherworldly threat.

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Raw (NM) $4
CGC 9.8 · 2 in census $62*
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CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
colorist Tom Chu
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils, inks Tom Raney

Reprints

↩ Reprints Journey into Mystery #83 (1962), Journey into Mystery #84 (1962), Journey into Mystery #88 (1963)

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