The Mighty Thor: The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill

In 1989, Marvel Comics published a single-issue tribute to one of its most unexpected heroes, crafted entirely by the legendary Walter Simonson. The Mighty Thor: The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill is a standalone, self-contained story that deepens the saga of the alien champion who proved worthy of Mjolnir. Simonson, who famously redefined both Thor and Beta Ray Bill during his celebrated 1980s run, returned to write and draw this heartfelt, epic-scale adventure. It remains a definitive, standalone chapter for fans of the character and a showcase of Simonson's masterful storytelling.