The Mighty Thor
# 241-250


The Mighty Thor # 241: "The Death-Ship Sails the Stars!"
Writer: Bill Mantlo
Penciller: John Buscema
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Jay's Rating: JJJ1/2
Synopsis:
The Egyptian gods are impressed with Thor's valor and spare him the wrath of Odin. They forced him to join them against Seth. Together they battle through the legion of the dead and defeat Seth.

Jay's Notes:

  • Seth's hand is destroyed by Odin.

The Mighty Thor # 242: "When the Servitor Commands!"
Writer: Len Wein
Penciller: John Buscema
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Jay's Rating: JJJ
Synopsis:
After the battle with the Egyptian gods, Thor, exiled to the Earth by Odin, returns home only to have Jane taken from him by the Servitor. Thor and the Warriors Three defeat the Servitor and free Jane. Zarrko appears requesting Thor help to save a doomed Earth.

The Mighty Thor # 243: "Turmoil in the Time Stream!"
Writer: Len Wein
Penciller: John Buscema
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Jay's Rating: JJJ
Synopsis:
Zarrko recruits Thor and his companions to battle against the Time Twisters. He takes them to his future, but they encounter time turbulence and battle a variety of warriors from different time periods. They finally reach the future just as the Time Twisters arrive.

The Mighty Thor # 244: "This is the Way the World Ends!"
Writer: Len Wein
Penciller: John Buscema
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Jay's Rating: JJJ
Synopsis:
Thor and company battle in vain against the Time Twisters. They are unable to convince/persuade the Time Twisters to stop the damage they are causing. The Time Twisters continue their time travels leaving massive destruction in their wake.

The Mighty Thor # 245: "The Temple at the End of Time!"
Writer: Len Wein
Penciller: John Buscema
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Jay's Rating: JJJ1/2
Synopsis:
In the aftermath of their defeat in the 50th century, Zarkko leads Thor and company through to the end of time. The only thing left is a temple guarded by the Protectroids. The Protectroids are defeated thanks to the sacrifice of the Servitor. Jane convinces He Who Remains not to release the Time-Twisters. They are all return to their proper time, although Zarrko is returned to a time that has usurpted him.

The Mighty Thor # 246: "The Fury of Firelord!"
Writer: Len Wein
Penciller: John Buscema
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Jay's Rating: JJJ
Synopsis:
Thor is dragged into a political struggle of a South America country when he learns of Firelord's involvement. Thor falls under the control of Gypsy, who also controls Firelord.

The Mighty Thor # 247: "The Flame and the Hammer!"
Writer: Len Wein
Penciller: John Buscema
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Jay's Rating: JJJ
Synopsis:
Thor and Firelord bring the rebellion to the brink of success but Jane Foster frees them from Gypsy's influence and they defeat the rebels.

The Mighty Thor # 248: "There Shall Come ... Revolution!"
Writer: Len Wein
Penciller: John Buscema
Inker: Tony DeZuniga
Jay's Rating: JJJ1/2
Synopsis:
Balder makes his way to Earth and convinces Thor and the Warriors Three to return to Asgard with him and confront an apparently mad Odin. They are forced to battle their way into Asgard through Heimdall and Odin's personal guard. They also free Odin's Grand Vizier from the Tower of Solitude.

The Mighty Thor # 249: "The Throne and the Fury!"
Writer: Len Wein
Penciller: John Buscema
Inker: Tony DeZuniga
Jay's Rating: JJJ1/2
Synopsis:
Thor attempts to confront Odin, but he's driven off by Odin's palace guard. Thor and his fellow rebels seek out Karnilla, the Queen of the Norns. With her help, Thor penetrates the barrier around the throne room. Thordiscovers that Mangog is posing as Odin and that he controls the Odinsword.

Jay's Notes:

  • Jane Foster discovers that her alter-ego is Sif.
  • Cover by Jack Kirby.

The Mighty Thor # 250: "If Asgard Should Perish...!"
Writer: Len Wein
Penciller: John Buscema
Inker: Tony DeZuniga
Jay's Rating: JJJJ
Synopsis:
Igron reveals to Thor how he revived Mangog and siphoned a portion of Asgard's life force to do it. Thor is defeated by Mangog and taken captive. Balder, the Warriors Three lead the rebels to Odin's palace and find a defeated Thor.  Mangog, caught up in the moment, dispells the illusion and reveals himself. However, Mangog's new power source is fueled by the Asgardians themselves and since they no longer support him, his powers dwindle away and he's defeated.

Jay's Notes:

  • Mangog kills Igron.
  • Great cover by Jack Kirby.

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