The Mighty Thor
# 381-390
The Mighty Thor # 381: "Ye Olde Shelle Game!"
Writer: Walt Simonson
Artist: Sal Buscema
Jay's Rating: JJJJ
Synopsis:
The Storm Giants come across Thor's armor containing the (possible liquid) remains of Thor's cursed body. Loki, who feels indebted to his step brother for having saved his life, unleashes the Destroyer to keep the giants busy. The Destroyer then attempts to absorb Thor's soul, but Thor resists and actually overwhelms the Destroyer's spirit. Thor's spirit then takes full control of the Destroyer's armor. Meanwhile on Asgard, a strange plague ravages the populace and Utgard-Loki amasses his warriors to take advantage of the situation.

Jay's Notes:

  • Crossover with Mephisto Limited Series #4.
The Mighty Thor # 382: "Journey Into Mystery"
Writer: Walt Simonson
Artist: Sal Buscema
Jay's Rating: JJJJJ
Synopsis:
Thor, within the Destroyer's armor, makes his way to Hel and begins to "flex a bit of muscle". Hela is no match for the Destroyer's destructive fury and is forced to restore Thor's body and remove her curse. Meanwhile, Balder and Kurse defend Asgard from the invading giants. After humbling Hela, Thor returns to his restored body and then "persuades" the giants to leave Asgard. In the aftermath, Thor pays Loki a visit and has a nice little "chat" with his step brother.

Jay's Notes:

  • A giant-sized 300th anniversary issue!
  • Hela frees the Executioner's soul so that he can take his rightful place in Valhalla.
The Mighty Thor # 383: "This Secret Love --!"
Writer: Tom DeFalco
Penciler: Ron Frenz
Inker: Brett Breedings
Jay's Rating: JJJ1/2
Synopsis:
The Enchantress has a heart-to-heart talk with her sister, Lorelei, and tries to explain the value of true love to her. She tells of an opportunity during the Secret Wars where she could have earned Thor's love, but she wasn't strong enough. She has regretted her decision ever since and hoped to impart this wisdom to her sister, but it falls upon deaf ears.

Jay's Notes:

  • An untold tale of the Secret Wars.
  • The events in this story occur before Thor #377.
The Mighty Thor # 384: "Who Shall Be Worthy?"
Writer: Tom DeFalco
Penciler: Ron Frenz
Inker: Brett Breedings
Jay's Rating: JJJJ
Synopsis:
In a bleak future run by corporations, an underground movement based on Thor prays for salvation. Loki is hired to crush this underground movement. His attacks prompts a doubtful member to grasp Mjolnir and he proves worthy to wield the power of Thor. He drive Loki and his forces back and frees his people from the enslavement of the corporation. He sends Mjolnir through a dimensional gateway to be returned to its proper master, much to Loki's displeasure.

Jay's Notes:

  • First apperance of Dargo, the future Thor.
The Mighty Thor # 385: "Be Thou God Or Monster!"
Writer: Jim Shooter/Stan Lee
Penciler: Eric Larsen
Inker: Vince Colletta
Jay's Rating: JJ
Synopsis:
The Hulk and Thor once again cross paths and engage in mindless, and destructive brawl. Hulk tires of the battle and leaves Thor to contemplate the destruction they have wraught.

Jay's Notes:

  • You can barely recognize Larsen's pencils beneath Colletta' inks.
The Mighty Thor # 386: "When Warriors Clash!"
Writer: Tom DeFalco
Penciler: Ron Frenz
Inker: Brett Breedings
Jay's Rating: JJJ1/2
Synopsis:
Thor joins the Warriors Three to hunt down a mysterious beast that has terrorized the outlying cities of Asgard. They engage the creature but it flees through a dimensional portal. Thor follows it and sets foot in the enchanted realm of Avalon, home of the Celtic gods. Its inhabitants accuse Thor as the beast's actions and he's attack by Leir the Lightning Lord. Thor defends himself long enough to prove himself innocent. Leir, Thor and the Warriors Three attack and destroy the Beast. Thor returns to Asgard to say his farewells. Thor uses Mjolnir to transport him to Earth, but since Asgard has been drifting since the Rainbow Bridge was shattered his journey leaves him in deep space.
The Mighty Thor # 387: "Judgment Day"
Writer: Tom DeFalco
Penciler: Ron Frenz
Inker: Brett Breeding
Jay's Rating: JJJ1/2
Synopsis:
Thor, stranded in the void of space, seeks refuge on a nearby planet. Unfortunately, this planet's fate has been decried by the Celestial Arishem. Thor fails to get Arishem's attention and witnesses the arrival of Exitar the Exterminator.
The Mighty Thor # 388: "Alone Against the Celestials"
Writer: Tom DeFalco
Penciler: Ron Frenz
Inker: Brett Breeding
Jay's Rating: JJJJ
Synopsis:
Exitar begins the purification process. Thor takes his battle to Exitar and breaches his armor. He makes his way to its brain and tries to destroy it resulting in the destruction of Mjolnir!
The Mighty Thor # 389: "When the Thunder Fails!"
Writer: Tom DeFalco
Penciler: Ron Frenz
Inker: Brett Breeding
Jay's Rating: JJJJ
Synopsis:
Thor battles on within Exitar. Exitar scans Thor and expels him. Thor is helpless as the world is purified. However, Exitar only destroys the impure of this world. The Celestials warn Thor to never interfere with them again. They restore Mjolnir and return Thor to Earth.
The Mighty Thor # 390: "The Hero and the Hammer!"
Writer: Tom DeFalco
Penciler: Ron Frenz
Inker: Brett Breeding
Jay's Rating: JJJJ
Synopsis:
Thor returns to the Avengers and catches up with the Captain. Meanwhile, Seth continues his campaign against Asgard and sends Grog and his troops to attack Thor and the Captain.

Jay's Notes:

  • Cap proves himself worthy to wield Mjolnir.
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