The Mighty Thor
# 411-420
The Mighty Thor # 411: "The Gentleman's Name is Juggernaut!" 
Writer:Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciller: Ron Frenz
Inker:Joe Sinnott
Jay's Rating:
JJJ
Synopsis:
Lokis frees the Juggernaut from prison and sets him loose in New York City.  As expected, the Juggernaut's rampage draws Thor attention. Thor battles valiently, but he's defeated by the Juggernaut. However, before the Juggernaut can kill Thor, the New Warriors join the battle. 

Jay's Notes:

  • Acts of Vengeance tie-in.
  • First appearance of the New Warriors. 
  • Beta Ray Bill backup. 
The Mighty Thor # 412: "Introducing ... the New Warriors! " 
Writer:Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciller: Ron Frenz
Inker:Joe Sinnott
Jay's Rating: JJJ1/2
Synopsis:
The New Warriors manage to keep the Juggernaut busy, which gives Thor the chance to recover. Thor unleashes all of Mjolnir's power against the Juggernaut, but it still isn't enough to stop him. Thor then uses Mjolnir to strand the Juggernaut in deep space. 

Jay's Notes:

  • Acts of Vengeance tie-in.
  • Beta Ray Bill backup. 
The Mighty Thor # 413: "Within Me Dwells a Monster!" 
Writer:Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciller: Ron Frenz
Inker:Joe Sinnott
Jay's Rating: JJJ1/2
Synopsis:
Eric Masterson is frustrated by his duel-life and bothered by disorienting spells of weakness. As Thor, he consult Dr. Strange who intiates the ritual of Inner Questing. Inside Thor's subconscious mind, they discover a demonic doppleganger that Thor engages. Thor defeats the doppleganger and learns that it was Loki who had planted the spell (see Thor # 398). 

Jay's Notes:

  • Acts of Vengeance tie-in.
  • Beta Ray Bill backup. 
The Mighty Thor # 414: "Beyond Courage Must I Strive!" 
Writer: Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciller: Ron Frenz
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Jay's Rating:
JJJ
Synopsis:
Eric Masterson seeks legal counsil in his fight to keep his son. Meanwhile, Hercules, who is haunted by bouts of self-doubt, reluctantly engages Ulik. Thor joins the battle against Ulik who has been powered up by one of Loki's spells. Thor and Hercules are defeated by Ulik, but a stubborn cop, Marcus Stone, takes down the rock troll.
The Mighty Thor # 415: "When Gods Wear Mortal Flesh!" 
Writer: Tom DeFalco
Artist: Herb Trimpe
Jay's Rating:
JJ
Synopsis:
Eric Materson explores the memories of his alter-ego Thor. He learns why Odin sent Thor to Earth under the guise of the Dr. Donald Blake to teach his son a lesson in humility. He also learns how Dr. Blake first become Thor and how he repel the invasion of the Stone Men.

Jay's Notes:

  • This issue also has a 5-page backup Tales of Asgard story featuring Hogun the Grim.
The Mighty Thor # 416: "The Hero and the Horror!" 
Writer: Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciller: Ron Frenz
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Jay's Rating:
JJJ
Synopsis:
A mysterious being from the Dark Void arrives on Earth and begins to feed off people. Thor has a run in with the Dweller from the Dark Void, but he escapes. Unfortunately, the Dweller enthralls Hercules and he knocks Eric Masterson out a window.

Jay's Notes:

  • This issue also has a 5-page backup Tales of Asgard story featuring Fandral the Dashing.
The Mighty Thor # 417: "Only Death Can Save Thee!"
Writer:Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciller: Ron Frenz
Inker:Joe Sinnott
Jay's Rating:
JJJ
Synopsis:
Eric Masterson recovers his cane before reaching the ground and transforms into Thor. Hercules, under the Dweller's control, keeps Thor busy long enough for the Dweller to escape with Eric's love interest Susan. Thor catches up with the Dweller and battles through his minions to reach him. The Dweller changes into energy to escape, but Thor's hammer Mjolnir absorbs him and Thor redirects the monster into the sun. Unfortunately, Child Welfare shows up and are unimpressed with the mess that Eric's appartment is in which gives fuel to his ex-wife Marcy's desire to gain custody of Kevin.
The Mighty Thor # 418: "Fear Kills!" 
Writer: Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciller:  Ron Frenz
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Jay's Rating:
JJJ
Synopsis:
Hercules is still haunted by his defeat at the hands of the Masters of Evil (see Avengers #274-277). The Wrecking Crew free the Wrecker and Ulik from prison and they ambush Hercules. Thor joins the battle, but pretends to be overwhelmed which gives Hercules the inspiration necessary to get him out of the funk he's in and force the Wrecking Crew to flee.
The Mighty Thor # 419: "The Black Galaxy Saga: The Summons"
Writer:Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciller: Ron Frenz
Inker:Joe Sinnott
Jay's Rating:
JJJ
Synopsis:
The Colonizers send the Recorder into the Black Galaxy and he discovers the High Evolutionary. The Celestials' Replicoid travels to Earth and demands that Thor and Hercules travel to the Black Galaxy. Unfortunately, Stellaris has followed the Replicoid and attacks them both.
The Mighty Thor # 420: "The Black Galaxy Saga: If Death Be My Destiny!"
Writer:Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciller: Ron Frenz
Inker:Joe Sinnott
Jay's Rating:
JJJ
Synopsis:
The Avengers assemble and help out Thor against Stellaris, who is bent on destroying the Replicoid because it is a creation of the Celestials. They are unable to stop Stellaris from destroying the Replicoid. Stellaris escapes and makes her way to Hercules. Meanwhile in the Black Galaxy, the High Evolutionary attempts to create another race of gods.

Avengers Roll Call:

  • Captain America, Sersi, Quasar.
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