The Mighty Thor
# 431-440
The Mighty Thor # 431: "Requiem for the Wrecker! "
Writer: Tom DeFalco
Penciller: Herb Trimpe
Inker: Al Milgrom
Jay's Rating: 
JJ
Synopsis:
Loki finally gets his long-awaited revenge on the Wrecker as he retrieves all the Asgardian power from him as painfully as possible. Ulik and the Enchantress make their move and kidnap Kevin. Thor takes the bait and engages Ulik in battle. The Enchantress, realizing that Loki plans to kill Thor, wishes to no longer be a part of his scheme and leaves. Thor defeats Ulik and makes his way to Loki!
The Mighty Thor # 432: "??"
Writer: Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciler: Ron Frenz
Inker: Al Milgrom
Jay's Rating: 
JJJ
Synopsis:
Thor attacks Loki with Kevin's life in the balance. Loki is more formidable with the extra power he took from the Wrecking crew. Code Blue manages to rescue Kevin and allow Thor to battle without restraint. Thor defeats Loki, but Loki cowardly blasts Susan who jumps in front of a blast meant for Kevin. Enraged, Thor uses Mjolnir to take Loki's immortal life. In response, Heimdall banishes Thor who then is caught in Mephisto's trap. Eric realizes that he can still become Thor, but he retains his own mind.

Jay's Notes:

  • Giant-sized issue celebrating the 350th appearance of Thor and includes a reprint of JIM 83.
The Mighty Thor # 433: "Whosoever Holds This Hammer!"
Writer: Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciler: Ron Frenz
Inker: Al Milgrom
Jay's Rating: 
JJJ
Synopsis:
Susan has slipped into a coma due to the injuries she sustained last issue. Ulik, still lurking about after his beating by Thor, attacks Code Blue. Eric joins the battle as Thor, but quickly learns that he's going to need a lot more experience. Eric gets his act together and gets a new costume. He engages Ulik for round two and defeats him.
The Mighty Thor # 434: "...If He Be Worthy! "
Writer: Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciler: Ron Frenz
Inker: Al Milgrom
Jay's Rating: JJJ1/2
Synopsis:
Thor meets up with Cap and explains recent events and reveals his secret id. Sif is upset with her brother Heimdall who banished Thor, and pledges to find Thor. Thor travels to Asgard and gets pass the rainbow bridge's new guardians, the Warriors Three. Thor makes his way through the warriors of Asgard to confront Heimdall and demand Thor's return. Meanwhile, Annihilus takes advantage of the situation and kidnaps Odin, who sleeps the Odin-sleep.
The Mighty Thor # 435: "The Power of Thor!"
Writer: Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciler: Ron Frenz
Inker: Al Milgrom
Jay's Rating: 
JJJ
Synopsis:
Heimdall searches the Negative Zone for Odin and with his enhanced senses finds him! Thor suggests that a subtle approach might be in order instead of a full frontal assault as planned. Unfortunately, Thor leads Sif and Balder into Annihilus' trap. However, they quickly free themselves and make their way past his guards and defense machines. Thor takes on Annihilus and defeats him. Odin is returned to Asgard, and Heimdall returns Thor to Earth where he belongs.
The Mighty Thor # 436: "Savage Reunion"
Writer: Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciler: Ron Frenz
Inker: Al Milgrom
Jay's Rating: 
JJJ
Synopsis:
One of Thor's oldest foes, the Absorbing Man, and its Thor's job to bring him in. Thor (Masterson)'s first introduction to the Absorbing Man is less than memorable as he is beaten. Thor tries a rematch and fares better until Titania shows up. However, Thor realizes that the Absorbing Man and Titania just want to settle down, and he decides to let them go hoping they'll stay out of trouble.
The Mighty Thor # 437: "Clash with Quasar! or When Titans Kvetch!"
Writer: Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciler: Ron Frenz
Inker: Al Milgrom
Jay's Rating: 
JJJ
Synopsis:
Undaunted by Eric's refusal to be trained by him, Hercules convinces Quasar that Thor is under some kind of spell and he needs to be subdued. Ironically, the Enchantress steps in and puts Quasar under her spell. Quasar and Thor battle it out until Quasar's quantum bands free him from the Enchantress' charm. The Enchantress flees from the combined might of Hercules, Quasar, and Thor. A bit perturbed by Hercules' behavior, Quasar and Thor leave him hanging from the Statue of Liberty!

Backup Feature: 
Tales of Asgard - "Now Begins Sword Quest!"
Tom DeFalco/Patrick Olliffe
Karnilla provides Balder and Sif with the Norn Stones which will help them find Thor. They confront Heimdall and he reluctantly grants their leave. Their first stop is Hela's realm of the Dead now ruled by the Destroyer!
The Mighty Thor # 438: "The Thor Wars: Yesterday Must Die!"
Writer: Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciler: Ron Frenz
Inker: Al Milgrom
Jay's Rating: 
JJJ
Synopsis:
Zarkko's Servitor seeks out Dargo, the future Thor, and escorts him to his master for an audience. Eric learns of Marcy's new husband's intentions to adopt Kevin. Stellaris, eager for revenge, returns to Earth and attacks Thor. Thor is also attacked by Dargo who has been convinced by Zarkko that he must destroy Thor to save his future time line.

Backup Feature: 
Tales of Asgard - "The Hel-Hounds and the Heroes"
Tom DeFalco/Patrick Olliffe
The Destroyer, occupied by an unknown spirit, attacks Balder and Sif. They elude the Destroyer and learn from an imprisoned Garm, the Hel Hound, how Hela was defeated.
The Mighty Thor # 439:  "The Thor Wars: When Hammers Clash!"
Writer: Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciler: Ron Frenz
Inker: Al Milgrom
Jay's Rating: 
JJJ
Synopsis:
Thor focuses his attention on Dargo, while Stellaris quickly looses interest. Meanwhile, Zarkko is busy absorbing all the mystical energy their hammers are generating in hopes of using it to set himself up as master of time. Beta Ray Bill returns to Earth summoned by the mystical energy being released during the battle between Dargo and Thor. He stops their battle and bands them together to go after Zarkko.

Backup Feature:
Tales of Asgard - "Here Monsters Dwell!"
Tom DeFalco/Patrick Olliffe
Sif and Balder battle through the legions of the dead to seize a mysterious sword which can free Hela. However, they inadvertently free Hela's mortal enemy Gar-Toom!
The Mighty Thor # 440:  "The Thor Wars: All the Rivers Run!"
Writer: Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz
Penciler: Ron Frenz
Inker: Al Milgrom
Jay's Rating: 
JJJ
Synopsis:
Bill, Thor(Masterson), and Dargo use their hammers to track down Zarkko in the Time Stream. They breach his vessel and are attacked by Thor's gallery of rogues from the past. Using teamwork, the Thor Corps defeat the enemy forces only to face Zarkko's last line of defense ... Loki!

Backup Feature:
Tales of Asgard - "By Mine Own Heart Betrayed!"
Tom DeFalco/Patrick Olliffe
The Destroyer destroys Gar-Toom while Balder heads off to free Hela. Sif stays behind and painfully learns that the spirit inhabiting the Destroyer is not Thor's but rather Lorelei.
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