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Thor #126

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Cover Date

March, 1966

Issue Details

Editor-in-Chief

Stan Lee

Your hunger for battle is a disease--and the hammer of Thor shall supply the cure!

—Thor

Appearing in "Whom the Gods Would Destroy!"

Featured Characters:

⏴ Thor ⏵ (Dr. Don Blake)

Supporting Characters:

⏴ Hercules (Heracles) ⏵
⏴ Odin ⏵
⏴ Balder ⏵
⏴ Jane Foster ⏵
⏴ Heimdall ⏵
Unnamed talent scout working for J.B. Stardust

Antagonists:

Seidring ⏵ (First appearance)

Locations:

Items:

Mjolnir

Synopsis for "Whom the Gods Would Destroy!"

Continued from last issue....

Thor and Hercules are fighting over Jane Foster, both mens egos preventing an end to the fight, however the two appear to be evenly matched. While in Asgard, Odin is still furious over Thor's disobedience in first revealing his double identity to Jane and returning to Earth against Odin's wishes. The All-Father then begins thinking of a suitable punishment for his disobedient son.

Back on Earth, Thor and Hercules' battle takes them across the city, as each man tries to out match the other, accomplishing nothing more but a lot of collateral damage to the city around them. Their battle eventually leads them to a construction site. As the battle rages, on Asgard, Odin has called forth Seidring the Merciless to exact a punishment on Thor: to gradually drain his strength to half power. In spite of Seidring's reservations, he complies with Odin's wishes, striking Thor with a mystical bolt that will weaken the Thunder God just as Odin commanded.

This of course turns the tide of battle in Hercules' favour who begins to beat Thor in combat. However, Hercules realizes that Thor has been weakened and no longer desire to fight an inferior foe. Angered by this, Thor continues his fight even though his strength is at a low ebb. In trying to defeat Hercules, Thor lifts a heavy construction vehicle and finds that his strength is insufficient to keep the device aloft, prompting Hercules to kick it out of his hands, Thor then collapses to the ground.

With the battle over, Hercules is swarmed by spectators, including the talent agent trying to convince Hercules to go to Hollywood and star in a Hercules movie. This time Hercules accepts the offer and departs. When Thor revives he finds that the crowd has lost interest in him and mock his easy defeat at the Prince of Powers hands. Feeling the rejection, Thor is confronted by Jane Foster who says that she only went to lunch with Hercules to make Thor jealous and that she is true to the Thunder God. Feeling that he has lost honour in the face of this defeat, Thor leaves Jane telling him he will not return to her until he has restored it in his eyes.

Jane is upset, until she contacted telepathically by Odin, who tells her that Thor has fought like a true Asgardian and that he is remorseful toward his son and tells Jane to go to him. Heeding this command, Jane follows after the Thunder God.

This story is continued next issue...

Appearing in "Tales of Asgard, Home of the Mighty Norse Gods!: The "Summons!""

Featured Characters:

⏴ Thor Odinson ⏵

Supporting Characters:

Odin
Balder
Warriors Three
- Fandral
- Hogun
- Volstagg

Antagonists:

Queen Ula
Trolls of the Hive
Loki
Magrat
Kroda

Other Characters:

Items:

Locations:

Thryheim
- Hive of Stone

Vehicles:

Synopsis for "Tales of Asgard, Home of the Mighty Norse Gods!: The "Summons!""

Too long have I ruled here alone--a queen without a king! But now, at last, I have found the one with whom I might share my throne! If you wish Loki to be freed, I shall grant that boon! Merely say that you will stay at my side--that we will rule together! But, dare to refuse--and all who ride the Odinship die before morning!

—Queen Ula

Continued from last issue...

With Loki captured by Ula, Queen of the Flying Trolls, Thor has journeyed to her base the Hive Of Stone to try diplomacy in retrieving his captive step-brother. Ula demands that Thor become her consort and rule along side her, less she kill all those aboard his ship. This is a demand that Loki suggests Thor comply with as well, hoping to use it as a means to get rid of his half-brother.

Before Thor can make a decision, there is a blinding flash of light that allows Thor to escape with Loki and return to their ship. There they find that the Warriors Three were fitting the crew to go on a rescue mission for Thor and Loki. When two returning leaders relate the story, Thor theorizes that the only one who could have came to their rescue and cause the blinding flash was Odin himself.

In answer to this, Odin's image suddenly appears, Odin informs them that their quest is done and that they may return to Asgard.

This story is continued next issue....

Notes

This is the first issue of The Mighty Thor, previously known as Journey into Mystery.
Cover art is homaged in:
- Thor #338 (December 1983)
- Thor #429 (February 1991)
- Thor #458 (Late January 1993)
- Thunderstrike #10 (July 1994)
- Hero Squared #4 (November 2006) (published by BOOM! Studios)
- Incredible Hercules #113 (February 2008)
- Avengers (Vol. 4) #5 (Super Hero Squad Variant) (November 2010)
Hercules next appears in Tales to Astonish #79 before returning to this title in Thor #128.
References: Journey into Mystery #101 and Journey into Mystery #125

Links and References

References

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-Meanwhile, [[Odin Borson (Earth-616)|Odin]] has reached a decision: Thor must be punished for revealing his secret identity to a mortal (Jane) and lose half his strength. Unwilling to mete out justice himself, he transfers the Odin Power to Seidring the Merciless, his favorite councilor, who simply points out of a window to carry out the sentence.
-Unfortunately for Thor, the loss of power comes at a crucial moment. Hercules topples an empty building onto him. His hammer, [[Mjolnir]], saves him, but only barely. A final blow from Hercules drops Thor. The God of Thunder is beaten! A crowd gathers, and the talent scout (seen in previous issue) offers again to put Hercules in pictures; this time he accepts. Jane goes to Thor. Distraught, he tells her that he must regain his honor and is unworthy of her. As he trudges away, Odin (magically) tells her to follow.
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+Continued from last issue....
+Thor and Hercules are fighting over Jane Foster, both mens egos preventing an end to the fight, however the two appear to be evenly matched. While in Asgard, Odin is still furious over Thor's disobedience in first revealing his double identity to Jane and returning to Earth against Odin's wishes. The All-Father then begins thinking of a suitable punishment for his disobedient son.
+Back on Earth, Thor and Hercules' battle takes them across the city, as each man tries to out match the other, accomplishing nothing more but a lot of collateral damage to the city around them. Their battle eventually leads them to a construction site. As the battle rages, on Asgard, Odin has called forth Seidring the Merciless to exact a punishment on Thor: to gradually drain his strength to half power. In spite of Seidring's reservations, he complies with Odin's wishes, striking Thor with a mystical bolt that will weaken the Thunder God just as Odin commanded.
+This of course turns the tide of battle in Hercules' favour who begins to beat Thor in combat. However, Hercules realizes that Thor has been weakened and no longer desire to fight an inferior foe. Angered by this, Thor continues his fight even though his strength is at a low ebb. In trying to defeat Hercules, Thor lifts a heavy construction vehicle and finds that his strength is insufficient to keep the device aloft, prompting Hercules to kick it out of his hands, Thor then collapses to the ground.
+With the battle over, Hercules is swarmed by spectators, including the talent agent trying to convince Hercules to go to Hollywood and star in a Hercules movie. This time Hercules accepts the offer and departs. When Thor revives he finds that the crowd has lost interest in him and mock his easy defeat at the Prince of Powers hands. Feeling the rejection, Thor is confronted by Jane Foster who says that she only went to lunch with Hercules to make Thor jealous and that she is true to the Thunder God. Feeling that he has lost honour in the face of this defeat, Thor leaves Jane telling him he will not return to her until he has restored it in his eyes.
+Jane is upset, until she contacted telepathically by Odin, who tells her that Thor has fought like a true Asgardian and that he is remorseful toward his son and tells Jane to go to him. Heeding this command, Jane follows after the Thunder God.
+This story is continued next issue...
+| Appearing1          =
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-*[[Thor Odinson (Earth-616)|Thor]] (Dr. Don Blake)
+* {{apn|[[Thor Odinson (Earth-616)|Thor]]|Journey into Mystery #125}} ({{a|[[Donald Blake (Earth-616)|Dr. Don Blake]]}})
 '''Supporting Characters:'''
-*[[Hercules (Earth-616)|Hercules (Heracles)]]
+* {{apn|[[Hercules (Earth-616)|Hercules (Heracles)]]|Journey into Mystery #125|Tales to Astonish #79}}
-*[[Odin Borson (Earth-616)|Odin]]
+* {{apn|[[Odin Borson (Earth-616)|Odin]]|Journey into Mystery #125}}
-*[[Balder (Earth-616)|Balder]]
+* {{apn|[[Balder Odinson (Earth-616)|Balder]]|Journey into Mystery #125}}
-*[[Jane Foster (Earth-616)|Jane Foster]]
+* {{apn|[[Jane Foster (Earth-616)|Jane Foster]]|Journey into Mystery #125}}
+* {{apn|[[Heimdall (Earth-616)|Heimdall]]|Journey into Mystery #125}}
-*Unnamed talent scout
+* Unnamed talent scout working for J.B. Stardust
-'''Villains:'''
+'''Antagonists:'''
-*[[Seidring (Earth-616)|Seidring]] {{1st}}
+* {{apn|[[Seidring (Earth-616)|Seidring]]|-|Journey into Mystery #125}} {{1st}}
+'''Locations:'''
+* {{a|[[Asgard (Realm)|Asgard]]}}
+** {{a|[[Asgard (City)|City of Asgard]]}}
+* {{a|[[New York City]]}}
 '''Items:'''
-*[[Mjolnir]] - Thor's Enchanted Hammer
+* {{a|[[Mjolnir]]}}
+| Writer2_1           = Stan Lee
+| Penciler2_1         = Jack Kirby
+| Inker2_1            = Vince Colletta
+| Colourist2_1        =
+| Letterer2_1         = Artie Simek
+| Editor2_1           = Stan Lee
+| StoryTitle2         = Tales of Asgard, Home of the Mighty Norse Gods!: The "Summons!"
+| Synopsis2           = {{Quote|Too long have I ruled here alone--a queen without a king! But now, at last, I have found the one with whom I might share my throne! If [[Thor Odinson (Earth-616)|you]] wish [[Loki Laufeyson (Earth-616)|Loki]] to be freed, I shall grant that boon! Merely say that you will stay at my side--that we will rule together! But, dare to refuse--and all who ride the Odinship die before morning!|[[Ula (Earth-616)|Queen Ula]]}}
+Continued from last issue...
+With Loki captured by Ula, Queen of the Flying Trolls, Thor has journeyed to her base the Hive Of Stone to try diplomacy in retrieving his captive step-brother. Ula demands that Thor become her consort and rule along side her, less she kill all those aboard his ship. This is a demand that Loki suggests Thor comply with as well, hoping to use it as a means to get rid of his half-brother.
+Before Thor can make a decision, there is a blinding flash of light that allows Thor to escape with Loki and return to their ship. There they find that the Warriors Three were fitting the crew to go on a rescue mission for Thor and Loki. When two returning leaders relate the story, Thor theorizes that the only one who could have came to their rescue and cause the blinding flash was Odin himself.
+In answer to this, Odin's image suddenly appears, Odin informs them that their quest is done and that they may return to Asgard.
+This story is continued next issue....
 | Appearing2 =
 '''Featured Characters:'''
+* {{apn|[[Thor Odinson (Earth-616)|Thor Odinson]]|Journey into Mystery Vol 1 125}}
-*<br/>
 '''Supporting Characters:'''
+* {{a|[[Odin Borson (Earth-616)|Odin]]}}
-*<br/>
+* {{a|[[Balder Odinson (Earth-616)|Balder]]}}
-'''Villains:'''
+* {{a|[[Warriors Three (Earth-616)|Warriors Three]]}}
-*<br/>
+** {{a|[[Fandral (Earth-616)|Fandral]]}}
+** {{a|[[Hogun (Earth-616)|Hogun]]}}
+** {{a|[[Volstagg (Earth-616)|Volstagg]]}}
+'''Antagonists:'''
+* {{a|[[Ula (Earth-616)|Queen Ula]]}}
+* {{a|[[Flying Trolls of Thryhem|Trolls of the Hive]]}}
+* {{a|[[Loki Laufeyson (Earth-616)|Loki]]}}
+* {{a|[[Magrat (Earth-616)|Magrat]]}}
+* {{a|[[Kroda (Earth-616)|Kroda]]}}
 '''Other Characters:'''
-*<br/>
+* <br/>
 '''Items:'''
-*<br/>
+* <br/>
 '''Locations:'''
+* {{a|[[Thryheim]]}}
-*<br/>
+** {{a|[[Stone Hive|Hive of Stone]]}}
 '''Vehicles:'''
-*<br/>
+* <br/>
+| Notes               =
-| Notes               = * This is the first issue of ''[[Comics:Thor Vol 1|The Mighty Thor]]'', previously known as ''[[Comics:Journey Into Mystery Vol 1|Journey into Mystery]]''.
+* This is the first issue of ''[[Thor Vol 1|The Mighty Thor]]'', previously known as ''[[Journey into Mystery Vol 1|Journey into Mystery]]''.
+* Cover art is homaged in: <br/>- {{c|Thor #338}} (December 1983)<br/>- {{c|Thor #429}} (February 1991)<br/>- {{c|Thor #458}} (Late January 1993)<br/>- {{c|Thunderstrike #10}} (July 1994)<br/>- Hero Squared #4 (November 2006) (published by BOOM! Studios)<br/>- {{c|Incredible Hercules #113}} (February 2008)<br/>- {{c|Avengers Vol 4 5}} (Super Hero Squad Variant) (November 2010)
+* Hercules next appears in {{c|Tales to Astonish #79}} before returning to this title in {{c|Thor #128}}.
+* References: {{c|Journey into Mystery #101}} and {{c|Journey into Mystery #125}}
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