Thor: The Legend #1
Measure of Power
A feature where Thor measures the power levels of friends and foes alike.
The Immesurable: Ego the Living Planet, Ymir, Surtur, the Midgard Serpent, and Galactus.
Trans-Godlike: Kurse, Zeus, Destroyer, Mangog, the Silver Surfer, and Thanos
Merely Godlike: Leir, Tyr, the Hulk, Pluto, Ulik, and Horus
Vastly Superhuman: The Wrecker, Adam Warlock, the Absorbing Man
Superhuman: Mister Hyde, Radioactive Man, Man-Beast
Near Superhuman: The High Evolutionary, Molto the Lava Man, Zarrko the Tomrrow Man.
The Unclassified: Tana Nile, Malekkith, Mephisto
Dream Mates
A feature that details the various women who Thor has romanced over the years including Jane Foster, Sif, Shawna Lynde, Lorelei, and the Enchantress
Map of the Nine Worlds of Asgard
A two page map the outlines the Nine Worlds of Asgard (Asgard, Vanaheim, Alfheim, Nidavellier, Midgard, Jotunheim, Svartalfheim, Hel, Muspelheim, and Niffleheim), as well as the various provinces of the Asgardian continent (Asgard, Valhalla, Vanaheim, Gymirsgard, Nidavellir, Alfheim, Nastrond, Varinheim, Gundersheim, Skornheim, Hindi, Ringsfjord, and Thryheim)
Foes of Thor
A list of Thor’s rogues gallery classified by mortal, immortal, and lamest.
Mortal Foes: Zarrko the Tomorrow Man, Mister Hyde, the Wrecker, the Crusader, Absorbing Man, Radioactive Man, Quicksand, and the Gray Gargoyle.
Immortal Foes: Jormungand, Ymir, Surtur, Karnilla, Mephisto, Ulik, Mangog, Skurge the Executioner, the Destroyer, Malekith, Kurse
Lamest Foes: Sandu the Mystic, Megatak, Groonk, Grog the God-Crusher, the Bombadiers, Zaniac, Locus the Geometic Man, and El Toro Rojo
Hear ye, Hear ye! Thor Creators Speak Out
Q&A with various past and present Thor creative teams including Ralph Macchio, Tom DeFalco, Mark Gruenwald, Ron Frenz, Mike Deodato, William Messner-Loebs, and Stan Lee
Master of Disguise
A brief synosis of all the different secret identities that Thor had over the years, including: Donald Blake, Sigurd Jarlson, and Eric Masterson
The Legendary Gods of Asgard
As you might have guessed, a listing and brief description of the various gods of Asgard. The list includes: Odin, Frigga, Tyr, Vidar, Heimdall, Sif, Hela, Volla, Hoder, Hermod, Loki, Sigyn, Balder, and Nanna
Men Who Would Be Thor!
A brief run down of the others who have taken over the mantle of Thor over the years including: Red Norvell, Beta Ray Bill, Dargo Ktor, and Thunderstrike.
Top Ten Embarrassing Moments
Three “embarassing” Thor moments: Slightly Used Apples (Thor #327), The Groonk Who Stole Christmas (Thor #444), Don’t Send a Cat to do a God’s Job (Thor #309), Saddle Up God-Boy (Thor #370), Attack of the Killer Rodents (Thor #401), Poster Child for Gun Control (Thor #435), A Lady and her Coif (Thor Annual #11), New Gig For Thunder God (Thor #489), Thy New Home: A Bag (Thor #443), Thunderfrog (Thor #364-366)
Milestone Issues
Featuring Journey into Mystery #83, 84, 88, 97, 102-103, 114, 118-119, Thor #126-127, 134, 136-137, 148, 158, 161, 166, 181, 200, 212, 225, 239, 249, 273, 276, 284, 297, 301, 312, 335, 337, 341, 344, 353, 363, 366, 384-385, 391, 400, 408, 419, 433, 440, 451, 457, 478, 491, 492, and 502.
Scenes We Never Saw
Returning home from a vacation in Norway, Donald Blake can hardly believe that he found an enchanted walking stick that can transform him into Thor.[1] Retiring for the night, Don notices the stick is glowing and taps it on the ground to transform into Thor. Suddenly, he is pulled up into the sky and across dimensions to fabled Asgard. There he is greeted by Heimdall who tells Thor that his father, Odin wishes to speak with him. A horse then rides up to take him to the palace. Along the way, Thor is greeted by the people of Asgard. Still thinking himself to be Donald Blake assuming the identity of Thor, he tries to correct them but they don’t listen.
When before Odin, he Blake is greeted as Thor as well. When Donald explains his situation, Odin tells him that even though he is a mortal doctor he is also his own flesh and blood. When Don asks how that can be possible, Odin asks that he just trust him. He then summons all of Thor’s friends and allies so they can celebrate his return.[2]
Recurring Characters
Thor, Heimdall, Odin, Warriors Three (Fandral, Hogun, Volstagg), Sif, Balder, Grand Vizier
Continuity Notes
This story takes place following the events of Journey into Mystery #83.
Early on in his career, Thor thought himself to be Don Blake with the power of Thor. However, it’s later explained that it was the other way around in Thor #159. Deciding his son needed a lesson in humility, Odin banished Thor to Earth in the mortal guise of Donald Blake. Once Thor proved himself worthy, Odin then led him to the cave where Mjolnir was hidden so he could reclaim his birthright.
Survey of the Gods
A contest for readers to name their favorite villain, Thor ally, Marvel character who challenge Thor in a one-on-one fight, best Thor costume, best villain as a love interest, what is Thor’s most identifiable trait (besides Mjolnir), who would you like to see Thor beat? Top answers would be published in Journey into Mystery #505.
