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Tales of Asgard #1

Marvel · Series began 1968 · October 1968

Dates

Cover date
October 1968
On sale
July 16, 1968
Pages
68

Editions and covers

Creators

pencils: Jack Kirby, Herb Trimpe, Dick Ayersinks: John Verpoorten, Frank Giacoia, George Roussos, Chic Stone, Don Heck, Jack Kirby, Paul Reinman, Vince Colletta, John Severin, Herb Trimpeletters: Sam Rosen, Artie Simekscript: Stan Leecolors: Stan Goldberg

Stories

  • Tales of..... Asgard! Home of the Mighty Norse Gods · 5 pages

    Story about how Odin and his brothers protected the Earth while waiting for the coming of man.

  • Odin Battles Ymir, King of the Ice Giants · 5 pages

    Story of Odin defeating Ymir.

  • Surtur The Fire Demon! · 5 pages

    Story of how Odin trapped Surtur in the center of the Earth.

  • The Storm Giants · 5 pages

    Thor and Loki (as children) defeat three Storm Giants and return the Golden Apples of Iduna.

  • The Invasion of Asgard! · 5 pages

    Thor holds off the enemies of Asgard until help arrives.

  • "Death" Comes to Thor! · 5 pages

    Thor (at the age of 18) rescues Sif from Hela, goddess of Death, and earns the right to carry the Hammer of Odin.

  • Thor's Mission to Mirmir! · 5 pages

    Story of how Odin created the first humans.

  • Heimdall Guardian of the Mystic Rainbow Bridge! · 5 pages

    Story of how Heimdall earned the right to guard the Rainbow Bridge.

  • When Heimdall Failed! · 5 pages

    Story of how an Air Spirit snuck past Heimdall.

  • Balder "The Brave" · 5 pages

    Story of how Balder gained his invincibility.

Characters

ThorThor OdinsonLokiOdinBalderHeimdallHelaYmirGeirrodurUlfrin

Reprinted in

Spider-Man Comics Weekly (1973)

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