CATALOG RECORD

Thor #600

Marvel · Series began 2007 · April 2009

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Dates

Cover date: April 2009
On sale: February 11, 2009
In stores: February 11, 2009
Pages: 108

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Editions and covers (6)

Copies of #600 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Direct edition

Direct Edition - 50/50 - Olivier Coipel Wraparound Cover

No UPC barcode in the corner box: direct editions show artwork, a logo or a blank box there.

Barcode 75960605673660011 · shared with another edition
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Direct edition

Direct Edition - 50/50 - Marko Djurdjević Wraparound Cover

No UPC barcode in the corner box: direct editions show artwork, a logo or a blank box there.

Barcode 75960605673660011 · shared with another edition
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Gabriele Dell'Otto Wraparound Variant Cover

Barcode 75960605673660031
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Variant Edition - Patrick Zircher Cover

Barcode 75960605673660041
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Variant Edition - Coliseum of Comics Exclusive - Patrick Zircher Cover

Barcode 75960605673660051
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Newsstand edition

Newsstand

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Barcode 07480801983002
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Story arc: Dark Reign

This is part 29 of 200. Reading order by cover month and on-sale date; arc records can be incomplete.

Creators

pencils: Olivier Coipel, Marko Djurdjević, David Aja, Chris Giarrusso, Jack Kirbyinks: Mark Morales, Marko Djurdjević, David Aja, Chris Giarrusso, Vince Collettaletters: Chris Eliopoulos, Chris Giarrusso, Artie Simekscript: J. Michael Straczynski, Stan Lee, Chris Giarrussocolors: Laura Martin, Paul Mounts, Christina Strain, Matt Hollingsworth, Chris Giarrusso, Marko Djurdjević

Stories

Victory · 42 pages
Loki finds Odin's long-missing father Bor and transports him to Earth, where the god's disorientation causes him to lash out and cause havoc. Thor confronts him, not knowing who he is, and accidentally kills him, which forces Balder to exile Thor from Asgard, thanks to Loki's manipulations.
To Asgard! Forever! · 11 pages
In this flashback story, Thor and Sif decide to marry and live their lives in peace, but Thor is called back to Earth to save a patient as Dr. Don Blake. Sif and Thor admit that their obligations make their plan impossible.
Welcome Back Thor · 7 pages
Thor comes back from the dead but he decides that it's more trouble than it's worth since all his friends are acting weird about it.
Balder the Brave · 5 pages
Odin orders Balder executed for leaving a battle to rescue a fallen bird, but Balder is so beloved that the animals and plants keep any harm from coming to him, and Odin makes him invincible.
Balder Must Die! · 5 pages
Loki forces the Norn Queen to tell him of Balder's weakness to mistletoe and tries to kill him with a mistletoe dart, but the Norn Queen herself stops him.
The Coming of Loki! · 5 pages
The Asgardians battle the Giants of Jotunheim, and Odin adopts the infant son of their fallen king.
The Boyhood of Loki! · 5 pages
Thor defends Loki after Loki is caught engaging in mystical mischief.
A Viper in Our Midst! · 5 pages
Loki aids a giant in escaping from the Asgardians.

Publisher’s description

The mighty God of Thunder hits a major milestone! THOR goes back to its classic numbering for this issue 600 mega-event, and even Stan “The Man” Lee joins the party with an all-new story! J. Michael Straczynski and Olivier Coipel bring their widely acclaimed run to a major culmination! And Chris Giarrusso lays down an epic Mini Marvels Thor adventure! PLUS jaw- dropping wraparound covers by Olivier Coipel and Marko Djurdjevic! Miss this issue?! We say thee NAY!

Characters

Steve RogersCaptain AmericaThorThor OdinsonClint BartonWanda MaximoffScarlet WitchHawkeyeVictor Von DoomDoctor DoomNorman OsbornPietro MaximoffQuicksilverLokiMac GarganSifKarla SofenLesterVolstaggAkihiroAmoraEnchantressHogunBalderFandralWolverineIron PatriotMs. MarvelSpider-ManNoh-Varr

Reprinted in

Loki: Mistress of Mischief (2021), Thor: Latverian Prometheus (2010), Thor by J. Michael Straczynski (2008), Thor by J. Michael Straczynski (2008), Mini Marvels Ultimate Collection (2009), Mini Marvels: Secret Invasion (2009), Thor by J. Michael Straczynski Omnibus (2010), Siege Prelude (2010), Thor by Straczynski & Gillen Omnibus (2023), Mini Marvels: Hulk Smash (2024), Thor Modern Era Epic Collection (2024)