Essential Thor #1
In "The Stone Men from Saturn!" from Essential Thor #1 (2001), a classic clash of myth and mayhem unfolds as Loki orchestrates a daring kidnapping of Jane, forcing Thor into a painful choice. Written by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, with Kirby’s dynamic art and Chic Stone’s inks bringing the action to life, this story sees Thor banished from Asgard after failing to protect Jane—only to return to Earth and face Cobra and Mr. Hyde in a battle that pushes him to his limits. The cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott captures the epic stakes, setting the stage for a confrontation where time itself becomes Thor’s last weapon.
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Loki sends the Cobra and Mr. Hyde to kidnap Jane. Thor confronts them but is forced to back down and let them go after they threaten to hurt her. Odin, witnessing the scene, expresses his displeasure at Thor's "weakness" and banishes him from Asgard. Thor explains that his former actions were a result of Loki's trickery. Odin allows Thor to return to Earth where he battles the villains again. He rescues Jane but she is critically ill. Whirling his hammer, Thor creates a vortex around Jane in which time stands still. This will afford him the opportunity to finish his battle with Cobra and Hyde.
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