Spider-Man Comics Weekly #35
In "The Horns of the Rhino!", Stan Lee and Jack Kirby deliver a wild, high-stakes tale where Thor must prove his worth in the Trial of the Gods—first by defeating the Absorbing Man within 48 hours. With help from reporter Harris Hobbs and a brave police unit, Thor outsmarts the rampaging Creel by turning him into a helium-filled balloon that drifts into space. The cover, by Marie Severin and Sal Buscema, captures the moment of cosmic chaos, while the story’s blend of mythic stakes and grounded action makes this a standout in the Marvel UK lineup—a 5p gem from 1973.
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Thor rescues Jane from Loki. Odin appears and accuses Thor of bringing Jane to Asgard. Loki denies all involvement and Thor calls him a liar. Odin orders -- the Trial of the Gods, but first Thor is granted 48 hours in which to defeat the Absorbing Man. Aided by reporter Harris Hobbs and a courageous police unit, Thor tricks Creel into absorbing some helium gas. A gaseous, lighter-than-air Creel floats off into space. Thor returns to New York to gaze upon a sleeping Jane before returning to Asgard to face his trial.
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