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Cover: Ron Wilson & Mike Esposito

Thor #229

Nov 1974 · Marvel · 0.25 USD
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“Where Darkness Dwells, Dwell I!”

In "Where Darkness Dwells, Dwell I!", Thor takes control of the weather in a stormy quest to uncover the source of a strange, spreading madness in New York. With Hercules hunting clues that lead him into danger, Thor must confront forces that test both his power and resolve. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by Rich Buckler, with inks by Chic Stone and colors by L. Lessmann, the issue features a striking cover by Ron Wilson and Mike Esposito.

writer Gerry Conway · artist Rich Buckler · inker Chic Stone · colorist L. Lessmann · letterer J. Costanza · cover Ron Wilson, Mike Esposito

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Cast · 11 characters

Danny RandHerculesJohnny BlazeLuke CageOdinPower ManShang-ChiSifSpider-ManThorWolverine

Full credits

writer Gerry Conway
artist Rich Buckler
inker Chic Stone
colorist L. Lessmann
letterer J. Costanza
cover pencils Ron Wilson
cover inks Mike Esposito

Reprints

Reprinted in Thor e i Vendicatori #147 (1976), Thor #6 (1984), Essential Thor #6 (2012), Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #14 (2015), Doctor Strange: Lords of Fear #[nn] (2017), Thor No. 229 Facsimile Edition #[nn] (2020), Thor Epic Collection #7 (2021), The Mighty Thor Omnibus #5 (2025), Biblioteca Marvel: Thor #21

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British

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