Thor by Dan Jurgens and John Romita Jr. #4
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis fourth volume collects the conclusion of Dan Jurgens and John Romita Jr.'s acclaimed run on Thor, featuring epic battles against the Mangog and a confrontation with Thanos. The story also delves into the fallout of Thor's transformation into Jake Olson, with appearances by Loki, Mephisto, and the Absorbing Man. Key issues include Thor's struggle to reclaim his identity and the return of classic Asgardian allies like Balder and Sif.
In "The Deadly Living Talismans!", Thor faces a twisted deception when Loki's machinations are exposed—revealing that the real Jake Olson was resurrected and manipulated into committing crimes, while his twin brother Loren was framed and imprisoned. With Odin sealing Loki's spirit within Loren's body, Thor must finally sever his connection to the Jake Olson identity and forge a new path. Written by Dan Jurgens and illustrated by Jerry Ordway, with colors by Moose Baumann and lettering by RS and Comicraft's Wes Abbott, this pivotal issue redefines Thor’s legacy. The cover by John Romita Jr. and Dick Giordano captures the tension of a god caught between two lives.
In "Empty Vessels," Thor uncovers a chilling truth as the fallen Enchanters reveal that Enrakt has been using Ceranda’s body all along. With the Chalice of Ruins stolen by Mangog and an unseen master pulling the strings, Thor must confront the lingering presence of Jake Olsen while the fate of the realm hangs in the balance.
In "Final Confrontation," Thor faces a twisted revelation when it's uncovered that Loki manipulated events by resurrecting the real Jake Olson and using him to frame Thor's alter ego. With the truth exposed, the villain Loren Olson—unwitting pawn and prison of Loki’s spirit—becomes the center of a reckoning that forces Thor to sever his ties to the identity he once wore.
In "Tears of the Gods," Thor faces a chilling vision of a future where Thanos wields the ultimate power of death, threatening to shatter the balance of existence. As Odin watches from afar, Thor’s failure to protect the Illumination Stone unleashes chaos, with Tarene, Orikal, and the enigmatic Jagrfelm caught in the unraveling.
In "Beyond Reason's Edge," Thor and his cosmic allies race to intercept Thanos and Mangog, only to arrive too late as the mad Titan lays claim to Tarene—the final piece in his quest for ultimate power. With the fate of the universe hanging in the balance, the arrival of enigmatic figures like the Millennium Monarch and Orikal adds new layers to the chaos, while Jagrfelm’s dark designs begin to unfold in the shadows.
In "Tears for the Fallen," Thor and his allies face a dire threat as they pursue Thanos and his forces, racing to prevent a universe-ending catastrophe. Amid the chaos, the arrival of Tarene and Orikal adds urgency to the struggle, while the villainous Tarakis and Jagrfelm push the conflict toward a devastating climax. The battle ends in loss, setting the stage for a prophecy that echoes through the wreckage.
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