thor (norse deity)

Retells the mythical story of Thor, son of Odin, who is recognized as the mightiest of Asgard's warriors when he defeats the monstrous Midgard serpent.

After his storm destroys Dr. Strange's magic plants and his hammer breaks the Silver Surfer's wave pool, Thor begins to lose confidence in himself and, when General Ross assigns him to a special mission, questions whether he still has what it takes to be a hero.

This book presents one of Thor's first fights with the Storm Giants, Loki's treachery against Thor, and Thor's full possession of the magic hammer.

Retells the Norse myth about the God of Thunder and his recovery of his magic hammer, Mjolnir, from the Frost Giant, Thrym.

Thialfi, the Norse thunder god's goat boy, tells how he inadvertently helped the giant Thrym to steal Thor's magic hammer, the lengths to which Thor must go to retrieve it, and his own assistance along the way.

Gods and goddesses from around the world are detailed in this epic volume. Greek, Hindu, and Native American gods are challenged in head to head battles. Extensive backgrounds are given on each of the deities, including their powers, weaknesses, and strengths. This exciting book will prove who is truly the king or queen of the gods.