#13,709: Thor (1966) #162
"Galactus is Born!"
Title: Thor (v1)
Editor-in-Chief:
Stan Lee
Editor:
Stan Lee
Writer:
Stan Lee
Artist:
Jack Kirby
Inker:
Vincent Colletta
Cover Artist:
Jack Kirby
Letterer:
Sam Rosen
Cover Date: March 1969
Release Date: January 1969
Pages: 20
Cover Price: $0.12
Times Read: 1,288
Times Rated: 712
Universe:
Earth-616
Issue Blurb
Thor returns to Asgard to speak to Odin about the threat that Galactus presents. While the origin of Galactus is revealed to the Asgardians, two are absent for reasons that could portent danger.
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rychetage
Feb 8, 2026
7/10 - Asgardian's Big Brother Screen, Peeking Galactus's Past.
The issue, more than a filler, feels like a transition to conclude the previous story arc and its subplots, while also giving a quick peek at Galactus' origin. However, contrary to what the character deserves, what is shown is far...
RikerDonegal
Nov 2, 2023
Not much actually happens, but the ideas on display are fantastic! As is the art.
Thor saves Recorder 211 from deactivation, then returns to Asgard to view (with Odin) events surrounding the birth of Galactus.
Its almost like fan service. First, Thor stands up for his buddy, and the Rigellians...
bastos
Jul 30, 2019
WELL-MEANING
It starts off well. I like the art - and especially love the superimposing of Thor and Recorder over the space scene. Creative - and probably a cool idea for the time - but much of the story seems to fall flat. Even in the story, Thor and others are really discussing how imposing...
