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May 10, 2011

Comic Book Cover Swipes Exposed #58 Thor

Filed under: Swiped: Comic Book Cover Swipes Exposed! — Doorman @ 8:31 am

After looking at hundreds of comic book covers, it becomes quickly apparent that not every cover is 100% original. Whether done intentionally or even underhandedly, there’s something about uncovering these “swipes” that adds a new element of fun to reading and collecting comics.

It may seem strange but, the first comic titled Thor was issue #126 (not #1!). You see, he first debuted in Journey Into Mystery #83 and continued to be the main feature in that title until it was officially renamed Thor in 1966. This book featured a battle with the Olympian demi-god, Hercules and has gone on to be homaged many times over the following years.

Thor #126
Thor #126
March 1966
Jack Kirby
Thor #338
Thor #338
December 1983
Walter Simonson
Thor #429
Thor #429
February 1991
Ron Frenz
Thor #458
Thor #458
January 1993
Ron Frenz
Thunderstrike #10
Thunderstrike #10
July 1994
Ron Frenz
Hero Squared vol. II #4
Hero Squared vol. II #4
November 2006
Joe Abraham
Incredible Hercules #113
Incredible Hercules #113
February 2008
Art Adams
Avengers vol. IV #5 Super Hero Squad Variant
Avengers vol. IV #5 Super Hero Squad Variant
November 2010
 

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