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