Thor #129

Marvel ⋅ 1966
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Ares, Greek god of war, in Marvel continuity

1st appearance of Hermes (Mercury), messenger god

1st appearance of Hera, the wife of Zeus

1st appearance of Dionysius, god of wine

1st cameo appearance of Artemis (Diana), goddess of hunters

1st cameo appearance of Hephaestus (Vulcan), weapons-maker of the gods

1st appearance of Harokin, a deceased Asgardian adversary to Thor

1st appearance of Tana Nile, a Rigellian colonizer in disguise

Issue Details

Publisher

Marvel

Artist

Jack Kirby

Writer

Stan Lee

Cover Artist

Jack Kirby

Inker

Vince Colletta

Letterer

Artie Simek

Published

June 1966

Synopsis

"The Verdict of Zeus!" - (Lee / Kirby/ Colletta) Thor resolves to give up his immortality to be with Jane Foster, however it is The Day of Three Worlds, and he must honor an ancient prophecy before he can appeal to Odin. Meanwhile, Hercules desperately searches for anyone who will fight in his name and hopefully prevent his eternal damnation! This story also marks the first appearance of Ares in Marvel Universe. Tales of Asgard, Home of the Mighty Norse Gods "The Hordes of Harokin!"  - (Lee / Kirby / Colletta) Loki is sentenced to the Well of Eternal Sleep, and Thor and the Warriors Three are sent to recover the Warlock's Eye.

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