Thor, Vol. 1 #329 (Marvel Comics 1982) Direct Edition

Thor, Vol. 1 #329 (Marvel Comics 1982) Direct Edition

Step into a pivotal 1982 Marvel moment with this 36-page, full-color Thor installment. In the interior story titled “This Battleground Earth,” Odin and the other gods are driven to Midgard by Tyr and Loki and make their last stand on the shores of Long Island with Thor at the center of the clash. The issue features key appearances by Sif, Fandral, Hogun, Volstagg, Loki, and the war-god Tyr, delivering a dramatic convergence of Asgardian myth and Midgard heroism.

Creative team details include cover pencils by Alan Kupperberg with inks by Alan Weiss, and interior pencils by Alan Kupperberg with inks by Jim Mooney. The script is by Doug Moench, bringing a tight, action-driven arc to this standalone tale. In addition to the main story, the issue includes Bullpen Bulletins and a Dungeons & Dragons advertisement.

Publication specifics: 36 pages, full color, Direct Edition, with a cover price originally at $0.60.

Why this Thor issue stands out

• Early-1980s Marvel storytelling that blends mythic grandeur with contemporary settings (a dramatic stand in Long Island).
• Distinctive art credits pairing Alan Kupperberg’s pencils with Alan Weiss’s inks, complemented by Jim Mooney’s interior inks for a bold, dynamic look.
• Important supporting appearances from Sif, Fandral, Hogun, Volstagg, Loki, and Tyr against a backdrop that expands Thor’s world beyond Asgard.
• Includes classic supplementary content (Bullpen Bulletins) and a D&D advertisement, reflecting the era’s comic culture.