Thor, Vol. 1 #340 (Marvel Comics 1983) Direct Edition

Relive a milestone moment from Marvel’s Bronze Age with Thor, Vol. 1 #340 (Marvel Comics 1983) Direct Edition. Script and art by Walt Simonson deliver a dramatic, tightly choreographed confrontation as Thor and Beta Ray Bill fight side-by-side in “Though Hel Should Bar the Way!”

In this standout tale, Thor, Sif, and Bill join forces to save the Bill’s people from alien demons, and Odin seals a pivotal identity moment when he strikes Bill’s hammer on the ground to grant him a civilian life. The issue also includes Bullpen Bulletins and a letter from comics artist Arthur Adams, adding a window into the era's Marvel hobby culture.

Key details

• Creator spotlight: Walt Simonson delivers both script and art, with a striking cover by the same artist.
• Story: Thor and Beta Ray Bill unite against alien demons in a pivotal crossover moment, with Sif, Balder, Volstagg, Hogun, Loki, Heimdall, and Odin making appearances.
• Sixty-page context in 36 full-color pages, offering classic Bronze Age Marvel storytelling.
• Edition info: Direct Edition release from Marvel Comics (1983).
• Price as listed: $0.60 (cover price).
• Additional content: Bullpen Bulletins and a letter from artist Arthur Adams.

This issue is a must for collectors and readers who want to experience Walt Simonson’s early, influential run on Thor, the iconic Beta Ray Bill arc, and a slice of Marvel’s behind-the-scenes culture from 1983. Add it to your collection to own a defining moment in Thor’s mythic lineage and a milestone in comic artistry.