Thor #225 (July 1974) — F (6.0)
The first appearance of Firelord — herald of Galactus, cosmic hothead, and one of the most visually striking Bronze Age debuts of the era. This issue kicks off the storyline that brings Galactus back to Earth and pulls Thor and Hercules straight into the fire (literally). Conway, Buscema, and Sinnott deliver peak ’70s Marvel energy: bold, explosive, and packed with larger-than-life cosmic stakes.
John Buscema’s cover is a classic Bronze Age brawl tableau — Thor staggered, Hercules bracing for impact, and Firelord exploding out of the page in a plume of cosmic flame. Inside, the 18-page story hits every familiar Marvel cosmic beat: hospitals under siege, the Destroyer rampaging, a last-page signal flare to summon Galactus himself. This is the start of a multi-issue arc that remains one of the standout runs of mid-’70s Thor.
A key Bronze Age issue and essential for anyone building out the Galactus/Herald storyline.
Cover — “Firelord!”
Art: John Buscema
Thor and Hercules face off against the blazing new herald of Galactus in a kinetic, flame-soaked street battle.
“The Coming of the Firelord!” — 18 pages
Art: John Buscema & Joe Sinnott
Thor and Hercules stop the Destroyer, tend to Krista, and then face the fiery arrival of Firelord — who signals Galactus to return to Earth.
Letters Page — “The Hammer Strikes”
Featuring fan letters, checklist, and Marvel Value Stamp #17 (Black Bolt).
Solid mid-grade copy with good shelf appeal. Front cover presents well with bold color but shows moderate spine wear, several non-breaking ticks, and light stacking rub. Corners are soft with small creases, and the bottom right shows a visible bend. Back cover has general handling wear and faint discoloration along the top edge. Interior pages are off-white with tight staples and no major defects. A structurally sound and complete example of this increasingly sought-after Bronze key.
Thor #225 (July 1974) — F (6.0)
The first appearance of Firelord — herald of Galactus, cosmic hothead, and one of the most visually striking Bronze Age debuts of the era. This issue kicks off the storyline that brings Galactus back to Earth and pulls Thor and Hercules straight into the fire (literally). Conway, Buscema, and Sinnott deliver peak ’70s Marvel energy: bold, explosive, and packed with larger-than-life cosmic stakes.
John Buscema’s cover is a classic Bronze Age brawl tableau — Thor staggered, Hercules bracing for impact, and Firelord exploding out of the page in a plume of cosmic flame. Inside, the 18-page story hits every familiar Marvel cosmic beat: hospitals under siege, the Destroyer rampaging, a last-page signal flare to summon Galactus himself. This is the start of a multi-issue arc that remains one of the standout runs of mid-’70s Thor.
A key Bronze Age issue and essential for anyone building out the Galactus/Herald storyline.
Cover — “Firelord!”
Art: John Buscema
Thor and Hercules face off against the blazing new herald of Galactus in a kinetic, flame-soaked street battle.
“The Coming of the Firelord!” — 18 pages
Art: John Buscema & Joe Sinnott
Thor and Hercules stop the Destroyer, tend to Krista, and then face the fiery arrival of Firelord — who signals Galactus to return to Earth.
Letters Page — “The Hammer Strikes”
Featuring fan letters, checklist, and Marvel Value Stamp #17 (Black Bolt).
Solid mid-grade copy with good shelf appeal. Front cover presents well with bold color but shows moderate spine wear, several non-breaking ticks, and light stacking rub. Corners are soft with small creases, and the bottom right shows a visible bend. Back cover has general handling wear and faint discoloration along the top edge. Interior pages are off-white with tight staples and no major defects. A structurally sound and complete example of this increasingly sought-after Bronze key.
