Marvel Comics · November 1983 · Direct Edition
A landmark Bronze Age/early Modern Marvel key featuring the first appearance of Beta Ray Bill and the beginning of **Walter Simonson’s legendary run on Thor.
• First Appearance of Beta Ray Bill
• Start of Walt Simonson’s iconic Thor run (#337–382)
• Full creative duties by Walter Simonson (story, pencils, inks)
• Classic “Doom!” issue
• Direct Market edition
Beta Ray Bill not only debuts here — he defeats Thor and lifts Mjolnir, becoming one of Marvel’s most enduring cosmic characters.
Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. investigate an alien vessel approaching Earth. Thor confronts its guardian — Beta Ray Bill — and is shockingly defeated. Odin mistakenly summons Bill to Asgard, setting off one of the most celebrated arcs in Thor history.
Early appearance of Surtur (silhouette), with Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, and the Warriors Three.
• Sharp corners
• Tight spine with strong color
• Clean staples
• Flat, glossy cover
• Bright interior pages
High-grade copy with excellent eye appeal. A strong collector-grade example of a major Marvel key.
Marvel Comics · November 1983 · Direct Edition
A landmark Bronze Age/early Modern Marvel key featuring the first appearance of Beta Ray Bill and the beginning of **Walter Simonson’s legendary run on Thor.
• First Appearance of Beta Ray Bill
• Start of Walt Simonson’s iconic Thor run (#337–382)
• Full creative duties by Walter Simonson (story, pencils, inks)
• Classic “Doom!” issue
• Direct Market edition
Beta Ray Bill not only debuts here — he defeats Thor and lifts Mjolnir, becoming one of Marvel’s most enduring cosmic characters.
Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. investigate an alien vessel approaching Earth. Thor confronts its guardian — Beta Ray Bill — and is shockingly defeated. Odin mistakenly summons Bill to Asgard, setting off one of the most celebrated arcs in Thor history.
Early appearance of Surtur (silhouette), with Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, and the Warriors Three.
• Sharp corners
• Tight spine with strong color
• Clean staples
• Flat, glossy cover
• Bright interior pages
High-grade copy with excellent eye appeal. A strong collector-grade example of a major Marvel key.
