Hey comic fans! Today we're diving into a truly epic issue from the Silver Age - The Mighty Thor #155, dramatically titled "Now Ends the Universe!" This 1968 classic brings us one of Thor's most formidable foes and a threat that had even the mighty Odin shaking in his boots!
In this pulse-pounding issue, Asgard faces its greatest threat yet - the unstoppable Mangog! This terrifying creature carries the combined strength and hatred of a billion billion beings who were slain by Odin in the past. Talk about holding a grudge! As dark storms gather over Asgard (never a good sign), Thor and Sif return home just in time to join what might be their final battle.
• Thor and Sif arrive to find Asgard in chaos
• Mangog is demolishing Asgardian outposts like they're made of cardboard
• The creature's ultimate goal? To unsheath the dreaded Odinsword and bring about Ragnarok
• Meanwhile, Loki (being Loki) is sitting on the throne, making questionable decisions
• The Warriors Three are dispatched to face the threat, but against a being with the power of a billion billion warriors, how much chance do they stand?
Jack Kirby's artwork in this issue is nothing short of spectacular. His dynamic panels capture the sheer scale of Mangog's threat, while Vince Colletta's inking adds depth to every thunderous scene. The way Kirby portrays Asgard under siege is both beautiful and terrifying.
This issue is part of a larger Mangog storyline that would become one of the most memorable Thor arcs of the Silver Age. It perfectly encapsulates the cosmic scale of Thor's adventures and the constant threat of Ragnarok that hangs over Asgard.
With Odin unavailable (isn't he always when you really need him?) and a creature powerful enough to potentially bring about Ragnarok, this issue keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The fact that even Odin feared Mangog tells you everything you need to know about the level of threat our heroes are facing.
This issue hit newsstands in 1968, the same year the Green Bay Packers won Super Bowl II. While the Packers were dominating on Earth, Thor was trying to prevent the end of the universe - talk about a busy year!
