1st printing. Collects Thor (1962-1996 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #260-280 and ANNUAL #6-7, and Marvel Preview (1975-1981 Magazine) #10. Written by Len Wein, Roy Thomas, Bill Mantlo, Don Glut, Don Thompson, Maggie Thompson, and Roger Stern. Art by Walt Simonson, John Buscema, Alan Kupperberg, Wayne Boring, Sal Buscema, Val Mayerik, Virgilio Redondo, Rudy Nebres, Tony DeZuniga, Ernie Chan, Joe Sinnott, Tom Palmer, Chic Stone, Pablo Marcos, Klaus Janson, and Jim Starlin. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Back Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Writer Len Wein is joined by all-time great THOR artist Walter Simonson, and there's no question that what's in store will be legendary! Odin has disappeared, and Asgard needs its All-Father, so Thor ventures across the vastness of space to find him. But his quest will bring him into conflict with the Enchantress, the Executioner, the Destroyer and, of course, Loki! Then, Roy Thomas and John Buscema take up the hammer! Tapping deep into Thor's mythic roots, the duo crafts amazing adventures featuring the death of Balder, the Midgard Serpent and a new Norse Thor! Also featuring rare Thor and Hercules stories from MARVEL PREVIEW, a team-up with the Guardians of the Galaxy against Korvac, and the beginning of the epic Eternals saga! Softcover, 520 pages, full color. Rated T NOTE: Book 9 of the Mighty Thor Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1977-1979. Cover price $49.99.