The Mighty Thor Omnibus Vol. 2

Context. The second volume covers the period when Lee and Kirby’s Thor reached its full maturity. By then, the title had ceased to be just another comic and had become the most visually ambitious in the Marvel store. Kirby drew large-scale cosmic sagas, Lee wrote grandiloquent dialogue in a Shakespearean tone, and together they established the operatic tone that would define the character forever.

What’s inside. The chronological continuation of Lee and Kirby’s Thor, featuring the most ambitious sagas of the period: the war against Galactus, the clashes with Hela, and the exploration of Mephisto as a metaphysical villain. Complete art by Jack Kirby with his characteristic cosmic imagery.

Why it’s worth reading. It is the natural continuation of the first volume. Here, Kirby is at the absolute peak of his visual creativity, and Lee takes the opportunity to take Thor to scales no other Marvel character had ever reached. If you enjoyed the first volume, this is a must-read. These are some of the most visually stunning comics ever published by Marvel.

Edition details. 764 pages. Second historical volume. US edition published by Marvel Comics. ISBN 9780785167839.