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256February 1977
$0.30

Thor #256

Marvel · February 1977 · on sale 1976-11-09

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Identification plate

Series
Thor (Marvel, 1966 series)
Issue
#256
Publication date
February 1977
Key date
1977-02-00
On-sale date
1976-11-09
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics Group
Price
$0.30
Pages
36
Barcode
0714860245002
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0An Undying Demon From the Stars Vs. The Mighty Thorcover1pencils: John Buscema; inks: Frank Giacoia; letters: Danny CrespiThor; Lady Sif; Sporr; Fandral; Hogun
1Lurker in the Dark!comic story17script: Len Wein; pencils: John Buscema; inks: Tony DeZuniga; colors: Glynis Wein; letters: John CostanzaThor; Lady Sif; Sporr; Fandral; Hogun

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
WhitmanSee the GCD record for identification notes.
Britishprice 0.10 GBP

Where to read it

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