John Romita Jr.--Thor #1 Wraparound Cover (2nd series 1998)
Artists: John Romita Jr. (Penciller) , Klaus Janson (Inker)
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DescriptionTHOU SHALT NOT PASS! Here's the wraparound cover to Thor #1 (Vol 2). This 1998 relaunch of the title, part of the Heroes Reborn event, featured a defiant Thor as the last Avenger standing against the villainous Destroyer. Though the Avengers lay defeated all around him, Thor still stands, wielding his mystical hammer Mjolnir as a shield against the Destroyer's energy beam. It's a stunning piece of work by the fabulous team of John Romita Jr on pencils and Klaus Janson on inks. IMHO, it's an epic cover worthy of the son of Odin!Social/Sharing |
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Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan 
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
Great powerful pose on Thor. Love the energy lines that define the whole piece. Just a real stunner! Congrats!
Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
The black and white version is so much more powerful than the finished colored version.A great pick !
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
So much power in this piece. And it works even better when you can see the back half.
Tommy Kohlmaier
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
Stunning doble-sizer, by Odins bristling beard ! JrJr's run that started the 2nd Thor series showed not only his love for Kirbys stuff but also great bombastic epic art from his best period, especially combined with Klaus Janson ! The Destroyer armor was always one of the best Thor villains and rightful and nice included in the first movie ! Only weird thing here is Cap's 1940s shield :) But it'ssadly not a panel page !!
Carlos DS
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
Awesome Romita Jr example. One of my favorites !!
kent mansley
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
That's a beauty! Thanks for posting! Huge congrats!
Steven Filosa
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
Everything is great about it. Plus you have a lot of Avengers laying wounded (I guess) on the ground.
Congrats!
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
This was my favorite Thor cover that JR Jr did. The sheer dynamism and power of the image is almost overwhelming. Congratulations on owning this great cover, my friend!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
Great "Collector's item" cover for HEROES RETURN (Thor).
P A
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
Outstanding Thor cover!!! Easily he most spectacular one I've seen by JRJR! Huge congrats!!!
Harry M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
The only thing better than a JR Jr. cover is a wraparound cover. Congrats.
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
Man, such an iconic and powerful cover, drawn by an absolute master! Your posts never disappoint, my friend. I love your collection!!
Ryan Barrett
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
Everyone talks about Simonson's Thor. And with every right to. But JR JR's Thor grabbed tight to my growing imagination back in the 90s starting with this very wraparound cover image. It is one of the most memorable covers of my comic reading experience. I bet it looks even more magnificent in person. Nonetheless, thank you for sharing it here on CAF. I look forward to seeing it pop up on Bill's weekly Comic Art Live spotlight of his favorite art of the week.
Timothy L.
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
Oh, I like this...i like it alot! It's so nice!!!
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
KRAKA-THOOM! Thor vs Destroyer were among my favorite Thor stories when I was a kid. JRJR had a fantastic turn on the run, and I really liked his take on the Destroyer. Implacable, with those crazy force beams. This is a great wraparound cover. I mean, look at that cast! Big congrats!
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
Epic cover. I regret not grabbing this when I had the chance. Bravo!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 3/28/2021
Oh my god, are you serious!?!?! You know, I once heard that she sells seashells by the sea-shore. But hot damn, Bill, you buy bombastic battle covers by the bushel!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
Congrats Bill! Just beautiful!
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 3/28/2021
Definitely worthy!!!!!!! Beautiful Cover!!
J L
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/29/2021
Great JR Jr cover Bill!!!! Loved it when I first saw it years ago and love it even more today. 8 )
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/29/2021
The sheer intensity of the piece makes it so impressive.
Ken Lomas
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 3/29/2021
Great cover Bill! I cannot believe this came in 1998. Me thinks' if memory serves things looked mighty bleak for Thor at the end of this issue.
Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/29/2021
I like that John Romita jr, who is kown for his bombastic action scenes, can dial down the energy for an image of tranquil serenity like this one. It takes versatility and a keen design sense to bring pathos and drama to a soothing scene of the Avengers taking a nap. Challenging times like these call for relaxing and placid art that doesn't imbalance the humors!
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
2 - Posted on 8/12/2022
Sean Clarke wrote:
I like that John Romita jr, who is kown for his bombastic action scenes, can dial down the energy for an image of tranquil serenity like this one. It takes versatility and a keen design sense to bring pathos and drama to a soothing scene of the Avengers taking a nap. Challenging times like these call for relaxing and placid art that doesn't imbalance the humors!
My favorite comment out of all 1000 you've received so far on this awesome cover! This may be my favorite JRJR cover of all time. Love the design on the villain
Lee Benaka
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/29/2021
Really nice cover Bill! I enjoyed the Romita Jr. Thor series the most (by far) of all the Heroes Return books back in the day. I remember seeing awesome pages for sale on Spencer Beck's website and wish I had pulled the trigger. I am thankful to be able to see wonderful examples like this on CAF. Thanks for sharing, and congrats!
alessandro gentili
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 3/29/2021
So great and powerful! So " Kirbesque "..
Jared Michalski
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/29/2021
This brings back great memories. Congrats!
Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/30/2021
Iconic first issue cover ! One of the only THOR issues I ever picked up and it didn't disappoint !
Sylvain R
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 3/30/2021
Ehi Bill, never a normal update:)
Stunning piece!!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/30/2021
Wow, so much to love about this piece ... from the layout, the effects, the charcters, the scene, all done by absolute master artists. This is EPIC. Congrats!
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/1/2021
Good heavens - this must be an absolutel STUNNER to see in person! The large (DPS) size, as well as all the Asgardian fury flying around make for a particularly potent combo! You almost have to squint to look at the right side page here, with the energy exploding all over the place, and then on the left you have the large, dark figure of the Destroyer blotting out all light... SO powerful. Another amazing piece which found a worthy home in your epic collection, sir! What a score! Congrats!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 4/11/2021
With comment 64, as of now, this is the most commented Thor piece on CAF! I say congratulations are in order! Flagons of mead for all! Seriously, though, Bill, this is truly an outstanding Thor AND JRJR example. One of the artist's and character's best cover images. So much energy and JRJR's "blocky" style fits the grandness of these characters so well. So much energy here, WORTHY of a #1 cover and the Thor most commented top spot!
Casey A
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 5/10/2021
Allow me to join the chorus of voices saying WOW! This is right up there with the whole Enemy of the State Wolvie run and ASM covers in the JRJR/JMS run in terms of memorable images for me. This cover really stands out in a legendary career- we all have our favorite JRJR covers, but this deserves to be on anyone's list. Phenomenal piece!
Malvin V
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 5/10/2021
Wow! Wraparound covers are rare enough and this one is spectacular!
David Matheny
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 9/20/2021
This cover is absolutely breathtaking. Wow just wow
Michael Gowcharan
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 3/24/2022
Such a powerful over. Jrjr really made the Destroyer scary as hell.
Rob F
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 5/20/2022
This cover has everything you could possibly want, including not only Thor but all those fallen Avengers as well, love it! I thoroughly enjoy browsing your collection, so many great pieces.
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/2/2022
Odd's Blood!! The Destroyer chews up the scene (and the Avengers) with one of Kirby’s greatest designs ever—a perfect fit for JRJR's talents, huge congrats!
H P
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 7/8/2023
Can't get enough of this cover! Such a great example JRJR's artistry. Congrats!!
Kevin A
Member Since 2019
Posted on 12/27/2023
Wow! Between the dark inks in the foreground and the beams ricocheting from Mjolnir, JRJR knocked this composition out of the park. I bet it looks three-dimensional in person!
Ken Lomas
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/10/2024
Wow! Fantastic Thor cover by the incredible Romita Jr.! Love his layout here packed with Mjölnir energy! The inks really give the art a unique look! Great pick-up, congrats!
Jason D'Ambrosio
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 6/23/2024
Absolutely amazing cover! I remember seeing it on the newsstand like it was yesterday!
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