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The Mighty Thor #395 Cover By Ron Frenz (FIRST APPEARANCE EARTH FORCE)

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Artists: Ron Frenz (Penciller) , Brett Breeding (Inker)

Location: Ron Frenz
Title: The Mighty Thor #395 Cover By Ron Frenz (FIRST APPEARANCE EARTH FORCE)
Artist: Ron Frenz (Penciller) , Brett Breeding (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
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Added to Site: 9/14/2016

While this issue of Thor was among the first 7-8 issues of Thor I started adding to my pull list at my local comic shop (Fantasy Headquarters in Brooklyn) the joy I get from it has more to do with the story arc. I loved the Frenz era on Thor and do not care if it was emulating the style of Kirby. This was my Thor artist. This arc remains one of my all-time favorite Thor storylines to this day. The war with the Egyptian Gods produced a great villain in Seth from a time when Marvel knew how to utilize their villains in storytelling. The story was great with a feverish battle with Thor, a guest spot by Daredevil and I even thought Thor's buddy Hogun might not make it! It was also the first appearance of the Earth Force. When I was 13 they represented what looked like one incredibly awe-inspiring group. Colorful costumes and great powers with names like Earth Lord, Wind Warrior, and Skyhawk I knew these guys would be here to stay! Alas, I was wrong. They appeared in the arc and a handful of other times but I still like them and it is always special to get a first appearance cover where the characters appear on the cover in a pitched battle with a huge Thor image! I have long regretted parting with another Frenz Thor and I finally got to replace it and add a nearly 30-year-old Thor cover on a cool black cover expertly inked by Brett Breeding. Who knows? Maybe the next NetFlix Marvel series will be a tree-hugging drama about Earth Force.

The Mighty Thor #395
September, 1988

"Enter The Earth Force!"
Writer: Tom DeFalco

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Jimmy Cawley Member Since 2015

Posted On 9/14/2016

Bravo another wonderful addition to an already impressive portfolio of 80s Marvel covers.

Foggy Bottom Member Since 2009
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Posted On 9/14/2016

So Baller.

Rob Shalda Member Since 2013

Posted On 9/14/2016

Another iconic cover in your already massive collection! Congrats brother!!

Gal Schwartz Member Since 2005

Posted On 9/15/2016

GREAT cover !! Love Brett Breeding inks on this one !

Shelton Bryant Member Since 2005

Posted On 9/15/2016

Explosive Cover with Astonishing Fore-Shortening!!!! A Thousands Congrats!!!

Fred Bronaugh Member Since 2005

Posted On 9/15/2016

Classic Frenz. I wish they had done more with the Earth Force after Thor though

E DLS Member Since 2005

Posted On 9/15/2016

Fabulous cover! I remember it well.

J M Member Since 2010

Posted On 9/15/2016

Excellent cover by Ron frenz , congrats Jason

Michael One Minute Later Member Since 2005

Posted On 9/15/2016

Good for you. Great cover.

Vincent Zurzolo Member Since 2005

Posted On 9/15/2016

Fun Cover. Great contrasts. Congrats!

Paul P Spiderversity Member Since 2011

Posted On 9/15/2016

Outstanding cover and fantastic addition to your amazing collection! Love the description and the excitement you obviously feel for this piece. Thanks for sharing!

John S. Member Since 2005

Posted On 9/16/2016

I loved the Frenz run on Thor as well mate, great pick up and long live the Earth Force

THIEFAR art Member Since 2010

Posted On 9/18/2016

A spectacular cover Ron Frenz, with Thor from an almost subjecte point view. I love it. Congrats¡¡¡

aric shapiro Member Since 2006

Posted On 9/18/2016

Amazing

Stanton Singh Member Since 2012

Posted On 9/22/2016

This is a great cover!!!

Emanuele Peveri Member Since 2011

Posted On 9/22/2016

Cool old good fashion cover. Nifty!

John Whitlock Member Since 2016

Posted On 9/26/2016

I am such a huge fan of the Frenz run of Thor. These were some of the most exciting storylines, and I don't look at the Kirby throwback style as a negative thing one bit!! Seriously, those Frenz covers are some of my favorites in part because he was paying homage to the king!! This one is hard!

K Gearon Member Since 2011

Posted On 10/15/2016

Great add, Jason! Love Thor's perspective, and first appearances ain't easy to come regardless of characters! I picked up Thor here and there during this time and it was primarily due to Ron's bombastic art - you've got a stellar example here. What's funny is I love the issue after this one's cover and would love to see that surface some day! Sincere congrats on this - your enthusiasm rings through!

George H Member Since 2009

Posted On 10/25/2016

Another fantastic addition to your collection!

Damon Owens Member Since 2005

Posted On 11/25/2016

I loved the DeFalco/Frenz run on The Mighty Thor! Highly underrated, and Frenz just killed it with this great cover!

Dadako Dadako Member Since 2010

Posted On 12/6/2016

@@_Fantastic Cover!_@@ ..Huge Congrats!

Red Raven Member Since 2012

Posted On 12/8/2016

magic cover !!!!

Tommy Kohlmaier Member Since 2008

Posted On 3/30/2017

Great action cover from Ron's nice and kirbyesque run !

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