Marvel Comics #388 - The Mighty Thor "Alone Against the Celestials!" (1988)

Marvel Comics #388 - The Mighty Thor "Alone Against the Celestials!" (1988)

Published in February 1988 , The Mighty Thor #388 is one of the most iconic Copper Age Thor issues, featuring the Thunder God in a legendary battle against the Celestials . Written by Tom DeFalco with artwork by Ron Frenz, this issue captures Thor at his most heroic and desperate.

🔹 Storyline:
Armed only with Mjolnir and his indomitable spirit, Thor stands alone against the overwhelming might of the Celestials. Towering cosmic beings of unimaginable power, the Celestials represent a threat that even the gods of Asgard fear. In this pulse-pounding tale, Thor's courage and willpower are tested to their very limits.

🔹 Key Details:

• Publisher: Marvel Comics

• Publication Date: February 1988

• Writer: Tom DeFalco

• Artist: Ron Frenz

• Inker: Brett Breeding

• Cover Artist: Ron Frenz

• 36 pages, full colour

• Packaging: Bagged and Boarded for additional protection on shipment

🔹 Collectibility:
Considered a key Copper Age Thor issue , this chapter is highly sought-after for its epic battle between Thor and the Celestials , making it a standout in any Marvel collection. A perfect companion to Thor #387 and Thor #389 , it forms the centrepiece of the Celestials saga.

📏 Product Dimensions:

• Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)

• Width: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)

• Thickness: ~0.12 in (0.30 cm)
  ⚖️ Weight: ~85 g (3 oz) bagged & boarded

Back cover features a vintage 1980s Marvel advertisement , adding nostalgic value.