Featuring: Tales of Asgard
Release: December 1, 1966
Cover: February 1966
12 cents
Fabulously presented at its full flavor peak by: Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
Inked by: Vince Colletta
Lettered by: Artie Simek
5 pages
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“By the sword I clutch– By the name I bear– I swear that Hogun’s fate shall be the fate of Fandral!”
“So speaks Volstagg– the fearless flower of chivalry!”
“In the name of Odin– so say we all!”
A new story arc begins. This will center on Hogun and his origins.
It begins with Thor and this three warrior friends coming upon a bound Saguta, whom Hogun recognizes as a warrior from his homeland. Saguta is dying, a victim of Mogul of the Mystic Mountain.
It was Mogul who enslaved and exiled Hogun’s people. Hogun has searched for Mogul’s hidden kingdom in vain for years since. This is how he became to be known as “Hogun the Grim”.
Mogul is served by a Jinni Devil.
Hogun seeks to battle Mogul alone, but Thor, Fandral, and even Volstagg will not allow.
Rating: ★★★☆☆, 58/100
Significance: ★★★☆☆
I read this story in Thor Epic Collection vol. 3: The Wrath of Odin.
Characters:
- Saguta
- Hogun the Grim
- Volstagg
- Thor
- Fandral the Dashing
- Mogul
- Jinni Devil
Story notes:
- Thor and three warriors on a trail to Asgard when they find Saguta.
- Sugata is dying; Mogul of the Mystic Mountain was responsible.
- Mogul appears to answer Hogun’s challenge.
- Mogul’s sword becomes a serpent as a demonstration of power.
- Mogul has enslaved Hogun’s people and driven him from his land.
- Hogun has searched for many years but never found the Mystic Mountain.
- Hogun’s father and brothers young and old all perished seeking the Mountain.
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