THOR 189 (1962)

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Icy Touch of Death!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; In revenge over her defeat of Infinity, Hela has targeted Thor as her next victim, much to the shock and display of everyone gathered; Odin, appealing to his son's wish to escape this fate, orders Thor to return to Earth and return to his mortal guise of Donald Blake, a being that Hela has no claim on; Furious that he must abandon his godly form in order to continue his existence, Thor agrees and departs for Earth; While in Hel, Hela questions why people fear her touch when it can bring them such peace; Her thoughts are interrupted by Loki, who has entered into her realm to tip her off on Thor's whereabouts. Appearances by Sif, Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Karnilla. Heimdall cameo. 36 pgs., full color