Walt Simonson
Walter "Walt" Simonson is a legendary American comic book writer and artist, best known for a run on Marvel Comics' Thor from 1983 to 1987, during which he created the character Beta Ray Bill. Attended the Rhode Island School of Design. He is also the husband of fellow comic book creator Louise Jones Simonson.
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Return of the Jedi Weekly #116
Marvel UK
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1985
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Return of the Jedi Weekly #117
Marvel UK
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1985
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Return of the Jedi Weekly #118
Marvel UK
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1985
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Deluxe Edition #2
Marvel
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1985
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Return of the Jedi Weekly #119
Marvel UK
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1985
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Thor #360
Marvel
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1985
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Eternals #1
Marvel
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1985
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Vol. 2
1st cameo appearance of Phastos, an Eternal
1st appearance of Karygmax, a Deviant
1st cameo appearance of Phastos, an Eternal
1st appearance of Karygmax, a Deviant
1st cameo appearance of Phastos, an Eternal
1st appearance of Karygmax, a Deviant
1st cameo appearance of Phastos, an Eternal
1st appearance of Karygmax, a Deviant
Return of the Jedi Weekly #121
Marvel UK
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1985
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Return of the Jedi Weekly #122
Marvel UK
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1985
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Return of the Jedi Weekly #123
Marvel UK
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1985
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Thor #361
Marvel
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1985
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Eternals #2
Marvel
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1985
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Ghaur, a Deviant priest-lord
1st appearance of Ahqlau, a female Deviant
1st appearance and death of Ranar, the son of Brother Tode
1st appearance of Ghaur, a Deviant priest-lord
1st appearance of Ahqlau, a female Deviant
1st appearance and death of Ranar, the son of Brother Tode
First solo series featuring Balder the Brave
1st appearance of Ghaur, a Deviant priest-lord
1st appearance of Ahqlau, a female Deviant
1st appearance and death of Ranar, the son of Brother Tode
1st appearance of Ghaur, a Deviant priest-lord
1st appearance of Ahqlau, a female Deviant
1st appearance and death of Ranar, the son of Brother Tode
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Deluxe Edition #4
Marvel
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1985
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Thor Annual #13
Marvel
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1985
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Thor #362
Marvel
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1985
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Vol. 1
Death of Executioner, who exists in Valhalla
Heroes for Hope: Starring the X-Men #1
Marvel
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1985
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #10
DC
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1985
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Newsstand
Death of Executioner, who exists in Valhalla
Return of the Jedi Weekly #129
Marvel UK
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1985
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Return of the Jedi Weekly #132
Marvel UK
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1985
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Deluxe Edition #5
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Power Pack #18
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Kurse
Thor #363
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 1
Thor is transformed into a frog, final panel
Balder the Brave #2
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
1st full appearance of Kurse
Thor is transformed into a frog, final panel
Return of the Jedi Weekly #133
Marvel UK
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1986
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Return of the Jedi Weekly #135
Marvel UK
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1986
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Factor #1
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of X-Factor, the original X-Men: Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Iceman, Angel
1st appearance of Cameron Hodge, a human who passionately hated mutants
1st appearance of Rusty Collins, a mutant with the ability to manipulate fire
[January 2026 - an X-Factor project is rumored to be in development at Marvel Studios]
1st team appearance of X-Factor, the original X-Men: Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Iceman, Angel
1st appearance of Cameron Hodge, a human who passionately hated mutants
1st appearance of Rusty Collins, a mutant with the ability to manipulate fire
[January 2026 - an X-Factor project is rumored to be in development at Marvel Studios]
Thor #364
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 1
Thor is transformed into a frog in the previous issue and spends this entire issue as an amphibian
In Thor #365, he lifts Mjolnir and becomes a frog version of Thor
1st appearance of Puddlegulp, Simon Walterson, a frog who later wields a hammer named Frogjolnir as Throg
⚠ Misconception: sources cite this as the first appearance of Throg. Thor is transformed into a frog in #363 and wields a sliver of Mjolnir as a frog version of Thor in #365. Simon Walterson does not appear as 'Throg' until Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1 (2009)
Thor is transformed into a frog in the previous issue and spends this entire issue as an amphibian
In Thor #365, he lifts Mjolnir and becomes a frog version of Thor
1st appearance of Puddlegulp, Simon Walterson, a frog who later wields a hammer named Frogjolnir as Throg
⚠ Misconception: sources cite this as the first appearance of Throg. Thor is transformed into a frog in #363 and wields a sliver of Mjolnir as a frog version of Thor in #365. Simon Walterson does not appear as 'Throg' until Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1 (2009)
Thor is transformed into a frog in the previous issue and spends this entire issue as an amphibian
In Thor #365, he lifts Mjolnir and becomes a frog version of Thor
1st appearance of Puddlegulp, Simon Walterson, a frog who later wields a hammer named Frogjolnir as Throg
⚠ Misconception: sources cite this as the first appearance of Throg. Thor is transformed into a frog in #363 and wields a sliver of Mjolnir as a frog version of Thor in #365. Simon Walterson does not appear as 'Throg' until Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1 (2009)
Thor is transformed into a frog in the previous issue and spends this entire issue as an amphibian
In Thor #365, he lifts Mjolnir and becomes a frog version of Thor
1st appearance of Puddlegulp, Simon Walterson, a frog who later wields a hammer named Frogjolnir as Throg
⚠ Misconception: sources cite this as the first appearance of Throg. Thor is transformed into a frog in #363 and wields a sliver of Mjolnir as a frog version of Thor in #365. Simon Walterson does not appear as 'Throg' until Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1 (2009)
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Deluxe Edition #6
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Return of the Jedi Weekly #138
Marvel UK
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1986
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Return of the Jedi Weekly #139
Marvel UK
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1986
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Vol. 1
Published by Marvel UK
Return of the Jedi Weekly #140
Marvel UK
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1986
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Return of the Jedi Weekly #141
Marvel UK
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1986
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Thor #365
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Thor, Frog of Thunder, transformed into a hero after picking up a shard of Mjolnir
An Easter Egg from the Loki Disney+ series features Throg in a jar - Throg first official appearance is Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1
1st appearance of Thor, Frog of Thunder, transformed into a hero after picking up a shard of Mjolnir
An Easter Egg from the Loki Disney+ series features Throg in a jar - Throg first official appearance is Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1
Balder the Brave #3
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
1st full appearance of Thor, Frog of Thunder, after being turned into a frog and picking up a shard of Mjolnir
A scene in the Loki Disney+ series teases a frog version of Thor trapped in a jar, labeled T365
1st full appearance of Thor, Frog of Thunder, after being turned into a frog and picking up a shard of Mjolnir
A scene in the Loki Disney+ series teases a frog version of Thor trapped in a jar, labeled T365
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