Thor #169

Marvel ⋅ 1969

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Thor #169

Marvel ⋅ 1969

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Key Facts

Origin of Galactus, specifically when he was Galan of Ta, prior to him becoming Galactus

First mention of the Creeping Plague which would later be developed further as the Black Winter

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Key Facts

Origin of Galactus, specifically when he was Galan of Ta, prior to him becoming Galactus

First mention of the Creeping Plague which would later be developed further as the Black Winter

Issue Details

Publisher	Marvel
Artist	Jack Kirby
Writer	Stan Lee
Published	October 1969

Synopsis

Galactus origin, part 2 in "The Awesome Answer!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Watcher, the Thermal Man, and Odin. Letter to the editor from book and comics retailer Bud Plant. Kirby/Klein and John Romita Sr. cover.

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Thor #169

Marvel ⋅ 1969

Thor #169

Marvel ⋅ 1969

Key Facts

Origin of Galactus, specifically when he was Galan of Ta, prior to him becoming Galactus

First mention of the Creeping Plague which would later be developed further as the Black Winter

Key Facts

Origin of Galactus, specifically when he was Galan of Ta, prior to him becoming Galactus

First mention of the Creeping Plague which would later be developed further as the Black Winter

Issue Details

Marvel

Jack Kirby

Stan Lee

October 1969

Synopsis

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