Thor 3 NM 1998 vs Sedna Dan Jurgens John Romita Jr 1st print

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THOR (1998) #3 – Writer: Dan Jurgens, Penciler: John Romita Jr.! Now sharing space in the physical realm with a man named Jake, Thor must deal with the intricacies of mortal life. But when the sea goddess, Sedna, begins an aquatic rampage, the Odinson is called upon to save the day! A pair of men are currently going deeper into the ocean than any man has ever been before in a submarine designed by Tony Stark. The two are going along when they spot a Viking boat on the floor of the ocean. They call up to the ship waiting for them on the surface, but they are interrupted when a giant sea monster grabs them up. The monster shatters the submarine like it was nothing. A voice says that the monster did a good job, and that the landlings must learn to fear the wrath of Sedna the Sea Spirit. Sedna says that she will tolerate no interference. She says that these waters are too warm for her and is weakening her more than she would like. Sedna swims up to the Viking boat. She says that this boat was fashioned not by man, but by gods. The “eye” of the ship is a giant ruby. Sedna tells the ruby to reveal its secret and to let her see what it has seen so that she might find its masters. Suddenly Sedna flies over the buildings on the crest of a giant wave. She has to two eyes from the Viking boat on a strap. Sedna tells them to reveal where their god is. She says that he senses that he is nearby. As a warning, Sedna uses her power to flood the streets to show what will happen if they defy her. The water washes over Jake. Thor recognizes the jewels that she has as coming from the ship that he commanded in Asgard back in Journey into Mystery #120. He says that she might know what happened to the other gods, and that he has to change but doesn’t know how. Jake curses Marnot in the name of Odin. He bangs his fist against the ground and Jake is then transformed into Thor. Thor realizes that Marnot was right and that he did know how to transform because of his days as Donald Blake. Thor flies up at Sedna. Sedna says that Thor is more handsome than she dared hope. Thor says that Sedna has Asgardian relics, and that if she is responsible for Asgardian destruction she will pay. Sedna says that it has been a long time since anyone dared threaten her. Sedna shoots a wave at Thor, but Thor spins his hammer and breaks it apart. Sedna rides a wave away from Thor. Thor throws Mjolnir at Sedna, but she dodges out of the way. Sedna lets out a siren call and from the ocean emerges an enormous sea monster to battle on her behalf. Thor grabs Sedna and then uses his other hand to throw Mjolnir at the monster. The monster swallows Mjolnir and Thor is stunned when he realizes that the hammer is not coming back. Sedna’s “hair” wraps around Thor’s body. Sedna says that Thor is the mate that she has desired for so long. Thor says that it will never happen as long as his will is his own. Sedna tells Thor to try and get away now as she dives into the ocean with him still wrapped in her hair. Sedna’s magic starts to weaken Thor. Sedna summons her monster to follow as they are done on the surface. Near mint 1st printing!

Near mint, 1st print.