THOR (1962) #344

1st appearance of Malekith - Cover by Walt Simonson. "Whatever Happened To Balder the Brave?", script and art by Walt Simonson; Balder is sent by Odin to make the perilous journey to Loki's realm to ask the god of mischief for aid in combating an ancient evil; Malekith makes it there first and sways Loki to his side; Balder, forced to break his vow of non-violence by a taunting Loki, cuts off the schemer's head and wanders into the desert to die. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color.