Thor #282 (Apr 1979) 8.0 VF Newsstand

Thor #282, published in Apr 1979, is a Bronze Age Marvel comic featuring Thor, written by Mark Gruenwald/Ralph Macchio with cover art by Ron Wilson.

Entitled Rites of Passage, this story stars Thor — The Son of Odin — as he battles powerful villains, mythological creatures, cosmic threats, and enemies from across the Marvel Universe.

It is regarded as a key Thor comic due to the following significant event: 1st appearance of Castle Limbo.

Featured appearances include Thor, Immortus, Mjolnir, Space Phantom, and other characters from the Thor series.

A classic Bronze Age Thor comic, this issue reflects the increasingly character-driven direction of Thor storytelling, featuring powerful adversaries, Asgardian conflict, cosmic adventure, and important Marvel moments.

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