Thor #290 (Dec 1979)

Thor #290, published in Dec 1979, is a Bronze Age Marvel comic featuring Thor, written by Roy Thomas with cover art by Keith Pollard.

Entitled Ring Around the Red Bull!, this story stars Thor — The Thunderer — 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 El Toro Rojo.

Featured appearances include Thor, El Toro Rojo, Vampiro, 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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