Story #2Maelstrom! (Tales of Asgard series)
Writer:
Stan Lee.Penciler:
Jack Kirby. Inker:
Vince Colletta. Colorist:
Unknown. Letterer:
Art Simek.
Synopsis
The
Odinship approaches the deadly
Pillars of Utgard ("to sail between them means instant destruction"). The panicked crew demands that
Thor turn back but the
Thunder God insists they sail ever onward. The tiller is broken and the ship is caught in a massive maelstrom; Thor calls for the mightiest of the warriors to break out the oars and row for their lives. Meanwhile,
Balder the Brave climbs the ship’s figurehead dragging a massive horn behind him….