>Dark Horse Books is expanding its celebration of Marvel Comics’ legacy with Bullpen Books: The Art of The Mighty Thor, the latest entry in its premium art-book line spotlighting iconic characters and creators. Following The Art of the Amazing Spider-Man and The Art of Fantastic Four, editors Ian Chalgren, John Lind, and Chris Ryall turn their attention to Thor, focusing squarely on the legendary work of Jack “King” Kirby and Walter Simonson.>This oversized hardcover explores the artistry and craft behind Thor across decades, featuring a striking collection of covers and original artwork reproduced from Marvel’s archival scans. Alongside the visuals, the volume includes editorial commentary, detailed captions, a historical essay examining Kirby’s and Simonson’s lasting impact on the character, and an all-new introduction by Simonson himself.>Thor has been a cornerstone of the Marvel Universe since his debut in 1962, and this book highlights two of the creators most closely associated with defining his mythos. The collection includes two complete stories from Kirby’s influential run—Thor Annual #2 and Thor #134—as well as four full issues from Simonson’s celebrated tenure: Thor #337 (featuring the first appearance of Beta Ray Bill), Thor #338, Thor #339, and Thor #340.>Reflecting on the influence of Kirby’s work, Simonson writes in his introduction, “Kirby’s drawing, however, exploded off the page. Even in panels where characters were just talking, the figures were filled with energy just in the way they interacted, gestured, and stood. For me, although I didn’t think of it in this way at the time, Jack’s work introduced me to a whole new visual language for telling stories in the comics format.”
>Co-editor Chris Ryall emphasized how the format elevates the material, saying, “The brilliance of both artists’ landmark work on Thor is fully on display in this format. And in addition to the gorgeous pencils and inks showcased in these Bullpen Books editions, the editorial notes throughout the book add historical insight and fun color commentary as further enhancement to the black-and-white artwork.”>Bullpen Books: The Art of The Mighty Thor clocks in at 200 pages in a 10” x 14” hardcover format and will arrive in bookstores and comic shops on June 9 and 10, 2026, priced at $59.99. Preorders are available now through major booksellers and local comic shops.
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