Thor by Walt Simonson

In which we discuss the much-celebrated work of Walter Simonson on Thor during the 80s! It is still resonant today as even now, people anticipate an appearance from Beta Ray Bill in the MCU. Will he appear? I don't know, that's not our purview! We will, however, be gushing over a mutual favorite run of comics.
This is episode...6? Already? Norse gods, how time does fly. Anyway, if you're still with us after Saga, then hold your horses! I go a little harder on the creator bio this time since we're mostly talking about one person here. I do mention the contributions of others, but their bios can wait for other episodes. Next time, Sal! Anyway, please leave a rating and comment for us wherever you listen to the podcast. If you would be so kind as to hit us up on Twitter or Facebook, we should be ever so grateful.
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Phil here: I'm back on the research reins for this episode. And fun it was! It's one of my favorite runs from one of my favorite creators. Trust you me, there will be more work from Walt coming up! Anyway, on to references used or interesting!
Back Issue (TwoMorrows Publishing): 53, 117 (One of my favorite things to have found recently is this whole magazine dedicated to my particular area of interest in comics: the Bronze Age! These guys do good work. Yes, you'd have to pay for individual issues, but it's worth your money!)
The Comics Journal interviews Simonson for an Artist's Edition of his Thor stuff:
http://www.tcj.com/the-walter-simonson-interview/
Another interview with Simonson about Thor stuff and more (I've linked to a few interviews from this gentlemen before. Always worthwhile.)
https://www.nerdteam30.com/creator-conversations-retro/an-interview-with-walt-simonson-master-of-the-mighty-thor-friend-of-the-fourth-world
Alex Jay breaks down the timeline and process for his redesign of the Thor logo:
http://alphabettenthletter.blogspot.com/2011/09/anatomy-of-logo-mighty-thor-part-1.html
Letterer Todd Klein examines Thor logos over the years:
https://kleinletters.com/Blog/logo-study-thor-part-1/
And now the particular comics we read for this episode!
Thor (vol 1): 337-382
Balder the Brave: 1-4