Thor (1966) #204 arrives with the confidence of a comic that knows spectacle matters most when the people inside it have something meaningful to lose. The issue was published on 1 October 1972 as part of Thor, with Tana Nile providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Earth with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. Story momentum in Thor (1966) #204 comes from the g