Thor (1998 Marvel 2nd Series) Annual 2000

* “Final Confrontation!” Part 2 of 6. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Jerry Ordway. Story continued from Thor (1998-2004 2nd Series) #20 & 21. “By Odin’s raven!” The Mad Titan, Thanos and the monstrous beast known as Mangog threaten the very fabric of reality and only the Thunder God can stop them. But first he must return to Midgard and face the ultimate fate of Jake Olson. What does the diabolical Loki have to do with the valiant Olson’s woes of late? “Of Ashes & Defeat!” Story by Dan Jurgens. Art and color by Jose Ladronn. The robotic Recorder bares witness to the wanton destruction left in the wake of Thanos and Mangog. Story continues in Thor (1998-2004 2nd Series) #22. Includes a pinup of Thor battling Thanos by John Romita, Jr. And the 8-page insert “Fast Lane: On the Edge!” Part 3 of 4. Starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Story by Glenn Herdling. Art by Gregg Schigiel and Richard Case.