Issue(s): Thor #415
Cover Date: Mar 90
Title: "When gods wear mortal flesh! / The way of the warrior!"
Credits:
Tom DeFalco - Writer
Herb Trimpe - Penciler
Herb Trimpe - Inker
Ralph Macchio - Editor

Review/plot:
The main story this issue is Eric Masterson looking into a mirror while he remembers Thor's origin. The only thing that may be new information is that Odin used Dr. Keith Kincaid as a template for Donald Blake (which does make a lot of sense).

I guess we also learn that the Stone Men of Saturn came to Earth in a giant sundial (it did look kind of like this in the original telling, but not quite so flat).

And that they were grey, not orange (although i refuse to believe that) and that Odin made sure that they landed in Norway and then guided Donald Blake there as well.

At the end Eric makes the point that unlike Donald Blake, he's a real person. Interestingly, as they transform, we see objects flying back and forth in space.

Also in this issue is a Tales of Asgard featuring Hogun of the Warriors Three doing all in his power to ensure that he doesn't pick up a sidekick.

Quality Rating: C

Historical Significance Rating: 1

Chronological Placement Considerations: It's not said when the Tales of Asgard back-up takes place, so i'll assume it's in the present and list Hogun as a character appearing.

References:

• The revelation that Donald Blake was a construct created by Odin was first seen in Thor #159.
  
• Thor's origin was in Journey Into Mystery #83.

Crossover: N/A

Continuity Insert? N

My Reprint: N/A

So Hogun can smile.

I thought only Hildy could make Hogun smile.