Balder
the Brave #1
November 1985"The Sword of Frey"
Balder the Brave limited
series
Issue #1 takes place after
Thor #354 and before
Thor #360, Issue #2 and on take place after
Thor #362
Balder
the Brave #1
November 1985
"The Sword of Frey"
Writer:
Walt Simonson
Artist: Sal Buscema
Inker: Sal Buscema
Letters: John Workman Jr
Synopsis: Balder is in Nornheim, unaware of Odin's fate. Agnar arrives to tell Balder all that has happened, but is intercepted by Karnilla, and thrown into a dungeon. Balder eventually finds him, and begins training to join Thor for his trip to Hel.
Balder
the Brave #2
January 1986
"Balder the Betrayed"
Writer:
Walt Simonson
Artist: Sal Buscema
Inker: Sal Buscema
Letters: John Workman Jr
Synopsis: The Frost Giants attack Nornheim, and kidnap Karnilla. Balder and Agnar return and head out to rescue her.
Balder
the Brave #3
March 1986
"Balder the Warrior"
Writer:
Walt Simonson
Artist: Sal Buscema
Inker: Sal Buscema
Letters: John Workman Jr
Synopsis: Balder has snuck his way into the castle of Utgard-Loki. But he is caught and forced to fight Hagen, who is armed with the Sword of Frey.
Balder
the Brave #4
May 1986
"Balder the Beautiful
Writer:
Walt Simonson
Artist: Sal Buscema
Inker: Sal Buscema
Letters: John Workman Jr
Synopsis: With the help of Whiteface, Agnar makes it back to Nornkeep. Using his light powers, Balder frees Karnilla and reduces the Frost Giants in size, and melts the castle of Utgard-Loki. They arrive back at Nornkeep and upon finding Hogun's note, Balder heads for home, to rule Asgard.