Writer:  J. Michael Straczynski
Artist:  Olivier Coipel
Inker:  Mark Morales
Letters:  Chris Eliopoulos
Colors:  Laura Martin

Appearances:  Thor, Fandral (flashback), Hogun (flashback), Volstagg (flashback), Sif (flashback), Jane Foster (flashback), Valkyrior (flashback), Fire Demons (flashback), Don Blake, Valkyrie (flashback), Beta Ray Bill (flashback), Beth Sooner

Synopsis:  Thor is in the void, dreaming of his past.  He is awoken by a voice from his past, the voice of Don Blake.  Thor asks him how this can be, since Odin had undone Blake so that he had never existed at all.  Don tells him that when Odin and the rest of the gods were gone, he came back to be.  Don then goes on to tell him that he is needed, but he has a choice.  He can stay in the void and make his life and legacy a lie, or he can return to protect mankind.  He has broken the cycle of Ragnarok, his future is his own now.  Thor asks him, what is there to return to?  All he knew is dead and gone.  Blake tells him that he's not so sure.  Maybe they, and Asgard, just need to be re-awakened, like Thor.  Don tells him that there are forces that want Thor to stay asleep, and not return to the world.  Demonic figures rise up out of the ground, and begin to dog pile Thor.  He fights them off as much as he can, but he is soon overwhelmed.  Just out of reach, Thor spies Mjolnir and reaches for it.  He grabs hold, and a strike of lightning arcs down and obliterates the demons.  Thor stands up, garbed in a new costume, and states that he is Thor, and he wishes to live!  In Oklahoma, a solitary figure walks along a deserted road, and picks up an old stick.  He goes into a boarding house and rents a room, telling the woman that he's a doctor, he's got tons of baggage, and he finally got his ID back.  Blake goes up to his room, and strikes the cane, summoning a thunderbolt from the sky.

Significant Events:  Return of Thor, Return of Don Blake, 1st appearance of Beth Sooner

Writer:  J. Michael Straczynski
Artist:  Olivier Coipel
Inker:  Mark Morales
Letters:  Chris Eliopoulos
Colors:  Laura Martin

Appearances: Thor, Don Blake, Beth Sooner, Bill, Sif (flashback), Ed, Frank, Sam Miller, Tom Miller

Synopsis: In a diner, in a small town in Oklahoma, just west of Oklahoma City, Don Blake sits enjoying some griddle cakes.  Bill tells him that this is a small town and they're happy to have him.  Don then drives out to a deserted stretch of land, and changes to Thor.  Using the power of Mjolnir, he whips up a massive storm.  For the next week, this storm rages, no one daring to venture into it due to it's intensity.  When he's done, Asgard stands restored.  Thor walks the halls reminiscing of his past, when two policemen pull up.  They tell Thor that that he cannot build on that land without ownership and permits.  So Thor, using Mjolnir once again, lifts Asgard so that it hovers just off the ground.  The two cops, full of disbelief, leave.  Thor then goes inside and broods on his people still being gone.  The next morning, Sam Miller, the owner of the land, pulls up and tells Thor that he doesn't want any trouble, and he's willing to sell the land.  Thor tells him to come inside, where he takes Sam to the Asgardian Treasury, full of a mountain of gold.  He then tells Sam to take as much as he wants then to leave, and never return.  Sam runs outside and tells his son Tom to back the truck up, and they drive off with a truck bed full of gold.  Later that evening, the townsfolk discuss the events, saying that he's a neighbor now and they should treat him as such.  That he's all alone up there.  In Asgard, Thor makes a vow to find his lost people.

Significant Events: 1st appearance of Bill, 1st appearance of Ed, 1st appearance of Frank, 1st appearance of Sam Miller, 1st appearance of Tom Miller, return of Asgard

Writer:  J. Michael Straczynski
Artist:  Olivier Coipel
Inker:  Mark Morales
Letters:  Chris Eliopoulos
Colors:  Laura Martin

Appearances: Thor, Iron Man, Ezra, Heimdall

Synopsis: Thor arrives in New Orleans to begin his quest for the lost gods of Asgard.  He is not sure why he was drawn there, only that he is left wondering why none of the other heroes did anything to help.  He is immediately confronted by Ezra, a local man, one of the many, who was devastated when Katrina hit.  Forced to watch helplessly has his home was destroyed, and his life torn apart.  He tells Thor that he should have been there to help, to which Thor replies that he was dead.  Ezra tells him he still should have done something, and that he couldn’t save their past, he must save their future.  Then he and the others leave, telling him to stay out of their way.  Iron Man then arrives and greets him, telling him they need to talk.  He tells Thor that he’s glad he’s alive and that he’s been missed, to which Thor says nothing.  He just continues to stare at Iron Man.  Iron Man is wondering why he isn’t saying anything, not even a greeting and says that they have been friends for a long time, but if Thor won’t say anything, then he’ll just get to the formalities.  He asks Thor if he really thought he could plop Asgard down right in the middle of Oklahoma without upsetting everyone all the way up to the White House.  Yes, the land has been properly paid for and technically he owns it, but they have confirmed that he’s alone up there and they can come for him anytime they want.  He goes on to tell Thor that there is no middle ground, you’re either on board and work with the government or you’re against it.  He wants Thor to sign on with the good guys again and get back to work.  With a rumble in the sky and a lightning strike, Thor replies.  He tells Tony, that, yes, things have changed.  He’s hunted down those he once fought beside and called comrades, imprisoned those who opposed him, but that wasn’t enough.  He went a lot further.  He took Thor’s DNA, and without his knowledge or permission, created a clone, and abomination, and told the world that this thing was him.  Thor is fully enraged now, with lightning striking all around them, with Thor demanding to know if that is how Tony defines friendship.  Iron Man tells Thor that he understands he’s upset, but that he doesn’t know the whole story.  Before Tony can finish speaking, Thor strikes him, knocking him several yards away.  Iron Man replies that he wanted to do this the easy way, and then fires a full repulsor blast at Thor, but to no effect.  Iron Man then charges at Thor, and Thor knocks him several blocks away easily, damaging his armor.  Iron Man tells him that he’s been working out, but Thor replies no, the only change is that he’s no longer holding back.  Thor then unleashes a massive lightning strike that is almost the width of an entire house, hitting Iron Man directly, completely frying his armor.  Thor then grabs him by the throat, rips off his mask, and tells him to give his threats and ultimatums to those that choose to obey them or that are too scared to fight back, or learn the difference between a god of thunder, and a mortal man in a metal suit.  He then gives Tony a message to give back to his masters, that if any mortal comes to Asgard uninvited, on behalf of those who believe themselves in power, within the hour they will learn what true power is.  The skies will open and the 1^st part of the message will be delivered in terms even the blind could see, flooding DC completely.  Anyone attempting to escape will find the skies even more dangerous.  And this will be only the beginning.  He tells Tony to deliver this message and remind them of what a god of thunder is, and what that means.  He tells Tony that now that his war of brothers is done, he has no interest in choosing sides, and for the moment he is neutral.  Tony offers up a solution, to make Asgard like a diplomatic mission or embassy, then it, and anyone who lives there would be outside US law.  Thor tells him that is fine, and that he can go.  Tony asks how he’s supposed to get back to base with his armor fried, to which Thor replies, “walk.”  Before they part, Thor tells him one more thing.  For now, he has more important things on his mind, but they are far from finished “discussing” his violations of his person, his genetic code, and what was once a friendship he valued.  Thor walks away and comes across Ezra and his niece, and Thor discovers he’s found what he’s looking for.  Two souls joined in sadness and loss, grief crying out to grief, each trying to protect those they loved from the end of their world, and being helpless to do anything.  Thor spins Mjolnir faster and faster, and pulls the essence of an Asgardian out of Ezra.  Heimdall, guardian of Bifrost, lives again.  Back and SHIELD headquarters, an assistant tells Tony that his new armor is almost ready, and satellite feeds have confirmed that there are now two presences on Asgard.  Heimdall is now standing watch, to which Tony replies that they are just going to let it go.

Significant Events: 1st appearance of Ezra, return of Heimdall

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Pencils: Olivier Coipel
Inker: Mark Morales
Letters: Chris Eliopoulos
Colors: Laura Martin

Appearances: Beth Sooner, Ernest Lereaux, Don Blake, Rolf Mueller, Leo Kincaid, Trevor Newly, Fandral, Hogun, Volstagg, Ibo Abua, Ngare, Heimdall, Mangetu

Synopsis:  Dr Ernest Lereaux has come to the Sooner Hotel to pick up Dr Don Blake, to help Doctors Without Borders.  They head to Africa to help the Mangetu tribe, who are being attacked by the Ngare tribe.  Don feels like this is the right thing, to go where people need him, not wait until they come to him in an office.  Don is introduced to Rolf Mueller from Berlin, Leo Kincaid from San Francisco, and Trevor Newly from London.  All three soldiers were in different parts of the world, but signed up simultaneously and all three requested to be stationed there at Umeme Mungu.  As they are talking, a young girl bursts out of the woods screaming and running towards them.  Don notices that she is wearing a big coat for such hot weather and shouts a warning, but it is too late.  The explosion throws everyone to the ground and apparently kills Dr Lereaux who had been running to help her.  Using the distraction, the Ngare tribe strike, and begin cutting down as many as they can find.  The three guards stand their ground and fight back, but they are outnumbered.  Don finds his cane, and changes to Thor, and proceeds to disarm several of the attackers.  The Ngare open fire on Thor, but to no effect as he just stands there.  It's now his turn as he hurls Mjolnir once again, taking them out.  The three guards are out of ammo, and are about to fight off the rest of the attackers by hand, then the remaining Ngare turn and run.  They turn around and discover that it was Thor they ran from, standing behind them.  Thor asks them about them signing up, to which Leo replies that it seemed like the right thing to do and they all asked for Umeme Mungu.  Thor asks what Umeme Mungu means, and Trevor tells him that it means "lightning god", and Thor notes that apparently, even for the gods, there is no such thing as coincidence.  Thor tells them that he could never fail to notice his friends courage and hearts, and tells them to stand still.  He then whirls Mjolnir creating a storm, transforming them into Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg - the Warriors Three!  The four of them plan to go after the rest of the Ngare, but Ibo Abua tells them no, that Africa's problems should be solved by Africa, not outsiders.  His hope is that other nations can find ways to help keep them apart while they try to find ways to live together, which gives Thor an idea.  He says that he is the son of Odin, but also the son of Gaea, and rarely calls upon that aspect of himself, but he does so now.  Using Mjolnir, he creates a giant chasm in the earth separating the two tribes, for which Ibo is grateful.  Back in Asgard, the Warriors Three note how quiet it is and doesn't seem right.  Hogun noticed Thor's reluctance to restore them right away, and Thor agrees.  He's treading cautiously so as not to restore certain other Asgardians, which they will not name out loud.  But they must hurry the quest because they do not know what will happen if a human host dies with an Asgardian still within them.  He asks Heimdall if he can help him locate others, and he says he can.

Significant Events:  1st appearance of Ernest Lereaux, 1st appearance of Rolf Mueller, 1st appearance of Leo Kincaid, 1st appearance of Trevor Newly, return of Fandral, return of Hogun, return of Volstagg, 1st appearance of Ibo Abua, 1st appearance of the Ngare, 1st appearance of the Mangetu

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Pencils: Olivier Coipel
Inker: Mark Morales
Letters: Chris Eliopoulos
Colors: Laura Martin & Paul Mounts

Appearances: Heimdall, Destroyer, Don Blake, Balder, Loki, Hela, Frost Giant, Enchantress, Dr Doom, Volstagg, Beth Sooner

Synopsis:  Just outside of Asgard, the mailman installs a mailbox for them and labels it Asgard, 1 Asgard Rd, and then puts a letter in for them.  It's an invitation from the townsfolk to a town meeting at the Broxton Town Hall.  Back inside, Thor goes to Heimdall, who tells him that there is still no trace of Sif, and worse still, the essences he has been detecting have begun to vanish from his site, and there is a growing darkness in the desert between Nevada and New Mexico.  Thor immediately flies there where he finds an old fallout bunker, and trapped inside are dozens of people.  They tell Thor that him, or it, has kidnapped them from all over the world and brought them there.  Then a raven-haired woman in a wedding dress says she knows him, but before Thor can free them, thundering steps come down the hallway - The Destroyer.  Inside himself, Thor and Don discuss how this is possible and why.  It appears that the Destroyer intends to kill the hosts so that no new Asgardians are reborn.  Thor attacks him anew, driving him outside and away from the others.  The Destroyer then speaks saying that he is not the Destroyer, Thor is, and for that, he must die.  Thor has a plan to free all the Asgardians at once from their shells, and then that small army can stop the Destroyer.  Thor flies into the skies and unleashes his lightning.  In doing so, he not only frees the Asgardians, but frees the spirit inhabiting the Destroyer - Balder the Brave.  Balder tells him that he raged against the destruction of Asgard, angry with himself for failing to protect it from the final Ragnarok.  After death, something sensed his rage and pulled him into the Destroyer where he began collecting the Asgardian hosts until Thor freed him.  Thor is baffled by another puzzle though, where are the Asgardians he freed?  He goes back below where one of the people tell him that they all left except for one, the one that came out of the female that said she knew Thor.  Thor goes to her and asks Sif to turn around so that her face can shine upon him again.  She replies that she takes great comfort in his words, but she is not Sif.  She turns around revealing Loki, who is now a woman.  Loki tells him that it should be no surprise since she is not a child of Asgard, but of Giants.  She goes on to say that it is a new start for them and destiny has been fulfilled.  Thor tells her that she will get this one chance.  Loki reflects upon her conversation with Doctor Doom about the plan to free those Asgardians of their choice.  With Thor distracted by the Destroyer, he will work to free as many Asgardians as quickly as possible with them all in one place threatened by the Destroyer, without considering who he is setting free, and Doom is in agreement.  We then see Hela, a Frost Giant, and the Enchantress looking out upon different vistas of the Earth.  Back in Oklahoma, Volstagg and some of the Asgardians arrive at the town meeting, saying that there is little that cannot be made gladder by cake.

Significant Events:  Return of the Destroyer, return of Balder, return of Loki, return of Hela, return of Frost Giants, return of the Enchantress

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Pencils: Olivier Coipel
Inker: Mark Morales
Letters: Chris Eliopoulos
Colors: Laura Martin

Appearances:  Heimdall, Don Blake, Bill Junior, Mayor Cletus, Volstagg, Jim, Steve, Hogun, Kelda, Dave, Loki

Synopsis:  In Bill's Diner, the local townsfolk are discussing their interactions so far with the Asgardians. Volstagg and several Asgardians attended the town meeting held by Mayor Cletus where sanitation issues were discussed, including the Asgardians preference of hurling the waste over the walls. Jim and Steve recount their meeting Hogun while fixing a flat. He was walking back from Texas carrying a couple of wild boars that he had killed bare-handed. Since their jack was broken, Hogun lifted up the vehicle to Jim could change the tire. Steve seemed particularly impressed and has began studying the Norse myths. Bill Junior is then pressed to tell his story. He was out walking late one night because he couldn't sleep, and met Kelda, a beautiful Asgardian goddess out walking and enjoying the night air as well. Bill seemed struck dumb by her beauty, and began telling her his name as well as the history of his family, all named Bill. She told him that it is a fine name, for William. She knew a William III, who was a king. She also appeared attracted to Bill. Before she left, he asked her what it's like living up there in Asgard. She said it's an interesting question, since they spend a lot of time looking over the walls and wondering what it's like to live down there. Since she has satisfied her curiosity, she invites him up to satisfy his some time. The locals poke a little fun at Bill, saying it sounds like he's in love. But he feels that she's way above him, saying that his dad had a saying; "A bird can love a fish, but where would they build a house together?" Blake has the answer - on the edge of the river, which seems to perk Bill up a bit. Blake then has a "discussion" with Thor about what to do. Thor is reluctant to release all the Asgardians, which would also mean restoring Odin. And Odin would want to cling to the old ways, whereas Thor is trying to forge a new future for the Asgardians. But Blake convinces him, because more and more mortal hosts are going to die or be killed as the days go on, resulting in the Asgardian inside being lost forever. He transforms into Thor and flies high into the sky, into a low orbit over the Earth. In Asgard, Loki is delighted as this appears to be exactly what she wants. Volstagg asks Heimdall what it is that he sees, to which Heimdall replies, the future. Thor unleashes a massive lightning storm that encompasses the entire Earth. We then see lightning strike multiple areas around the world, unleashing the Asgardians from within their hosts. This completely overwhelms Thor, and he tells Blake to find Sif and tell her of his love for her. He then falls to Earth, creating a crater.

Significant Events:  1st appearance of Mayor Cletus, 1st appearance of Jim, 1st appearance of Steve, 1st appearance of Kelda, 1st appearance of Dave

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Pencils: Marko Djurdjevic
Inker: Danny Miki
Letters: Chris Eliopoulos
Colors: Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic

Appearances: Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Falki, Loki, Don Blake, Hugin, Munin, Odin, Surtur, Bor, Bestla, Frost Giant, Sorcerer, Frigga

Synopsis: Balder and Hogun help a severely weakened Thor into his chambers in Asgard, and they have sent Fandral to summon Falki. Falki has brought the Odincasket, and explains the details to them. How like mortals will sometimes induce a coma in a patient to help them heal, the Odincasket will do the same for Thor. Thor shuts himself in, leaving Balder in charge while he rests. Balder looks up, only to see Don Blake standing before him. Blake tells him that he hears what Thor hears, and vice-versa, he understands the purpose of the Odincasket, and explains the physicist's theory of Schroedinger's Cat. Since Thor is between life and death, his sudden appearance would imply that when Thor does die, Blake will be on his own again, and he promptly leaves Asgard. Inside the Odincasket, Thor dreams of Hugin and Munin, who speak to him and tell him how he is faring since he has his father's bed, power, and crown, and has never attempted to resurrect Odin. They ask him why the sounds of combat coming from over the hill sound so familiar, and he heads towards it. In the outside world, Blake buys a plane ticket to New York, while speaking to a mysterious someone who can help him fine someone - Jane Foster. Back in the between world, Thor comes across Odin fighting Surtur. Odin emerges triumphant, but is badly wounded. Thor speaks to him, and says that he can bring him back, but Odin tells him that if he was going to do that, he would have done it already. Odin tells him that in order for the gods to be who they are, they must kill their fathers, and begins to tell him a story. He tells Thor of his youth, and fighting in battle with his father Bor. He walks in Midgard before mortals existed, and thought it empty, so he breathed life into man, and his father was ill-pleased. To punish Odin, he visited upon the mortal race every suffering, every pain, every curse within his power to bring. After a time, another war came with the enemies of Asgard, and Bor pursed a Frost Giant, only to find a trap with a powerful sorcerer waiting for him. By the time Odin caught up to him, the curse was already done, and Bor was turned into living snow, and was slowly being blown away. With his last breath, Bor told Odin to find the most powerful sorcerers he could find and restore him. But he did not, because he was in the way. On that day, Odin became king and could make plans as he chose. After a time, Thor was born, and Frigga pointed out that Thor had Bor's eyes, and Odin knew in that moment that destiny would come full circle.

Significant Events: 1st appearance of Falki, 1st appearance of Odincasket, 1st appearance of Sorcerer

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Pencils: Marko Djurdjevic
Inker: Danny Miki
Letters: Chris Eliopoulos
Colors: Laura Martin

Appearances: Odin, Bor, Laufey, Loki, Don Blake, Mrs Rosen, Jane Foster, Surtur, Mrs Chambers, Nurse Little, Hugin, Munin, Sif

Synopsis: Odin tells Thor the truth of his past.  Bor had cursed him and told him the only way to still his voice, is that some point in the future, he would kill an enemy and he must adopt his son as his own.  Not long after, the fateful battle occurred and Odin slew Laufey and adopted Loki as his own son.  But that was Bor’s curse, because he knew the serpent he had taken into his own fold.  In New York, Don Blake searches out Jane Foster in the hopes that she is somehow the host to Sif and is unknowingly keeping her from returning.  Jane tells him that six months ago, she filed for divorce from Keith, because she had heard that he had returned.  When Don tells her the reason for his visit, she is visibly upset and slaps him.  She had hoped that he had come there for her and not for Sif.  Back in the nameless realm, Thor undoes Bor’s curse, by freely offering Odin his freedom, but he declines.  He has decided that he will stay there and fight Surtur every day, so that his evil will not escape into the world again.  Thor decides that he will fight by his father’s side, and together they send Surtur to lick his wounds.  Don is getting ready to leave, when Mrs Chambers calls out for him to help her.  Jane gets Nurse Little to help her instead, and she goes inside her room and begins to brush her hair.  Don says that the next time he is in New York, the two of them should get together for dinner and drinks, just the two of them and no one and nothing else.  She says she’d like that very much, and they part ways.  Inside Mrs Chambers room, Nurse Little asks if she’d like to see herself in the mirror to see how pretty she is, and it’s Sif’s reflection in the mirror, and Nurse Little has changed into Loki.  Thor awakens, and Don disappears back into the void they share.  Thor tells his people that all the Asgardians that could have been brought back have been, and now it is time to begin building their future.

Significant Events: 1st appearance of Mrs Rosen, 1st appearance of Mrs Chambers, 1st appearance of Nurse Little

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Pencils: Olivier Coipel
Inker: Mark Morales, Danny Miki, John Dell
Letters: Chris Eliopoulos
Colors: Laura Martin

Appearances:  Balder, Loki, Fandral, Hogun, Volstagg, Heimdall, Kelda, Bill Jr, Frost Giant, Johnny

Synopsis: As Thor leaves on another mission, Balder remains behind in Asgard brooding.  Loki joins him and asks him about whether he is truly as free as he thinks.  The Warriors Three join in the discussion, and Loki asks them all what good is the freedom to go where they choose, if they choose not to go?  She mentions some Frost Giants in passing then takes her leave of them.  Balder follows her into her chambers and asks further about the Frost Giants.  She offers to send him to them in the Rocky Mountains, and gives him a ring that will return him to Asgard, all he has to do is whisper her name to it.  Elsewhere, Volstagg asks Heimdall about the Avengers, thinking he might do well in this world seeking out adventurers equal to himself, to which Heimdall mocks him for even listening to Loki's words.  Just then, Bill Jr arrives asking if Kelda is in.  In the Rocky Mountains, Balder is hunting for the Frost Giants, reminiscing on his past and his purpose.  His constant vigilance against his death which would herald Ragnarok, and now that it has come and gone, what is his purpose?  Watching him hunt is a Frost Giant, with Loki telling him that he will be easy prey, just wait for her signal.  Back in Asgard, Kelda is delighted to see Bill, who has also brought her some flowers that he has picked.  She says that she cannot wait, and wants him to throw the flowers up to her, he tries but they never go very high.  Finally he ties a rock to the stems of them, and succeeds in throwing them up to her, promptly hitting her in the face.  In the Rocky Mountains, a trio of Frost Giants comes across a father and son, dealing with their overheated car.  As they prepare to strike them down, they are saved by Balder.  As one of them prepares to strike Balder, he is struck down from behind by Loki, who kills the Frost Giant before he can reveal her duplicity.  The police arrive and demand that the Asgardians drop their weapons.  The man and his son are alive, but upset from having to watch three Giants be killed right in front of them.  They are arrested and Thor is finally contacted, who comes to collect them.  Back in Asgard, Thor tells Balder that this is a new world, with many rules and laws that the Asgardians must learn.  Bill Jr is teaching some of them about basketball and trying to explain what points are.  Balder confides in Loki that he is lost in this world, not knowing what his purpose is anymore.  Loki states that he follows Thor because he is Odin's son and thus entitled to the throne and their loyalty.  She then informs him that his father was not killed by Frost Giants, that he is really Odin and Frigga's son, half-brother to Thor and just as entitled to rule Asgard as Thor is.

Significant Events: 1st appearance of Johnny

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Pencils: Olivier Coipel
Inker: Mark Morales, Allen Martinez, Victor Olazaba
Letters: Chris Eliopoulos
Colors: Laura Martin

Appearances:  Balder, Loki, Odin, Frigga, Prophetess, Bill, Kelda, Kyle, Beth Sooner, Volstagg

Synopsis: As humans from town watch Asgard, inside Loki tells Balder the truth of his parentage.  One night during one of his celebrations, Odin took special interest in the woman called Frigga.  When Balder was born, Odin was troubled by dreams and portents.  Visions of Balder dying, and taking all of Asgard with him.  So Odin rides out in search of the Prophetess, who tells him that Balder's death at the beginning of Ragnarok would herald the death of all gods, but Balder would be reborn at the end of Ragnarok and create a new race of gods.  But if he died before Ragnarok began, it would be the death of all things for all time.  That is why his true parentage was hidden, so that he would not become a target.  Back in Broxton, Bill is working in the diner, but his mind is in Asgard, thinking of Kelda.  Kyle teases him a bit, but another man tells him that the biggest regrets in life are those chances not taken.  Balder asks Thor, and is told the truth - it is true.  He tells Balder that it was one of the hardest things he's ever had to do, was keep that secret, but he understood and agreed with Odin on why it had to be done.  But now that the truth is known, it is time for all of Asgard to celebrate the coronation of a new prince of Asgard.

Significant Events: 1st appearance of Kyle, Origin of Balder, 1st appearance of Prophetess