Thor #9 - Olivier Coipel & Laura Martin Cover (2020/2021)

Thor #9 begins the six-part “Prey” storyline and marks the dramatic return of Donald Blake, Thor's former mortal alter ego. The issue is written by Donny Cates, illustrated by Nic Klein, and colored by Matt Wilson.

The cover by Olivier Coipel and Laura Martin presents a striking dual-image composition. Thor dominates the left side of the artwork, wearing his dark blue-and-black armor and flowing red cape while gripping Mjolnir. His expression is serious as he looks toward Donald Blake, who appears behind him emerging from a dark, fractured and smoky environment.

Blake is shown in ordinary clothing and holding his distinctive cane, emphasizing the contrast between Thor's divine identity and his former human host. The shattered, debris-filled surroundings and dramatic lighting create a mysterious and ominous atmosphere, suggesting that Blake's return is anything but ordinary.

The cover prominently displays the THOR logo in icy blue and white, the legacy number LGY #735, and the promotional text “PREY STARTS HERE!” The composition directly reflects the story's central mystery: where Donald Blake has been and what his unexpected return means for the God of Thunder.