Thor: God-Size Special #1 — Marko Djurdjevic Cover (2008/2009)

Thor: God-Size Special #1 is a Marvel Comics one-shot written by Matt Fraction, featuring artwork from Dan Brereton, Doug Braithwaite, Mike Allred, and Miguel Ángel Sepúlveda, with a striking painted cover by Marko Djurdjevic. The issue tells the story of Skurge the Executioner, whose life and death have become strangely distorted in the memories of the Asgardians. Thor, Balder, and Loki attempt to uncover the mystery behind the conflicting memories and the sinister manipulation surrounding Skurge.

The cover presents Thor's allies and enemies in a dramatic Asgardian battle scene, dominated by a large armored warrior wielding weapons in the upper portion. The lower section features prominent painted portraits of Thor and a horned female Asgardian figure, while fiery orange and gold lighting creates an intense mythological atmosphere. The cover carries the large THOR GOD-SIZE title, Marvel One-Shot branding, Direct Edition barcode, Rated T+ marking, and the creator credits.

This issue is a one-shot and also includes a reprint of Thor #362, “Like a Bat Out of Hel!”