Why it's Hot:
- First battle of Silver Surfer vs Thor
- 2nd appearance of Mephisto
- Iconic cover art by John Buscema with inks by Sal Buscema and color by Marie Severin
Synopsis:
1st story: "The Good, The Bad, And The Uncanny!" Loki is plotting to kill his brother Thor when he comes across the Silver Surfer while in his astral form. First, he allows Thor to learn of his plot to kill him. Then he travels to Earth and attacks the Surfer. He soon learns the Surfer's true power and tells him that he has passed his test and he must help defend Asgard from Thor, who plans to take over. He also promises to let him free of Earth if he helps. The Surfer agrees and Loki leaves him at Asgard. The Surfer reaches the dining hall where Thor is located and challenges him. Thor tells him they will talk over dinner and a gladiatorial contest. They seem to think that they should not be enemies but Loki is manipulating the situation. Loki controls one of the gladiators into attacking the
