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Thor has been seized by Mangog, who possesses the strength of his entire now dead race. That race had attacked Asgard centuries before, and was destroyed by Odin. Now Mangog seeks revenge. He strikes Thor with a blow that stuns even him. But before he close on Thor, Fandral (trapped with Hogun and Volstagg in nearby rocks) manages to distract Mangog with a taunt and his sword. Angrily, Mangog breaks up their prison, and they join in battle. In the Throne Room of Asgard, Toag of the Council Supreme informs Loki that the Asgardian armies have been routed by Mangog. He counsels Loki to rally the troops and lead a new charge. But Loki wants to wait until he knows Thor is dead. Suddenly the survivors of the army enter the Throne Room and inform Loki that Mangog is coming to draw the OdinSword which will trigger Ragnorak, the death of the world. Meanwhile, Thor recovers, and comes to the aid of his friends with a tornado. But it is not powerful enough to injure Mangog. So instead Thor uses his hammer to release lightning that causes a volcanic eruption. Under the cover of the eruption, Thor uses his hammer to carry himself and the Warriors Three to safety. As Heimdall stands on the Rainbow bridge, he is approached by the Rigellian's Recorder. The Recorder asks to be taken to Thor, and Heimdall has a passing knight take him to the palace. As Thor and the Warriors Three watch, Mangog emerges from the volcano and begins to toss white hot lava at them. Thor responses with an overwhelming rainstorm and flood that carries Mangog away. But he wonders if it will be enough to stop him. In Norn, Balder continues to battle the enchanted Asgardian Lost Legion that Karnilla has animated to slay him because he rejected her love. As Sif waits by the sleeping Odin's bed, the Recorder approaches. He informs Sif that he has calculated that Mangog seeks to draw the OdinSword in order to trigger Ragnorak. Sif stations herself before the sword, awaiting Mangog, know that his arrival will mean that Thor is dead. And she will welcome death rather then live without her Lord. Meanwhile as the Warriors and Thor watch the flood, Mangog appears, ready to conclude their battle.