Thor 371

"I'm sorry, citizen, but justice defrayed, not justice delayed! Pedal metal, hop-sikle!"

―Justice Peace

"Peace on Earth" is the title to the 371st issue of the first Thor ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The story was written by Walter Simonson with artwork by Sal Buscema and inks by Albret Blevinson. It was colored by Max Scheele and lettered by John Workman. The story was edited by Ralph Macchio with Craig Anderson as assistant editor. This issue shipped with a September, 1986 cover date and carries a cover price of .75 cents per copy.

"Peace on Earth"[]

The comic book version of Thor was created by writers Stan Lee & Larry Lieber and artist Jack Kirby based on the figure from Norse mythology. He first appeared in Journey Into Mystery #83 in August, 1962.
This issue carries the approval stamp of the Comics Code Authority.
According to Amazing Heroes #95, this issue shipped to retailers on May 27th, 1986.
Inkers Bret Blevins and Al Williamson are credited under the conjoined name of "Albret Blevinson".
Colorist Christie Scheele is credited as Max Scheele in this issue.
This issue was released to coincide with the twenty-fifth anniversary of Marvel Comics.
The events from this issue continue in Thor #372.
The events of this issue take place on May 1st, 1986. Given the rules governing the passage of time in comic books, this date should be considered non-canonical.
Balder Odinson becomes the ruler of Asgard in this issue.
This is the first appearance of the Time Variance Authority, or "TVA".
"Kraggit" is apparently an expletive used by members of the Time Variance Authority.
Justice Peace is obviously patterned after the character of Judge Dredd.