Following Odin's death, Thor inherits the rulership of Asgard and leaves behind his human life as a member of the Avengers, but his concern for the well-being of Earth prompts Thor to transport Asgard above New York City.

An ancient enemy walks the world of Midgard, known to us as Earth. Victory comes at a terrible price--one that will alter forever the very hierarchy of the gods and thrust the son of Odin into a new and perilous role. Collecting: Thor (1998) #36-43, Annual 2001

After everything Thor has created is destroyed and he is betrayed, Thor tries to restore peace on Earth by obtaining the Mjolnier, the mighty magic Urn hammer before it is too late.

To save the very universe, Thor and the Warriors Three travel through time to stop the deadly Time Twisters! Then, it's off to Costa Verde to face the new threat of Firelord-but when Thor gets mindcontrolled, only Jane Foster can save the day! And when Mangog storms the gates of Asgard, Thor must rescue his father, Odin from Hela herself! Witness the God of Thunder in some of his earliest battles! Featuring the threats of Ulik, Zarrko the TomorrowMan and more! Thor movie premieres May 2011! COLLECTING: Thor (1962) #242-253

Thor is called upon to fulfill his father's legacy as lord and master of the Eternal Realm--leaving Earth' protection in the hands of the untested Tarene! But an old foe of the Thunder God has embarked on a quest for immortality, one that may spell the end of both Midgard's fledgling guardian and Thor's new reign! And then it's Thor, Lord of Asgard vs. Desak, Destroyer of Pantheons!

For years, Thor lived on Earth as protector, champion and Avenger - endearing himself to the entire world. Having lived a mortal's life, Earth's well-being was of paramount importance to the Asgardian God of Thunder. His ascension to the throne interfered with that mission. Asgard's interests forced Thor to ignore Earth. So wielding a power only the greatest of gods might possess, Asgard's liege transported his realm to the skies above Manhattan, the better to guide and protect the whole of humanity. Now, see how the Thunder God's presence on Earth affects the lives of people both ordinary and extraordinary and not for the better. Collecting THOR (1998) #59-67 and material from MARVEL DOUBLE-SHOT #1.

Collects Avengers #62-64, Thor #58 and Iron Man #64. Thor responds to entreaties from a dicatorship's denizens in a foreign country, but not everyone's in favor of divine intervention, and it's Secretary of Defense Iron Man's job to get the god out, leaving Captain America to play referee!