Thy final moment is at hand, Surtur! In times past, I did suffer thee to live, settling for thine imprisonment! 'TIS NOT A MISTAKE I SHALL REPEAT! 
- —Odin
Appearing in "By Fire Born"
Main Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Beta Ray Bill
- Hercules
- Kurse
- Warriors Three
- Balder
- Neffethesk
- Cyra
- Odin (Death)
- Jane Foster-Kincaid
- Jake Olson
- "Christine Collins" / Enchantress
- Keith Kincaid (Possessed by Hela's minion)
- Hannah Fairmont
- Amanda Fairmont
- Thor Girl (Tarene)
Villains:
- Fire Demons
- Surtur (Death)
Other Characters:
- Asgardians
- Silgund (Death) (Unnamed)
- Toothgnasher and Toothgrinder
Locations:
Items:
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "By Fire Born"
The battle moves to Oslo as Surtur's forces keep coming, wearing down the Asgardians. Odin asks his healers about reviving Thor early, but they don't know the effects of doing so. In Manhattan, Jake learns of Surtur's attack and sends Tarene to help. In Asgard, she uses her powers to revive Thor against the healers' objections. Meanwhile, Odin thunders down from Asgard to join the battle. Christine steps through the mirror in her apartment to become Enchantress. She's surprised by Keith, who follows her there. He passes through the mirror and transforms. A surprised Amora declares, "Thou art dead!" In Norway, a sudden rain falls, marking Thor's arrival. Tarene accesses her full powers. Odin takes the charge she builds up and flies directly into Surtur. Both disappear in the explosion, with Odin's sword, helmet and chariot left behind.
Solicit Synopsis
• THE SCOOP: Everything changes as Thor and the fire giant Surtur collide in cataclysmic combat! • THE STORY: The searing Surtur stands ready to bring about the end of the world! Asgard's legions strike valiantly against him! But, in the end, a god must fall -- ushering in a new and startling status quo for this title! You've been warned!
See Also
- 1 image(s) from Thor Vol 2 40
- 3 reprint(s) of Thor Vol 2 40
- Thor Vol 2 40 on Marvel Unlimited.
- Thor Vol 2 40 on Comixology.