COVER BY: OLIVIER COIPEL WRITER: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI PENCILS: OLIVIER COIPEL INKS: MARK MORALES COLORED BY: LAURA MARTIN LETTERED BY: CHRIS ELIOPOULOS THE STORY: Sinister things are afoot in Asgard. Loki claims to have only the best of intentions, but her manipulations have seated a new prince on the throne, the brave Balder…and her snake's tongue has planted seeds of doubt in the ears of Asgardians to question the leadership of the mighty Thor. What insidious treachery will the cunning Loki spring on the noble heroes? And what dreaded effect could it have on the innocent townspeople of neighboring Broxton, Oklahoma? Rated T+ …$2.99 IN STORES: December 24, 2008 Check out the official Marvel Shop for your favorite Marvel Heroes!