Escaped convict Crusher Creel is given power by Loki to absorb the properties of anything that he touches. As the Absorbing Man, Creel uses his fantastic strength to battle Thor.

Loki lures a hunter into The Temple of Darkness, a hidden tomb where the hunter's spirit enters the body of the Indestructible Destroyer, an enchanted suit of armor forged by Odin.

Scientist Paul Duval gains the power to turn himself (and whoever he touches) into living stone. As the Grey Gargoyle, he attacks Thor hoping to steal Thor's magic hammer, which he believes will help him gain immortality.