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Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 164 CGC 9.2

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Label #0244950026

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Lest Mankind Fall!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Trapped in an apocalyptic future with Pluto, God of Death, Sif and Thor find themselves in dire need of back-up; In true god-like fashion, Zeus makes his sweeping entrance; Is the King of the Gods here to support the Asgardians, or Pluto?; Back on Asgard, Balder continues to struggle with stray thoughts of Karnilla, the Norn Queen. Appearances by Balder, Sif, Karnilla, Zeus, and Odin. Re-introduction of Athena (from Red Raven Comics 1, August 1940). Adam Warlock (still in cocoon) cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 165 CGC 8.5

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Label #0243796003

Last 12-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First full appearance of Adam Warlock in "Him!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Balder continues to resist the feminine wiles of Karnilla, and the Norn Queen calls in reinforcements; Meet Haag, a morally-dubious sorceress who has mastered the power of persuasion; Will Balder cave to the sinister love of Karnilla?; Plus, Thor encounters a strange earthling who goes only by the name of "Him." Appearances by Sif and the Watcher. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 165 CGC 7.0

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Label #1211160003

Last 12-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First full appearance of Adam Warlock in "Him!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Balder continues to resist the feminine wiles of Karnilla, and the Norn Queen calls in reinforcements; Meet Haag, a morally-dubious sorceress who has mastered the power of persuasion; Will Balder cave to the sinister love of Karnilla?; Plus, Thor encounters a strange earthling who goes only by the name of "Him." Appearances by Sif and the Watcher. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 182 CGC 8.5

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Label #4372552007

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Prisoner - the Power - and - Dr. Doom!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (p 14, panels 2-5 and p 18, panels 5 and 6, Don Blake figures), inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor is patrolling the city when he happens upon a young girl protesting Latverian oppression outside the Latverian embassy; The protest ends up inciting a riot between people who are for and against the young girls cause and the end result is that the girl gets injured; Thinking that this is more of a job for Donald Blake, Thor changes into his mortal guise and tries to get to the girls aid, however he finds that the mod is in too much of a frenzy and changes into Thor once more, scaring them all over; Changing into Thor once again, Blake makes his escape from where hes held in a dungeon and rounds back to attack Doom's castle; Detecting Thor's approach, Doom launches a stalker missile that locks onto Thor; To Thor's horror he realizes that he has two choices: Let the missile hit him, or crash and destroy the village bellow him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 182 CGC 4.5

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Label #4055851009

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Prisoner - the Power - and - Dr. Doom!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (p 14, panels 2-5 and p 18, panels 5 and 6, Don Blake figures), inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor is patrolling the city when he happens upon a young girl protesting Latverian oppression outside the Latverian embassy; The protest ends up inciting a riot between people who are for and against the young girls cause and the end result is that the girl gets injured; Thinking that this is more of a job for Donald Blake, Thor changes into his mortal guise and tries to get to the girls aid, however he finds that the mod is in too much of a frenzy and changes into Thor once more, scaring them all over; Changing into Thor once again, Blake makes his escape from where hes held in a dungeon and rounds back to attack Doom's castle; Detecting Thor's approach, Doom launches a stalker missile that locks onto Thor; To Thor's horror he realizes that he has two choices: Let the missile hit him, or crash and destroy the village bellow him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 184 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The World Beyond!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, , inks by Joe Sinnott (with Bill Everett on pages 2, 17-19); Thor returns to Asgard from Earth so that he might travel into the World Beyond for his father Odin, however he finds that he may have arrived too late; Thor rushes into the throne room to find Odin in utter despair. When Thor inquires about what's wrong, Odin has his Grand Vizier activate the Coals of the Cosmos to show him the World Beyond, and how it is growing rapidly, consuming the known universe as it grows; Odin explains that he sent the Warriors Three into the World Beyond and they failed to stop it; Odin also shows Thor that some of their old foes: Galactus, Mangog, and Loki are not responsible for this cataclysmic event either; Thor ventures into the World Beyond. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 190 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "And So, To Die!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor has been forced to accept Hela's gift of death and he prepares to receive her touch; While in Asgard, Balder sleeps a troubled sleep with thought of the oath of loyalty he has sworn to Karnilla; However, he finds these dreams are not just that, Karnilla herself has appeared before him to warn him that Thor's end is near; Rousing from his bed Balder rushes to Odin to tell him of what transpires; Karnilla appears and shows Odin an image of what is happening on Earth; Witnessing it for himself Odin refuses to allow his favored son to die. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 193 VG 4.0

48-page giant. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. "What Power Unleashed?", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema; High atop Mount Everest, Blader and Karnilla have summoned the Silver Surfer to come to the aid of Thor, who is now battling Durok, a powerful mystical creature created by Loki; The Surfer, after many betrayals from humans is apathetic to Balder's pleas for help, telling the God that he has no interest in the affairs of humans; Balder furiously pleads with the Surfer, telling the Zennlavian that he would give his life to Thor; Hearing this, Karnilla painfully reminds Balder that his life is sworn to her and her only; This prompts the Surfer to get involved, and when Karnilla is unable to strike the Surfer down, she frees Balder from the rocky confines she is crushing him in and the Surfer uses his Power Cosmic to heal him; Karnilla realizes to her horror what she had almost done and wonders if she would ever be deserving of Balders love. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 225 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4089112011

Cover by John Buscema. First appearance of Firelord in "The Coming of the Firelord!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor commands Mjolnir to return to him, and so it must; Hercules returns with the body of Holmes, and in drawing close, the spirit returns to his body; While Thor changes back to Blake to check on Krista, Firelord arrives on Earth, and at the selfsame hospital; Hercules and Firelord begin to battle, and Blake's cane is knocked out a window; Blake races to the ground and changes to Thor, and then he stops the battle, realizing who Firelord is - herald to Galactus; Firelord then summons Galactus, and Galactus plans to feast this day. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp #17 (Black Bolt by Jack Kirby). Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 233 CBCS 8.0

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Label #21-279BDCA-003

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott and Marie Severin. "Midgard Aflame!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone; Loki transports himself to Asgard. With Odin still missing the God of Mischief quickly vanquishes the Vizier; Outside of Avengers Mansion, Thor rescues a small child from an oncoming truck; Thor has decided to gather the Avengers to help him battle Loki and his oncoming army; When Thor goes back to Avengers Mansion, he finds it encased in a force field; Similarly, all of the superheroes around the country, as well as the Baxter Building, are encased in smaller force fields; Thor is summoned to the Pentagon where he and the Army are on alert to repel Loki's forces. Cameos by Spider-Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Hawkeye, the Vision, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, the Black Panther, Quicksilver, and Cyclops. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 239 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-279BDCA-009

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. "Time Quake!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; With Geirrodur defeated, Ulik now sets his sights on the surface world; But Thor stands in his way and defeats him; Thor then causes the cave to collapse on the trolls, while he and Jane escape to the surface; Back in California, at a strike meeting, Orrin breaks up an attack by Conners and his men, when a gigantic pyramid bursts up from the ground; Orrin seems transfixed by it and begins heading for it; Thor leaves Jane to search for Odin, but after he leaves, Jane sees Orrin in California heading toward the pyramid; Osiris, Isis, and Horus appear in a doorway and Orrin follows them inside. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 240 CBCS 7.0

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Label #21-279BDCA-011

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Klaus Janson. "When the Gods Make War!", script by Roy Thomas (plot) and Bill Mantlo (script), pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson; Thor returns to Asgard for clues to Odin's disappearance; When he gets there, he finds Heimdall unable to lift the Gjallerhorn, and his extreme senses are gone; Thor enters Asgard and finds all Asgardians afflicted with the same melancholy; He manages to snap the Warriors Three out of it; They consult Mimir to find Odin, and he reveals the pyramid in California; Mimir tells the Asgardians about the gods of Egypt; Jane flies out to California and arrives at the same time as Thor; Horus comes out to keep Thor from interrupting a ceremony inside; As they battle, Isis and Osiris arrive from inside with Odin, only Odin is now Atum-Re, and he will destroy the enemy of his children - Thor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 248 CBCS 7.5

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Label #21-279BDCA-020

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "There Shall Come...Revolution!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tony Dezuniga (finished art), inks by Tony Dezuniga; Plot assist by Marv Wolfman; Thor and Jane arrive home, only to find a sudden storm has sprung up. Thor tries to dispel it, but is struck by lightning instead; After forcing with all his might, it finally disperses; Back inside, Jane tells Thor that the Warriors Three have caused a traffic jam; Thor goes and "rescues" them, and when they return, they find Jane with Balder in tatters; He tells Thor of the madness that has gripped Odin; They travel to Asgard, only to be stopped by Heimdall and beset by the warriors of Asgard; They defeat the warriors and meet up with the rebellion in Asgard; They then go to free Vizier from the Tower of Solitude. Appearances by Hogun, Fandrall, and Volstagg (story continues from Marvel Spotlight 30). The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #96 (Dracula). Spider-Man and the "Twinkie Takers ad for Hostess Twinkies. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 249 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #21-279BDCA-022

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Throne and the Fury!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; Plot assist by Marv Wolfman; Thor goes to try and talk to Odin, but is prevented by the palace guards and a mystic field that even Mjolnir cannot penetrate; Odin has his men move the Odinsword to the throne room, where he can pull it from the scabbard at a moment's notice; The group goes to seek Karnilla's help in breaching the mystic barrier; Thor barely manages to get through before it reseals itself; Thor then confronts Odin, only to have him reveal that it's not really Odin at all - it's Mangog sitting upon the Odinsword. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #98 (Fantastic Four). 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 252 CBCS 7.5

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Label #21-279C6D0-005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by John Verpoorten and John Romita (alterations). "A Dragon at the Gates!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; Thor goes to Mimir to find the missing Odin; Mimir tells him that before he answers, Thor must bring him the Ruby Eye of the Dragon that guards the golden gates to the Realm Below; Thor finds the dragon, but before he can attack it, Ulik arrives and fights Thor for the eye; They battle across a rock bridge surrounded by a sea of flames, until Ulik manages to knock Thor off. Tale of Asgard: The Weapon and the Warrior!, script by David Kraft, art by Pablo Marcos; A young Thor, confident after recently earning Mjolnir, challenges a Storm Giant he meets in his path. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 253 CBCS 7.5

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Label #21-279C6D0-006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by John Verpoorten and John Romita. "Chaos in the Kingdom of the Trolls," script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns), inks by Tony DeZuniga (finished art); Ulik, thinking Thor dead, goes to attack the dragon; Ulik defeats it and takes its eye, only to find Thor standing in his path; Thor manages to get the ruby from Ulik; Ulik tells Thor why he needs the ruby; The Trolls have accidentally dug through to another dimension, where lives the bestial Trogg; Trogg who has killed many trolls before they could seal the portal, but they need the ruby to seal it permanently; Thor agrees to help Ulik defeat Trogg if he can keep the ruby. Tale of Asgard: the conclusion of "The Weapon and the Warrior!", script by David Kraft, art by Pablo Marcos; Thor and the Storm Giant fight to a standstill, realize they have no real reason to fight, and part ways amicably. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 255 CBCS 7.5

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-279C6D0-009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by John Verpoorten and John Romita (alterations). The Stone Men of Saturn (marooned since Thor 83!) return in "Lo, The Quest Begins!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Tony DeZuniga; Thor returns to Asgard empty handed, but that was what Mimir was expecting; He did not want the eye, just to test Thor's honor; Mimir tells Thor that the answers he seeks lie with the Doomsday Star; They leave in the Starjammer, but get caught in a meteor storm and their sail is damaged; They land on an asteroid for repairs and come across a crashed spaceship and a group of dust covered statues; It turns out they are not statues, but the Stone Men from Saturn that Thor fought way back when, and they want the Starjammer. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Balder, and Karnilla. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 260 CBCS 8.5

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-279C6D0-015

Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Vicious and the Valiant," script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; On the Phoenix of Freedom, the Recorder attempts to download any information about the Doomsday Star; Back in Asgard, Balder disguises himself to sneak out and try to determine the strength of the enemy army; He sneaks into their encampment and discovers that the suits of armor are empty, brought to life by the Enchantress; As Thor gets ready to leave the Phoenix, he discovers that the Warriors Three have mounted one of the ship's great cannons aboard the Starjammer; Back in Asgard, Balder is discovered by the Enchantress and Executioner; Balder fights the Executioner, but Enchantress secretly lends him sorcerous aid; Now having a map, Thor and the Asgardians come across a vast group of floating statues, one of which raises its hand and strikes. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Recorder, and Karnilla. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.6 SS Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Walt Simonson on 9/28/18

Label #1599186003

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4290334004

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N VF 8.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N FN+ 6.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 338D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961415011

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. In Beta Ray Bill's second appearance, he comes to blows with Thor in "A Fool and His Hammer," script and art by Walt Simonson; Bill and Thor fight in single combat for the honor of wielding Mjolner and the alien bests the god of thunder. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Odin, Sif, Loki, Balder, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 339D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3961433017

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. "Something Old, Something New," script and art by Walt Simonson; Odin has the dwarves create a hammer for Bill and sends the alien and his son into space to rescue Bill's people. Appearances by Sif, Odin, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Carlin and Simonson's Page O' Thor Stuff; Assistant editor's month shenanigans. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 339D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4354192003

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. "Something Old, Something New," script and art by Walt Simonson; Odin has the dwarves create a hammer for Bill and sends the alien and his son into space to rescue Bill's people. Appearances by Sif, Odin, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Carlin and Simonson's Page O' Thor Stuff; Assistant editor's month shenanigans. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 363 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE3FE4-008

Last 65-cent cover price. Cover by Walt Simonson. Thor battles Kurse in this Secret Wars II crossover, "This Kursed Earth...!", script and art by Walt Simonson; The Beyonder sets up a fight between Thor and Kurse for his own instruction and amusement. Appearances by Power Pack, the Beyonder, and Beta Ray Bill. Loki cameo. Oh, and on the last page, Thor turns into a frog! Cap'n Crunch Cereal ad with Spider-Man. Continued from Secret Wars II (Marvel, 1985 series) #6 and Power Pack (Marvel, 1984 series) #18. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 364 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3962890005

First 75-cent cover price. Cover by Walt Simonson. "Thor Croaks," script and art by Walt Simonson; Asgard is holding the Althing to determine who will be her next ruler, but where is the mighty Thor?; Thanks to a spell by Loki, Thor is a frog living in Central Park who joins more of his kind in a battle with some sinister rats; Hildy finds the sword of Surtur. Appearances by Beta Ray Bill, Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Heimdall. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 366 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4400745018

Cover by Walt Simonson. "Sir!", script and pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Walt Simonson, Al Milgrom, and Bob Wiacek; Thor, Frog of Thunder, returns to Asgard to confront Loki and get him to break the amphibian curse; The curse is acually lifted by Volstagg, who finds Surtur's sword and breaks Loki's hold over its power; Hela releases Kurse from Hel; Thor abdicates the throne, and proposes Balder for king of Asgard. Appearances by Loki, Hogun, Fandral, Volstag, Heimdall, Kurse, and Hela. By the end, Thor returns to normal - well, sorta': he's grown a beard! The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 389,108; average paid circulation 234,795. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 372D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #3918426022

Direct Edition. Cover by Sal Buscema. "Without Justice, There Is No Peace!", script by Walter Simonson, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Bret Blevins (as Albret Blevinson) and Al Williamson (as Albret Blevinson); Thor and Justice Peace try to save Jane Foster and the entire world of the future by stopping Zaniac; Volstagg adopts two orphaned boys. Cameos by Beta Ray Bill, Sif, the Hulk, Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Hela. Thor pin-up by Sal Buscema. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75.

NOTE: 1st appearance of the Time Variance Authority. They play a major role in the 2021 Disney+ Loki TV series.

NOTE: For an interesting, albeit twisted, epilogue to this tale and to learn the ultimate fate of Justice Peace, check out Despicable Deadpool (2017) #288. - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 372D CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4389567024

Direct Edition. Cover by Sal Buscema. "Without Justice, There Is No Peace!", script by Walter Simonson, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Bret Blevins (as Albret Blevinson) and Al Williamson (as Albret Blevinson); Thor and Justice Peace try to save Jane Foster and the entire world of the future by stopping Zaniac; Volstagg adopts two orphaned boys. Cameos by Beta Ray Bill, Sif, the Hulk, Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Hela. Thor pin-up by Sal Buscema. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75.

NOTE: 1st appearance of the Time Variance Authority. They play a major role in the 2021 Disney+ Loki TV series.

NOTE: For an interesting, albeit twisted, epilogue to this tale and to learn the ultimate fate of Justice Peace, check out Despicable Deadpool (2017) #288. - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 391 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4162936007

1st appearance of Eric Masterson - Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding. "The Madness of Mongoose," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding; In New York, Sigurd Jarlson looks up his old boss Jerry to see about work; Onsite, he is attacked by the Mongoose, who is sent by an unknown master; With Spider-Mans help, they drive him off, but during the battle, Eric Masterson is hurt badly; Before escaping, the Mongoose knocks out the support pillars, but Thor manages to support the entire building while Spider-Man braces it so it wont collapse; In Asgard, the Grand Vizier sends Hogun across the dimensional rift to Earth to learn the fate of Thor. First appearance of Eric Masterson. Brief appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 429 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4296967011

Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Joe Sinnott. "This World Is Mine!", script by Tom DeFalco (plot and script) and Ron Frenz (plot), pencils by Ron Frenz (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes), inks by Joe Sinnott (finishes); On an alien planet, Thor and Excalibur free it's people from tyrants Juggernaut and Prince Zalaski; On Earth the Wrecking Crew, in attempting to free from prison one of their own, clashes with Code Blue and Ghost Rider. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Golden Record Reprint 83COMIC VF- 7.5

Mild cover oxidation.

COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Reprint from the Golden Record Comic set. Near exact replica of J.I.M (Thor) # 83, but there is no cover price or issue # and Golden Record ad on back cover. 83A does not include the record.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Golden Record Reprint 83COMIC FN 6.0

Cover oxidation.

COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Reprint from the Golden Record Comic set. Near exact replica of J.I.M (Thor) # 83, but there is no cover price or issue # and Golden Record ad on back cover. 83A does not include the record.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Mark Jewelers 337MJ VF+ 8.5

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (2014 Marvel 4th Series) 1H CGC 9.6 Ribic 1:50 Variant

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Ribic Variant Cover.

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Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Esad Ribic. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Russell Dauterman. The great hammer MJOLNIR lies on the moon, unable to be lifted by anyone in all the heavens! Even THOR! Something dark has befallen the God of Thunder, leaving him weakened and for the first time in forever... UNWORTHY! But when Frost Giants invade the Earth, the hammer will be lifted and an all-new Thor will arise! A Thor unlike any we've ever seen before! Who is this new GODDESS OF THUNDER? Not even Odin knows! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2014 Marvel 4th Series) 8A CGC 9.8 Dauterman

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Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by Russell Dauterman. The final battle with the Destroyer! Guest stars galore! A shocking return! And oh yeah...Thor's secret identity revealed at last!!! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) 5A CGC 9.6 Coipel

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Label #3724864021

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The Devourer King: Part 5 of 6 - Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Olivier Coipel. THE BLACK WINTER IS HERE. A god. A king. A herald. Every title Thor has worn has come with its own powers, its own terrible responsibilities. But none of them will be enough to stop the Black Winter. To save the Ten Realms - the entirety of the Multiverse - the Odinson must become…something else... 36 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) 9D CGC 9.8 Veregge Virgin Variant

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Veregge Variant Cover.

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Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Jeffrey Veregge. THE RETURN OF DONALD BLAKE! The 'Prey' arc starts here! Once upon a time, a mortal man bore within him the spirit of a god. With a crack of his cane upon the ground, the Mighty Thor would appear! But it's been years since the King of Asgard required his human ward. Where has the good doctor been all this time - and what does his reappearance mean for the God of Thunder? Donny Cates and Nic Klein journey into a mystery left unsolved since 1962! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) 20A CBCS 9.8 Klein

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Label #22-0E237D8-093

God of Hammers: Part 2 of 5 - Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Nic Klein. Mjolinr is on a rampage across the realms and is leaving death and destruction in its path! Thor must act fast to save his kingdom for the deadly prophecy of the God of Hammers is about to be unleashed! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Thor God of Thunder (2012) 1A CGC 9.2 Ribic

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Label #4076533021

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(W) Jason Aaron (A) Esad Ribic Throughout the ages, the gods of the Marvel Universe have been vanishing, their mortal worshippers left in chaos. NOW! the Mighty Thor follows a trail of blood that threatens to consume his past, present and future selves. The only hope for these ravaged worlds lies with the God of Thunder unraveling the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher! Cover price $3.99.

Thor God of Thunder (2012) 2A CGC 9.8 Ribic

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Label #3807122005

Cover by Esad Ribic (W) Jason Aaron (A) Esad Ribic Throughout the ages, the gods of the Marvel Universe have been vanishing, their mortal worshippers left in chaos. NOW! the Mighty Thor follows a trail of blood that threatens to consume his past, present and future selves. The only hope for these ravaged worlds lies with the God of Thunder unraveling the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher! Cover price $3.99.

Thor God of Thunder (2012) 2A VF/NM 9.0 Ribic

Cover by Esad Ribic (W) Jason Aaron (A) Esad Ribic Throughout the ages, the gods of the Marvel Universe have been vanishing, their mortal worshippers left in chaos. NOW! the Mighty Thor follows a trail of blood that threatens to consume his past, present and future selves. The only hope for these ravaged worlds lies with the God of Thunder unraveling the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher! Cover price $3.99.

Thor God of Thunder (2012) 6 VF+ 8.5

WHAT THE GODS HAVE WROUGHT (W) Jason Aaron. (A) Butch Guice, Tom Palmer. (CA) Esad Ribic. In a chilling interlude, discover the dark origin of Gorr...and the truth behind his bloody quest to butcher the gods. Cover price $3.99.

Thor God of Thunder (2012) 11 CGC 9.6

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Label #4385874010

GODBOMB: Part 5 of 5 (W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Esad Ribic The grand finale of the epic time-traveling saga of the God Butcher that began in issue #1. After the dust clears, what gods will be left?" Cover price $3.99.

Thor God of Thunder (2012) 19.NOWA CGC 9.6

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Label #4385874009

Cover by Esad Ribic - The Last Days of Midgard: Part 1 of 5 - Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Esad Ribic. THE LAST DAYS OF MIDGARD begin NOW! Thor, Asgardian God of Thunder, has always fought to save his adopted home of Earth. But who can he fight when the planet itself is dying? Thor's mortal ally and environmental secret agent Roz Solomon has a few ideas. Namely the world's largest and most nefarious energy company Roxxon, and its ruthless new CEO known as 'The Minotaur.' Has the God of Thunder finally met his match, in the form of a multinational super-corporation? Meanwhile, many millennia ahead, a future version of Thor faces a very different battle to save what remains of the earth--a battle against the greatest villain the Marvel Universe has ever known-Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds! Cover price $3.99.

War of the Realms (2019 Marvel) 1FRANKIES.A NM 9.4

Frankie's Comics and Golden Apple Comics Exclusive Cover by Clayton Crain. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Russell Dauterman. Asgard. Alfheim. Heven. Jotunheim. Muspelheim. Niffleheim. Nidavellir. Svartalfheim. Vanaheim. All of the Ten Realms have fallen to Malekith and his army except one: Midgard. Home to Thor's beloved humans. Home to heroes and gods alike. Now, at last, it burns. And Thor won't even be there to see it.All hell breaks loose in New York City as Malekith and his allies begin their invasion - and the greatest heroes of the Marvel Universe watch as the Earth falls! 56 pages, full color. Rated T+