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Item #47007701
Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337 CGC 9.6 Direct Variant
1st app. Beta Ray Bill
Paper: White
Label #1296996007
Ended Nov 26 2018 Winning Bid $128 Direct 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. Grade: CGC 9.6 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)