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Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 223 CGC 9.8

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    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #223 CGC 9.8
    Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Thor (part 223), Print Run Statistics, Hercules, Thor
    Published May 1974 by Marvel.

    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 223 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #1052656018

    Starts Apr 4

    First 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Hellfire Across the World!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito; Thor and Hercules enter Hades and are attacked by demon-bats, and snake women; They fight their way past, only to find that Pluto has fled with Krista; They go to Asgard, where Odin reveals that Pluto has gone to Manhattan; Thor and Hercules follow him there; Thor defeats Pluto and drives him away; He then discovers that Krista is dying, and only Don Blake can save her. Appearances by Sif and Hildegarde. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #12 (Daredevil by Jack Kirby), plus a statement of ownership: average print run 405,894; average paid circulation 195,239. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25. Grade: CGC 9.8 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)