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Tales of Suspense (1959) 73 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. The Black Knight guest stars in "My Life for Yours!", script by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Flo Steinberg (plot assist), pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man learns that Hogan has been kidnapped from the hospital, and he follows the clues to a secret castle. "Where Walks the Sleeper!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Captain American battles a giant robot created by the Red Skull called the Sleeper; a Nazi agent has men unleash a second Sleeper. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 73 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. The Black Knight guest stars in "My Life for Yours!", script by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Flo Steinberg (plot assist), pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man learns that Hogan has been kidnapped from the hospital, and he follows the clues to a secret castle. "Where Walks the Sleeper!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Captain American battles a giant robot created by the Red Skull called the Sleeper; a Nazi agent has men unleash a second Sleeper. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 74 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. "If This Guilt Be Mine--!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); When Iron Man is left for dead by the Black Knight, he calls upon Pepper Potts to come to his rescue. "The Final Sleep," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Two of Red Skulls Sleepers are activated so Captain America goes to a NATO camp seeking help before a third can be activated; Cap explains to a general that the Sleepers intend to destroy the entire human race. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 74 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. "If This Guilt Be Mine--!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); When Iron Man is left for dead by the Black Knight, he calls upon Pepper Potts to come to his rescue. "The Final Sleep," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Two of Red Skulls Sleepers are activated so Captain America goes to a NATO camp seeking help before a third can be activated; Cap explains to a general that the Sleepers intend to destroy the entire human race. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 82 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "By Force of Arms!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Tony Stark flies into Washington D.C. to present himself to the hearing in his Iron Man armor, however on the way he is attacked by the newly revived Titanium Man who was launched into Washington D.C. by the Soviets. "The Maddening Mystery of the Inconceivable Adaptoid!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Adaptoid escapes from his AIM creators and invades Avengers Mansion to attack Captain America; Guest appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, and Bucky Barnes. Red Skull cameo; The story crosses over with a SHIELD story in Strange Tales #149. Ad for the Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Adaptoid. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 85 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Into the Jaws of Death," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frankie Giacoia); The Mandarin thinks Happy is the real Iron Man, and so attacks him with his rings, which Happy is helpless against; Meanwhile, back in America, Tony Stark rushes to his factory, as he needs to make another set of armor so that he can save Happy. "The Blitzkrieg of Batroc!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America fights Batroc the Leaper, who has been hired by Hydra to kill him. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 92 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Within the Vastness of Viet Nam!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Iron Man helps the US Army in Vietnam test some inventions of his designed for military use; After a successful test, Iron Man's told that the real reason he was asked to come was so that he could destroy a fortress known as Hill 38, a laboratory where a communist called Half-Face lives. "Before My Eyes, Nick Fury Died!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; AIM tries to assassinate Nick Fury, but Captain America manages to stop their Mecho-Assassin. Guest appearances by Hawkeye, Goliath (Henry Pym), Wasp, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and Hercules. Part of the story continues from Avengers #42 and Strange Tales #159. Letter from comics writer Tony Isabella. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of the New Teen Titans (1982) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4661409013

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Direct Edition. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, embellishes by Brett Breeding. Cyborg pin-up by Perez. Cover by Perez. Victor Stone tells the other Titans about his past, relating his animosity towards his father, running with the wrong crowd, and the events that turned him into "Cyborg." 25-page tale. Appearances by Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Starfire, Changeling, Raven. Cover price $0.60.

Tales of the New Teen Titans (1982) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4661409009

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Direct Edition. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, embellishes by Brett Breeding. Cyborg pin-up by Perez. Cover by Perez. Victor Stone tells the other Titans about his past, relating his animosity towards his father, running with the wrong crowd, and the events that turned him into "Cyborg." 25-page tale. Appearances by Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Starfire, Changeling, Raven. Cover price $0.60.

Tales of the New Teen Titans (1982) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4646942005

Direct Edition. Garfield Logan tells the other Titans about his past, speaking of his time on television, his girlfriend Jillian, and the time he was held for ransom in "The Changeling." 25-page tale. Appearances by Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, embellishes by Gene Day. Changeling pin-up by Perez. Cover by Perez. Cover price $0.60.

Tales of the New Teen Titans (1982) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4661409005

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Direct Edition. Garfield Logan tells the other Titans about his past, speaking of his time on television, his girlfriend Jillian, and the time he was held for ransom in "The Changeling." 25-page tale. Appearances by Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, embellishes by Gene Day. Changeling pin-up by Perez. Cover by Perez. Cover price $0.60.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 20 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art or story.

Cover by Jack Kirby. What Was "X" the Thing That Lived! Part 1, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; A comic writer's monsters keep coming to life, until he creates one that can't be defeated. What Was "X" the Thing That Lived! Part 2, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. What Was "X" the Thing That Lived! Part 3, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. What Was "X" the Thing That Lived! Part 4, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Odd Skills text story, art by Joe Maneely. One-Way Journey!, art by Steve Ditko; A heartless tycoon spends great resources and eliminates jobs in order to build a machine that will transport him from the current moment to one forty years hence because his scientists have predicted an end to disease, war, and poverty in the year 2001. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 21 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold coming loose at one staple.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Trull! The Inhuman!, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; The mental essence of an alien bent on global conquest takes over a steam shovel and is defeated by an elephant. Trull! The Inhuman! Part 2, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Time Machine text story. The Silent Screen, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An infinite loop story about a monster who repeatedly steps out of a movie screen. Open Wider, Please, art by Don Heck; A dentist in 2030 discovers that his patient is a robot from Mars and calls the police. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 38 GD 2.0

2.5" Spine split from top. Cover detached at one staple.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. Betrayed by the Ants!!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; An scientist is hired by crooks to defeat Ant-Man; He tries to turn the ants against the hero and trap him. Strange Mission text story, art by Joe Maneely. Found the Impossible World!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Don Heck; An experimental time machine seems to fail, aging its inventor 10 years. Secret of the Statues!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An art critic visits a sculptor to give him his opinion of his work; He tells the crestfallen man that his statues appear lifeless; He faints when one of the statues calls him a fool. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 41 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Prisoner of the Slave World!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Don Heck; Henry Pym is kidnapped along with other scientists in order to build a super-weapon for a tyrant in another dimension. Tricky Travel text story. When the Beast Walks!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Joe Sinnott; An animal-loving reporter saves a four-armed ape from a hunter and discovers that it is really an alien looking for a human worthy of hearing its message. The Curse!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A dictator pretends that a treasure is cursed in order to get it for himself, but it turns out the treasure is cursed and a ghost takes him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 48 GD+ 2.5

Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. Ant-Man and the Wasp Defy the Porcupine!, script by Stan Lee and Ernie Hart [as H. E. Huntley], art by Don Heck; The Porcupine decides to rob a burglar-proof bank designed by Henry Pym. The Inventor text story. Grayson's Gorilla!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Matt Fox; A scientist tries to give himself the strength of a gorilla for his own ends. The Little Green Man!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An unscrupulous pilot tricks an alien into refitting his plane, but throws the creature out instead of rewarding it. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 48 GD 2.0

Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. Ant-Man and the Wasp Defy the Porcupine!, script by Stan Lee and Ernie Hart [as H. E. Huntley], art by Don Heck; The Porcupine decides to rob a burglar-proof bank designed by Henry Pym. The Inventor text story. Grayson's Gorilla!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Matt Fox; A scientist tries to give himself the strength of a gorilla for his own ends. The Little Green Man!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An unscrupulous pilot tricks an alien into refitting his plane, but throws the creature out instead of rewarding it. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 51 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple. Extra staple (manufacturing).

Cover by Jack Kirby and George Roussos. Showdown With the Human Top!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; Human Top steals civil defense plans and wants to sell them to the Communists. The Sorcerer text story, art by Joe Maneely; A man who has travelled the world and seen wonders performed by hermits in India returns home to find that his young nephew creates magic with only belief. No Place to Turn!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Matt Fox; Aliens transform a spy into a human, but because they can only receive black-and-white images from Earth they leave him green and he is discovered. Somewhere Waits a Wobbow!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and George Roussos [as G. Bell]; The Wasp tells the tale of future mercenary pilot Rack Morgan who disobeys the rules once too many. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 53 VG 4.0

Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. Trapped by the Porcupine!, script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers; The Porcupine uses Giant-Man's fan club to attack him and then he captures the Wasp. The Clock text story. When Wakes the Colossus!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Don Heck; An alien warlord builds a giant statue to intimidate the superstitious, but it comes to life and takes the side of the rebels against him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 55 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. On the Trail of the Human Top!, script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers; The Human Top breaks out of prison; Giant-Man and the Wasp have to get him back. The Treasure! text story. Ad for Amazing Spider-Man #12 and Fantastic Four #26. The Gypsy's Secret, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and George Roussos [as George Bell]; A cruel baron tries to force a gypsy to give him the secret of turning lead into gold, but the gypsy is really an alien looking for a human specimen for a zoo on his homeworld. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 62 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4641361024

Cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. Giant-Man Versus the Wonderful Wasp!, script by Stan Lee, art by Carl Burgos and George Roussos; When Hank accidentally knocks himself out after a failed lab experiment, a petty thief makes off with his costume and begins to use the Giant-Man powers to commit crimes. Promo for Journey Into Mystery #110, Tales of Suspense #60, Strange Tales #127 and Sgt. Fury #12 reprinting their covers, art by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. Enter...the Chameleon!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko and George Roussos (as George Bell); The Hulk is captured in unbreakable restraints but slips through them when he turns back into Banner; Hearing that his buddy has been captured, Rick leaves Cap's side to go help his original super pal; The mysterious Leader sends the Chameleon to gamma base to find out what happened to an agent who didn't report back in. A Marvel-Masterwork Pin-Up of Hulk, art by Jack Kirby and George Roussos. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 62 FR/GD 1.5

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. Giant-Man Versus the Wonderful Wasp!, script by Stan Lee, art by Carl Burgos and George Roussos; When Hank accidentally knocks himself out after a failed lab experiment, a petty thief makes off with his costume and begins to use the Giant-Man powers to commit crimes. Promo for Journey Into Mystery #110, Tales of Suspense #60, Strange Tales #127 and Sgt. Fury #12 reprinting their covers, art by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. Enter...the Chameleon!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko and George Roussos (as George Bell); The Hulk is captured in unbreakable restraints but slips through them when he turns back into Banner; Hearing that his buddy has been captured, Rick leaves Cap's side to go help his original super pal; The mysterious Leader sends the Chameleon to gamma base to find out what happened to an agent who didn't report back in. A Marvel-Masterwork Pin-Up of Hulk, art by Jack Kirby and George Roussos. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 91 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646446016

Cover by Gil Kane. Outside the Gates Waits..Death!, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett and Dan Adkins; As the new ruler of Atlantis, Byrrah has Namor arrested and sent to the dreaded Inferno Isle; Namor battles the lava monster that lives there and returns to Atlantis to seek his vengeance; Meanwhile, back in the undersea kingdom, Dorma has found Byrrah's hypnosis machine that won him the throne and uses it to turn the Atlantean allegiance back to Namor. Whosoever Harms the Hulk..!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; Ross and his men try to revive the Hulk after his beating by the Abomnation; Returning from the brink of death, Hulk is about to leave when the pleading Rick Jones causes him to transform back to Banner; Banner uses his knowledge to lure Abomination back to Gamma base with Betty in tow; Hulk and Abomination clash once again; Watching from a distant galaxy, the Stranger realizes that the Abomination is a much better ally than the Hulk and zaps him to his side, ending the battle. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 93 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia. The Monarch and the Monster, script by Roy Thomas and Dan Adkins; As Namor battles It, torpedoes from the submarine cause an avalanche, trapping It; Namor turns on the submarine and begins to punch holes in it; It (the creature) returns and they battle, further damaging the submarine and (apparently) killing it;The submarine leaves (with the carcass of It) while Namor breaks off, feeling weakness overwhelm him. He Who Strikes the Silver Surfer, script by Stan Lee, art by Marie Severin; Having 'caught' the Silver Surfer (believing him to be an alien starship), Hulk starts a fight with perhaps the only being on Earth stronger than Hulk is; The Surfer, irritated, knocks him out, then probes Hulk to discover the reason for his belligerence and discovers the damage done by the gamma radiation; Just as the Surfer prepares to reverse the damage and return Dr. Banner's life, Hulk wakes up and, seeing the action as an attack, lashes out. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1994 One-Shot) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4527768014

Exquisitely painted, 68-page bookshelf comic starring the Incredible Hulk, Hank Pym and the Wasp! When an enchanted blade turns a lowly criminal into an incarnation of the evil Loki, the Hulk teams up with his former Avenger teammates in an attempt to halt Loki's plans of destruction! Written by Peter David. Painted art and cover by John Estes. Acetate cover. Cover price $6.95.

Teen Titans (1966 1st Series) 44 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2123175022

First 30c cover-priced issue. Written by Paul Levitz and Bob Rozakis. Art by Pablo Marcos and Bob Smith. Cover by Ernie Chan and Vince Colletta. Dr. Light traps and defeats the disbanded Titans until Mal becomes the Guardian to turn the tables. Speedy revealed to be nephew of Golden Age Guardian. First appearance of Karen Beecher. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Teen Titans (2003 3rd Series DC) 1REP.4TH CGC 9.8 Turner Sketch Variant 4th Printing

Paper: White

Fourth Printing.

Label #4616981018

4th Printing Variant. WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER by MICHAEL TURNER The debut issue of DC's hottest new super-team, featuring guest appearances by Superman, Batman, The Flash, and Jay Garrick! What do teenage super-heroes do on the weekends? They hang with the Teen Titans! The invitations go out to a handful of reluctant heroes: Superboy, Robin, Impulse and Wonder Girl. Walk into the new Titans Tower with Cyborg and Starfire as they gather together the next generation of Titans in this explosive extra-sized issue at the regular-issue price! For more information, see the feature article. All orders will be filled with covers by Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza (50%) and Michael Turner (50%). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Teen Titans (2003 3rd Series DC) 88B FN/VF 7.0 Hughes 1:10 Variant

Limited 1 for 10 Variant cover by ADAM HUGHES. Written by J.T. KRUL Art by NICOLA SCOTT & DOUG HAZLEWOOD It's here! A new day dawns for the Teen Titans, brought to you by the dynamic duo of J.T. Krul (GREEN ARROW, BLACKEST NIGHT: TITANS) and Nicola Scott (WONDER WOMAN, SECRET SIX)! Packed with action, steeped in emotion and featuring your favorite heroes, TEEN TITANS is ready to explode off the racks! Starting right here, the team finds itself pushed in new directions and brought to new heights while also rediscovering its roots. With the rise of a mysterious new threat called the Feral Boys, Superboy, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Raven, Beast Boy and the newly returned Ravager will have the chance to rebuild their camaraderie in the face of all that might endanger it. But if they discover the truth behind the Feral Boys, will they be able to stand together to face it? Find out here as the new era of the Teen Titans begins in this perfect jumping-on-point issue! 40 pg, FC, Cover price $3.99.

Thanos Imperative Ignition (2010) 1A CGC 9.6 Briclot 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3747247010

Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING. Art by BRAD WALKER. Cover by ALEKSI BRICLOT. Thanos is back! On one side you have the Marvel Universe's #1 threat! On the other: a dark new force determined to obliterate everyone! In the middle are the outnumbered and battle-hardened heroes that stand between us and complete decimation! A war has ignited which will combine the galaxy's most dedicated warriors with a collection of heroes that you never saw coming! It's a battle that will span the cosmos, deliver major shocks, and will prove to you why IGN proclaims 'Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning can seemingly do no wrong' and Aint It Cool News raves that Abnett and Lanning consistently deliver 'terrific action, interesting character development, and some pretty good jokes all rolled into one amazing package.' Cover price $3.99.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 98 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641361005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First appearance of the Cobra in "Challenged by the Human Cobra!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; While visiting India, Don Blake finds that one of his old teachers has been murdered by a villain who gained the power of a snake; Odin and Jane Foster appearances. "Snowstorm" two-page text story. "The Purple Planet," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A criminal in the future travels to a rich but primitive world, hoping to exploit the simple people. Second "Tales of Asgard" installment, "Odin Battles Ymir, King of the Ice Giants," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; The ice giants, led by Ymir, attack Asgard but Odin defends it and traps Ymir inside a ring of fire. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 99 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646447020

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. First appearance of Mr. Hyde in "The Mysterious Mister Hyde!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; Having been refused a job by Doctor Blake, Calvin Zabo becomes Mister Hyde and attacks the doctor; Meanwhile, Odin has agreed to let Thor marry Jane Foster if she proves worthy. "The Thread" text story. "Stroom's Strange Solution!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; An alien world is dangerously overpopulated, so a scientist releases a gas that shrinks the entire population, making the same amount of space accommodate more people. Third "Tales of Asgard" installment, "Surtur the Fire Demon!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos; The Trolls ally with Surtur against Asgard, but Odin conquers them; Surtur travels to Earth to destroy it. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 102 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Loki and the Tomorrow Man seek to make Thor's life miserable in "Slave of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor helps Zarrko conquer the 23rd century world, but then turns on him and defeats him, winning back Odin's favor. "The Green Hat" text story. "The Menace!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; An alien lands in a central European village and restrains the villagers while he sets up a weapon; He uses the weapon to drive back an attacking space fleet, and the villagers realize he was actually trying to help them. The first appearance of Heimdall's sister Sif (though with blonde hair) is in the "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "Death Comes to Thor!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; Thor rescues Sif from Hela, goddess of Death, and earns the right to carry the Hammer of Odin; The story features young Thor, plus the first appearance of Hela, Goddess of Death, and the three Fates. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 104 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646437002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "Giants Walk the Earth!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Odin comes to Earth to settle the matter of Thor's love for Jane Foster; At the same time, Loki frees Skagg, the Storm Giant and Surtur so that he never has relinquished the power over Asgard; Thor, Balder and Odin defeat the giants and Loki is punished; Appearances by Balder, the Enchantress, and the Executioner; Heimdall cameo. "Revenge!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Al Hartley; When an asteroid miner's partner marries the girl he loves, he tries to get revenge by stealing their asteroid, but is killed in a freak meteor shower. "Poor Oscar!" (Continued From Last Issue) text story. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "Heimdall, Guardian of the Mystic Rainbow Bridge," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Odin has decided to appoint a sentry to the Rainbow Bridge; Agnar, Gotron and Heimdall try out for the appointment but Heimdall gets it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 104 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "Giants Walk the Earth!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Odin comes to Earth to settle the matter of Thor's love for Jane Foster; At the same time, Loki frees Skagg, the Storm Giant and Surtur so that he never has relinquished the power over Asgard; Thor, Balder and Odin defeat the giants and Loki is punished; Appearances by Balder, the Enchantress, and the Executioner; Heimdall cameo. "Revenge!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Al Hartley; When an asteroid miner's partner marries the girl he loves, he tries to get revenge by stealing their asteroid, but is killed in a freak meteor shower. "Poor Oscar!" (Continued From Last Issue) text story. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "Heimdall, Guardian of the Mystic Rainbow Bridge," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Odin has decided to appoint a sentry to the Rainbow Bridge; Agnar, Gotron and Heimdall try out for the appointment but Heimdall gets it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 108 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Doctor Strange and the Avengers (Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp) crossover in "At the Mercy of Loki, Prince of Evil!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor is called to the aid of Doctor Strange, and as Dr. Blake saves his life after a crippling mystic attack; Loki takes advantage of a misunderstanding between Thor and Odin to come to Earth and kidnap Jane Foster; Thor finds Loki and defeats him, while a grateful Doctor Strange saves Jane; Heimdall cameo. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "Trapped by the Trolls!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The king of the dwarfs attempts to sell an incognito Thor to the trolls as a slave, and Thor frees all of their captives and destroys their mine. The second half of a two-page text story, "Traveling Sam." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 110 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646447024

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Thor just can't catch a break--he faces Loki, the Cobra, and Mr. Hyde in "Every Hand Against Him!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Loki sends the Cobra and Mr. Hyde to kidnap Jane; Thor confronts them but is forced to back down and let them go after they threaten to hurt her; Odin, witnessing the scene, expresses his displeasure at Thor's "weakness" and banishes him from Asgard; Thor explains that his former actions were a result of Loki's trickery; Odin allows Thor to return to Earth where he battles the villains again; He rescues Jane but she is critically ill; Whirling his hammer, Thor creates a vortex around Jane in which time stands still; This will afford him the opportunity to finish his battle with Cobra and Hyde; Appearances by Jane Foster and Heimdall. Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up of Thor, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "The Defeat of Odin!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Was Odin defeated by an army of men, or did he stage the battle to teach the gods a lesson? The revelation of what M.M.M.S. stands for. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 111 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Loki, the Cobra, and Mr. Hyde are still up to no good in "The Power of the Thunder God!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor battles the Cobra and Mr. Hyde while Jane Foster hovers close to death; Odin's heart begins to soften towards Jane, thanks to the intervention of Balder; Odin, in his infinite wisdom, commands Loki to deliver a message to Hardol, the mystic healer, who lives beyond the molten chasm; Loki has no choice but to obey but is waylaid by Balder and some other gods who, for some reason, distrust him. Balder delivers the message himself; Thor defeats the Cobra and Hyde. Loki pinup, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Secret of Sigurd!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; When out walking with Balder and Loki, Thor is challenged to a duel by Sigurd; They fight and Thor knocks Sigurd to the ground repeatedly; However, each time Sigurd gets up he is stronger than ever. Balder remembers the key to Sigurd's increasing strength; He is a son of the Earth Sprites; his strength comes from the very ground itself; Thor hooks his hammer under Sigurd's belt and flings him skywards where he will be stranded on a deserted asteroid. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 111 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Loki, the Cobra, and Mr. Hyde are still up to no good in "The Power of the Thunder God!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor battles the Cobra and Mr. Hyde while Jane Foster hovers close to death; Odin's heart begins to soften towards Jane, thanks to the intervention of Balder; Odin, in his infinite wisdom, commands Loki to deliver a message to Hardol, the mystic healer, who lives beyond the molten chasm; Loki has no choice but to obey but is waylaid by Balder and some other gods who, for some reason, distrust him. Balder delivers the message himself; Thor defeats the Cobra and Hyde. Loki pinup, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Secret of Sigurd!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; When out walking with Balder and Loki, Thor is challenged to a duel by Sigurd; They fight and Thor knocks Sigurd to the ground repeatedly; However, each time Sigurd gets up he is stronger than ever. Balder remembers the key to Sigurd's increasing strength; He is a son of the Earth Sprites; his strength comes from the very ground itself; Thor hooks his hammer under Sigurd's belt and flings him skywards where he will be stranded on a deserted asteroid. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 112 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "The Mighty Thor Battles the Incredible Hulk!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Two rival fan clubs are debating who is stronger, Thor or the Hulk?; Thor happens to be passing by and drops in to offer his opinion; He relates the story of their epic battle (in Avengers #3) and describes a previously unseen scene in which he and the Hulk tussle; He goes into deep thought and when pressed, cannot say who is the stronger because he has insufficient proof!; Guest appearances by the Avengers (Iron Man, the Sub-Mariner, Giant-Man, and the Wasp) and Odin. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Coming of Loki!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Asgardians battle the Giants. Laufey, King of the Giants of Jotenheim, is slain; A bundle of cloth is found. It contains a baby; Odin adopts the child and names him Loki. The Merry Marvel Marching Society promo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 113 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Thor reveals his secret identity to Jane Foster in "A World Gone Mad," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor upsets Odin again by declaring his love for Jane Foster; Don Blake reveals his secret identity to Jane, but she doesn't believe him; He stamps his cane and nothing happens because, unknown to him, Odin has removed the enchantment which allows him to become the God of Thunder; The Grey Gargoyle appears and attacks Don and Jane; They flee; Odin sends Honir the Hunter to aid Blake. Honir distracts the Gargoyle and grants Blake the ability to become Thor for 30 seconds, long enough to defeat the Gargoyle; Balder appearance. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Boyhood of Loki!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Origin of Loki continued; Thor defends Loki after Loki is caught engaging in mystical mischief; Loki resents Thor's popularity and physical superiority vowing that, one day, Thor must be destroyed! The Merry Marvel Marching Society promo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 113 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Thor reveals his secret identity to Jane Foster in "A World Gone Mad," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor upsets Odin again by declaring his love for Jane Foster; Don Blake reveals his secret identity to Jane, but she doesn't believe him; He stamps his cane and nothing happens because, unknown to him, Odin has removed the enchantment which allows him to become the God of Thunder; The Grey Gargoyle appears and attacks Don and Jane; They flee; Odin sends Honir the Hunter to aid Blake. Honir distracts the Gargoyle and grants Blake the ability to become Thor for 30 seconds, long enough to defeat the Gargoyle; Balder appearance. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Boyhood of Loki!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Origin of Loki continued; Thor defends Loki after Loki is caught engaging in mystical mischief; Loki resents Thor's popularity and physical superiority vowing that, one day, Thor must be destroyed! The Merry Marvel Marching Society promo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 114 CGC 7.5

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Label #4646437004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance and origin of the Absorbing Man in "The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die!" (And what a great title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Loki uses his magic to turn Crusher Creel into the Absorbing Man; A patient of Blake's, reporter Harris Hobbs, alerts him the existence of the Absorbing Man; Blake breaks a dinner date with Jane in order to investigate as Thor; Thor and Creel meet and fight; Hobbs witnesses the battle and is injured; Thor tends to Hobbs before resuming his battle; Balder then interrupts the fight by transporting Thor to Asgard; It seems that Loki has abducted Jane and brought her to the Golden Realm; Thor and Balder ride off to save her; Appearance by Loki. Fantastic Four comic ad. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "The Golden Apples!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood; First appearance of the land of Varinheim. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 114 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance and origin of the Absorbing Man in "The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die!" (And what a great title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Loki uses his magic to turn Crusher Creel into the Absorbing Man; A patient of Blake's, reporter Harris Hobbs, alerts him the existence of the Absorbing Man; Blake breaks a dinner date with Jane in order to investigate as Thor; Thor and Creel meet and fight; Hobbs witnesses the battle and is injured; Thor tends to Hobbs before resuming his battle; Balder then interrupts the fight by transporting Thor to Asgard; It seems that Loki has abducted Jane and brought her to the Golden Realm; Thor and Balder ride off to save her; Appearance by Loki. Fantastic Four comic ad. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "The Golden Apples!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood; First appearance of the land of Varinheim. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 116 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Trial of the Gods!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby and Carl Hubbell, inks by Vince Colletta and Carl Hubbell; Odin sends Thor and Loki to Skornheim to endure the Trial of the Gods which will show which one of his sons is lying to him; Against Odin's decree, Loki uses magic to escape the traps of the enchanted land while Thor has to rely on brawn and sheer will; Meanwhile, the Enchantress and the Executioner set about tormenting Jane Foster in a bid to influence the outcome of the trial; Odin sends Balder to deal with them; Guest appearances by the Avengers (Captain America, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp), Rick Jones, the Teen Brigade, the Enchantress, and Executioner; There is a minor plot crossover with Fantastic Four 38; Cameos by Daredevil, Medusa, Trapster, Sandman, and the Wizard. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "The Challenge!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; On a diplomatic mission, Loki convinces King Hymir to put Thor to a deadly test where failure means slavery to the evil king; Thor, of course, passes the test, much to the annoyance of Hymir who strikes Loki and accuses him of betrayal; First appearance of Princess Rinda and King Hymir. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 117 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Into the Blaze of Battle!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby and Carl Hubbell, inks by Vince Colletta and Carl Hubbell; Loki wins the Trial of the Gods through deceit and trickery; He broke the rules by using enchanted Norn Stones, which he now discards through a dimensional portal; Odin gives Thor 24 hours to prove Loki's dishonesty; On Earth, Balder has been battling the Enchantress and the Executioner who were tormenting Jane Foster; Thor arrives and the two villains flee; Thor flies to Vietnam in search of the Norn Stones; There he becomes involved in that country's war; Appearance by Karnilla. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Sword in the Scabbard!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The warriors of Asgard are bored and Loki has been able to stir up trouble among their ranks; Odin is furious and intervenes when Thor and Loki face each other in combat. Odin then shows them the state of the Odinsword; According to legend, the universe will perish if the sword is ever drawn from its scabbard; Now, an evil force has broken the scabbard; Odin sends his sons on a quest to find this unknown enemy and put an end to this evil scheme. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 118 CGC 7.0

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Label #4646437006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearance of the Destroyer and the Odinsleep, "To Kill a Thunder God!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; In yet another attempt to stop Thor from revealing his treachery to Odin, Loki has a mortal free The Destroyer that Odin created, and has it attack Thor! "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Crimson Hand," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; As he's preparing to set off in search of the cause of the breaking of the Oversword of Asgard, Loki has been creating additional problems for the thunder god. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 118 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearance of the Destroyer and the Odinsleep, "To Kill a Thunder God!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; In yet another attempt to stop Thor from revealing his treachery to Odin, Loki has a mortal free The Destroyer that Odin created, and has it attack Thor! "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Crimson Hand," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; As he's preparing to set off in search of the cause of the breaking of the Oversword of Asgard, Loki has been creating additional problems for the thunder god. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 120 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "With My Hammer In Hand...!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor reforges Mjolnir, returns to Asgard with the Norn Stones, and is declared the victor in the contest with Loki; But Thor cannot long endure the peacefulness of Asgard and begs Odin to send him back to Earth; On Earth, Thor finds Dr. Blake's office deserted and in disarray, with bills unpaid for weeks, and Jane Foster nowhere to be found!; Loki, meanwhile, has overthrown the warlock Ularic. Tales of Asgard tale: "Set Sail!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor leads the Asgardian gods on a voyage into unknown territory to discover what has cracked the Oversword. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 123 CGC 7.0

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Label #4646437007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "While a Universe Trembles!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; In order to keep the reporter from revealing his secret identity, Thor takes him to Asgard allowing him to witness The Absorbing Man's battle with Odin; On Earth, one of the Norn Stones has fallen into the hands of a witch doctor, transforming him into a powerful being. Fantastic Four ad. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "The Jaws of the Dragon!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Asgardian mission to stop Ragnarok runs into danger at the Pillars of Utgard where they must face a great stone dragon! Ad for Marvel Comics Group Official Swingin' Stationery, Thor T-Shirt, and Spider-Man Poster. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 124 CGC 6.5

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Label #4643622012

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearance of Atlas in "The Grandeur and the Glory!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor learns of a "demon" terrorizing the jungles of Asia; Donald Blake reveals his secret to Jane, infuriating Odin; And, Zeus dispatches Hercules to Earth to deal with the native turned "Demon." Tale of Asgard: "Closer Comes the Swarm!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; While the Asgardians are licking their wounds after a battle with a dragon, Queen Ula sends out the Flying Trolls of Thryheim to finish them off. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.