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Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 144 CGC 5.5

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Label #4784518001

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "This Battleground Earth!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor, Sif and Balder defeat Magnir and Brona while Odin faces Forsung. Appearances by Balder, Sif, and Odin. Tale of Asgard: "The Beginning of the End!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Volstagg saves the day with the Rod of Wizard Power he found. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 145 CGC 8.0

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Label #4483189007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Vince Colletta and John Romita (alterations). "Abandoned on Earth!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Odin defeats Forsung and demands all Asgardians return; Thor refuses and his powers are removed (except Asgardian Strength); The Ringmaster hypnotizes Thor into joining the Circus of Crime. Appearances by Balder, Sif, Odin, and the Circus of Crime. Tale of Asgard: "The End!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Alibar and Hogun defeat Mogul's spotted plague. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 146 FN- 5.5 (R)

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "If the Thunder Be Gone!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The weakened and hypnotized Thor helps the Circus of Crime to steal the Golden Bull; Sif and Balder watch from Asgard as the police confront Thor. Appearances by Jane Foster and Odin. Back-up story: "The Origin of... the Incomparable Inhumans!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Randac enters the Terrogen Mists. This is the first of a seven-part series explaining the origins of the Inhumans. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 148 CBCS 7.5

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Label #21-39E540F-004

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearance of the Wrecker in "Let There Be... Chaos!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; All the Asgardians on earth have their powers removed by Odin; Loki, trying to get power from Karnilla, accidentally creates the Wrecker who attacks Thor. Appearances by Balder, Sif, Odin, and Loki. Spider-Man cameo. Origins of the Inhumans back-up: "And Finally: Black Bolt!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Agon and Rynda have altered their infant son's genetic pattern to give him the powers of levitation and electron manipulation, but they discover that he has a more dangerous and destructive power in his voice. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 150 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #0253335009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Loki, Karnilla, the Wrecker, and the Destroyer gang up on Thor in "Even in Death," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Wrecker leaves Thor for dead; Thor, rebuffing Hela, returns to his body to face the enemy; Sif and Baldur face Karnilla and Loki; Sif is tricked into entering the Destroyer which takes out the Wrecker but now faces the weakened Thor. "Origins of the Inhumans" back-up: "Triton," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Triton allows himself to be captured by humans to learn more about the outside world; Origin of Triton. This issue also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 497,708; average paid circulation 298,219. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 151 CGC 8.5

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Label #4781363006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "To Rise Again!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor battles the Destroyer to a standstill, not knowing that it is Sif's life force that animates the creature; Odin decides that Thor has been punished long enough and restores his full power; Meanwhile, Ulik and a Troll army attack Karnilla's castle, and she releases Balder from her thrall so that he can fight for her. "Origins of the Inhumans" back-up: "Inhumans at Large!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Triton origin continued; Triton escapes from the humans who captured him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 152 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold coming loose at one staple.

Loki, Karnilla, Ulik, and the Destroyer battle Thor in "The Dilemma of Dr. Blake!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Karnilla releases Sif and the Destroyer falls unconscious; Thor is then transported to the land of the Norns to battle Ulik; Odin goes to Midgard to retrieve the inert Destroyer. "Origins of the Inhumans" back-up: "While the City Shrieks!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Triton origin continues; Triton returns and tells Black Bolt the danger that humans pose to the world, causing Black Bolt to begin searching for a new hidden refuge. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 162 CGC 9.0

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Label #4683066007

The beginning of the origin of Galactus (continued in Thor 168) in "Galactus is Born!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Appearances by Balder, the Recorder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Odin. Cameos by Galactus, Karnilla, and Heimdall. Kirby/Colletta cover. Cover price $0.12.

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) 164 CGC 8.5

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Label #4172204010

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 6.5

Paper: White

Label #1221551005

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 5.0

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Label #2137978003

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 4.5

Paper: White

Label #3925691012

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 4.5

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Label #3897599016

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 4.0

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Label #4708800005

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) 169 CGC 7.5

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Label #4493971015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (central Thor image), inks by George Klein and John Romita (central Thor image). "The Awesome Answer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Thor, always honorable, is deemed worthy to hear the origin of Galactus; Out of mortal death, comes a rebirth of cosmic energy; The history of Galactus, as told by Galactus, revealed to Marvel readers at long last! Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Watcher, the Thermal Man, and Odin. Letter to the editor from book and comics retailer Bud Plant. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 169 GD+ 2.5

Edge chew and water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (central Thor image), inks by George Klein and John Romita (central Thor image). "The Awesome Answer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Thor, always honorable, is deemed worthy to hear the origin of Galactus; Out of mortal death, comes a rebirth of cosmic energy; The history of Galactus, as told by Galactus, revealed to Marvel readers at long last! Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Watcher, the Thermal Man, and Odin. Letter to the editor from book and comics retailer Bud Plant. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 173 CGC 8.5

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Label #4664126023

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. "Ulik Unleashed!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; ts a Three-ring circus as Thor takes on Ulik, the Ringmaster, and the Circus of Crime; After treating a strongman as Donald Blake, Thor becomes suspicious of the ringmaster who employed the doctors help; Will Thor be able to escape this funhouse? Appearance by Loki. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 173 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. "Ulik Unleashed!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; ts a Three-ring circus as Thor takes on Ulik, the Ringmaster, and the Circus of Crime; After treating a strongman as Donald Blake, Thor becomes suspicious of the ringmaster who employed the doctors help; Will Thor be able to escape this funhouse? Appearance by Loki. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 180 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4784406011

Cover by Neal Adams, Marie Severin, and Joe Sinnott. "When Gods Go Mad!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Joe Sinnott; Loki has switched bodies with Thor, and now seeks to ruin Thor's good name by terrorizing the people of Earth; He starts by causing havoc in New York City, however his attempts are countered by Thor (in Loki's body), Balder and Sif who have come to find a way to change the body switch; While in distant Asgard, hearing that Thor has found Loki, Odin becomes furious that the trickster has not been already brought before him and casts his eyes to Earth; Witnessing the battle, and unaware of the body switch, Odin teleports Thor back to Asgard thinking the Thunder God is really Loki. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Mephisto. Galactus cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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

Paper: White

Label #4742909016

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 mood 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 he's 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) 210 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4774935014

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Hammer and the Hellfire!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (layout) and Don Perlin (finished art), inks by Vince Colletta; In the caves of Geirrodur, he and Ulik look on with anger at Thor, who is in Korea; Thor finds a deserted cliff and falls asleep. While so, Trolls steal him back to their caverns, but before they get very far, Thor wakes up; But before he can do anything, Ulik strikes; During the battle, other Trolls bring up a large chunk of magnetized Uru ore, which pulls Mjolnir free from Thor, and holds it tight while the Trolls carry it off; Thor races after them, but before his eyes, they hurl it all into the flaming foundry; But before he changes back to Blake, Thor lunges into the foundry after it. Cameos by Sif, Hildegarde, Karnilla, Balder, and Loki. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 211 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4774935015

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita Sr. and Marie Severin cover. "The End of the Battle!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (layout) and Don Perlin (finished art), inks by Vince Colletta; Thor manages to grab Mjolnir before 60 seconds are up; Meanwhile, Ulik and his army of trolls attack the surface; Thor and the other earth-bound heroes try to stop them; They manage to defeat them and send them back to their caves, but Fandral tells Thor that Balder has gone mad. Appearances by Hogun and Volstagg. Letter to the editor from comics artist Matt Howarth. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 212 CGC 8.5

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Label #4784406012

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearance of Sssthgar and the Lizard People in "Journey to the Golden Star!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema and Don Perlin, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor returns to Avengers Mansion to find Balder gone mad; So he and the rest of his party, save Volstagg, return to Asgard to confront Odin; They arrive in Asgard, only to find the Asgardians gone, and it overrun with lizardmen; They tell Thor a tale of them being former slaves of the Vrellnexians, but after the Asgardians travel to the Golden Star and defeat them, the lizardmen turn on them. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Hildegarde, and Balder. Heimdall cameo. Letter to the editor from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 224 CGC 9.4

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Label #4751784017

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Cover by John Romita. "No One Can Stop...The Destroyer!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito; Hercules and Thor have taken Krista to a hospital, and Thor changes to Don Blake; He then reveals to Hercules that he is Thor; On another street in Manhattan, Holmes reactivates the Destroyer, which he discovered in Peru, and begins to go on a rampage, to which Hercules responds; After the operation Thor flies to help Hercules; Thor manages to fight him off while Hercules goes to find the mortal body; After he is gone though, the Destroyer manages to wrench Mjolnir from Thor's grasp, so Thor only has sixty seconds to get it back. Letter to the editor from comics editor (and Thor scripter) Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #87 (J. Jonah Jameson). 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 236 CGC 8.0

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Label #4768162017

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Al Milgrom. "One Life to Give!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Absorbing Man, using the strength of Mjolnir, manages to beat down Thor; Elsewhere, Orrin accompanies Judith to get groceries; While she is inside, some thugs attack him, but he casually swats them all, but then is shocked by its implications; Thor gets up and attacks Absorbing Man again, then runs away; Absorbing Man follows him into a department store, where the Absorbing Man grabs Thor's hammer, trying to absorb the rest of its power; But when he goes to punch Thor, his arm collapses like cardboard, which it now is; It wasn't really Mjolnir, but a toy; The police keep Absorbing Man trapped inside a cardboard box, so he can't get out. He really can't punch his way out of a paper bag; When Thor gets back to the hospital, he finds Jane alive and OK, but Sif is gone. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 249 CBCS 7.0

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Label #21-279BDCA-023

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) 265 CGC 9.0

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Label #4776069017

First 35-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Joe Sinnott. "When Falls the God of Thunder...!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; An image of Loki reveals that he stole the Destroyer from Galactus' ship; The Destroyer then begins attacking Thor, and crash through walls and floors, then the Warriors Three arrive to help Thor; Thor sends them back out to find the sleeping Odin, and they come across Kroda, Magrat, and Snaykar, and they follow them silently; Karnilla and Sif arrive to help Thor, but Karnilla discovers that she cannot continue her mystical attack, because it is Balder that is inside the Destroyer. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Sif, Balder, and the Recorder. Cameos by the Fantastic Four, Galactus, Odin, the Enchantress, and the Executioner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 276 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4734409001

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. Thor battles "the new, original Thor" (Red Norvell) in "Mine... This Hammer!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finished art), inks by Tom Palmer; Roger "Red" Norvell puts on Thor's belt of strength and his Iron Gloves and becomes a new Thor, as powerful as the old Thor and able to wield Thor's hammer; The new Thor forces Sif to leave with him or he will destroy all of Asgard. Appearances by Sif, Odin, Loki, Fandral, Hogun, Volstagg, and Balder. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 295 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4532961013

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Direct Edition. The Eternals Saga: Part 14 of 20 - Cover by Keith Pollard. Loki guest stars in "The Price - and the Pride!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finished art), inks by Chic Stone; Thor, Odin and Loki travel to the land of the gnomes to retrieve the ring of power from Ablerich and use it to barter with Fafnir and Fasolt for the return of Idunn. Bullpen Bulletins. "A Hot Time in the Old Town" Hostess snack cakes ad with the Human Torch. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 295 FN 6.0

Direct Edition. The Eternals Saga: Part 14 of 20 - Cover by Keith Pollard. Loki guest stars in "The Price - and the Pride!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finished art), inks by Chic Stone; Thor, Odin and Loki travel to the land of the gnomes to retrieve the ring of power from Ablerich and use it to barter with Fafnir and Fasolt for the return of Idunn. Bullpen Bulletins. "A Hot Time in the Old Town" Hostess snack cakes ad with the Human Torch. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 299 CGC 8.0

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Label #4532951011

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First 50-cent cover price. The Eternals Saga: Part 18 of 20 - Cover by Keith Pollard. The Valkyrie guest stars in "Passions and Potions," script by Roy Thomas (plot) and Mark Gruenwald (plot, script), pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finished art), inks by Chic Stone; Lord Gunther and his sister Gutruna conspire against Siegfried, erasing his memory of Brunnhilda and making him love Gutruna instead. "Captain Marvel Defends the Earth" Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 302 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4512670019

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Direct Edition. Cover by Keith Pollard. "The Shape of Things To Kill!", script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (layouts), Chic Stone (finished art), and Al Milgrom (finished art), inks by Chic Stone (pages 1-19) and Al Milgrom (pages 21-28); The Asgardians are all celebrating their new lease on life, except for Balder, who is bitter about hovering in that half-life for almost a year; During that time, his spirit haunted the halls of Valhalla, now a shadow realm since being conquered by Hela; The experience turning his hair white; Thor and Sif discuss their future together, and Thor reveals his plans to return to Earth; Don Blake goes about the business of re-establishing his identity, when the bank is robbed by Locus. "Iron Man vs. The Bank Robbers!" Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337 FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant

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.

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

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.

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

Signed by Walt Simonson and John Workman. Certification is not included.

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.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N VF- 7.5 Newsstand Variant

Only one staple (manufacturing).

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 VG+ 4.5 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) 337N VG+ 4.5 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) 338N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1"

Label #3816474019

Newsstand 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) 339 CGC 8.0 Direct Variant

Paper: Off white

Label #4598102005

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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) 339N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #2131285019

Newsstand 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) 368 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698285023

Cover by Walt Simonson. "The Eye of the Beholder," script by Walt Simonson, art by Sal Buscema; Finding the Balder in Asgard to be false (which is a good thing since Kurse killed him), Thor sets out to find the real deal; Balder, in the recent past, stormed a floating castle to save a trio of damsels from a troll, only to be put under their spell for his troubles; In the here and now, Thor is pointed to the same castle by an old woman. Appearances by Kurse, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Loki, and Lorelei. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 379 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4534829014

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Cover by Walt Simonson. "There Were Giants In Those Days (Or, A Discourse Between Heroes and Villains)", script by Walter Simonson, art by Sal Buscema; With Asgard still under a mystical sleep, the Frost Giants seek to awaken the Midgard Serpent to fight Thor; The dragon who shows up, however, is Fin Fang Foom but after a brief battle with our hero, its duplicity is revealed and Thor faces down Jormungand. Appearances by Loki, Kurse, and Balder. Brief appearance by Iceman (of X-Factor). Cap'n Crunch ad with Spider-Man. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 411 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3907478017

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the New Warriors (cameo) in this Acts of Vengeance crossover, "The Gentleman's Name Is Juggernaut!", script by Tom DeFalco (plot and script) and Ron Frenz (plot), pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Joe Sinnott (finishes); Loki transports Juggernaut from his stasis prison in England to New York to face down Thor; Thor holds his own against Juggernaut until a strange weakness once again seizes him; Thor falls and the New Warriors arrive to take up the battle. Beta Ray Bill back-up story, "The Psychic Slaveship of Space!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Bill takes off to investigate a strange spaceship flying close to his own and is captured by Captain Orack. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 411 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the New Warriors (cameo) in this Acts of Vengeance crossover, "The Gentleman's Name Is Juggernaut!", script by Tom DeFalco (plot and script) and Ron Frenz (plot), pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Joe Sinnott (finishes); Loki transports Juggernaut from his stasis prison in England to New York to face down Thor; Thor holds his own against Juggernaut until a strange weakness once again seizes him; Thor falls and the New Warriors arrive to take up the battle. Beta Ray Bill back-up story, "The Psychic Slaveship of Space!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Bill takes off to investigate a strange spaceship flying close to his own and is captured by Captain Orack. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2137989016

72 page giant. First appearance of Hercules in "When Titans Clash!" Cover by Jack Kirby. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Loki appearance. This issue also includes a diagram of Asgard and Thor reprints: "Trapped by Loki, the God of Mischief" (from Journey Into Mystery 85); "The Mysterious Radio-Active Man" (JIM 93); "The Demon Duplicators" (JIM 95); and "The Mighty Thor Battles the Lava Man" (JIM 97). Kirby cover. 76 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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

Paper: White

Label #2137989017

72 page giant. First appearance of Hercules in "When Titans Clash!" Cover by Jack Kirby. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Loki appearance. This issue also includes a diagram of Asgard and Thor reprints: "Trapped by Loki, the God of Mischief" (from Journey Into Mystery 85); "The Mysterious Radio-Active Man" (JIM 93); "The Demon Duplicators" (JIM 95); and "The Mighty Thor Battles the Lava Man" (JIM 97). Kirby cover. 76 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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

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72 page giant. First appearance of Hercules in "When Titans Clash!" Cover by Jack Kirby. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Loki appearance. This issue also includes a diagram of Asgard and Thor reprints: "Trapped by Loki, the God of Mischief" (from Journey Into Mystery 85); "The Mysterious Radio-Active Man" (JIM 93); "The Demon Duplicators" (JIM 95); and "The Mighty Thor Battles the Lava Man" (JIM 97). Kirby cover. 76 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Annual 2 FN/VF 7.0

1st Printing. Thor battles the Destroyer in a new 30-page story, "If Asgard Falls!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Appearances by Loki, Odin, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Balder, and Heimdall. Absorbing Man cameo. This issue also contains two Thor reprints: "Mad Merlin" (from Journey Into Mystery 96) and "The Enchantress and the Executioner" (JIM 103). Kirby/Colletta cover. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.25.