Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) comic books

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 83 0.3

INCOMPLETE. First page missing, interrupts art and story.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance and origin of Thor in "The Stone Men from Saturn!," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; A lame doctor vacationing in Norway runs across an alien invasion; While hiding from the aliens in a cave he finds an old cane that transforms him into the god Thor; Thor drives back the alien invasion. "Discovery" two-page text story, art by Joe Maneely. "The Perfect Crime," script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; A crook tries to kill and rob a man by pushing him off a cliff, but finds that he is a flying man from Mercury. "When the Jungle Sleeps," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A lion is given superhuman intelligence by a nuclear test; It plans to attack humanity, but quickly loses its enhanced intelligence. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 89 CGC 5.0

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Label #3774580007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Thor's origin is retold in "The Thunder God and the Thug!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A gangster, wounded in an escape, has his men kidnap Dr. Blake to operate on his gunshot wound; Blake transforms himself into Thor and brings the gang to justice and rescues Jane as well; Jane Foster guest appearance ("Foster" as last name finally used). "From Outer Space" text story. "Barker's Body Shop!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Sol Brodsky; A crooked mechanic hires a drifter to customize a car, promising enough money for him to get home; When he refuses to pay the man the drifter takes the car instead, which he converted to be able to fly him home to the stars. "When the Switch Is Pulled," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A time machine seems not to work, but actually travelled in a complete loop through time back to its point of origin. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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

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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) 100 CGC 7.5

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Label #4646447021

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. "The Master Plan of Mr. Hyde!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; Mister Hyde kidnaps Don Blake and Jane Foster and then tries to steal a submarine using Jane as a hostage; Jane stops Thor from catching Hyde because she thinks that Don is still in danger; The police realize that Hyde framed Thor for the bank robbery, but Jane's actions convince Odin that she is unworthy of immortality. "Tricky Travel" text story. "The Unreal!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A man recounts a dream to a psychiatrist, in which he meets and fights an alien on an expedition; The psychiatrist dismisses the importance of the dream, since the alien "human" that he describes couldn't exist. Fourth "Tales of Asgard" installment, "The Storm Giants!", script by Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; This is the first "Boyhood of Thor" story; Thor and Loki (as children) defeat three Storm Giants and return the Golden Apples of Iduna. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 102 VG- 3.5 (R)

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RESTORATION. Color touch. Water spotting. Staple rust.

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) 103 CGC 6.0

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Label #4641576011

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. "The Enchantress and the Executioner!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Loki and Odin conspire to end Thor's infatuation with Jane Foster by sending the Enchantress to seduce him away from his mortal love; The heavy handed Executioner fouls things up and the mission is unsuccessful; features the first appearance of the two title characters. "Poor Oscar" text story. "To Live Forever!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Chic Stone; In a future where capital punishment has been abolished, the maximum sentence is 90 years imprisonment; A brilliant scientist decides to find a way to make himself immortal, so he may commit crimes with impunity, but turns himself into a rock. This issue also has a statement of ownership: average print run 318,413; average paid circulation 187,740. "Thor's Mission to Mirmir!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor must reach Mirmir to tell him that Odin has decided it is time to create the human race. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 104 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4649143014

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) 106 CGC 7.5

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Label #4666014013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Thor's battle against the Cobra and Mr. Hyde continues in "The Thunder God Strikes Back!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor evades the villains and transforms back into Dr. Blake, then pretends to betray Thor in order to get his cane back; He becomes Thor and defeats the Cobra easily, though Hyde escapes by becoming Calvin Zabo and slipping away; Hyde attacks Thor later, but is defeated; When Blake returns to the office he discovers that Jane hates him because of his seeming betrayal of Thor. The Mighty Thor Also Appears In...The Avengers comic book ad. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "Balder the Brave!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Odin orders Balder executed for leaving a battle to rescue a fallen bird, but Balder is so beloved that the animals and plants keep any harm from coming to him, and Odin makes him invincible; Origin of Balder. Second half of a two-page text story, "Marauder." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 106 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Thor's battle against the Cobra and Mr. Hyde continues in "The Thunder God Strikes Back!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor evades the villains and transforms back into Dr. Blake, then pretends to betray Thor in order to get his cane back; He becomes Thor and defeats the Cobra easily, though Hyde escapes by becoming Calvin Zabo and slipping away; Hyde attacks Thor later, but is defeated; When Blake returns to the office he discovers that Jane hates him because of his seeming betrayal of Thor. The Mighty Thor Also Appears In...The Avengers comic book ad. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "Balder the Brave!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Odin orders Balder executed for leaving a battle to rescue a fallen bird, but Balder is so beloved that the animals and plants keep any harm from coming to him, and Odin makes him invincible; Origin of Balder. Second half of a two-page text story, "Marauder." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 107 CGC 8.0

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Label #4646447022

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance of the Grey Gargoyle in "When the Grey Gargoyle Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; A scientist accidentally gains the power to turn himself into living stone, and to turn others into stone statues; He comes to New York to attack Thor, hoping to gain the secret of immortality; Jane Foster appearance. The first half of a two-page text story, "Traveling Sam." "Balder Must Die!" [Origin of Balder Part 2], script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Loki forces the Norn Queen to tell him of Balder's weakness to mistletoe and tries to kill him with a mistletoe dart, but the Norn Queen herself stops him; Loki appearance. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 108 CGC 7.5

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Label #4646447023

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) 109 CGC 6.0

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Label #4666014002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Magneto takes a break from pestering the X-Men to battle Thor in "When Magneto Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, ink by Chic Stone; Magneto is testing his powers in the city; He "attracts" Thor's attention; They battle aboard Magneto's submarine; Meanwhile, the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants are out looking for the X-Men. Magneto flees from Thor in his escape vessel and the X-Men's submarine is seen pursuing him; Thor turns back to Don Blake and visits Jane Foster. She makes him a snack and gives him a glass of milk; Guest appearances by Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, Mastermind, the Toad, and Jane Foster; Cameos by Captain America, Iron Man, the Thing, Mr. Fantastic, and the Invisible Girl. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "Banished From Asgard!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Arkin the Weak betrays Asgard in an attempt to win the hand of Queen Knorda. First letters page. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 109 CGC 6.0

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Label #4667957011

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Magneto takes a break from pestering the X-Men to battle Thor in "When Magneto Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, ink by Chic Stone; Magneto is testing his powers in the city; He "attracts" Thor's attention; They battle aboard Magneto's submarine; Meanwhile, the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants are out looking for the X-Men. Magneto flees from Thor in his escape vessel and the X-Men's submarine is seen pursuing him; Thor turns back to Don Blake and visits Jane Foster. She makes him a snack and gives him a glass of milk; Guest appearances by Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, Mastermind, the Toad, and Jane Foster; Cameos by Captain America, Iron Man, the Thing, Mr. Fantastic, and the Invisible Girl. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "Banished From Asgard!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Arkin the Weak betrays Asgard in an attempt to win the hand of Queen Knorda. First letters page. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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

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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) 110 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4649143013

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) 115 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "The Vengeance of the Thunder God," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frankie Ray); Thor rescues Jane from Loki; Odin appears and accuses Thor of bringing Jane to Asgard; Loki denies all involvement and Thor calls him a liar; Odin orders the Trial of the Gods, but first Thor is granted 48 hours in which to defeat the Absorbing Man; Aided by reporter Harris Hobbs and a courageous police unit, Thor tricks Creel into absorbing some helium gas. The origin of Loki continues in this "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "A Viper in Our Midst!", script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "A Viper in Our Midst!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Loki aids the giant, Ghan, in escaping from the Asgardians; Ghan owes Loki a debt of gratitude; Loki plans to ask him to repay the favor when he makes his bid to claim the throne of Asgard; features young Thor and Loki. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 118 GD- 1.8

Cover coming loose at both staples and centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

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) 119 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Day of the Destroyer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Destroyer is a near-indestructible automaton created by Odin countless ages ago to defend mankind from some unknown future foe; However, Loki, the god of mischief has manipulated a mortal into activating The Destroyer and having it target his half-brother Thor! Ad for Thor annual. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "Gather, Warriors!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; With an army of hand-picked warriors, Thor prepares to sail into the unknown to discover what dread power has caused a crack in Odin's Oversword of Asgard, for if the crack should grow larger, it could spell the death of the universe; First appearances of Hogun, Fandrall, and Volstagg. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 124 CGC 9.2

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Label #4634242015

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.

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

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Label #4646447025

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.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 126 VG+ 4.5

Title becomes Thor; previously Journey Into Mystery. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Whom the Gods Would Destroy!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and Hercules fight over Jane Foster; Odin, still angry because Thor revealed his identity to Jane, removes half Thor's powers by giving 'Odin Power' to Seidring. Hercules defeats Thor. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "The Summons!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Argonauts are called home to Asgard by Odin. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Odin. The letters page contains a statement of ownership, management and circulation: average print run 377,663; average paid circulation 232,644. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 127 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4667957006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Pluto (from Red Raven Comics #1, August 1940) is reintroduced in "The Hammer and the Holocaust!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The weakened and defeated Thor returns to Asgard where he finds Seidring has taken over; He battles the 'odin power' and defeats Seidring only to collapse himself. Appearances by Odin, Hercules, Jane Foster, Balder, and Heimdall. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "The Meaning of... Ragnarok", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Asgardian gods have returned to Asgard where the prophetess Vollo relates the coming of Ragnarok! Odin and Balder appearances; Heimdall and Fandral cameos. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 127 CGC 7.5

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Label #4646452015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Pluto (from Red Raven Comics #1, August 1940) is reintroduced in "The Hammer and the Holocaust!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The weakened and defeated Thor returns to Asgard where he finds Seidring has taken over; He battles the 'odin power' and defeats Seidring only to collapse himself. Appearances by Odin, Hercules, Jane Foster, Balder, and Heimdall. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "The Meaning of... Ragnarok", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Asgardian gods have returned to Asgard where the prophetess Vollo relates the coming of Ragnarok! Odin and Balder appearances; Heimdall and Fandral cameos. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 129 CGC 7.0

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Label #4646452016

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. 1st appearance of Ares in Marvel Universe in "The Verdict of Zeus!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor resolves to give up his immortality to be with Jane Foster, however it is The Day of Three Worlds, and he must honor an ancient prophecy before he can appeal to Odin; Meanwhile, Hercules desperately searches for anyone who will fight in his name and hopefully prevent his eternal damnation. Appearances by Zeus, Jane Foster, Pluto, and Balder. Tale of Asgard: "The Hordes of Harokin!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions set out to get the Warlock's Eye that Harokin has seized. Appearances by Hogun, fandrall, and Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 132 VG/FN 5.0

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearances of Ego the Living Planet and the Recorder in "Rigel: Where Gods May Fear to Tread!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor travels to the planet Rigel to deal with the Colonizers in person; Hes diverted by the menace of Ego. Appearance by Jane Foster. Tale of Asgard: "The Dark Horse of Death!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions rest after defeating Harokin's Hordes; Harokin, mortally wounded, waits for the Black Stallion of Doom. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 133 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Ego and the Recorder guest star in "Behold...The Living Planet!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor wins over Ego, the Living Planet and gets Earth's freedom from the colonizers; Jane wanders into the New Men and is offered a job as a teacher in Wundagore. Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "Valhalla!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Harokin rides the Black Stallion of Doom to Valhalla. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 134 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearances by the High Evolutionary and the Man-Beast in "The People-Breeders!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Appearances by Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, the Recorder, and Jane Foster; Galactus cameo. Tale of Asgard: "When Speaks the Dragon!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions inspect Nastrond for Odin. Volstagg wanders off and finds Fafnir. Marvel Super-Heroes Are On TV! ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 136 CGC 7.5

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Label #4666014014

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Sif (now with black hair; see Thor 102) returns in "To Become an Immortal!"; Jane fails Odin's test for immortality and is sent back to Earth with no memory of Thor or Asgard; Thor encounters the goddess Sif, Heimdall's sister, after many years. Appearances by Jane Foster, Odin, and Heimdall. Tale of Asgard: "There Shall Come a Miracle!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions defeat Fafnir and return life to the land of Nastrond. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 144 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664126021

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) 154 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4615917021

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearance of the Mangog in "To Wake the Mangog!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; While Sif recovers, Hela shows Thor the glory of eternal battle he can enter if he surrenders to her; Loki takes the throne of Asgard while Odin undergoes the Odinsleep; Ulik frees Mangog from captivity. Appearances by Balder, Sif, and Karnilla. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 156 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4666014016

Thor faces Mangog and Loki in "The Hammer and the Holocaust!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Appearances by Balder, Sif, Karnilla, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Heimdall, the Recorder, and Odin. Kirby/Colletta cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 160 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664126022

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Galactus and Ego guest star in "And Now... Galactus!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Tana Nile asks Thor to travel with her to Rigel to challenge Galactus, who is approaching their galaxy. Appearances by Sif and the Recorder. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 161 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4615917022

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Shall a God Prevail?", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor drives Galactus away from Ego, the Living Planet; Ego then allows the homeless race of Wanderers to settle there. Appearance by the Recorder. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 162 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4615917023

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

Paper: Off white to white

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 VG/FN 5.0

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 VG+ 4.5

Manufactured without top staple, staple added.

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) 166 VG 4.0

First 15-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Vince Colletta and John Romita (alterations). Second Adam Warlock appearance ("Him") in "A God Berserk!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; After Adam Warlock takes off with Sif, Thor picks up his hammer and starts swinging!; A battle of brawn and rage ensues between two divine beings!; Will Thor fully succumb to the ailment Asgardians call "Warrior Madness?"; After a previous hiccup, Karnilla recovers her plot to gain Balders love; What sorcery does Haag have up her sleeve this time? 36 pgs., full color. NOTE: 2nd Appearance of Adam Warlock ("HIM"). Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 167 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4667957007

Cover by John Romita. "This World Renounced!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor accepts his punishment at the hands of Odin following his descent into Warrior Madness; As penance, Thor is forbidden from defending Midgard!; What will happen to Earth without a god to defend it?; Enter Balder the Brave, the new protector of mortals!; But before Balder can say "Yggdrasil", he must fend off the combined evil of Loki and Karnilla! 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 168 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4346013001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Galactus origin, part 1 in "Galactus Found!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Thor takes the Odinship in search of Galactus; Galactus captures the Odinship and begins to tell his origin to Thor; Meanwhile, on Earth, a foreign country completes their creation of the Thermal Man and rockets him to the US to wreak havoc. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Watcher, and Odin. First appearance of the Thermal Man. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 169 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4233258001

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 VG+ 4.5

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

Paper: Off white to white

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) 174 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664126025

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett. "The Carnage of the Crypto Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; Someone or something is out to steal Thors strength, and the God of Thunder isnt having it; Thor versus the carnage of Crypto-Man! The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 446,828; average paid circulation 266,368. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 182 VG/FN 5.0

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) 183 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. "Trapped in Doomsland," script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor is in Latveria with a missile on his tail that threatens to not only destroy him, but a village full of innocent people below him as well; However, Thor comes up with a solution: Using his hammer to create a vortex, Thor throws it high into the sky, causing it to suck the missile out of harms way; However, without his hammer, Thor slams into the ground and watches as the missile explodes harmlessly; When his hammer doesn't come back, Thor must find it, but the 60 second limit he can spend away from his hammer elapses and he changes back into Donald Blake; Meanwhile, Dr. Doom has tracked the location of Thor's hammer. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 239 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4528031014

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) 258 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4657834019

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by John Verpoorten and John Romita (alterations). "If the Stars Be Made of Stone!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; The Grey Gargoyle's pirate ship has come across the Asgardians; The Asgardians begin to quickly go through the pirates, until the Grey Gargoyle enters the fray; He quickly turns everyone but Thor to stone, and before Thor can move, the Grey Gargoyle grabs the petrified Sif, and threatens to smash her unless Thor surrenders; Back in Asgard, the council of war is planning their moves when Karnilla calls Balder to the gate; Just then, the Enchantress and the Executioner break down the door; Back in space, the Asgardians wake from the Grey Gargoyle's spell to find themselves in slave collars. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and the Recorder. Hostess snack cakes ad with Spider-Man. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 260 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4648761017

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) 264 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4648761018

Last 30-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods Before Me!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; Loki now rules Asgard in Odin's stead, by his own royal decree contained in the Cask of Sovereignty, and even Thor must obey him; Loki knows that he must dispose of Odin if he wants to keep the throne; Loki then reveals that he was behind the empty army, and that Kroda was the second Thor, and that the document from the Cask was a forgery; The Enchantress and Executioner steal the sleeping form of Odin; Sif, Thor, and Recorder head to Karnilla's domain to find Balder, while the Warriors Three are charged to protect Odin; Thor's group in then assaulted by two Storm Giants, and Thor defeats them both. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 283 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4648761019

First 40-cent cover price. The Eternals Saga: Part 2 of 20 - "Suddenly - The Celestials!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finished art), inks by Chic Stone; Story continued from Thor Annual #7. Thor confronts Odin, asking questions about the false Ragnarok, the identity of Thor's mother, and Odin's knowledge of the Celestials, all of which Odin refuses to answer; Thor flies to Peru where he discovers the newest host of the Celestials has arrived. Bullpen Bulletins. "Brains Over Brawn!" Hostess snack cakes ad with Iron Man. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.8 SS Walt Simonson Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Walt Simonson on 8/25/21.

Label #4128162006

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 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #2042738001

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

Slab: Plastic debris between case and inner well

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4293598002

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

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4646301006

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 9.2 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4293598001

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 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961419012

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) 338N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961419009

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) 339D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3961433008

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 9.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4216806012

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 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4646301005

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) 339N CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4646301004

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) 339N CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4646301002

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) 339N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #3846783002

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.