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

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 95 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming detached at both staples. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Demon Duplicators!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (script), art by Joe Sinnot; An evil scientist forces Dr. Blake to help him with a duplicating machine by kidnapping Jane; The device duplicates Thor, but cannot duplicate his magic hammer. Odin guest appearance; Jane Foster and Heimdall cameos. "Time Machine" two-page text story. "The Tomb of Tut-Amm-Tut!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An evil pharaoh has himself placed in stasis for centuries to escape his rival, only to find that his rival went into stasis in order to meet him when he awakes. "Save Me From the Lizard Men!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Larry Lieber; A human crashlands on an alien planet, and the inhabitants believe that he is a spy from the shape-shifting people of a nearby world. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 96 GD 2.0

2.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. "Defying the Magic of... Mad Merlin!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (script), art by Joe Sinnott; Merlin is awakened after a thousand years and immediately decides to try and take over the world; He battles Thor using familiar Washington D.C. monuments; Jane Foster appearance; Cameos by King Arthur and his knights, John F. Kennedy, Pierre Salinger, and Caroline Kennedy. The first half of a two-page text story, "The Traveler." "Call Her...Medusa!":, script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Paul Reinman; The gorgons of myth were aliens and send an agent to modern Earth preceding an invasion. "Frederick Fenton's Future!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An arrogant rich man builds a time machine in order gain the secret to eternal life from the future. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 97 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. 1/2" cumulative spine split. Water spotting. Residue.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. First appearance of the Lava Man in "The Mighty Thor Battles the Lava Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Thor battles the Lava Man, a monster brought to the surface by Loki, who claims all the dry surface of Earth for his people; Odin forbids Thor to love Jane Foster, leading to her leaving her job as Dr. Blake's nurse. "The Traveler" text story. "The Perfect Defense!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell); In the future, Earth has conquered all planets except one, which no expedition returns from; The military thinks they have some horrific defense, but in fact they are simply so kind to the humans that arrive to conquer that they don't want to leave. "Tales of... ...Asgard! Home of the Mighty Norse Gods," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); Beneath Asgard lies the Well of Life. From it came Ymir, greatest of the Frost Giants and Buri, the first Norse God who gave life to Borr. Borr had three sons. Odin was one of them. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 97 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. First appearance of the Lava Man in "The Mighty Thor Battles the Lava Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Thor battles the Lava Man, a monster brought to the surface by Loki, who claims all the dry surface of Earth for his people; Odin forbids Thor to love Jane Foster, leading to her leaving her job as Dr. Blake's nurse. "The Traveler" text story. "The Perfect Defense!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell); In the future, Earth has conquered all planets except one, which no expedition returns from; The military thinks they have some horrific defense, but in fact they are simply so kind to the humans that arrive to conquer that they don't want to leave. "Tales of... ...Asgard! Home of the Mighty Norse Gods," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); Beneath Asgard lies the Well of Life. From it came Ymir, greatest of the Frost Giants and Buri, the first Norse God who gave life to Borr. Borr had three sons. Odin was one of them. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 98 VG 4.0

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

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 99 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

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 GD+ 2.5

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) 101 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. The Avengers (Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp) guest appear in "The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); Loki convinces Odin to reduce Thor's power in punishment for loving Jane Foster, and then restores the memory of the Tomorrow Man so that he can come back in time and defeat Thor; He builds a powerful robot, and when Thor cannot defeat it he agrees to help the Tomorrow Man conquer the 23rd century; Jane Foster appearance; Heimdall cameo. "The Flying Saucer That Was" text story. "The Enemies!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; The barbaric Vulcans plan to invade the world of the pacifist Idylicans; Instead of fighting, the Idylicans abandon their world, altering the gravity of their world to trap the invaders, and settling the Vulcan's abandoned homes as their own. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Invasion of Asgard," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); Loki makes a hole in Asgard's defenses and lures Thor there to face an attack alone; Thor holds off the enemies of Asgard until help arrives. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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

Centerfold detached at one staple.

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) 105 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "The Cobra and Mr. Hyde!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; The Cobra meets Mister Hyde and they join forces to defeat Thor; They track Thor to Dr. Blake's office, and demand that Blake help them find Thor; Blake becomes Thor while their backs are turned and fights the two villains until they manage to take his hammer from him. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "When Heimdall Failed!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos (as "George Bell"); In hope of attacking Asgard, King Brimer and Queen Nedra send a Vanna to pass by Heimdall and spy on them. First half of a two-page text story, "Marauder." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 105 FR/GD 1.5

2" Spine split from bottom. Severe interior tearing.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "The Cobra and Mr. Hyde!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; The Cobra meets Mister Hyde and they join forces to defeat Thor; They track Thor to Dr. Blake's office, and demand that Blake help them find Thor; Blake becomes Thor while their backs are turned and fights the two villains until they manage to take his hammer from him. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "When Heimdall Failed!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos (as "George Bell"); In hope of attacking Asgard, King Brimer and Queen Nedra send a Vanna to pass by Heimdall and spy on them. First 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) 106 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

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) 108 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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 VG- 3.5

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 GD 2.0

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 GD/VG 3.0

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) 113 GD/VG 3.0

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

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 113 FR/GD 1.5

Severe margin tearing (pieces detached, but present).

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

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 114 GD+ 2.5

Paint overspray on cover.

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

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 118 GD/VG 3.0

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

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 118 GD 2.0

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) 127 VG- 3.5

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) 134 GD/VG 3.0

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) 141 CGC 8.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0110147008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta (vignettes) and Frank Giacoia (main figure). "The Wrath of Replicus," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Slugger Sykes joins Chuda to use the cybernetic Replicus for crime; Replicus fights Thor as Sykes turns on Chuda's plans for world domination; Chuda and Sykes die; Replicus is destroyed. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "Alibar and the Forty Demons!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and his companions invade Mogul's stronghold. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 142 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Scourge of the Super-Skrull!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Super-Skrull, influenced by Loki, attacks and is beaten by Thor; Meanwhile, Odin sends Sif and Balder to find the evil Enchanters in the land of Ringsfjord. Tale of Asgard: "We, Who Are About to Die...!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Mogul's Demon Riders attack Thor and his companions. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 149 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0111521019

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "When Falls a Hero!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Stripped of his Godly powers, Thor must now face the Wrecker, who has been granted mystical powers accidentally by Karnilla the Norn Queen; As their battle rages on in New York City, Thor can only maintain a defensive and is soon easily beat into submission by the simple minded crook; While in faraway Asgard, Balder and Sif can only watch in horror as their friend and ally is savaged on Earth; No longer able to stand being idle and doing nothing, Sif convinces Balder to join her in trying to convince Odin to come to Thor's rescue; Overhearing this, Loki decides to steal the mystic crystal; Plot crossover with the Fantastic Four 73. "Origins of the Inhumans" back-up: "Silence or Death!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Black Bolt, who has been kept in isolation because of his deadly voice, finally meets his cousins and his brother Maximus; Maximus attacks Black Bolt hoping to make Black Bolt speak and prove himself unworthy to rule; Origins of Black Bolt, Medusa, Crystal, Maximus, Gorgon, and Karnak. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 150 VG/FN 5.0

Only one staple (manufacturing).

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 VG+ 4.5

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) 160 VG 4.0

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) 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) 182 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

Label #4711163013

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) 189 FN/VF 7.0

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Icy Touch of Death!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; In revenge over her defeat of Infinity, Hela has targeted Thor as her next victim, much to the shock and display of everyone gathered; Odin, appealing to his son's wish to escape this fate, orders Thor to return to Earth and return to his mortal guise of Donald Blake, a being that Hela has no claim on; Furious that he must abandon his godly form in order to continue his existence, Thor agrees and departs for Earth; While in Hel, Hela questions why people fear her touch when it can bring them such peace; Her thoughts are interrupted by Loki, who has entered into her realm to tip her off on Thor's whereabouts. Appearances by Sif, Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Karnilla. Heimdall cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 190 VF- 7.5

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "And So, To Die!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor has been forced to accept Hela's gift of death and he prepares to receive her touch; While in Asgard, Balder sleeps a troubled sleep with thought of the oath of loyalty he has sworn to Karnilla; However, he finds these dreams are not just that, Karnilla herself has appeared before him to warn him that Thor's end is near; Rousing from his bed Balder rushes to Odin to tell him of what transpires; Karnilla appears and shows Odin an image of what is happening on Earth; Witnessing it for himself Odin refuses to allow his favored son to die. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 210 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4714816007

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) 215 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4714739008

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott and Frank Giacoia. "The God in the Jewel," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; Xorr causes a vibration that knocks everyone out; When they awake, they are deep underground; Meanwhile, Xorr tells Sif and Karnilla his origin; It then blasts off the asteroid, with the Asgardians and Mercurians in hot pursuit; They board their vessel and defeat the miners, but when Thor goes to rescue Sif, he realizes he cannot free her from the jewel without killing her. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Hildegarde, Heimdall, and Odin. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 217 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4735139013

Cover by John Romita. "All Swords Against Them!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and Sal Buscema (finished art), inks by Sal Buscema; The Asgardians return home, only to find imposters in their place; As they battle, Thor knocks the false Heimdall from Bifrost, where he changes image to an unknown man, then vanishes; Thor returns to Asgard, where he and Sif are trapped by the false Balder, who then reveals himself as Igron; Balder comes from behind and knocks Igron out, and the spell fades, as does the false gods; After the true Asgardians are revealed, Odin tells Thor about a menace that approaches from space. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Hildegarde, Heimdall, and Odin. Ulik cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 218 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4714739009

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Where Pass the Black Stars, There Also Passes... Death!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Odin has commanded that Thor go to Rigel, and with him shall go Balder, Sif, Tana Nile, and Silas Grant; Meanwhile, Krista finds a glowing stone and seems to be possessed by it; The Asgardians arrive on Rigel, only to find it abandoned; The Colonizers have all fled before the arrival of the Black Stars; Only the mutant class remains, and they attack; The Asgardians defeat the mutants, and upon hearing their tale, take them all aboard their ship; Just then, the Black Stars arrive, and destroy Rigel; The Asgardians catch up to the Colonizer fleet where they learn the origin of the Black Stars. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 274 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4268918003

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer. "The Eye - and the Arrow!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finished art), inks by Tom Palmer; Odin, Sif and Frigga return to Asgard to discover that Loki has regained his powers; Odin reveals that Ragnarok has been foretold to begin with the death of Balder the Brave; While displaying his invulnerability to Asgardian weapons, Balder is struck down by an enchanted weapon supplied by Loki. Bullpen Bulletins. "Spider-Man Meets the Home Wrecker" Hostess snack cakes ad. "Street Ball" Spalding basketball back cover ad with Dr. J and Rick Barry, art by Jack Davis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 281 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4730458016

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"This Hammer Lost!", script by Mark Gruenwald, Ralph Macchio, Peter Gillis (plot assist), and Mike Catron (plot assist), pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finished art); Thor dwells upon what he has learned about the Eternals and the Celestials; He decides that he will travel back in time to when the Celestials first appeared on Earth; But once in the time stream, Mjolnir vanishes from his grasp and Thor is left in a land of fog and shadows; He is then confronted by the Space Phantom, who tells him he is in Limbo; He tells Thor of his planet, Phantus, and that his hammer is probably at its core; Thor agrees to help him save his planet, if he will help find Mjolnir. Once on the surface, they are repeatedly attacked by the warring Phantoms; The Phantom leads Thor to a complex containing a shaft that leads to the core. Thor leaps in, but it was a trap. Cameo appearances by the original Avengers. The letters page has a statement of ownership: average print run 346,479; average paid circulation 135,599. Pages 16 and 17 are reversed. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337 VG/FN 5.0 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) 337N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4167187008

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 VF 8.0 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 VF- 7.5 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 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 FN/VF 7.0 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 FN/VF 7.0 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 FN 6.0 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) 338 VF 8.0

Direct 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 #3961419023

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 #3961419014

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 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Plastic debris between case and inner well

Label #3961433022

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) 339 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3961433014

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) 352 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3803951009

Direct Edition. Ragnarok and Roll: Part 5 of 6 -Cover by Walt Simonson. "Ragnarok and Ruin!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Odin faces off with Surtur in Asgard; The heroes of Earth and Asgard try to figure out how to close the gateway to Surtur's dimension and stop the ever increasing number of invading demons. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Mr. Fantastic, Beta Ray Bill, Sif, and the Human Torch, Cameos by the second Captain Marvel and Storm (of the X-Men). Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 364 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4670300021

First 75-cent cover price. Cover by Walt Simonson. "Thor Croaks," script and art by Walt Simonson; Asgard is holding the Althing to determine who will be her next ruler, but where is the mighty Thor?; Thanks to a spell by Loki, Thor is a frog living in Central Park who joins more of his kind in a battle with some sinister rats; Hildy finds the sword of Surtur. Appearances by Beta Ray Bill, Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Heimdall. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 371 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3936338008

Cover by Walt Simonson. Judge Peace (a Judge Dredd take-off) guest stars in "Peace On Earth," script by Walt Simonson, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Bret Blevins (as Albret Blevinson) and Al Williamson (as Albret Blevinson); Balder becomes ruler of Asgard; Thor decides to head for Midgard; Recently released convict Thug Thatcher kills the wrong man and becomes the new Zaniac. Brief appearances by Beta Ray Bill, Volstagg, Hogun, Fandral, and Hela. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 372 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3936338007

Direct Edition. Cover by Sal Buscema. "Without Justice, There Is No Peace!", script by Walter Simonson, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Bret Blevins (as Albret Blevinson) and Al Williamson (as Albret Blevinson); Thor and Justice Peace try to save Jane Foster and the entire world of the future by stopping Zaniac; Volstagg adopts two orphaned boys. Cameos by Beta Ray Bill, Sif, the Hulk, Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Hela. Thor pin-up by Sal Buscema. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75.

NOTE: 1st appearance of the Time Variance Authority. They play a major role in the 2021 Disney+ Loki TV series.

NOTE: For an interesting, albeit twisted, epilogue to this tale and to learn the ultimate fate of Justice Peace, check out Despicable Deadpool (2017) #288. - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 372N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3936338006

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Sal Buscema. "Without Justice, There Is No Peace!", script by Walter Simonson, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Bret Blevins (as Albret Blevinson) and Al Williamson (as Albret Blevinson); Thor and Justice Peace try to save Jane Foster and the entire world of the future by stopping Zaniac; Volstagg adopts two orphaned boys. Cameos by Beta Ray Bill, Sif, the Hulk, Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Hela. Thor pin-up by Sal Buscema. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75.

NOTE: 1st appearance of the Time Variance Authority. They play a major role in the 2021 Disney+ Loki TV series.

NOTE: For an interesting, albeit twisted, epilogue to this tale and to learn the ultimate fate of Justice Peace, check out Despicable Deadpool (2017) #288. - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 390 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Defalco

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Tom Defalco on 2/22/2020 Direct Edition

Label #20-0BD3E6A-007

War of Gods: Prelude - The Avengers guest star in "The Hero and the Hammer!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding; Thor arrives on Hydrobase, and learns of the many changes to the Avengers; Asgard is once again attacked by Seths legions, while Grog and more Demons of Death attack Thor and the Captain; During the battle, the Captain lifts Mjolnir and sends it back to Thors grasp; Thor then easily defeats Grog and the soldiers, sending them back through the gate. Brief appearances by Hogun, Fandrall, Volstagg, and Balder. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 314,440; average paid circulation 190,600. 36 pgs., full color.

NOTE: Steve Rogers lifts Thor's hammer for the 1st time.

Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 412 CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Defalco

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Tom Defalco on 2/22/2020 Direct Edition

Label #20-0BD3E6A-008

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Joe Sinnott. Acts of Vengeance crossover. First full appearance of the New Warriors in "Introducing the New Warriors," script by Ron Frenz (Co-plot) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz (layouts), inks by Joe Sinnott (finished art); With Thor down for the count, the New Warriors arrive and battle the Juggernaut; Thor recovers his strength and joins the fray as he and the kids are finally able to banish Juggy to another dimension. Beta Ray Bill back-up, "Freedom Is Only A Choice Away," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Bill has been trapped and is being used to help power a spaceship that feeds off of psychic energy; When the people of his race are threatened, however, he breaks free and faces Captain Orack. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 412N CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4534936003

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Joe Sinnott. Acts of Vengeance crossover. First full appearance of the New Warriors in "Introducing the New Warriors," script by Ron Frenz (Co-plot) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz (layouts), inks by Joe Sinnott (finished art); With Thor down for the count, the New Warriors arrive and battle the Juggernaut; Thor recovers his strength and joins the fray as he and the kids are finally able to banish Juggy to another dimension. Beta Ray Bill back-up, "Freedom Is Only A Choice Away," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Bill has been trapped and is being used to help power a spaceship that feeds off of psychic energy; When the people of his race are threatened, however, he breaks free and faces Captain Orack. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 454 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4457288019

Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Al Milgrom. "The Warriors Three Die At Dawn," script by Ron Frenz (plot) and Tom DeFalco (plot; script), pencils by Ron Frenz (layouts), inks by Al Milgrom (finished art); Odin attempts to execute the Warriors Three for treason but Enchantress helps them escape; Mephisto reveals who's soul he has trapped in his realm and who is really on the throne of Asgard. Appearances by Karnilla, Loki, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. Beta Ray Bill cameo. Tales of Asgard back-up, "As My Dreams Lay A' Dying," script by Tom DeFalco, art by Geof Isherwood; Enchantress informs the Warriors Three who's soul is in the body of Odin and they plan to free Asgard from his grip. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.