Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition comic books 1969 or before

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Mysterious Radio-Active Man!" (first appearance), script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; While on a medical mission to India, Dr. Blake becomes Thor to repel a Chinese attack; In order to fight Thor, a Chinese scientist irradiates himself to gain great power. "Over the Moon" two-page text story. "The Man Who Wouldn't Die!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A selfish billionaire builds a fallout shelter deep beneath the Earth's surface, but when he insists on touring it alone he discovers a group of primitive humans that attack him and collapse the tunnel, trapping him. "I Saw a Martian!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A man cannot convince the police that he saw an alien ship land. 36 pgs., full color.

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UK Edition. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Thor and Loki Attack the Human Race!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (script), art by Joe Sinnott; Loki uses his magic to cause Thor's hammer to hit his head, turning him evil; Odin and Heimdall appearances. "Bird Talk" two-page text story. "Dinner Time on Deimos!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Larry Lieber; In the future, Earth is overpopulated, and even the very rich must work an hour on a farm each week to produce enough food. "The Gentle Old Man!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A greedy landlord is captured by a time traveler who maintains a collection of 'dolls' consisting of miniaturized heartless people from different eras. 36 pgs., full color.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Loki and the Tomorrow Man seek to make Thor's life misterable in "Slave of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. 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 Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. The story features young Thor, plus the first appearance of Hela, Goddess of Death, and the three Fates. Other back-up stories: "The Menace" with plot by Lee, script and pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; and a two-page text story, "The Green Hat.". Kirby/George Roussos cover.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. 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.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. 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.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "They Strike From Space!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Tana Nile stakes a claim on Earth; Thor starts to fight towards Rigel to rescue Earth. Appearances by Jane Foster and Odin. The M.M.M.S. Still Wants You! ad. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "The Warlock's Eye!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor impersonates Harokin in order to get the Warlock's Eye. Ad for Thing Sweat Shirt and Hulk Sweat Shirt. Ad for Marvel Comics Group Official Swingin' Stationery, Thor T-Shirt, and Spider-Man Poster. Letter to the editor from comics artist Peter Von Sholly. 36 pgs., full color.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. 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.

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UK Edition. 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.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "And, Soon Shall Come: the Enchanters!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; Thor, Sif and Balder face the Enchanters Three and the Living Talisman. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tales of Asgard: "To The Death!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; Volstagg finds the Idol of the Mystic Mountain and the Rod of Wondrous Wizard Power; Thor faces the Demon Riders. 36 pgs., full color.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. 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.