Auctions: 1962 comic books
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Item #60812220
Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 351 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4408092014
Starts May 20 Ragnarok and Roll: Part 4 of 6 - Cover by Walt Simonson. "Ragnarok and Roll, Too!", script and art by Walter Simonson; On earth, the Asgardians and heroes try to stem the tide of Surtur's demons; Surtur, meanwhile has made it to Asgard where he shatters the rainbow bridge before taking on Thor. Appearances by Beta Ray Bill, Sif, Fandral, Volstagg, the Vision, Mr. Fantastic, Balder, Karnilla, Hogun, and Odin. Cont'd between Avengers #350 and 351. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #56267353
Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 363 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2EE3FE4-008
Starts Jun 10 Last 65-cent cover price. Cover by Walt Simonson. Thor battles Kurse in this Secret Wars II crossover, "This Kursed Earth...!", script and art by Walt Simonson; The Beyonder sets up a fight between Thor and Kurse for his own instruction and amusement. Appearances by Power Pack, the Beyonder, and Beta Ray Bill. Loki cameo. Oh, and on the last page, Thor turns into a frog! Cap'n Crunch Cereal ad with Spider-Man. Continued from Secret Wars II (Marvel, 1985 series) #6 and Power Pack (Marvel, 1984 series) #18. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.
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Item #60810124
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Thor (part 364), ThorThor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 364 CGC 8.0
1st app. Throg (Frog Thor)
Paper: White
Label #3962890005
Starts May 13 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.
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Item #60810127
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Thor (part 372), ThorThor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 372D CGC 8.5
1st app. Time Variance Authority
Paper: White
Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
Label #3918426022
Starts May 27 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
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Item #60810139
Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 391 CGC 7.0
Paper: White
Label #4162936007
Starts Jun 3 1st appearance of Eric Masterson - Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding. "The Madness of Mongoose," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding; In New York, Sigurd Jarlson looks up his old boss Jerry to see about work; Onsite, he is attacked by the Mongoose, who is sent by an unknown master; With Spider-Mans help, they drive him off, but during the battle, Eric Masterson is hurt badly; Before escaping, the Mongoose knocks out the support pillars, but Thor manages to support the entire building while Spider-Man braces it so it wont collapse; In Asgard, the Grand Vizier sends Hogun across the dimensional rift to Earth to learn the fate of Thor. First appearance of Eric Masterson. Brief appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #56779318
Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Golden Record Reprint 83COMIC VF- 7.5
Mild cover oxidation.
Starts Jul 6 COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Reprint from the Golden Record Comic set. Near exact replica of J.I.M (Thor) # 83, but there is no cover price or issue # and Golden Record ad on back cover. 83A does not include the record.