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Thor comic books issue 259 1976-1978

  • Issue #259
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 259
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4339093004
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Escape into Oblivion!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; The Grey Gargoyle has come to free the Asgardians because he needs their help; He tells how he became captain after killing the prior captain; The Grey Gargoyle is tired of the aliens and just wants to go home; In Asgard, the Enchantress and the Executioner tell Balder to surrender or be destroyed; Back on the Bird of Prey, the Grey Gargoyle has the Asgardian prisoners brought up and then calls upon them to attack, but the pirate crew is ready for them; But then, Gormok leads the rest of the slaves in an attack; During the battle, the Grey Gargoyle attempts to sneak off in a shuttle, but Fee-Lon follows him. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Recorder, Balder, Karnilla, the Enchantress, and the Executioner. Cameos by Captain America, Spider-Man, and AIM. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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  • Issue #259UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 259UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Escape into Oblivion!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; The Grey Gargoyle has come to free the Asgardians because he needs their help; He tells how he became captain after killing the prior captain; The Grey Gargoyle is tired of the aliens and just wants to go home; In Asgard, the Enchantress and the Executioner tell Balder to surrender or be destroyed; Back on the Bird of Prey, the Grey Gargoyle has the Asgardian prisoners brought up and then calls upon them to attack, but the pirate crew is ready for them; But then, Gormok leads the rest of the slaves in an attack; During the battle, the Grey Gargoyle attempts to sneak off in a shuttle, but Fee-Lon follows him. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Recorder, Balder, Karnilla, the Enchantress, and the Executioner. Cameos by Captain America, Spider-Man, and AIM. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #259
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Whitman Variants 259

    Whitman Variant. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Escape into Oblivion!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; The Grey Gargoyle has come to free the Asgardians because he needs their help; He tells how he became captain after killing the prior captain; The Grey Gargoyle is tired of the aliens and just wants to go home; In Asgard, the Enchantress and the Executioner tell Balder to surrender or be destroyed; Back on the Bird of Prey, the Grey Gargoyle has the Asgardian prisoners brought up and then calls upon them to attack, but the pirate crew is ready for them; But then, Gormok leads the rest of the slaves in an attack; During the battle, the Grey Gargoyle attempts to sneak off in a shuttle, but Fee-Lon follows him. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Recorder, Balder, Karnilla, the Enchantress, and the Executioner. Cameos by Captain America, Spider-Man, and AIM. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.