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Issue: Special Marvel Edition #3
Publication Date: September 1971
 
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Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Indicia Publisher: Magazine Management Co., Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 68
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 8 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Stan Lee
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound (#1-4), saddle-stitched (#5-16)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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reprinted as a Content Item in another Issue.
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
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While a Universe Trembles!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
?
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Odin; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]; Demon
Reprinting
FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #2 [Jack Kirby Cover] published August 2013
as Special Marvel Edition #3 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]1/4 page
FlagJourney into Mystery #123 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1965
was While a Universe Trembles! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
While a Universe Trembles!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
?
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Odin; Harris Hobbs; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]; Demon (introduction)
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #123 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1965
was While a Universe Trembles! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
16
First appearance of the Demon.
The Grandeur and the Glory!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
?
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Hercules; Odin; Zeus; Jane Foster; Don Blake; Atlas (introduction); Demon
Thor reveals his secret identity to Jane Foster (she believes him this time).
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #124 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1966
was The Grandeur and the Glory! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
16
First appearance of Atlas.
The Mighty Marvel Checklist

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (promo copy)
Typeset
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.4
Marvel checklist for comics now on sale! Comics listed with a synopsis are Fantastic Four #112, Spider-Man #98, Thor #189, Avengers #89, Captain America and the Falcon #139, Hulk #141, Iron Man #39, Sub-Mariner #39, Daredevil #77, Amazing Adventures #7, Conan the Barbarian #7, Sgt. Fury #89 and Creatures on the Loose #12.
Official Marvel Stationery

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (ad copy)
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Official Marvel Stationery; Marvelmania
Silver Surfer; Nick Fury; Hulk; Thor; Spiderman; Dr. Doom; Captain America
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.6
Advertisement for Official Marvel Stationery from Marvelmania, includes a small reproduction of some of the pieces.
When Meet the Immortals!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
?
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Hercules; Odin; Balder; Heimdall; Jane Foster; Demon
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #125 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1966
was When Meet the Immortals! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
16
Another Marvel Masterpiece

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Herb Trimpe
Herb Trimpe
?
?
Subject Matter
western
Ghost Rider (Night Rider)
Ghost Rider (Night Rider); Apache Kid; Black Mask; Gunhawk
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Promo advertising Western Gunfighters II #5 using a reprint of the cover.
The Coming of Loki!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
?
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Loki (part 1 of origin; first chronological appearance); Odin; Laufey (Loki's father) (introduction, death)
The Asgardians battle the Giants.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #112 published January 1965
was The Coming of Loki! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
Part 1 of Loki's origin. First biographical Loki story, the first appearance and death of Laufey. Chronologically first appearance of Loki.

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