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Issue: Journey into Mystery #91
Publication Date: April 1963
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Issues: #91 of 125 Issues (181 Printings)
Title:
Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Atlas Magazines Inc.
On Sale Date: 02/05/1963
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Distributed to newstands in February 1963. This issue includes 10 pages of paid advertisements.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; then standard Silver Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Disclose Reprinted In19
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Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
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Sandu, Master of the Supernatural

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Loki; Sandu
First Line: Though I am far from Earth I, Loki, shall still defeat Thor with the help of... Sandu!
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #[1] [unnamed variant] published November 1999
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #1 published January 2010TPB
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #9 published July 1967
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]1/12 page
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #3 published May 1971
as Sandù, maestro del sovrannaturale [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #18 published October 1991
as "Sandu, Master of the Supernatural" [Journey Into Mystery #91] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #1 [1st Printing] published February 2001
as "Sandu, Master of the Supernatural" Was Only a Mortal... but, His Powers Were the Powers of Loki Himself! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as Journey Into Mystery #91 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First Marvel Comics Group corner box. Thor head-shot pencils and possible inks by Jack Kirby. Info per Nick Caputo.
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All-Male He-Man

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Send money for body-building booklets.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Sandu, Master of the Supernatural!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Odin; Valkyries (introduction); Loki; Sandu (introduction)
First Line: In his heavenly citadel, Odin, ruler of the Norse gods, thinks of his eldest son, the mighty Thor...
Synopsis: Loki gives a greedy carnival mystic magical powers in order to use him to attack Thor. Thor is overcome in their first battle, but with the help of Odin and his belt of strength he defeats Loki's pawn.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #[1] [unnamed variant] published November 1999
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #1 published January 2010TPB
In Issue: FlagThor Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #9 published July 1967
as Sandu, Master of the Supernatural! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #3 published May 1971
as Thor contro Sandù, maestro del sovrannaturale ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #18 published October 1991
as Sandu, Master of the Supernatural! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #1 [1st Printing] published February 2001
as "Sandu, Master of the Supernatural!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as Sandu, Master of the Supernatural! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Job Number: [X-111 ?]
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The Party

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Mr. Braggle
First Line: With a flower in his buttonhole, a broad smile on his face, and a handsome briefcase, Mr. Braggle left his car at the curb and approached the ivy-covered mansion.
Synopsis: A salesman trying to unload some oil stocks thinks that he’s found a rich mark, but instead walks into a party of talking dogs.
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From Content Item: FlagMystical Tales #2 published August 1956
was The Party [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Job Number: [J-959]
Disclose Notes: Text story with illustration. The first page of this story is printed between pages 5 and 6 of the Thor story, while the second page is printed between the two back-up comic stories.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: You can have the secret weapon
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for various books at $1.00 each, starting with "Lightning Ju-Jitsu" located between page 1 of “The Party” prose story and page 6 of the Thor comic story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Great new idea from CTI
Synopsis: An advertisement for Commercial Trades Institutes job training booklets.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between pages 10 and 11 of Thor comic story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background color only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Learn radio television electronics by practicing at home in your spare time
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Send for free information on NRI electronics courses.
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The Seedlings

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Jeb Wilkens
First Line: We speak of missiles and bombs...
Synopsis: Alien spores land on Earth and bloom into telepathic plants that would have conquered the world had they not been eaten by crows.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: X-112
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Reward $9,985.50 for this coin!
Synopsis: Send $1.00 for catalog listing prices the company will pay for rare coins.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On top half of page, preceding page 2 of “The Party” prose story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Fly this exciting giant 7 foot windhooker!
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Reprint Notes: Ad for a 7 foot plastic kite.
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On lower half of page, preceding page 2 of “The Party” prose story.
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Stamp collecting outfit
Synopsis: Miscellaneous small ads for stamps and novelty items.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Follows page 2 of “The Party” prose story.
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The Manikins!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, occult
Character(s): Selwin Simple
First Line: You may wonder what a love story is doing in a fantasy magazine?
Synopsis: An odd man works with the manikins in a department store, but becomes upset when one of the female manikins is to be put in a bridal display. The employee disappears and the groom is replaced with a manikin that looks just like him.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagI Fantastici Quattro #91 published October 1974
as I manichini [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: X-113
Disclose Notes: Narrated in the first person.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Darling live pet monkey!
Synopsis: Ad for a live squirrel monkey.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.16
Disclose Notes: On top tier of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Live sea horses!
Synopsis: Ad for a “mated pair of Dwarf species Living Sea Horses”, $6.98 for two pairs.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.17
Disclose Notes: On second tier of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Learn any dance fast!
Synopsis: Ad for “giant foot charts” for dancing, priced $1.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.17
Disclose Notes: On third tier of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Boys 12 or older make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement to sell Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co, located on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mike Marvel (photo)
First Line: Boys! Men! My secret new Dynaflex method can build you a magnificent new he-man-muscled body in just ten minutes a day
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Dynaflex body-building course for $1.98.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Fill the gaps in your family's education with the amazing Made Simple Self-Teaching Encyclopedia
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad, with order coupon, for the Made Simple Self-Teaching Encyclopedia from Cadillac Publishing Co., Inc.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Albert Dorne (caricature)
First Line: He’s looking for people who like to draw
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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