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Issue: Journey into Mystery #106
Publication Date: July 1964
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Issues: #106 of 125 Issues (183 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: 05/05/1964
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (3 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Issue includes 10 pages of paid advertisements. On-sale date from 1964 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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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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The Thunder God Strikes Back!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Mr. Hyde [Calvin Zabo]; The Cobra [Klaus Vorhees]
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #2 [Regular Edition] published September 2003
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. El Poderoso Thor: En Mis Manos, Este Martillo #[nn] published September 2013
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #26 published December 1993
as The Thunder God Strikes Back! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #1 [1st Printing] published February 2001
as The Thunder God Strikes Back! [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 #106 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThor : l'intégrale #1964 published October 2013
as Le dieu du tonnerre contre-attaque ! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photo)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): R.S. Frazer (photo)
First Line: Earn big money
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Christy Trades School. Inside front cover.
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The Thunder God Strikes Back!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Mr. Hyde [Calvin Zabo]; Cobra [Klaus Vorhees]; Jane Foster
First Line: My enchanted hammer is somewhere inside that complex machine!
Synopsis: Thor evades the villains and transforms back into Dr. Blake, then pretends to betray Thor in order to get his cane back. He becomes Thor and defeats the Cobra easily, though Hyde escapes by becoming Calvin Zabo and slipping away. Hyde attacks Thor later, but is defeated. When Blake returns to the office he discovers that Jane hates him because of his seeming betrayal of Thor.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #2 [Regular Edition] published September 2003
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. El Poderoso Thor: En Mis Manos, Este Martillo #[nn] published September 2013
In Issue: FlagThor Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #19 published March 1969
as The Thunder God Strikes Back! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #11 published August 1971
as Il dio del tuono restituisce il colpo [Story on Interior Page(s)]as "Il dio del tuono restituisce il colpo", Italian translation
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #26 published December 1993
as "The Thunder God Strikes Back!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #1 [1st Printing] published February 2001
as "The Thunder God Strikes Back!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as The Thunder God Strikes Back! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThor : l'intégrale #1964 published October 2013
as Le dieu du tonnerre contre-attaque ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 18
Job Number: X-704
Disclose Notes: Continues from last issue.
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Marauder!

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Character(s): KKpt. Karl Friedrich von Müller; Heinrich
Synopsis: A successful German commerce raider meets its match in an Australian cruiser off Malaya.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagNavy Action #10 published February 1956
was Marauder [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]page 2
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.75
Job Number: H-584
Disclose Notes: Continues from last issue. Printed between pages 5 and 6 of the Thor story. This page is split with an advertisement. This story is a reasonably accurate fictionalised account of the destruction of the Dresden-Class Light Cruiser SMS Emden in November 1914. In reality the Emden's second-in-command was Captain-Lieutenant Helmut von Mücke. Though his name is incorrect, he did survive his ship's destruction while commanding a landing party, as depicted.
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The Mighty Thor Also Appears In.... The Avengers

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Avengers [Thor; Giant-Man; Wasp; Iron Man; Hulk]
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Advertises the Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series). This shares the page with "Marauder!" And appears between pages 5 and 5 of the Thor 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 and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Quinn O’Hara (photographs)
First Line: Don't let them call you skinny
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Wate-On weight-gain products located between pages 5 and 6 of the Thor comic story.
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My Secret New Dynaflex Method

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!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Dynaflex body-building course for $1.98. Also free booklet, “Secrets of Being Attractive”. Between pages 10 and 11 of the Thor comic story.
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[untitled]

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: Look! Boys wanted to sell Grit
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between pages 13 and 14 of the Thor comic story, on top half of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Get ready to visit the New York World’s Fair
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Unisphere savings bank from Hanover Distributors located between pages 13 and 14 of the Thor comic story, on lower half of page.
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Camouflage Paint

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Used in World War 2 and in Korea by U.S. Marine Commandos
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Sold by Novel Products Corp.
On top half of page.
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[untitled]

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: Make $3 to $5 an hour starting soon
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for a home-study program by NRI Training, located on lower half of page.
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Who Says This Isn't the Marvel Age of Comics?!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promotes entire Marvel line featuring every logo, including Fantastic Four, X-Men, Strange Tales, Kid Colt Outlaw, Patsy Walker, Sgt. Fury and the Howling Commandos, Avengers, Journey Into Mystery With The Mighty Thor, Tales to Astonish, Two-Gun Kid, Millie the Model, Patsy and Hedy, Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil, Tales of Suspense featuring "The Power of Iron Man", Rawhide Kid and Modeling With Millie. Printed between Thor and Tales of Asgard.
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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
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Various classified-style ads for stamps and other products.
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Balder "The Brave" [Origin of Balder Part 1]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Balder (origin); Odin; Thor; Tyr (introduction); Honir (introduction)
First Line: You summoned me, Sire?
Synopsis: Odin orders Balder executed for leaving a battle to rescue a fallen bird, but Balder is so beloved that the animals and plants keep any harm from coming to him, and Odin makes him invincible.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #2 [Regular Edition] published September 2003
In Issue: FlagThor Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagTales of Asgard #1 published October 1968
as Balder "The Brave" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #8 published July 1971
as Balder, il prode [Story on Interior Page(s)]as "Balder, il prode", Italian translation
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #26 published December 1993
as Balder "The Brave" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #1 [1st Printing] published February 2001
as Balder "The Brave" [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagBiblioteca Marvel: Thor #1 published May 2001
as Balder "El Bravo" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThor: Tales of Asgard By Stan Lee & Jack Kirby #2 published January 2009
as Balder "The Brave" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThor #600 [Direct Edition by Olivier Coipel] published April 2009
as Balder the Brave [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThor: Tales of Asgard #[nn] published January 2010
as Balder "The Brave" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as Balder "The Brave" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThor : l'intégrale #1964 published October 2013
as Balder "le brave" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: X-718
Disclose Notes: This story is loosely based on the legend of Balder's death, though without the deadly mistletow arrow shot by the blind god Hod.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Hey fellas... now you can build your own go-kart
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for instructions on how to build a go-kart, on top half of page.
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Interplanetary postal essays
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Various classified-style ads for stamps and other mail order items, on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Ben Rebhuhn (photo)
First Line: Brother, can you spare a dime 10¢?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a muscle building system.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: 3 complete fishing outfits
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for fishing equipment. Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Albert Dorne
First Line: He's looking for people who like to draw
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Famous Artists Schools on back cover.

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