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Issue: Journey into Mystery Annual #1
Publication Date: August 1965
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Issues: #1 of 1 Issue (2 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: 06/01/1965
Volume: none
Pages: 76
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 13 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Stan Lee
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1965 Books and Pamphlets, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Disclose Reprinted In27
Disclose Reprinted From4
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Clash of Titans!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Sol Brodsky
Colorist(s): Stan Goldberg
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Thor
Character(s): Thor; Hercules; Loki; Radioactive Man [Chen Lu]; Duplicate Thor; Lava Man
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3 [Regular Edition] published September 2004
In Issue: FlagThor vs. Hercules #[nn] published ?
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #[3] published November 2001
as Journey Into Mystery Annual #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Milestones: Venom & Hercules #[nn] published January 2005
as Cover to Journey Into Mystery Annual #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #2 published July 2005
as Clash of Titans! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby Cover] published November 2010
as Journey Into Mystery Annual #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover includes four vignettes from reprinted stories by Kirby/Ayers and Joe Sinnott.
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He's Looking for People Who Like to Draw

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: inside front cover
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When Titans Clash!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Colorist(s): Stan Goldberg
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): The Mighty Thor!
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules [Alcaeus of Thebes] (introduction); Loki; Zeus (introduction); VILLAINS: Storm Giants
Synopsis: Thor and Loki come across a pair of storm giants attacking the gateway from Asgard to Olympus. During the ensuing battle, Thor is accidentally transported to the fabled land and finds himself in combat with the mighty Hercules with neither party willing to back down. After a titanic battle, Zeus stops the conflict and proclaims them both worthy allies and friends. Thor is sent back to Asgard and Zeus closes the passage forever.
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In Issue: FlagIl Mitico Thor #21 published January 1972as "Quando i Titani si scontrano", Italian translation
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3 [Regular Edition] published September 2004
In Issue: FlagThor vs. Hercules #[nn] published ?
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Summer Special #1 published January 1968
as When Titans Clash! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Thor #1 published January 1975
as When Titans Clash! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #[3] published November 2001
as When Titans Clash! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Milestones: Venom & Hercules #[nn] published January 2005
as "When Titans Clash!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]-2 pages
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #2 published July 2005
as When Titans Clash! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby Cover] published November 2010
as When Titans Clash! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
Disclose Notes: This story introduced the Marvel Universe version of Olympus and the Greek gods.
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A Thor Bonus Feature [Map of Asgard]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Colorist(s): Stan Goldberg
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): Thor
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #1 [Regular Edition] published July 2003
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3 [Regular Edition] published September 2004
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Collector's Album #72-125 published January 1966
as A Thor Bonus Feature [Map of Asgard] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #22 published February 1972
as [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #3 [Regular Edition] published January 1974
as A Thor Bonus Feature [Map of Asgard] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #18 published October 1991
as A Thor Bonus Feature [Map of Asgard] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #2 published July 2005
as A Thor Bonus Feature [Map of Asgard] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagThor: Tales of Asgard By Stan Lee & Jack Kirby #3 published January 2009
as A Thor Bonus Feature [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby Cover] published November 2010
as A Thor Bonus Feature [Map of Asgard] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: A pin-up of a "typical Asgard street scene", majestic with monuments, temples and the like.
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Trapped by Loki, the God of Mischief!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (plot); Larry Lieber (script)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ray Holloway
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Thor!
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Loki (introduction); Jane Foster; Heimdall (introduction, cameo); Odin (introduction, cameo); Balder (introduction, cameo); Tyr (introduction, cameo)
Synopsis: Loki escapes from his prison in Asgard and comes to Earth to get revenge on Thor. The trickster hypnotizes him to help make mischief, but Thor’s transformation into Donald Blake frees him from hypnosis, allowing him to defeat Loki and return him to Asgard.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #85 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1962
was Trapped by Loki, the God of Mischief! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: This story is divided into two parts: an unmarked first part (5 pp) and part two—"The Vengeance of Loki!" (8 pp). This is the first appearance of Asgard. Balder, Tyr and Odin only appear from behind, and Heimdall looks nothing like his later appearances.
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Now Hear This!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby; Marie Severin
Inker(s): Chic Stone; Marie Severin
Colorist(s): Stan Goldberg
Letterer(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertises the thirteen ongoing books in Marvel's superhero, western and war lines.
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The Mysterious Radio-Active Man!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (plot); Robert Bernstein (script) [as R. Berns]
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ray Holloway
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Thor!
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Radio-Active Man [Chen Lu] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster; General Fu; Chairman Mao Zedong (cameo)
Synopsis: While on a medical mission to India, Dr. Blake becomes Thor to repel a Chinese attack. In order to fight Thor, a Chinese scientist irradiates himself to gain great power. He fights Thor in New York, and nearly defeats him, but Thor blows him back to China, creating a nuclear explosion.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #93 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1963
was The Mysterious Radio-Active Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Job Number: X-202
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The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes order forms for Marvel stationary and Thor t-shirts.
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The Demon Duplicators!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (plot); Robert Bernstein (script) [as R. Berns]
Penciller(s): Joe Sinnott
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Thor!
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Duplicate Thor; Odin; Professor Zaxton (introduction, death); Jane Foster; Duplicate Professor Zaxton
Synopsis: An evil scientist forces Dr. Blake to help him with a duplicating machine by kidnapping Jane. The device duplicates Thor, but cannot duplicate his magic hammer, allowing Thor to defeat the duplicate. Dr. Zaxton accidentally duplicates himself and falls to his death, leaving his good duplicate to take his place.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #95 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1963
was The Demon Duplicators! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Marvel's Fast-Moving Line-Up of Annuals for----1965

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertises Fantastic Four Annual (Marvel, 1963 series) #3 (1965), Sgt. Fury Annual (Marvel, 1965 series) #1 (1965), Amazing Spider-Man Annual (Marvel, 1964 series) #2 (1965) and Marvel Tales Annual (Marvel, 1964 series) #2 (1965).
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The Lava Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Don Heck
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Thor!
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Lava Man (introduction); Jane Foster; Odin; Loki; Dr. Bruce Andrews (introduction)
Synopsis: Thor battles the Lava Man, a monster created by Loki who claims all the dry surface of Earth for his people. Odin forbids Thor to love Jane Foster, leading to her leaving her job as Dr. Blake's nurse.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #97 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1963
was The Lava Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Dr. Andrews is first called Basil by Jane Foster on page 6 but then is called Bruce by Dr. Blake on the last page.
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Boys! Men!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: inside back cover
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Amazing X-Ray Vision Instantly!/Reward $11,750.00

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Henri LaMothe (X-Ray specs)
Inker(s): Henri LaMothe (X-Ray specs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: back cover

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