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Issue: Journey into Mystery #114
Publication Date: March 1965
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Issues: #114 of 125 Issues (183 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Atlas Magazines Inc.
On Sale Date: 01/05/1965
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 20 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1965 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 Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3 [Regular Edition] published September 2004
In Issue: FlagMarvel Classic #2 published May 2011
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. El Poderoso Thor: En Mis Manos, Este Martillo #[nn] published September 2013
In Issue: FlagBiblioteca Marvel: Thor #6 published ?
In Content Item: FlagFantastic! #41 published November 1967
as The Stronger I Am, The Sooner I Die! [Illustration on Cover, Front]"The Stronger I Am, The Sooner I Die"
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #18 published December 1971
as I più forti muoiono! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #[3] published November 2001
as Journey Into Mystery #114 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #2 published July 2005
as The Stronger I am, The Sooner I Die! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as Journey Into Mystery #114 [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): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Ben Rebhuhn (photo)
First Line: Friend, dare you risk a dime 10¢?
Synopsis: Ad for the American Body Building Club.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Balder; Harris Hobbs (introduction); Jane Foster; Don Blake; Loki (villain); Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel] (villain; introduction; origin)
First Line: Escape from Thor is inconceivable!
Synopsis: Loki uses his magic to turn Crusher Creel into the Absorbing Man. A patient of Blake's, reporter Harris Hobbs, alerts him the the existense of the Absorbing Man. Blake breaks a dinner date with Jane in order to investigate as Thor. Thor and Creel meet and fight. Hobbs witnesses the battle and is injured. Thor tends to Hobbs before resuming his battle. Balder then interrupts the fight by transporting Thor to Asgard. It seems that Loki has abducted Jane and brought her to the Golden Realm. Thor and Balder ride off to save her. Back on Earth, Creel believes he has defeated the Thunder God.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3 [Regular Edition] published September 2004
In Issue: FlagMarvel Classic #2 published May 2011
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. El Poderoso Thor: En Mis Manos, Este Martillo #[nn] published September 2013
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Collector's Album #72-125 published January 1966
as "The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]abridged; original layout=18 pages, abridged
In Content Item: FlagThor Annual #3 published January 1971
as The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #18 published December 1971
as I più forti muoiono! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #[3] published November 2001
as The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #2 published July 2005
as The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as The Stronger I am, the Sooner I Die! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 16
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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
Feature(s): Commercial Trades Institute
First Line: This free book shows how you can make big money as an auto mechanic even while you're learning!
Synopsis: Ad for the Commercial Trades Institute.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between pages 5 and 6 of previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wayne School
First Line: Sorry, we only hire high school graduates.
Synopsis: Ad for the Wayne High School Program.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between pages 9 and 10 of previous story sequence.
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Another Marvel Masterpiece

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]
Synopsis: House ad for Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #37 with cover depicted and advertised as “now on sale.”
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.8
Disclose Notes: Between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.2
Disclose Notes: Date of filing Oct 1 1964, Print run: Average monthly 312,000, single issue nearest to date 370,000

Subscribers 375, Average monthly sales 204,700, nearest to issue date 250,000

Shares page with Fantastic Four #37 promo ad between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
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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
Feature(s): Atlas Tool Co. Race Car Kits
First Line: Car racing fans! Until you race these 2-inch (plus) streaks of lightning… ‘you ain’t seen nuthin!’
Synopsis: Send for a model slot-car kit, $1 ($3 with motor.)
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On top half of page, between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
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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: Monster fans: see living ‘skeletons’ with these mystery ‘x-ray’ glasses
Synopsis: Ad for x-ray glasses.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On lower half of page between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
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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: Grow 2 living monsters in your own room
Synopsis: Ad for "hair-raising" monsters.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: The ad is located on the top half of the 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
Subject Matter
First Line: Look! Boys wanted to sell Grit
Synopsis: Ad soliciting sellers of Grit newspaper.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On lower 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
Subject Matter
First Line: A new world of adventure
Synopsis: Ad for stamps and other products.
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Pages: 1
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More Triumphs for Marvel..!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Strange Tales
Character(s): X-Men [Angel [Warren Worthington III]; Iceman [Bobby Drake]; Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]; Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Beast [Hank McCoy]]; Ka-Zar [Kevin Plunder]; Zabu; Spider-Man; Green Goblin; Dr. Strange; Mad Thinker; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]
Synopsis: House ad for X-Men (Marvel, 1963 series) #10, Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #23, Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #131.
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Pages: 1
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The Golden Apples!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Iduna (introduction); Haakun the Hunter (introduction)
First Line: I give thee greetings, lovely goddess Iduna!
Synopsis: The goddess Iduna is taking some golden apples to Odin as a gift. She is menaced by Fenris Wolf who is eventually driven away by Haakun the Hunter.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3 [Regular Edition] published September 2004
In Content Item: FlagSpecial Marvel Edition #1 published January 1971
as The Golden Apples! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #14 published October 1971
as Le mele d'oro! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThor #194 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1971
as The Golden Apples! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBiblioteca Marvel: Thor #1 published May 2001
as "¡Las Manzanas Doradas!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #[3] published November 2001
as The Golden Apples! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #2 published July 2005
as The Golden Apples! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagThor: Tales of Asgard By Stan Lee & Jack Kirby #3 published January 2009
as The Golden Apples! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThor: Tales of Asgard #[nn] published January 2010
as The Golden Apples! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as The Golden Apples! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood. First appearance of the land of Varinheim.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Yubiwaza System
First Line: Boys! Men! I'll help you master Yubiwaza
Synopsis: Ad for the Yubiwaza system of martial arts.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between pages 3 and 4 of previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Dear Stan and Jack, We have an idea for an accessory to Thor's costume.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from Ronald Eisenstein, Tracy Harris, Jay Kinney, Mickey Schwaberow, and Belvey Payne; includes The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
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Who Says This Isn't the Marvel Age of Comics?!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Merry Marvel Marching Society
First Line: No need to describe the ol' M.M.M.S. again!
Synopsis: Ad for membership to the Merry Marvel Marching Society, plus logos of all 17 comic logos being published at that time.
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Pages: 1
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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
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Palmer-Jones Books
First Line: Give me just one evening and I'll teach you to hypnotize easily!
Synopsis: Ad for lessons on hypnotizing.
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Pages: 1
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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
Feature(s): NRI Training
First Line: Make $3 to $5 an hour starting soon
Synopsis: Ad for a home-study program by NRI Training.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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My Secret New Dynaflex Method

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photos)
Inker(s): ? (photos)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mike Marvel (photo)
First Line: Boys! Men!
Synopsis: Ad for a body building program.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On back cover.

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