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Issue: Journey into Mystery #116
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Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Indicia Publisher: Atlas Magazines Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/04/1965
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
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The Trial of the Gods!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3 [Regular Edition] published September 2004
FlagMarvel Gold. El Poderoso Thor: En Mis Manos, Este Martillo #[nn] published September 2013
FlagFantastic! #45 published December 1967
as The Trial of the Gods! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagIl Mitico Thor #20 published January 1972
as Il giudizio degli dei [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #[3] published November 2001
as Journey Into Mystery #116 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagEssential Thor #2 published July 2005
as The Trial of the Gods! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black & white
FlagJourney into Mystery No. 116 [Marvel Legends Reprint] #[nn] published November 2005
as Cover to Journey Into Mystery #116 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as Journey Into Mystery #116 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Exclusive fun products by mail
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Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of novelty items.
The Trial of the Gods!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
At last, Thor and his evil arch-enemy Loki, are about to undergo the most dangerous test of all time, to determine which of them has lied to regal Odin, immortal monarch of Asgard!
Odin sends Thor and Loki to Skornheim to endure the Trial of the Gods, which will show which one of his sons is lying to him. Against Odin's decree, Loki uses magic to escape the traps of the enchanted land, while Thor has to rely on brawn and sheer will. Meanwhile, the Enchantress and the Executioner set about tormenting Jane Foster in a bid to influence the outcome of the trial. Odin sends Balder to deal with them.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3 [Regular Edition] published September 2004
FlagMarvel Gold. El Poderoso Thor: En Mis Manos, Este Martillo #[nn] published September 2013
FlagFantastic! #46 published December 1967
as The Trial of the Gods [part 2] [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 2
FlagFantastic! #45 published December 1967
as The Trial of The Gods! [Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 1
FlagMarvel Tales #27 published July 1970
as The Trial of the Gods! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagIl Mitico Thor #20 published January 1972
as Il giudizio degli dei [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #[3] published November 2001
as The Trial of the Gods! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagEssential Thor #2 published July 2005
as The Trial of the Gods! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagJourney into Mystery No. 116 [Marvel Legends Reprint] #[nn] published November 2005
as The Trial of the Gods! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as The Trial of the Gods! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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This story takes place at the same time as Daredevil #7 and Fantastic Four #38. First appearance of the land of Skornheim.

Suspicions that Carl Hubbell provided alterations on the figures of the Executioner, the Enchantress and Daredevil on pages 11-13.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Are you proud of your paycheck?
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Miscellaneous
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Ad for the Commercial Trades Institute, between pages 5 and 6 of previous story sequence.
Treasure Chest of Fun

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Throw your voice
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Ad for various novelty items starting with "Throw Your Voice".
Between pages 9 and 10nof previous story sequence.
4 More Marvel Masterpieces!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
superhero, war
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Miscellaneous
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House ad for Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #16, Tales to Astonish (Marvel, 1959 series) #68, Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #18, and Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #25 with black & white covers depicted and advertised as “on sale now.” Between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
U.S. Gov't Surplus

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Surplus Bargains
Hundreds of items for as little as 2¢ and 3¢ on the dollar direct by mail!
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Ad for government surplus items: parachutes, boats, tents, machetes, etc.
Between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence on top half of page.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Christy Trades School
Start your own business!
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Send for electronic appliance repair training information from Christy Trades School, Inc.
On lower half of page between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
225 stamps for only 10¢
Thumbnail ads for a range of products.
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Miscellaneous
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On top half of page.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Look! Boys wanted to sell Grit
Ad soliciting sellers of Grit newspaper.
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Miscellaneous
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On lower half of page.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Aim for the space team
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Miscellaneous
1
Thumbnail ads for a range of products.
More Triumphs for Marvel..!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (promo copy)
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero, war
The Stranger
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House ad for Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #16, Tales of Suspense (Marvel, 1959 series) #68, and X-Men (Marvel, 1963 series) #25 with covers depicted and advertised as “on sale now.”
The Challenge!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
In Thor #63, we saw how Loki won himself an ally in preparation for his eventual battle with the thunder god! (see notes)
On a diplomatic mission, Loki convinces King Hymir to put Thor to a deadly test, where failure means slavery to the evil king. Thor, of course, passes the test, much to the annoyance of Hymir who strikes Loki and accuses him of betrayal.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3 [Regular Edition] published September 2004
FlagIl Mitico Thor #17 published November 1971
as La sfida! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Spectacular #1 published August 1973
as The Challenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagBiblioteca Marvel: Thor #1 published May 2001
as "¡El Desafío!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #[3] published November 2001
as The Challenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagEssential Thor #2 published July 2005
as The Challenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
FlagJourney into Mystery No. 116 [Marvel Legends Reprint] #[nn] published November 2005
as The Challenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThor: Tales of Asgard By Stan Lee & Jack Kirby #3 published January 2009
as The Challenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThor: Tales of Asgard #[nn] published January 2010
as The Challenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as The Challenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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First appearance of Princess Rinda and King Hymir.

The "first line" sequence mentions Thor #63, but it is likely meant to refer to Journey Into Mystery #115 when Loki made an alliance with Ghan, the storm giant.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Hatch and grow live sea-monkeys
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0.5
Ad for sea-circus aquarium and brine shrimp (sea-monkeys) for only $1.
Located on the top half of the page between pages 3 and 4 of previous story sequence.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
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Grow 2 living monsters in your own room
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Ad for "hair-raising" monsters. The ad is located on the lower half of the page between pages 3 and 4 of previous story sequence.
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
The Merry Marvel Marching Society
Big news for all you merry Marvel marchers — and all of your who are about to join!
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1
Ad for the MMMS includes an illo of Thor possibly drawn by Carl Hubbell.
[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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typeset
Subject Matter
So! Thor never loses, eh?
Reprinting
FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Letters from John Ellsworth, Gordon Fitzgerald, Judy Pope, and Terry Levin; includes The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
Mr. Victor Mason
Make $5.00 to $20.00 a week extra operating this "Saturday morning shoe store"
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1
Ad to earn money by selling shoes.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (ad copy)
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?; ? (photos)
?; typeset
Subject Matter
Yubiwaza System
N.J. Fleming (photo); Yoshie Imanami (photo)
Boys! Men! I'll help you master Yubiwaza
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Miscellaneous
1
Inside back cover. Ad for the Yubiwaza system of martial arts.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
Famous Artists Schools
Albert Dorne
He's looking for people who like to draw
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Miscellaneous
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Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.

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