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Issue: Essential Thor #2
Publication Date: July 2005
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Issues: #2 of 7 Issues (8 Printings)
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
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Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 2
Pages: 592
ISBN: 97807851159150785115919
UPC/EAN: 978078511591551699
Price: $27.25 CAD
$16.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 81 (50 stories, 1 cover)
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Disclose Notes: Direct Edition with barcode on inside front cover.
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: color cover; black and white interior
Dimensions: standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound; trade paperback
Publishing Format: collected edition
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules
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From Content Item: FlagThor #126 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1966
was Whom the Gods Would Destroy! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

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Synopsis: Advertisement for Essential Thor Vol.1, Essential Hulk Vol.3, Essential Doctor Strange Vol.2 & Essential Defenders Vol.1
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Pages: 1
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Essential Thor Vol.2

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 5
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At Last! The Thunder God Reveals His True Identity to Jane...

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Grey Gargoyle; Jane Foster; Don Blake
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #113 published February 1965
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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A World Gone Mad!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Don Blake]; Jane Foster; Odin (guest star); Balder (guest star); Loki (villain); Grey Gargoyle [Professor Paul Duval] (villain); Heimdall; Honir the Hunter (introduction)
First Line: When imperious Odin commands, Thor must obey!
Synopsis: Thor upsets Odin again by declaring his love for Jane Foster. Don Blake reveals his secret identity to Jane, but she doesn't believe him. He stamps his cane and nothing happens because, unknown to him, Odin has removed the enchantment which allows him to become the God of Thunder. The Grey Gargoyle appears and attacks Don and Jane. They flee. Odin sends Honir the Hunter to aid Blake. Honir distracts the Gargoyle and grants Blake the ability to become Thor for 30 seconds, long enough to defeat the Gargoyle. Blake assists Jane and retracts his earlier admission saying the madness has left him.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #113 published February 1965
was A World Gone Mad! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: First appearance of Honir the Hunter.
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The Boyhood of Loki!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Uller; Volsak
First Line: Throughout the ages, the immortals of Asgard have thrilled to athletic contests, even as mortals do today!
Synopsis: Thor defends Loki after Loki is caught engaging in mystical mischief. Loki resents Thor's popularity and physical superiority vowing that, one day, Thor must be destroyed!
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #113 published February 1965
was The Boyhood of Loki! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Part 2 of Loki's origin. Second biographical Loki story, the first appearances of Uller and Volsak. During the story, Thor is ten years old.
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The Stronger I am, The Sooner I Die!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #114 published March 1965
was The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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Pages: 1
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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; Jane Foster; Don Blake; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
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 existence 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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #114 published March 1965
was The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: First appearance of Harris Hobbs, first appearance and origin of The Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel].
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The Golden Apples!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Iduna; Haakun the Hunter; Fenris the Wolf God
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.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #114 published March 1965
was The Golden Apples! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood. First appearances of Iduna, Haakun the Hunter and Fenris the Wolf God. First appearance of the land of Varinheim.
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The Vengeance of the Thunder God!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #115 published April 1965
was The Vengeance of the Thunder God! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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Pages: 1
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The Vengeance of the Thunder God

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Odin; Harris Hobbs; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]; Jane Foster; Ann; John
First Line: The evil Loki has captured Jane Foster!!
Synopsis: Thor rescues Jane from Loki. Odin appears and accuses Thor of bringing Jane to Asgard. Loki denies all involvement and Thor calls him a liar. Odin orders the Trial of the Gods, but first Thor is granted 48 hours in which to defeat the Absorbing Man. Aided by reporter Harris Hobbs and a courageous police unit, Thor tricks Creel into absorbing some helium gas. A gaseous, lighter-than-air Creel floats off into space. Thor returns to New York to gaze upon a sleeping Jane before returning to Asgard to face his trial.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #115 published April 1965
was The Vengeance of the Thunder God [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 16
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A Viper In Our Midst!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Ghan
First Line: Ghan, most deadly of the storm giants, is about to attack Asgard, as young Thor leads a task force to battle the titanic invader!
Synopsis: Loki aids the giant, Ghan, in escaping from the Asgardians. Ghan owes Loki a debt of gratitude. Loki plans to ask him to repay the favor when he makes his bid to claim the throne of Asgard.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #115 published April 1965
was A Viper In Our Midst! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Part 3 of Loki's origin. First appearance of Ghan.
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The Trial of the Gods!

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Odin
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #116 published May 1965
was The Trial of the Gods! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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Pages: 1
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The Trial of the Gods!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Odin; Balder; Jane Foster; Loki; Enchantress; Executioner; Yagg; The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp] (cameos); Rick Jones (cameo); Daredevil (cameo); Frightful Four [Wizard; Medusa; Trapster; Sandman] (cameos)
First Line: 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!
Synopsis: Odin sends Thor and Loki to Skornheim to endure a trial 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.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #116 published May 1965
was The Trial of the Gods! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: This story takes place at the same time as Daredevil #7 and Fantastic Four #38. First appearance of the land of Skornheim. Some suspect that Carl Hubbell provided alterations on the figures of the Executioner, the Enchantress and Daredevil on pages 11-13.
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The Challenge!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Princess Rinda; King Hymir; Loki
First Line: In Thor #63, we saw how Loki won himself an ally in preparation for his eventual battle with the thunder god! (see notes)
Synopsis: 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.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #116 published May 1965
was The Challenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: 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.
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Into the Blaze of Battle!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #117 published June 1965
was Into the Blaze of Battle! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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Pages: 1
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Into the Blaze of Battle!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Odin; Balder; Norn Queen [Karnilla]; Don Blake; Loki; Enchantress; Executioner; Hu Sak; Viet Cong; Cho and Cho's and Hu Sak's mother; Kim (Cho's and Hu Sak's sister); Jane Foster
First Line: By sheer trickery, the evil Loki has managed to return to Asgard, seconds ahead of Thor, thus winning the awesome 'trial of the gods'...
Synopsis: Loki wins the Trial of the Gods through deceit and trickery. He broke the rules by using enchanted Norn Stones, which he now discards through a dimensional portal. Odin gives Thor 24 hours to prove Loki's dishonesty. On Earth, Balder has been battling the Enchantress and the Executioner who were tormenting Jane Foster. Thor arrives and the two villains flee. Thor flies to Vietnam in search of the Norn Stones. There he becomes involved in that country's war. He rescues a Vietnamese girl named Kim after her the rest of her family is killed as a result of their opposing ideologies.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #117 published June 1965
was Into the Blaze of Battle! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: Some suspect that Carl Hubbell drew panel two on page thirteen.
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The Sword In the Scabbard!

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Odin; Warriors of Asgard
First Line: Asgard has been at peace too long
Synopsis: The warriors of Asgard are bored and Loki has been able to stir up trouble among their ranks. Odin is furious and intervenes when Thor and Loki face each other in combat. Odin then shows them the state of the Odinsword. According to legend, the universe will perish if the sword is ever drawn from its scabbard. Now, an evil force has broken the scabbard. Odin sends his sons on a quest to find this unknown enemy and put an end to this evil scheme.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #117 published June 1965
was The Sword In the Scabbard! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Odinsword Quest Prologue, first appearance of the Odinsword (aka the Oversword).
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To Kill a Thunder God!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Destroyer
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #118 published July 1965
was "To Kill a Thunder God!" [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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Pages: 1
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To Kill a Thunder God!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Kim; Loki; the Destroyer (Odin's robot); a hunter
First Line: Remember last ish?
Synopsis: Thor seeks Loki's Norn Stones in Vietnam. A cruel hunter, aided from afar by Loki, shoots Thor with an anesthetic projectile and brings him down. The hunter then discovers the hidden temple of the Destroyer. The hunter's consciousness enters the Destroyer. It awakens and engages Thor in battle. Loki realizes he has made a mistake; the Destroyer is too powerful! He tries to warn Odin. Unfortunately, this is the day of the Odinsleep and he may not be disturbed. The gods throw Loki into the "Dungeon of No Escape". The destroyer fires a bolt of elemental force at Thor which will surely kill him.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #118 published July 1965
was "To Kill a Thunder God!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: First appearance of the Destroyer and the Odinsleep.
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The Crimson Hand

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Odin; Morduk; Braggi
First Line: I am almost finished with your map, Thunder God
Synopsis: Wise Morduk helps Thor to plot a course for his mission and also bestows the Crimson Hand upon him, a magic glove that forces people to speak the truth. When Loki introduces Braggi, the commander he has handpicked, Braggi cannot help blurting out that the plans to kill Thor from behind once they have set sail.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #118 published July 1965
was The Crimson Hand [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Odinsword Quest Part 1, first appearances of Braggi and Morduk.
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The Day of the Destroyer!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Destroyer; Loki; Odin
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #119 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was The Day of the Destroyer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover taken from four interior panels.
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The Day of the Destroyer!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Odin; Norn Queen [Karnilla]; Ularic; Loki; Destroyer; the hunter
First Line: The Destroyer! The mind-staggering menace created countless ages ago by Odin himself
Synopsis: Loki, fearful of the power of the Destroyer, has saved Thor from certain death. As Thor continues to battle for his life, Loki sends a message to Karnilla, the Norn Queen, urging her to wake Odin from the Odinsleep. Odin wakes and realizes that Thor is in danger. Odin tries to assist Thor, but Thor insists that he should wage his own battle. Thor prevails but damages his hammer, the Temple of Darkness is destroyed and Odin is consumed with pride at his son's gallantry. Odin summons Loki and berates him. Loki is punished by being bound in servitude to Ularic, Odin's Royal Warlock.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #119 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was The Day of the Destroyer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: The first appearance of Ularic (Odin's royal warlock).
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Gather, Warriors!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): The Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Thor; Loki; Odin; Balder; Kroda; Magrat
First Line: The mission of missions is about to begin!!
Synopsis: A motley crew is assembled as Thor prepares to set sail. Odin fears that Ragnarök, the twilight of the gods, is upon them.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #119 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was Gather, Warriors! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Odinsword Quest Part 2, first appearances of Hogun, Fandral and Volstagg (the Warriors Three) and Kroda and Magrat.
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In My Hand...This Hammer!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Loki
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #120 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was In My Hand... This Hammer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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Pages: 1
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With My Hammer In Hand...!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Odin; Ularic; Don Blake; Avengers [Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Hawkeye]; Hooded Man (Harris Hobbs); Jane Foster; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
First Line: I knew that here in the great blast furnaces of Pittsburgh, I would find a giant forge to mend my hammer!
Synopsis: Thor repairs his damaged hammer in a furnace in Pittsburgh and then returns the enchanted Norn Stones to Odin in Asgard. Loki, in servitude to Ularic the Warlock, imprisons his new master. Thor returns to Earth to find Blake's surgery has closed and that Jane Foster is missing. He tries to enlist the aid of the Avengers to find her, but discovers that most of his old allies have left the group. Hawkeye's brash attitude offends Thor and he leaves too. Meanwhile, Loki has used Ularic's enchantments to reach into outer space and bring back Thor's old foe, the Absorbing Man. He's not happy…
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #120 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was With My Hammer in Hand...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: Thor was absent during the events of The Avengers #16 in which a new team was assembled. He is therefore surprised to be greeted by new members Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch.
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Set Sail!

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Odin; Loki; Volstagg; Hogun; Kroda; Magrat; Mrs. Volstagg
First Line: The crew has been gathered..
Synopsis: Thor and his companions set sail on a mission to defeat the forces of evil which threaten Asgard. They go with Odin's blessing but, within minutes, they are brawling amongst themselves. Loki defends Volstagg from Loki's cruelty. Magrat the Schemer wishes to be in favor with Loki and urges Kroda the Duellist to assassinate Thor. Kroda is prevented from doing so by Hogun the Grim and peace returns to the vessel and its crew. Back in Asgard, Odin reflects upon the wisdom of sanctioning such a quest.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #120 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was Set Sail! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Odinsword Quest Part 3, first appearance of Volstagg's wife.
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Clash of Titans!

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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Hercules; Loki; Radioactive Man [Chen Lu]; Duplicate Thor; Lava Man
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery Annual #1 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover includes four vignettes from reprinted stories by Kirby/Ayers and Joe Sinnott.
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When Titans Clash!

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Feature(s): The Mighty Thor!
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules [Alcaeus of Thebes]; Loki; Zeus; 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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery Annual #1 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was When Titans Clash! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 15
Disclose Notes: This story introduced the Marvel Universe version of Olympus and the Greek gods, including Hercules.
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A Thor Bonus Feature [Map of Asgard]

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Genres: fantasy
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery Annual #1 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was A Thor Bonus Feature [Map of Asgard] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: A pin-up of a "typical Asgard street scene", majestic with monuments, temples and the like.
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #121 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1965
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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Pages: 1
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The Power! The Passion! The Pride!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Odin; Balder; Ularic; Hooded Man [Harris Hobbs]; Jane Foster; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
First Line: Of all the foes he has ever battled, none came closer to defeating the mighty thunder god than he who is called the Absorbing Man
Synopsis: Thor and Crusher Creel fight each other in the streets of New York. Thor is laid low when he turns his back on Creel because he paused in battle to save a small boy who had ventured too close to the conflict.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #121 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1965
was The Power! The Passion! The Pride! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 16
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Maelstrom!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Balder; Asgardians
First Line: Hoping to postpone the day of Ragnarok (the end of the world, when even the gods shall perish), Thor leads his mighty crew of Argonauts into the dread Sea of Fear...
Synopsis: Thor’s ship approaches the deadly Pillars of Utgard where it is buffeted by strong waves. The Asgardians pull at the oars with all their might but to little avail. Meanwhile, Balder climbs to the top of the ship’s figurehead, dragging a mighty horn with him. The reason for this will be revealed in the next episode.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #121 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1965
was Maelstrom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Odinsword Quest Part 4.
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Where Mortals Fear To Tread!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Odin; Absorbing Man
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #122 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1965
was Where Mortals Fear To Tread! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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Pages: 1
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Where Mortals Fear To Tread!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Odin; Harris Hobbs; Jane Foster; Don Blake; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
First Line: Last issue, while battling the dreaded Absorbing Man, mighty Thor turned to aid a helpless child!
Synopsis: Thor and Absorbing Man resume their battle from last issue. Thor gains the upper hand. Loki, fearful of Creel’s defeat, transports him to Asgard. Meanwhile, Thor rescues Jane Foster from a locked room filling with smoke. He transforms into Doctor Blake, but the transformation is witnessed by reporter Harris Hobbs who engineered the smoke-filled room scenario for the purpose of discovering Thor’s secret. Hobbs says he will destroy his evidence of Thor’s dual-identity if Thor will take him to Asgard. Meanwhile, in Asgard, Creel confronts Odin who blasts him with cosmic energy, which he absorbs!
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #122 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1965
was Where Mortals Fear To Tread! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 16
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The Grim Specter of Mutiny!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Balder; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Asgardians; Kroda; Magrat
First Line: Driven by your mad vanity, you are leading us to our doom!
Synopsis: Fearful of their impending doom and spurred on by Loki, the Asgardian sailors turn on each other. With nobody manning the oars, the ship is drawn towards the deadly Pillars of Utgard. They hear a deafening sound. Looking up, they see Balder lashed to the ship’s figurehead and blowing a mighty horn.
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was The Grim Specter of Mutiny! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
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While a Universe Trembles!

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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Odin; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]; Demon
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While a Universe Trembles!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Odin; Harris Hobbs; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]; Demon
Synopsis: Thor and reporter Harris Hobbs arrive in Asgard in time to witness Odin’s defeat of Loki and Absorbing Man, both of whom are banished into outer space. Hobbs wants to photograph the events but discovers that his camera has been broken. Meanwhile, in an Asian jungle, a tribal witch doctor discovers a Norn stone which grants him great power.
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Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: First appearance of the Demon.
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The Jaws of the Dragon!

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Character(s): Thor; Balder; Odin; Hogun; Volstagg; Asgardians; Utgard Dragon (introduction, dies)
First Line: Even as Thor's mutinous crew of argonauts heads into the dreaded Pillars of Utgard on the uncharted Sea of Fear...
Synopsis: In Asgard, Odin has a premonition concerning Ragnarok. Meanwhile, Balder saves his fellow crewmates from certain death by blowing his horn. The effects of his actions are that the Dragon of Utgard is destroyed and the ship had safe passage.
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Odinsword Quest Part 6
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The Glory and the Grandeur!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Hercules; Demon
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The Grandeur and the Glory!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Hercules; Odin; Zeus; Jane Foster; Don Blake; Atlas; Demon
First Line: Anybody can stop to read a newspaper on the streets of New York!
Synopsis: Thor finally reveals his secret identity to Jane Foster. This time she believes him. Thor then flies off to Asia to confront The Demon.
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Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: First appearance of Atlas.
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Closer Comes the Swarm!

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Balder; Queen Ula; Flying Trolls of Thryheim; Kroda; Magrat; Asgardians
First Line: From the giant stone hive of Thryheim, to the noble Odinship of Thor, is a long and dangerous distance...
Synopsis: While the Asgardians are licking their wounds after a battle with a dragon, Queen Ula sends out the Flying Trolls of Thryheim to finish them off.
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Odinquest Part 7, first appearance of the land of Thryheim.
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When Meet the Immortals!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor
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was When Meet the Immortals! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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When Meet the Immortals!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Hercules; Odin; Balder; Heimdall; Jane Foster; Demon
First Line: Did you ever sample an instant analysis?
Synopsis: Thor fights the Demon to recover a Norn Stone. Afterwards, Thor returns to Asgard, only to face the wrath of Odin who has learned that Thor has revealed his secret identity to Jane Foster.
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Pages: 16
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The Queen Commands

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Balder; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Queen Ula; Flying Trolls of Thryheim; Kroda; Magrat; Asgardians
First Line: The Flying Trolls of Thryheim attack!
Synopsis: The Flying Trolls of Thryheim confront Thor and his crew of Argonauts.
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was The Queen Commands [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Odinsword Quest Part 8.
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Whom the Gods Would Destroy!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Jane Foster
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was Whom the Gods Would Destroy! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Whom the Gods Would Destroy!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Odin; Heimdall; Balder; Seidring the Merciless (introduction); Jane Foster
First Line: Not even Hercules, son of Zeus, may strike Thor with impunity!
Synopsis: Thor and Hercules fight over Jane Foster. Odin, still angry because Thor revealed his identity to Jane, removes half Thor's powers by giving 'Odin Power' to Seidring. Hercules defeats Thor.
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Pages: 16
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The Summons!

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Queen Ula; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Balder; Odin; Kroda
First Line: Know you, Queen Ula, my men and I are on a royal quest under orders of lordly Odin himself!
Synopsis: The Argonauts are called home to Asgard by Odin.
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was The Summons! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Odinsword Quest Part 9.
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The Hammer and the Holocaust!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Odin
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was The Hammer and the Holocaust! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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Pages: 1
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The Hammer and the Holocaust!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Pluto (introduction); Odin; Seidring; Balder; Heimdall; Hyppolita (introduction)
First Line: Thor… wait! Even though Hercules has defeated you in battle… nothing has changed between us!
Synopsis: The weakened and defeated Thor returns to Asgard where he finds Seidring has taken over. He battles the 'Odin power' and defeats Seidring only to collapse himself.
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Pages: 16
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The Meaning of... "Ragnarok!"

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Odin; Balder; Heimdall; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Kroda; Magrat; Volla the Prophetess (introduction); Midgard Serpent (introduction)
First Line: Mighty Thor and his hardy band of Argonauts have been summoned back to Asgard by imperial order of the all-wise Odin!
Synopsis: Volla reveals the events of the day of Ragnarok.
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was The Meaning of... "Ragnarok!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Odinsword Quest Part 10
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The Power of Pluto!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules
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was The Power of Pluto! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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Pages: 1
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The Power of Pluto!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Odin; Seidring; Hercules; Pluto; Balder; Hyppolita; Volstagg
First Line: At last, mighty Thor has redeemed himself in the eyes of his royal father, Odin, by defeating the evil Seidring!
Synopsis: Thor recovers from his injuries last issue and goes looking for a rematch with Hercules who has been tricked into signing a contract with Pluto.
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was The Power of Pluto! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 16
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Aftermath!

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Character(s): Thor; Midgard Serpent (in prophecy only); Surtur (in prophecy only); Odin; Warriors Three [Volstagg; Fandral; Hogun]; Balder; Loki
First Line: According to Volla, the prophetess, the day of Ragnarok is almost at hand!
Synopsis: The tale of Ragnarok reveals Loki as the cause.
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was Aftermath! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Odinsword Quest Part 11
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The Verdict of Zeus!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Zeus
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Pages: 1
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The Verdict of Zeus!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Zeus; Dionysius (introduction); Pluto; Jane Foster; Tana Nile (introduction); Odin; Balder; Ares (introduction); Hermes (introduction)
First Line: No matter how sophisticated New Yorkers may be, when the noble figure of the God of Thunder hurtles down from the skies above, you can be somewhat certain he’ll receive more than a passing glance - -!
Synopsis: Thor agrees to fight Pluto's minions in Hades on behalf of Hercules.
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Pages: 16
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The Hordes of Harokin!

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Odin; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Harokin of Muspelheim (introduction)
First Line: No! No! I am innocent!
Synopsis: Thor and companions set out to get the Warlock's Eye that Harokin has seized.
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was The Hordes of Harokin! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Odinsword Quest Part 12, Warlock's Eye Part 1; first appearances of the land of Muspelheim, the Well of Eternal Sleep and the Warlock's Eye.
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Thunder in the Netherworld!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Pluto
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was Thunder in the Netherworld! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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Pages: 1
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Thunder in the Netherworld!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Pluto; Jane Foster; Tana Nile; Cerberus (introduction); The Crusher (introduction)
First Line: Pluto! Let thy warriors gather!
Synopsis: Thor does so much damage to Hades that Pluto gives in and releases Hercules from the contract. Tana Nile sends Jane away on a long journey from which, says Tana, she must never return.
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was Thunder in the Netherworld! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 16
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The Fateful Change!

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Harokin
First Line: My glorious record proves that Volstagg knows not the meaning of fear!
Synopsis: Thor defeats Harokin and discovers they are nearly identical in appearance. The Warriors Three free Asgard's defenders from Harokin's dungeons.
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was The Fateful Change! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Warlock's Eye Part 2.
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They Strike From Space!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]
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Pages: 1
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They Strike From Space!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Ares; Jane Foster; Tana Nile; Odin; Rigel Colonizers (introduction)
First Line: Rejoice, Ye Marvelites! Mighty Thor has won freedom for Hercules by defeating the forces of Pluto in deadly combat!
Synopsis: Tana Nile stakes a claim on Earth. Thor starts to fight towards Rigel to rescue Earth.
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Pages: 16
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The Warlock's Eye!

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]
First Line: The Asgard warriors do battle without their leader - - the princely Thor!
Synopsis: Thor impersonates Harokin in order to get the Warlock's Eye.
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was The Warlock's Eye! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Warlock's Eye Part 3
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Where Gods May Fear to Tread!

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]
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From Content Item: FlagThor #132 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1966
was Where Gods May Fear to Tread! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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Rigel: Where Gods May Fear to Tread!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Tana Nile; Indestructible (introduction); Grand Commissioner of Rigel (introduction); Jane Foster; Sir Porga of Wundagore (named in the next issue) (introduction); Recorder (introduction); Ego (introduction)
First Line: I have over-powered the two alien creatures within this ship… but now we approach their home world… the mysterious Rigel!
Synopsis: Thor, battling to Rigel, is diverted by the menace of Ego.
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was Rigel "Where Gods May Fear to Tread!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 16
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The Dark Horse of Death!

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Character(s): Thor; Warriors Three [Volstagg; Hogun; Fandral]; Harokin; Black Stallion of Doom (introduction)
First Line: Now that we have defeated the hordes of Harokin, it is time for us to rest, warriors of Asgard!
Synopsis: Thor and companions rest after defeating Harokin's Hordes. Harokin, mortally wounded, waits for the Black Stallion of Doom.
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was The Dark Horse of Death! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: The Warlock's Eye Part 4.
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Who Dares Defy... the Destroyer?

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Destroyer; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Enchantress; Executioner; Mad Merlin
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was Who Dares Defy... the Destroyer? [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Two vignettes from the reprinted stories in this issue are featured on the cover.
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If Asgard Falls..

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Odin; Balder; Heimdall; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Loki; Destroyer; Brok, the Crusher (introduction); Tyr, of the Blinding Blade (introduction); Galp, of the Steel Arm (introduction); Drom, the Spirit-Weaver (introduction); Absorbing Man (cameo)
First Line: Hear me, heroes of the realm!
Synopsis: Loki breaks up an Asgardian contest called by Odin by sending the Destroyer to wreak havoc.
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was If Asgard Falls.. [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 30
Disclose Notes: First appearances of the land of Gymirsgard and the Tournament of Champions.
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Behold.. The Living Planet!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Recorder; Ego
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was Behold.. The Living Planet! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ego's face altered, possibly by Marie Severin. An unaltered stat revealing Kirby's original drawing was used on the cover of Marvel Spectacular #4 and various foreign reprints. Info per Nick Caputo.
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Behold... The Living Planet!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Recorder; Ego; Jane Foster; Count Tagar of Wundagore (introduction); Sir Porga of Wundagore; Tana Nile
First Line: Can it be true?
Synopsis: Thor wins over Ego, the Living Planet and gets Earth's freedom from the colonizers. Jane wanders into the New Men and is offered a job as a teacher in Wundagore.
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was Behold... The Living Planet! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: Last panel appears to be redrawn by another artist, possibly Sol Brodsky. Info per Nick Caputo.
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Valhalla!

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Hela; Harokin (death); Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Black Stallion of Doom
First Line: Harokin, valiant leader of the barbarian hordes, has been defeated in battle by the legions of Thor and now, the fatally wounded chieftain prepares for his final journey…
Synopsis: Harokin rides the Black Stallion of Doom to Valhalla.
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was Valhalla! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Warlock's Eye Part 5 (conclusion)
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The People Breeders!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; High Evolutionary
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was The People Breeders! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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The People-Breeders!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Recorder; Galactus; Tana Nile; Count Tagar of Wundagore; Sir Porga of Wundagore; Knights of Wundagore (introduction); New-Men [Sir Lepard; Sir Ossilot; Sir Liyan] (introduction); Quicksilver; Scarlet Witch; High Evolutionary (introduction); Man-Beast (introduction)
First Line: As last issue revealed to all true believers, the God of Thunder fought Ego, the Living Planet, to a standstill within the mysterious Black Galaxy!
Synopsis: Thor returns to earth and finds Jane Foster at the High Evolutionary's Wundagore.
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Pages: 16
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When Speaks the Dragon!

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Fafnir (introduction)
First Line: At the farthest reaches of Asgard, lies the forbidden domain of Nastrond… a land where nothing lives - - not a tree - - not a single blade of grass - - not the humblest insect!
Synopsis: Thor and companions inspect Nastrond for Odin. Volstagg wanders off and finds Fafnir.
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was When Speaks the Dragon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Fafnir Part 1, first appearance of the land of Nastrond and the Cave of the Ancients.
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The Maddening Menace of the Super-Beast

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Man-Beast
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was The Maddening Menace of the Super-Beast! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The title is changed from the title of the original story, "The Maddening Menace of The Super-Beast," to "The Maddening Menace of the Man-Beast" for this reprint. The name of the character, "Man-Beast," is the same in both the original and this reprint. The story title on the original cover and on this reprint is "The Maddening Menace of The Super-Beast."
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The Maddening Menace of the Super-Beast!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Man-Beast; Jane Foster; High Evolutionary; New-Men [Sir Lepard; Sir Ossilot; Sir Liyan]; The Knights of Wundagore; Count Tagar of Wundagore; Sir Porga of Wundagore; Odin; Balder; Evil New-Men (introduction)
First Line: I, who was once a mere wolf - - have been transformed!
Synopsis: Thor and the New Men defeat the Man-Beast. The High Evolutionary takes the spaceship part of Wundagore to the stars.
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was The Maddening Menace of the Super-Beast! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
Reprint Notes: The title is changed from the title of the original story, "The Maddening Menace of The Super-Beast," to "The Maddening Menace of the Man-Beast" for this reprint. The name of the character, "Man-Beast," is the same in both the original and this reprint. The story title on the original cover and on this reprint is "The Maddening Menace of The Super-Beast."
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Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: The High Evolutionary/New-Men story continues in Tales to Astonish #94 (the Hulk story).
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The Fiery Breath of Fafnir!

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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Fafnir; Hogun; Fandral; Odin
First Line: Volstagg was to have stood guard this night… but now, the enormous one has vanished!
Synopsis: Thor and companions fight Fafnir to find Volstagg.
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was The Fiery Breath of Fafnir! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Fafnir Part 2.
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To Become An Immortal!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Odin
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From Content Item: FlagThor #136 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1967
was To Become An Immortal! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
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Pages: 1
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To Become An Immortal!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Heimdall; Odin; The Unknown (introduction); Dr. Keith Kincaid (introduction); Sif (introduction)
First Line: The time is come, beloved!
Synopsis: Jane fails Odin's test for immortality and is sent back to Earth with no memory of Thor or Asgard. Thor encounters the goddess Sif, Heimdall's sister, after many years.
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From Content Item: FlagThor #136 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1967
was To Become An Immortal! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: First appearances of the land of Gundershelm and the Glade of Crystals.
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There Shall Come a Miracle!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Fafnir; Odin; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]
First Line: At the royal court of Asgard, eternal domain of him who is the power… who is the judgement…him who is now and evermore Odin, the all-wise… the most awesomely heeded voice in all the cosmos shatters the silence, and another tale begins…
Synopsis: Thor and companions defeat Fafnir and return life to the land of Nastrond.
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From Content Item: FlagThor #136 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1967
was There Shall Come a Miracle! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Fafnir Part 3.
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The Marvel Essentials Library

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Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Advertisement for Marvel Essentials volumes, includes images of Essential Avengers Vol.1, Essential Fantastic Four Vol.1, Essential Spider-Man Vol.1 & Essential X-Men Vol.1
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