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Issue: Essential Thor #3
Publication Date: November 2006
 
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
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Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics
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Volume: 3
Pages: 622
ISBN: 97807851214970785121498
UPC/EAN: 978078512149751699
Price: $27.25 CAD
$16.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 73 (39 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Mark D. Beazley (collection editor); Jennifer Grünwald (assistant editor); Jeff Youngquist (senior editor, special projects)
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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
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Chris Sotomayor
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Galactus
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FlagThor #160 published January 1969
was And Now.. Galactus! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Kirby
Joe Sinnott; Vince Colletta; George Roussos
Chris Sotomayor
typeset
Subject Matter
Advertisement for Essential Thor Vols.1 & 2, Essential Hulk Vol.1 & Eternals by Jack Kirby Omnibus
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Essential Thor Vol.3

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typeset
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The Thunder God and the Troll!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Ulik
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FlagThor #137 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1967
was The Thunder God and the Troll! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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The Thunder God and the Troll!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Sif; Ulik (introduction); Geirrodur, King of the Rock Trolls; Grak
Geirrodur's trolls capture Sif and lure Thor after her. Thor must battle Ulik, mightiest of the Rock Trolls.
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FlagThor #137 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1967
was The Thunder God and the Troll! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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The Tragedy of Hogun!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Warriors Three [Hogun; Volstagg; Fandral]; Saguta (introduction)(death); Mogul (introduction); Jinni Devil (introduction)
Thor and his companions find the dying Saguta who is a countryman of Hogun's. Hogun swears vengeance on Mogul, lord of the Mystic Mountain, who did this.
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FlagThor #137 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1967
was The Tragedy of Hogun! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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Mystic Mountain Part 1.
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]
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FlagThor #138 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1967
was [cover] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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The Flames of Battle!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Ulik; Geirrodur; Orikal (introduction); Sif; Odin
The Trolls steal Thor's hammer while he's on earth using the Orb of Orikal which they have stolen from its owner.
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FlagThor #138 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1967
was The Flames of Battle! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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The Quest for the Mystic Mountain!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
fantasy
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Wazir, the Prophet (introduction); Ogur (introduction)
Thor and companions defeat the one-eyed Ogur to speak with Wazir, the prophet.
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FlagThor #138 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1967
was The Quest for the Mystic Mountain! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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Mystic Mountain Part 2.
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To Die Like a God!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Sif; Orikal
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FlagThor #139 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1967
was To Die Like a God! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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To Die Like a God!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Sif; Odin; Ulik; Geirrodur; Orikal
Thor is taken by Sif to Trollheim to recover his hammer. He fights Ulik, releases Orikal, and wins the troll war.
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FlagThor #139 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1967
was To Die Like a God! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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The Secret of the Mystic Mountain

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Mogul; Jinni Devil; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]
Thor and companions find the Mystic Mountain of Mogul.
Reprinting
FlagThor #139 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1967
was The Secret of the Mystic Mountain! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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Mystic Mountain Part 3.
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The Growing Man

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Growing Man
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FlagThor #140 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1967
was The Growing Man [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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The Growing Man!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Odin; Growing Man (introduction); Sif; Olson (Blake's janitor); Kang
Thor defeats Kang and his creature, the Growing Man.
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FlagThor #140 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1967
was The Growing Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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The Battle Begins!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Jinni Devil; Mogul
Thor and companions defeat the Jinni Devil.
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FlagThor #140 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1967
was The Battle Begins! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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Mystic Mountain Part 4.
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Who Is... Replicus?

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta (vignettes); Frank Giacoia (main figure)
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Replicus
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FlagThor #141 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1967
was Who Is... Replicus? [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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Vignettes and main figure taken from interior story.
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The Wrath of Replicus

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Slugger Sykes (introduction)(death); Chuda (introduction)(death); Replicus (introduction); Granny Gardenia (introduction); Blackie
Slugger Sykes joins Chuda to use the cybernetic Replicus for crime. Replicus fights Thor as Sykes turns on Chuda's plans for world domination. Chuda and Sykes die. Replicus is destroyed.
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FlagThor #141 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1967
was The Wrath of Replicus [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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Alibar and the Forty Demons!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Mogul; Alibar, the Thief (introduction); Satan's Forty Horsemen (introduction)
Thor and his companions invade Mogul's stronghold.
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FlagThor #141 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1967
was Alibar and the Forty Demons! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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Mystic Mountain Part 5.
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The Scourge of the Super-Skrull!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Super-Skrull
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FlagThor #142 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1967
was The Scourge of the Super-Skrull! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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The Scourge of the Super-Skrull!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Loki; Super-Skrull; Balder; Sif; Odin
The Super-Skrull, influenced by Loki, attacks and is beaten by Thor. Meanwhile, Odin sends Sif and Balder to find the evil Enchanters in the land of Ringsfjord.
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FlagThor #142 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1967
was The Scourge of the Super-Skrull! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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We, Who Are About to Die...!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Hogun; Fandral; Mogul; Sulibeg (introduction); Alibar; Satan's Forty Horsemen
Mogul's Demon Riders attack Thor and his companions.
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FlagThor #142 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1967
was We, Who Are About to Die...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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Mystic Mountain Part 6.
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[untitled]

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Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Balder; Sif; Brona; Magnir
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FlagThor #143 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1967
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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--And, Soon Shall Come: the Enchanters!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Bill Everett
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Heimdall; Mr. Markham; Balder; Sif; Enchanters Three [Magnir; Forsung; Brona] (introduction); Living Talisman (introduction)
Thor, Sif and Balder face the Enchanters Three and the Living Talisman.
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FlagThor #143 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1967
was --And, Soon Shall Come: the Enchanters! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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First appearances of the land of Ringsfjord.
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To The Death!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Bill Everett
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Mutaurus (introduction)(death); Mogul's sister (introduction); Satan's Forty Horsemen
Volstagg finds the Idol of the Mystic Mountain and the Rod of Wondrous Wizard Power. Thor faces the Demon Riders.
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FlagThor #143 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1967
was To The Death! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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Mystic Mountain Part 7.
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This Battleground Earth!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]
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FlagThor #144 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1967
was This Battleground Earth! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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This Battleground Earth!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Sif; Balder; Enchanters Three [Magnir; Brona; Forsung]; The Living Talisman; Odin
Thor, Sif and Balder defeat Magnir and Brona while Odin faces Forsung.
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FlagThor #144 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1967
was This Battleground Earth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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The Beginning of the End!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Alibar; Satan's Forty Horsemen; Mogul
Volstagg saves the day with the Rod of Wizard Power he found.
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FlagThor #144 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1967
was The Beginning of the End! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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Mystic Mountain Part 8.
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Abandoned On Earth!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby; John Romita (alterations)
Vince Colletta; John Romita (alterations)
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]
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FlagThor #145 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1967
was Abandoned On Earth! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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Abandoned on Earth!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Sif; Balder; Enchanters Three [Magnir; Brona; Forsung (death)]; Odin; Living Talisman (death); Circus of Crime [Ringmaster [Maynard Tiboldt]; Princess Python [Zelda DuBois]; Clown [Eliot Franklin]; Luigi Bambonno; Ernesto Gambonno; Human Cannonball [Jack Pulvar]; Bruto]
Odin defeats Forsung and demands all Asgardians return. Thor refuses and his powers are removed (except Asgardian Strength). The Ringmaster hypnotizes Thor into joining the Circus of Crime.
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FlagThor #145 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1967
was Abandoned on Earth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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Destruction of Forsung and the Living Talisman.
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The End!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Alibar (made Prince); Mogul (death)
Alibar and Hogun defeat Mogul's spotted plague.
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FlagThor #145 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1967
was The End! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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Mystic Mountain Part 9 (conclusion). Tales of Asgard feature comes to an end for now.
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-- If the Thunder Be Gone!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Circus of Crime [Ringmaster [Maynard Tiboldt]; Princess Python [Zelda DuBois]; Human Cannonball [Jack Pulvar]]
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FlagThor #146 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1967
was -- If the Thunder Be Gone! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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-- If the Thunder Be Gone!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Circus of Crime [Ringmaster [Maynard Tiboldt]; Princess Python [Zelda DuBois]; Clown [Eliot Franklin]; Luigi Bambonno; Ernesto Gambonno; Human Cannonball [Jack Pulvar]]; Sif; Balder; Odin (cameo); Jane Foster (cameo); Dr. Keith Kincaid (cameo)
The weakened and hypnotized Thor helps the Circus of Crime to steal the Golden Bull. Sif and Balder watch from Asgard as the police confront Thor.
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FlagThor #146 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1967
was -- If the Thunder Be Gone! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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The Wrath of Odin!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Loki; Odin
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FlagThor #147 published December 1967
was The Wrath of Odin! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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The Wrath of Odin!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Circus of Crime [Ringmaster [Maynard Tiboldt]; Princess Python [Zelda DuBois]; Clown [Eliot Franklin]; Luigi Bambonno; Ernesto Gambonno; Human Cannonball [Jack Pulvar]]; Loki; Odin; Sif; Balder
Thor surrenders to the police, Loki posts his bail and attacks him when alone. Sif and Balder intervene.
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FlagThor #147 published December 1967
was The Wrath of Odin! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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The Pounding Power of the Wrecker!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby; John Romita ? (alterations; see notes)
Vince Colletta; John Verpoorten ? (alterations; see notes)
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Sif; Balder; Wrecker [Dirk Garthwaite]
Reprinting
FlagThor #148 published January 1968
was The Pounding Power of the Wrecker! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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Thor is repositioned and Asgardians altered, likely by John Romita and John Verpoorten. Original stat of cover was used in an Italian reprint, as seen here

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Let There Be... Chaos!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Loki; Balder; Sif; Odin; Wrecker [Dirk Garthwaite] (introduction)(origin); Norn Queen [Karnilla]; Spider-Man (cameo on television)
All the Asgardians on earth have their powers removed by Odin. Loki, trying to get power from Karnilla, accidentally creates the Wrecker who attacks Thor.
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FlagThor #148 published January 1968
was Let There Be... Chaos! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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When Falls a Hero!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Wrecker [Dirk Garthwaite]
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FlagThor #149 published February 1968
was When Falls a Hero! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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When Falls a Hero!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Wrecker [Dirk Garthwaite]; Sif; Balder; Loki; Odin
Thor, still at half strength, is defeated by the Wrecker.
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FlagThor #149 published February 1968
was When Falls a Hero! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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Plot crossover with Fantastic Four #73.
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Even in Death --

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Loki; Hela
Thor's spirit leaves his body by Hela's command as Loki gloats in the background.
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FlagThor #150 published March 1968
was Even in Death -- [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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Even in Death...

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Wrecker [Dirk Garthwaite]; Hela; Loki; Norn Queen [Karnilla]; Balder; Sif; Giant Barbaric (introduction); Forest Trolls (introduction); Destroyer [Sif]
The Wrecker leaves Thor for dead. Thor, rebuffing Hela, returns to his body to face the enemy. Sif and Baldur face Karnilla and Loki. Sif is tricked into entering the Destroyer which takes out the Wrecker but now faces the weakened Thor.
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FlagThor #150 published March 1968
was Even in Death... [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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--To Rise Again!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Destroyer [Sif]
Reprinting
FlagThor #151 published April 1968
was --To Rise Again! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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--To Rise Again!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Destroyer [Sif]; Norn Queen [Karnilla]; Loki; Balder; Odin; Ulik
Thor battles the Destroyer to a standstill, not knowing that it is Sif's life force that animates the creature. Odin decides that Thor has been punished long enough and restores his full power. Meanwhile, Ulik and a Troll army attack Karnilla's castle, and she releases Balder from her thrall so that he can fight for her.
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FlagThor #151 published April 1968
was --To Rise Again! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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The Wrath of the Warrior!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Ulik; Sif; Balder; Norn Queen [Karnilla]; Loki
Thor vs Ulik.
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FlagThor #152 published May 1968
was The Wrath of the Warrior! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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The Dilemma of Dr. Blake!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Destroyer [Sif]; Odin; Balder; Norn Queen [Karnilla]; Loki; Ulik
Karnilla releases Sif and the Destroyer falls unconscious. Thor is then transported to the land of the Norns to battle Ulik. Odin goes to Midgard to retrieve the inert Destroyer.
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FlagThor #152 published May 1968
was The Dilemma of Dr. Blake! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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--But Dr. Blake Can Die!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Don Blake; Loki; Sif
Loki vs. Donald Blake
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FlagThor #153 published June 1968
was --But Dr. Blake Can Die! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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--But Dr. Blake Can Die!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Sif; Karnilla; Balder; Loki; Don Blake; Ulik; Odin
Loki has stolen Thor's hammer and fled to Midgard. Thor and Sif pursue him, but without the hammer Thor changes into Don Blake as Loki attacks them. Loki escapes, but Sif is injured in the fight, and Dr. Blake must operate to save her life.
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FlagThor #153 published June 1968
was --But Dr. Blake Can Die! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Loki; Ulik; Mangog; Hela; Don Blake; Sif; Toag; Balder; Karnilla; The Legion of the Lost
Reprinting
FlagThor #154 published July 1968
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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...To Wake the Mangog!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Loki; Sif; Hela; Harokin; Ulik; Mangog (introduction); Don Blake; Toag, Elder of the Council Supreme (introduction); Odin; Muggers, Inc. (introduction); Balder; Karnilla; The Legion of the Lost (introduction)
While Sif recovers, Hela shows Thor the glory of eternal battle he can enter if he surrenders to her. Loki takes the throne of Asgard while Odin undergoes the Odinsleep. Ulik frees Mangog from captivity.
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FlagThor #154 published July 1968
was ...To Wake the Mangog! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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20
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Now Ends... the Universe!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Mangog
Thor vs. Mangog
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FlagThor #155 published August 1968
was Now Ends... the Universe! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Now Ends the Universe!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Sif; Karnilla; Odin; Toag; Balder; Legion of the Lost; Mangog; Loki; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Ego; Recorder
Thor and Sif return to Asgard, and Loki sends Thor and the Warriors Three to battle Mangog, who is approaching Asgard in order to draw the Odinsword and bring about Ragnarok.
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FlagThor #155 published August 1968
was Now Ends the Universe! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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20
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Balder; Sif; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Recorder
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FlagThor #156 published September 1968
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
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The Hammer and the Holocaust!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Mangog; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Loki; Toag; Heimdall; Recorder; Karnilla; Balder; The Legion of the Lost; Odin; Sif
While Asgard waits in fear, Thor and the Warriors Three battle Mangog but cannot stop his advance.
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FlagThor #156 published September 1968
was The Hammer and the Holocaust! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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20
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Behind Him... Ragnarok!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Mangog
Thor in grasp of Mangog.
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FlagThor #157 published October 1968
was Behind Him... Ragnarok! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
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Behind Him...Ragnarok!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Mangog; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Balder; Karnilla; The Legion of the Lost; Guntharr (introduction); Loki; Toag; Recorder; Odin; Sif
Balder and the Legion of the Lost escape Karnilla and join the battle against Mangog. Odin awakens in time to stop Mangog from drawing the Odinsword.
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FlagThor #157 published October 1968
was Behind Him...Ragnarok! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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20
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Marie Severin; Jack Kirby (paste-ups)
Marie Severin; Vince Colletta (paste-ups)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor
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FlagThor #158 published November 1968
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
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The Way It Was!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Don Blake; Heimdall (flashback); Odin (flashback); Jane Foster (flashback); Sif (flashback); Karnilla (flashback); Loki (flashback); Balder (flashback); Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg] (flashback); Hercules (flashback); Pluto (flashback); Ulik (flashback); Toag (flashback); Cobra (flashback); Destroyer (flashback)
Don Blake reflects on his life since finding the walking stick that tranformed him into Thor.
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FlagThor #158 published November 1968
was The Way It Was! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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7
Pages 1-3 and 17-20 surrounding a reprint of the first Thor story from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #83.
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The Answer At Last!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta; John Romita (alterations to Thor's arm)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Storm Giant
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FlagThor #159 published December 1968
was The Answer At Last! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
Romita credit based on stat of original cover.
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The Answer At Last!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Don Blake (origin); Heimdall; Odin; Storm Giants of Niffelheim (flashback); Balder (flashback); Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg] (flashback); Gondolff (introduction) (flashback)
Odin reveals that he created the identity of Dr. Don Blake when he exiled Thor to Midgard years ago.
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FlagThor #159 published December 1968
was The Answer At Last! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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20
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And Now.. Galactus!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Galactus
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FlagThor #160 published January 1969
was And Now.. Galactus! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
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And Now... Galactus!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Tana Nile; Recorder; Odin; Sif; Galactus; Ego; Wanderers
Tana Nile asks Thor to travel with her to Rigel to challenge Galactus, who is approaching their galaxy.
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FlagThor #160 published January 1969
was And Now... Galactus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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20
First appearance of the race of Wanderers.
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Shall A God Prevail!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Galactus; Ego
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FlagThor #161 published February 1969
was Shall A God Prevail! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
Ego vs Galactus with Thor in the middle.
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Shall a God Prevail?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Recorder; Galactus; Ego; Wanderers
Thor drives Galactus away from Ego, the Living Planet. Ego then allows the homeless race of Wanderers to settle there.
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FlagThor #161 published February 1969
was Shall a God Prevail? [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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20
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Galactus A'borning!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Galactus; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]
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FlagThor #162 published March 1969
was Galactus A'borning! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
1
Thor and Asgardians watch origin of Galactus
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Galactus is Born!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Recorder; High Commissioner of Rigel; Tana Nile; Heimdall; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Odin; Torger (Cosmic Counselor of Asgard); Galactus; Balder; Karnilla
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FlagThor #162 published March 1969
was Galactus is Born! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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20
The Origin of Galactus begins, it continues in Thor #168. First appearance of Torger, the Cosmic Counselor of Asgard.
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Where Dwell the Demons!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Sif; Pluto; Mutates
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FlagThor #163 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1969
was Where Dwell the Demons! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
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Where Dwell the Demons!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Sif; Odin; Pluto; Mutates; The Keeper of the Antiquities of Asgard; Him (in cocoon)
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FlagThor #163 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1969
was Where Dwell the Demons! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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20
This story continues from Fantastic Four #67, first appearances of Mutates and the Keeper of the Antiquities of Asgard.
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Lest Mankind Fall!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Zeus; Pluto
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FlagThor #164 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1969
was Lest Mankind Fall! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
Thor vs Pluto as Zeus intervenes
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Lest Mankind Fall!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Sif; Pluto; Mutates; Balder; Karnilla; Odin; Zeus; Athena; Him (not named, still in cocoon)
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FlagThor #164 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1969
was Lest Mankind Fall! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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20
First appearance of Athena.
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Him!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
?
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Thor
Thor; Sif; Him [Adam Warlock]
Thor vs Him over Sif
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FlagThor #165 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1969
was Him! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
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Him!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Thor
Thor; Sif; Balder; Him [Adam Warlock]; Odin; The Watcher; The Astrologer Royal of Asgard; Karnilla; Haag
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FlagThor #165 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1969
was Him! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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20
Him appears for the 3rd time here from Fantastic Four #66 and 67, the first appearance of the Astrologer Royal of Asgard.
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A God Berserk!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby; John Romita (alterations)
Vince Colletta; John Romita (alterations)
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Thor
Thor; Him [Adam Warlock]
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FlagThor #166 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1969
was A God Berserk! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
1
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A God Berserk!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Thor
Thor; Sif; Him [Adam Warlock]; Balder; Odin; The Astrologer Royal of Asgard; Karnilla; Haag
Reprinting
FlagThor #166 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1969
was A God Berserk! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
20
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The Marvel Essentials Library

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby; Gil Kane
Jim Mooney; Joe Sinnott
Chris Sotomayor
typeset
Subject Matter
Advertisement for Marvel Essentials, features images of Essential Avengers vol.1, Essential Fantastic Four vol.1, Essential Ghost Rider vol.1 & Essential Thor vol.1
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