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Issue: Essential Thor #1
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Pages: 548
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Editor(s): Ben Abernathy
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Color: color cover; black and white interior
Dimensions: standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound; trade paperback
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[untitled]

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Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Colorist(s): Steve Buccellato
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The cover art is reprinted from the splash page of the Thor story from Journey Into Mystery #83.
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Introducing... the Mighty Thor! The Most Exciting Super-Hero of All Time!!

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Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor
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Pages: 1
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"The Stone Men from Saturn!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (Plot); Larry Lieber (Script)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor (Intro; Origin); Don Blake (Intro); Gorr (Intro)
Synopsis: A lame doctor vacationing in Norway runs across an alien invasion. While hiding from the aliens in a cave he finds an old cane that transforms him into the god Thor. Thor drives back the alien invasion.
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Pages: 13
Job Number: V-786
Disclose Notes: First appearance of Thor, Don Blake and Gorr, origin of Thor.
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Featuring: the Mighty Thor, Captured by "The Executioner"

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Don Blake; Jane Foster
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Pages: 1
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The Mighty Thor vs. the Executioner

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (Plot); Larry Lieber (Script)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Jane Foster (introduction, called "Jane Nelson"); Comrade Executioner (death, not to be confused with the later Thor villain Executioner)
Synopsis: Dr. Blake joins a medical mission to a South American country wracked with civil war. The leader of the communist faction — the Executioner — orders an attack on the doctors, and Blake must use the power of Thor to save his colleagues and defeat the communists.
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Disclose Notes: In this story, Donald Blake is able to use his walking stick to conjure a storm without transforming into Thor.
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Never Before Has the Mighty Thor Faced a Foe as Dangerous as Loki, the God of Mischief!!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Loki
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Pages: 1
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"Trapped by Loki, the God of Mischief!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (Plot); Larry Lieber (Script)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Loki (Intro); Heimdall (Intro); Odin (Intro); Don Blake; Jane Foster; Balder (Intro); Tyr (Intro)
Synopsis: Loki escapes from his prison in Asgard and comes to Earth to get revenge on Thor. The trickster hypnotizes him to help make mischief, but Thor’s transformation into Donald Blake frees him from hypnosis, allowing him to defeat Loki and return him to Asgard.
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Disclose Notes: First appearances of Odin, Heimdall, Tyr, Balder, and Loki.
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man
First Line: How can I defeat the Tomorrow Man when he can fade into a different year before I reach him??
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"On the Trail of the Tomorrow Man!"

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Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (Plot); Larry Lieber (Script)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Tomorrow Man [Arthur Zarrko] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster; Odin (introduction, cameo)
Synopsis: Zarrko of the year 2262 goes back in time and steals a cobalt bomb in 1962, but Thor chases him forward in time and defeats him.
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Pages: 13
Job Number: V-913
Disclose Notes: Job number not listed in comic, came from the splash page of the original art. Presented in two parts; Part 2 is titled "Flight To The Future."
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"Prisoner of the Reds!"

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Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor
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Pages: 1
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"Prisoner of the Reds!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (Plot); Larry Lieber (Script)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Colonel Edward Harrison (introduction); John Blandings (introduction)
Synopsis: In order to solve the mystery of a rash of defecting American scientists, Dr. Blake uses himself as bait and is abducted by communists. He is imprisoned with the other missing scientists, but is able to transform into Thor and free them all.
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Pages: 10
Job Number: V-947
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See Thor, the Mightiest Hero of All, as He Dares Face "The Terrible Vengeance of Loki!"

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Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Odin
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Pages: 1
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"The Vengeance of Loki!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (Plot); Larry Lieber (Script)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Loki; Jane Foster; Odin (cameo); Heimdall (cameo)
Synopsis: Loki discovers Thor’s secret identity and separates him from his hammer, forcing him to remain a human. Loki torments humanity, but Dr. Blake tricks him into allowing him to regain the hammer and become Thor, defeating Loki and returning him to Asgard.
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Starring the Mighty... Thor! The Most Colorful Super Hero of All!!!

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Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor
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Pages: 1
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The Thunder God and the Thug!

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Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (Plot); Larry Lieber (Script)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Ray Holloway
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Thug Thatcher (introduction); Vince (introduction); Max (introduction); Ruby (introduction); Odin (cameo)
Synopsis: A gangster, wounded in an escape, has his men kidnap Dr. Blake to operate on his gunshot wound. Blake transforms himself into Thor and brings the gang to justice and rescues Jane as well.
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Starring the Mighty Thor -- Battling the Super-Creature from Space... the Carbon Copy Man!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Carbon-Copy Man [Zano]
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"Trapped By the Carbon-Copy Man!"

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Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (Plot); Larry Lieber (Script)
Penciller(s): Al Hartley
Inker(s): Al Hartley
Letterer(s): Terry Szenics
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; the Carbon-Copy Man [Zano] (introduction); Jane Foster; War Lord Ugarth [Old Ugarth] (introduction); Mayor Harris (introduction); Odin (cameo)
Synopsis: The heir to the throne of a race of shape-shifting aliens leads an attack on Earth as his rite of passage. The aliens replace officials in New York and disrupt the government, but Thor discovers their plan and defeats them.
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Disclose Notes: The Carbon-Copy Man next appears in X-Factor (Marvel, 1986 series) #32 (September 1988).
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"Sandu, Master of the Supernatural" Was Only a Mortal... but, His Powers Were the Powers of Loki Himself!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Sandu
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Pages: 1
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"Sandu, Master of the Supernatural!"

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Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (Plot); Larry Lieber (Script)
Penciller(s): Joe Sinnott
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Letterer(s): Terry Szenics
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Loki; Sandu (introduction); Jane Foster; Odin; Valkyries (introduction)
Synopsis: Loki gives a greedy carnival mystic magical powers in order to use him to attack Thor. Thor is overcome in their first battle, but with the help of Odin and his belt of strength he defeats Loki's pawn.
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: This story is retold and expanded in Thor: First Thunder (Marvel, 2010 series) #3
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The Mighty Thor Cannot Reach His Enchanted Hammer! Is This to Be Loki's Final Victory??

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers ?; Jack Kirby ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Loki
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Pages: 1
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The Day Loki Stole Thor's Magic Hammer

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Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (Plot); Robert Bernstein (Script; as R. Berns)
Penciller(s): Joe Sinnott
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Letterer(s): Martine Epp
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Loki; Heimdall; Jane Foster; Odin; Frigga [called "Fricka"] (introduction, cameo); Neri (introduction, cameo)
Synopsis: Loki magically diverts Thor's hammer to free himself from his chains. Thor returns to Asgard to find the hammer, and Loki tries to kill him with magical traps, but Thor overcomes them all to find his hammer and catch Loki.
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Neri's only other known appearance is in an alternate reality story in What If? (Marvel, 1977 series) #47 (October 1984).
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Even the Mighty Thor Is Forced to Obey the Sinister Commands of the Awesome "Radio-Active Man!"

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Radio-Active Man [Chen Lu]
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Pages: 1
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"The Mysterious Radio-Active Man!"

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Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (Plot); Robert Bernstein (Script; as R. Berns)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Ray Holloway
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; the Radio-Active Man [Chen Lu] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster; General Fu (introduction); Chairman Mao Zedong (cameo)
Synopsis: While on a medical mission to India, Dr. Blake becomes Thor to repel a Chinese attack. In order to fight Thor, a Chinese scientist irradiates himself to gain great power. He fights Thor in New York, and nearly defeats him, but Thor blows him back to China, creating a nuclear explosion.
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Pages: 13
Job Number: X-202
Disclose Notes: This story is retold and expanded in Thor: First Thunder (Marvel, 2010 series) #4
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See Mighty Thor and Evil Loki Unite, to Battle the Human Race, as the Marvel Comics Group Ushers in the Marvel Age of Comics!

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Loki
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Pages: 1
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"Thor and Loki Attack the Human Race!"

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Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (Plot); Robert Bernstein (Script; as R. Berns)
Penciller(s): Joe Sinnott
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Loki; Heimdall; Odin
Synopsis: Loki uses his magic to cause Thor's hammer to hit his head, turning him evil. Thor frees Loki, and the two terrorize Earth until the other Asgardians arrange for another blow to the head to reverse the change.
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Pages: 13
Job Number: X-228
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"You have finally met the one enemy you can never defeat, Thor!"] [Journey Into Mystery #95

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Duplicate Thor
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Pages: 1
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"The Demon Duplicators!"

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Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (Plot); Robert Bernstein (Script; as R. Berns)
Penciller(s): Joe Sinnott
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Duplicate Thor; Odin; Professor Zaxton (introduction, death); Jane Foster; Duplicate Professor Zaxton
Synopsis: An evil scientist forces Dr. Blake to help him with a duplicating machine by kidnapping Jane. The device duplicates Thor, but cannot duplicate his magic hammer, allowing Thor to defeat the duplicate. Dr. Zaxton accidentally duplicates himself and falls to his death, leaving his good duplicate to take his place.
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Pages: 13
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Thrill to the Battle of Titans -- as Mighty Thor Faces the Awesome Power of Merlin the Mad!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Merlin
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Pages: 1
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Defying the Magic of... Mad Merlin!

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Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (Plot); Robert Bernstein (Script; as R. Berns)
Penciller(s): Joe Sinnott
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Merlin [Maha Yogi] (introduction); Jane Foster; Loki (cameo); President John F. Kennedy (cameo); Caroline Kennedy (cameo); Pierre Salinger (cameo); King Arthur (cameo, flashback)
Synopsis: Merlin is awakened after a thousand years and immediately decides to try and take over the world. He battles Thor using familiar Washington D.C. monuments. Thor defeats Merlin and forces him to return to sleep.
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: According to The Mighty Thor Comics Index #5 by George Olshevsky this is not the same Merlin that is in the Black Knight comics. This Merlin is a mutant who later became the Warlock and the Maha Yogi in X-Men #30 and #47.
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Lee and Kirby Combine Talents to Bring You Mighty Thor Battling the Amazing Lava Man!

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): George Roussos
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Lava Man; Odin
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Pages: 1
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The Mighty Thor Battles... the Lava Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Don Heck
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; the Lava Man (introduction); Jane Foster; Odin; Loki; Doctor Bruce Andrews (introduction)
Synopsis: Thor battles the Lava Man, a monster brought to the surface by Loki, who claims all the dry surface of Earth for his people. Odin forbids Thor to love Jane Foster, leading to her leaving her job as Dr. Blake's nurse.
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Disclose Notes: Dr. Andrews is first called Basil by Jane Foster on page 6 but then is called Bruce by Dr. Blake on the last page.
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Tales of..... Asgard! Home of the Mighty Norse Gods

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Credits
Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): George Roussos [as George Bell]
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Tales of Asgard
Character(s): Odin (origin); Surtur (introduction); Ymir (introduction, origin); Buri (introduction, origin, cameo); Borr (introduction, origin, cameo); Audhumbla (called "Magic Cow"); Vili (unnamed, origin, cameo); Vé (unnamed, origin, cameo); Bestla (unnamed, cameo)
Synopsis: Story about how Odin and his brothers protected the Earth while waiting for the coming of man.
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: This is the first "Tales of Asgard" story and the only segment to be told only in captions and without dialogue balloons, copying the style of Hal Foster's Prince Valiant.
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Think You Got Troubles Wait Till You See What Happens to... Thor When He Meets... the Human Cobra!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Sol Brodsky
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Cobra [Klaus Vorhees]; Jane Foster
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"Challenged by the Human Cobra!"

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Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): Don Heck
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Cobra [Klaus Vorhees] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster; Doctor Bruce Andrews; Odin; Professor Shecktor (introduction, death)
Synopsis: While visiting India, Don Blake finds that one of his old teachers has been murdered by a villain who gained the power of a snake. Thor fights the Cobra in New York and defeats him, after Jane Foster sees her new boss's cowardice and goes back to Doctor Blake.
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Pages: 13
Job Number: X-451
Disclose Notes: Origin and first appearance of the Cobra.
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Odin Battles Ymir, King of the Ice Giants

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Credits
Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Don Heck
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Tales of Asgard
Character(s): Odin; Ymir; Ice Giants (introduction)
Synopsis: The ice giants, led by Ymir, attack Asgard but Odin defends it and traps Ymir inside a ring of fire.
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Pages: 5
Job Number: X-452
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The Mighty Thor Meets the Most Dramatic Super-Foe of the Year... the Mysterious Mister Hyde!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): George Roussos
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Don Blake; Jane Foster; Mr. Hyde [Calvin Zabo]
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"The Mysterious Mister Hyde!"

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Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): Don Heck
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster; Odin
Synopsis: Having been refused a job by Doctor Blake, Calvin Zabo becomes Mister Hyde and attacks the doctor. Meanwhile, Odin has agreed to let Thor marry Jane Foster if she proves worthy. After Mister Hyde learns that Blake survived ('saved' by Thor) it seems that Thor robs a bank, and the police issue a warrant for his arrest.
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Pages: 13
Job Number: X-512
Disclose Notes: Origin and first appearance of Mr. Hyde, story continues in Journey Into Mystery #100.
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Surtur the Fire Demon!

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Credits
Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Jack Kirby
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Tales of Asgard
Character(s): Odin; Surtur; Trolls
Synopsis: The Trolls ally with Surtur against Asgard, but Odin conquers them. Surtur travels to Earth to destroy it, but again Odin defeats him and traps him in the center of the planet. Their battle creates the moon and starts the rotation of the Earth.
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Job Number: X-498
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You Will Never Forget "Thor's Showdown with Mr. Hyde!"

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Sol Brodsky
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Mr. Hyde; Jane Foster
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"The Master Plan of Mr. Hyde!"

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Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): Don Heck
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo]; Jane Foster; Odin
Synopsis: Mister Hyde kidnaps Don Blake and Jane Foster and then tries to steal a submarine using Jane as a hostage. Jane stops Thor from catching Hyde because she thinks that Don is still in danger. The police realize that Hyde framed Thor for the bank robbery, but Jane's actions convince Odin that she is unworthy of immortality.
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Pages: 13
Job Number: X-513
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"The Storm Giants"

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Paul Reinman
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Tales of Asgard
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Odin; Agnar, King of the Eagles (Intro)
Synopsis: Thor and Loki (as children) defeat three Storm Giants and return the Golden Apples of Iduna.
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Job Number: X-520
Disclose Notes: First in the Boyhood of Thor series.
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The Mighty Thor Thrills You as Never Before in... "The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!"

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Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): George Roussos
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man
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"The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!"

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Credits
Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): George Roussos [as George Bell]
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Tomorrow Man [Arthur Zarrko]; Odin; Loki; Heimdall; Avengers [Giant-Man [Hank Pym] (cameo); Wasp [Janet Van Dyne] (cameo); Iron Man [Tony Stark] (cameo)]; Haag (cameo, introduction) [called "Norn Hag" in this story]; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo] (flashback); Jane Foster (flashback)
Synopsis: Loki convinces Odin to reduce Thor's power in punishment for loving Jane Foster, and then restores the memory of the Tomorrow Man so that he can come back in time and defeat Thor. He builds a powerful robot, and when Thor cannot defeat it he agrees to help the Tomorrow Man conquer the 23rd century.
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Disclose Notes: First appearance of the Norn Hag and the Well of Centures, story continued in Journey Into Mystery #102. Haag is not named until Thor (Marvel, 1965 series) #165 (June 1969).
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"The Invasion of Asgard!"

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): George Roussos [as George Bell]
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Tales of Asgard
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Heimdall; Norn Hag; Ulfrin the Dragon (Intro); Skoll (Intro); Hati (Intro); Rime Giants (Intro); Geirrodur (Intro); Odin
Synopsis: Loki makes a hole in Asgard's defenses and lures Thor there to face an attack alone. Thor holds off the enemies of Asgard until help arrives.
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Job Number: X-568
Disclose Notes: The second Boyhood of Thor story, first appearances of Skoll and Hati the Wolf Gods, Ulfrin the Dragon, Rime Giants and Geirrodur the Troll.
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Slave of "The Tomorrow Man!"

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Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Sol Brodsky
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man
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"Slave of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!"

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Tomorrow Man [Arthur Zarrko]; Loki; Odin
Synopsis: Thor helps Zarrko conquer the 23rd century world, but then turns on him and defeats him, winning back Odin's favor.
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Pages: 13
Job Number: X-573
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"Death" Comes to Thor!

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Credits
Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Paul Reinman
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Tales of Asgard
Character(s): Thor; Hela, Goddess of Death (Intro); The Three Norn Fates (Intro); Balder; Sif (Intro); King Rugga (Intro)
Synopsis: Thor (at the age of 18) rescues Sif from Hela, goddess of Death, and earns the right to carry the Hammer of Odin.
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Disclose Notes: Third in the Boyhood of Thor series, first appearances of Hela, Goddess of Death, The Three Norn Fates, King Rugga and Sif.
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The Enchantress and the Executioner!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): George Roussos
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Enchantress; Executioner
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"The Enchantress and the Executioner!"

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Credits
Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Odin; Enchantress (introduction, villain); Executioner (introduction, villain); Loki (villain); Tomorrow Man [Arthur Zarrko] (cameo flashback)
Synopsis: Loki and Odin conspire to end Thor's infatuation with Jane Foster by sending the Enchantress to seduce him away from his mortal love. The heavy handed Executioner fouls things up and the mission is unsuccessful.
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Disclose Notes: At this point, the stories take a turn to Asgardian themes and backdrops, first appearances of the Enchantress and the Executioner.
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"Thor's Mission to Mirmir!"

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Tales of Asgard
Character(s): Thor; Sindri, King of the Dwarfs (Intro); Skord (Intro); Gullin, the Boar God (Intro); King Mirmir (Intro); Aske (Intro); Embla (Intro)
Synopsis: Story of how Odin created the first humans.
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Pages: 5
Job Number: X-625
Disclose Notes: Fourth in the Boyhood of Thor series, next story in this series is in Thor #252. First appearances of Sindri, King of the Dwards, Skord, Gullin, the Boar God, King Mirmir, Aske (first male human); Embla (first female human) and the ship Skipbladner.
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Nothing You Have Ever Seen Before Can Equal the Breath-Taking Spectacle of "Giants Walk the Earth!"

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Surtur; Skagg
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"Giants Walk the Earth!"

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Skagg; Surtur; Balder; Heimdall; Jane Foster; Loki; Odin; Enchantress [Amora] (cameo); Executioner [Skurge] (cameo)
Synopsis: Odin comes to Earth to settle the matter of Thor's love for Jane Foster. At the same time, Loki frees Skagg, the Storm Giant and Surtur so that he never has relinquish the power over Asgard. Thor, Balder and Odin defeat the giants and Loki is punished.
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Pages: 13
Job Number: X-636
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Heimdall Guardian of the Mystic Rainbow Bridge!

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Don Heck
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Tales of Asgard
Character(s): Heimdall; Odin; Agnar the Fierce (Intro); Gotron, the Agile (Intro); King of the Storm Giants (name Brimer is revealed in the next issue) (Intro)
Synopsis: Odin has decided to appoint a sentry to the Rainbow Bridge. Agnar, Gotron and Heimdall try out for the appointment but Heimdall is awarded the honor.
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Disclose Notes: First in the Heimdall Biography series, first appearances of Agnar the Fierce, Gotron, the Agile and the King of the Storm Giants (Brimer).
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Back on the Rampage Again!! "The Cobra and Mr. Hyde!"

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Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Cobra; Mr. Hyde
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"The Cobra and Mr. Hyde!"

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Cobra [Klaus Vorhees]; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo]; Jane Foster; Avengers [Iron Man; Captain America; Giant-Man; Wasp] (cameo)
Synopsis: The Cobra and Mr. Hyde team up, forming a long-standing team. Their aim is to defeat Thor. They track Thor to Dr. Blake's office, and demand that Blake help them find Thor. Blake becomes Thor while their backs are turned and fights the two villains until they manage to take his hammer from him.
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Pages: 18
Job Number: X-681
Disclose Notes: The customary back-up mystery story is dropped in favor of longer Thor stories. This story is continued in Journey Into Mystery #106.
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"When Heimdall Failed!"

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): George Roussos
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Tales of Asgard
Character(s): Heimdall; King Brimer; Queen Nedra (Intro); Odin; a Vanna (an air-sprite) (Intro)
Synopsis: Story of how an Air Spirit snuck past Heimdall.
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Pages: 5
Job Number: X-682
Disclose Notes: Second in the Heimdall Biography series, first appearances of Queen Nedra and a Vanna (an air-sprite).
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The Thunder God Strikes Back!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Mr. Hyde; The Cobra
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"The Thunder God Strikes Back!"

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Credits
Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Mr. Hyde [Calvin Zabo]; Cobra [Klaus Vorhees]; Jane Foster
Synopsis: Thor evades the villains and transforms back into Dr. Blake, then pretends to betray Thor in order to get his cane back. He becomes Thor and defeats the Cobra easily, though Hyde escapes by becoming Calvin Zabo and slipping away. Hyde attacks Thor later, but is defeated. When Blake returns to the office he discovers that Jane hates him because of his seeming betrayal of Thor.
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Pages: 18
Job Number: X-704
Disclose Notes: This story continues from Journey Into Mystery #105.
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Balder "The Brave"

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Tales of Asgard
Character(s): Balder; Odin; Thor; Tyr (Intro); Honir (Intro)
Synopsis: Odin orders Balder executed for leaving a battle to rescue a fallen bird, but Balder is so beloved that the animals and plants keep any harm from coming to him, and Odin makes him invincible.
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Pages: 5
Job Number: X-718
Disclose Notes: First in the Balder Biography series, first appearances of Tyr and Honir. This story is loosely based on the legend of Balder's death, though without the deadly mistletoe arrow shot by the blind god Hod.
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New! Different! Seemingly Unbeatable! You and Thor Are About to Meet: "The Grey Gargoyle!"

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Grey Gargoyle
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"When the Grey Gargoyle Strikes!"

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Grey Gargoyle [Paul Duval] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster
Synopsis: A scientist accidentally gains the power to turn himself into living stone, and to turn others into stone statues. He comes to New York to attack Thor, hoping to gain the secret of immortality. As Don Blake, Thor tricks him into falling into the river, and his stone body sinks to the bottom.
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Pages: 18
Job Number: X-725
Disclose Notes: First appearance and origin of the Grey Gargoyle.
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"Balder Must Die!"

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Tales of Asgard
Character(s): Balder; Loki; Karnilla (introduction, un-named in this story); Haag (un-named in this story)
Synopsis: Loki forces the Norn Queen to tell him of Balder's weakness to mistletoe and tries to kill him with a mistletoe dart, but the Norn Queen herself stops him.
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Pages: 5
Job Number: X-738
Disclose Notes: Second in the Balder Biography series. First appearance of the Norn Queen (Karnilla) and her servant (Haag). Haag is not named until Thor (Marvel, 1965 series) #165 (June 1969).
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See Thor Battle Loki, Prince of Evil, for the Life of Lovely Jane Foster.

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Jane Foster; Dr. Strange
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"At the Mercy of Loki, Prince of Evil!"

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Loki; Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Odin; Jane Foster; Heimdall; Avengers [Iron Man; Giant-Man; Wasp] (cameo)
Synopsis: Thor is called to the aid of Doctor Strange, and as Dr. Blake saves his life after a crippling mystic attack. Loki takes advantage of a misunderstanding between Thor and Odin to come to Earth and kidnap Jane Foster. Thor finds Loki and defeats him, while a grateful Doctor Strange saves Jane.
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Job Number: X-749
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"Trapped by the Trolls!"

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Tales of Asgard
Character(s): Thor; King Sindri of the Dwarfs (Villain); Dwarfs; Trolls
Synopsis: The king of the dwarfs attempts to sell an incognito Thor to the trolls as a slave, and Thor frees all of their captives and destroys their mine.
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Job Number: X-750
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Featuring the Menace of... Magneto, Most Powerful of the Evil Mutants!

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Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Magneto; Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Mastermind; Scarlet Witch; Quicksilver; Toad]
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"When Magneto Strikes!"

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Magneto; Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Quicksilver; Scarlet Witch; Mastermind; Toad]; Don Blake; Jane Foster; X-Men (mostly unseen)
Synopsis: Magneto is testing his powers in the city. He "attracts" Thor's attention. They battle aboard Magneto's submarine. Meanwhile, the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants are out looking for the X-Men. Magneto flees from Thor in his escape vessel and the X-Men's submarine is seen pursuing him. Thor turns back to Don Blake and visits Jane Foster. She makes him a snack and gives him a glass of milk.
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Pages: 18
Job Number: X-789
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"Banished From Asgard!"

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Tales of Asgard
Character(s): Thor; Odin; Arkin the Weak (Villain; Intro); Queen Knorda (Villain; Intro)
Synopsis: Arkin the Weak betrays Asgard in an attempt to win the hand of Queen Knorda.
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Job Number: X-781
Disclose Notes: First appearances of Arkin the Weak and Queen Knorda.
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In Which the Desperate Thunder God Finds... "Every Hand Against Him!"

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Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Mr. Hyde; Cobra; Jane Foster
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"Every Hand Against Him!"

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Don Blake]; Odin; Heimdall; Jane Foster; Loki (Villain); Cobra (Villain); Mr. Hyde (Villain)
Synopsis: Loki sends the Cobra and Mr. Hyde to kidnap Jane. Thor confronts them but is forced to back down and let them go after they threaten to hurt her. Odin, witnessing the scene, expresses his displeasure at Thor's "weakness" and banishes him from Asgard. Thor explains that his former actions were a result of Loki's trickery. Odin allows Thor to return to Earth where he battles the villains again. He rescues Jane but she is critically ill. Whirling his hammer, Thor creates a vortex around Jane in which time stands still. This will afford him the opportunity to finish his battle with Cobra and Hyde.
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Job Number: X-811
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The Defeat of Odin!

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Tales of Asgard
Character(s): Thor; Odin; Prince Rivvak (Villain; Intro)
Synopsis: Was Odin defeated by an army of men, or did he stage the battle to teach a lesson?
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Job Number: X-814
Disclose Notes: First appearance of Prince Rivvak.
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untitled

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Inker(s): Chic Stone
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Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Mr. Hyde; Cobra; Balder
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"The Power of the Thunder God!"

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Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Odin; Balder; Hardol the Healer (Intro); Jane Foster; Loki (Villain); Cobra (Villain); Mr. Hyde (Villain)
Synopsis: Thor battles the Cobra and Mr. Hyde while Jane Foster hovers close to death. Odin's heart begins to soften towards Jane, thanks to the intervention of Balder. Odin, in his infinite wisdom, commands Loki to deliver a message to Hardol, the mystic healer, who lives beyond the molten chasm. Loki has no choice but to obey but is waylaid by Balder and some other gods who, for some reason, distrust him. Balder delivers the message himself. Thor defeats the Cobra and Hyde. Balder finds Hardol, obtains the medicine needed for Jane's recovery and sends it to Thor in the nick of time. Jane will live!
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Pages: 16
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"The Secret of Sigurd!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Tales of Asgard
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Balder; Sigurd (Villain; Intro)
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: First appearance of Sigurd.
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The Mighty Thunder God! Vs. the Incredible Hulk!

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor; Hulk
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Pages: 1
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The Mighty Thor Battles the Incredible Hulk!

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor [Don Blake]; Avengers [Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp] (flashback); Sub-Mariner [Namor] (flashback); Odin; Hulk [Bruce Banner]
Synopsis: Two rival fan clubs are debating who is stronger, Thor or the Hulk? Thor happens to be passing by and drops in to offer his opinion. He relates the story of their epic battle (in Avengers #3) and describes a previously unseen scene in which he and the Hulk tussle. He goes into deep thought and when pressed, cannot say who is the stronger because he has insufficient proof! Days later, the Hulk gives thought to his meeting with Thor and vows that, next time, Thor will be smashed forever!
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Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: The majority of this story is a flashback to the events of Avengers #3 (both previously shown and new scenes elaborated on).
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"The Coming of Loki!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Editor(s): Stan Lee
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Tales of Asgard
Character(s): Loki (Origin part 1; 1st chron. app.); Odin; Laufey (Loki's father; Villain; Intro; Death)
Synopsis: The Asgardians battle the Giants. Laufey, King of the Giants of Jotenheim, is slain. A bundle of cloth is found. It contains a baby. Odin adopts the child and names him Loki.
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Part 1 of Loki's origin. First biographical Loki story, the first appearance and death of Laufey. Chronologically first appearance of Loki.
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A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
Character(s): Thor
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Pages: 1
Job Number: X-811
Disclose Notes: Signed: May the eyes of Asgard smile down on thee--- Thor
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A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Loki
Character(s): Loki
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Although the pin-up page itself is from Journey Into Mystery #111, the artwork used for this pin-up page, the picture of Loki, is from the cover of Journey Into Mystery #92. The writing on the pin-up reads: Loki the Evil One! Thor's Eternal Enemy!
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Thor

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): Mark Gruenwald; Peter Sanderson; Steve Saffel
Penciller(s): Walt Simonson
Inker(s): Walt Simonson
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Pages accidentally printed out of sequence: 1, 3, 4, 2.
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untitled

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Colorist(s): Steve Buccellato
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thor
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The illustration is a detail from pg. 6, panel 3 of the Thor story from Journey Into Mystery #83.

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