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Issue: Journey into Mystery #503
Publication Date: November 1996
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Issues: #503 of 20 Issues (40 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Direct Edition
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel ComicsView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics
On Sale Date: 09/11/1996
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 75960602450650311
Price: $2.10 CAD
$1.50 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 15 (1 story, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Some/all of Issue reprinted as/in another Issue:
FlagThor Epic Collection #24 published January 2004
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Somewhere Over the Rainbow Bridge!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Lost Gods
Character(s): Red Norvell [Thor]; Amora [Enchantress]; Ericka Velez; Barry Landers; Tso Zhung; Howie Barker; Freddie Moyer
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In Content Item: FlagThor: The Lost Gods #[nn] published January 2011
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Logo design credit from Todd Klein via http://kleinletters.com/.
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Prepare For Impact

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Jonny Quest
Character(s): Jonny Quest; Hadji; Bandit
Synopsis: Ad for new TV show "Jonny Quest The Real Adventures", showing on TBS, TNT, and Cartoon Network.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: inside front cover
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A Gathering of Heroes

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Lost Gods
Character(s): Red Norvell [Thor]; Hal Daws [Hodur]; Wad [Odin]; Amora [Enchantress]; Barry Landers; Ericka Velez; Tso Zhung; Snagg; Mr. Adamson
First Line: Winter has always been his favorite season.
Synopsis: Red Norvell begins gathering the Lost Gods, but the enemy is upon them, killing some including Red, as they gather.
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In Issue: FlagThor: The Lost Gods #[nn] published January 2011
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Pages: 23
Disclose Notes: death of Hodur and Red Norvell
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Collect All 4 Buckets!

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Subway
Character(s): Garfield
Synopsis: Ad for Kids' Pak meals featuring Garfield the cat containers.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between pages 4-5 of story.
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[untitled]

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Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): NFL
Character(s): Emmitt Smith
First Line: When I was your age, kids...
Synopsis: Ad for NFL branded school gear.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between pages 5-6 of story.
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World's Best Marvel and DC Inventory!!

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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Feature(s): 1,000,000 Comix
Synopsis: Ad for comic book shop.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between pages 9-10 of story.
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Starting September 7 ABC Saturday Morning Is The Coolest Place To Be!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): ABC
Character(s): Doug; Mighty Ducks; Gargoyles
Synopsis: Ad for TV shows: Bone Chillers; Doug; Jungle Cubs; Mighty Ducks; Street Sharks; School House Rock!; Gargolyes; Flash Forward; The Bugs Bunny & Tweety Show.
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Between pages 12-13 of story.
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Subscribe Today - It Makes Spider-Sense!

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Comics
Character(s): Spider-Man
Synopsis: House ad for comic subscriptions.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between pages 18-19 of story.
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East Coast Comics

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): East Coast Comics
Synopsis: Ad for comic book shop.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between pages 18-19 of story.
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Sometimes It's Hard To Be A Hero

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Boys Town
Character(s): Beast
Synopsis: PAS for national hotline for problems.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between pages 21-22 of story.
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Excitement For The Eye

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Dave's Comics
Synopsis: Ad for comic book shop.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between pages 21-22 of story.
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untitled

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photo)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mark Gruenwald; Captain America
Synopsis: Letters page, including a tribute to Mark Gruenwald, 1953-1996.
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Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: Letters from: Chris Benenati; Steven Hitchcock.
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Statement of Ownership

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: For September 1996: paid circulation average = 109,407, latest = 112,030.
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You and the Cap'n Make It Happen!!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Cap'n Crunch
Character(s): Cap'n Crunch
Synopsis: Ad for Peanut Butter Crunch cereal.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: inside back cover.
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First Things First, Ya Gotta Look for the Burst.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Garbot (signed)
Inker(s): Garbot (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Starburst
Synopsis: Ad for candy.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: back cover.

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