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Issue: The Mighty Thor Omnibus #1
Publication Date: January 2010
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Issues: #1 of 4 Issues (10 Printings)
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Variant: Direct
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel OmnibusView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Worldwide Inc.
On Sale Date: 01/05/2011
Volume: 1
Pages: 776
ISBN: 9780785150992
UPC/EAN: 978078515099259999
Price: $112.99 CAD
$99.99 USD
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Content Items: 126 (63 stories, 2 covers)
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Disclose Notes: Art reconstruction by Michael Kelleher and Pacific Rim Graphics.
Color reconstruction by Michael Kelleher and Kellustration.
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: color
Dimensions: 7.5 in. x 11.25 in.
Paper Stock: glossy
Binding: hardcover with dustjacket
Publishing Format: collected edition
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reprinted 148 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Kronans
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #83 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1962
was Introducing... the Mighty Thor! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Enter the Fabled Relam

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Realm is misspelled in the title.
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Journey Into Mystery #83

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Kronans
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #83 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1962
was Introducing... the Mighty Thor! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Stone Men from Saturn!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake] (introduction, origin); Gorr; Kronans; Korg
First Line: The legend has come true!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #83 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1962
was The Stone Men from Saturn! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Job Number: V-786
Disclose Notes: This story is divided into three parts:
part one—Untitled (5 pp),
part two—"The Power of Thor!" (5 pp) and
part three—"Thor the Mighty Strikes Back!"(3 pp).
The story is expanded and retold in Thor: First Thunder (Marvel, 2010 series) #1
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Journey Into Mystery #84

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Comrade Executioner; Jane Foster (called "Jane Nelson" in this issue)
First Line: How can I do what I must, without revealing my most precious secret??
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #84 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1962
was The Executioner [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Mighty Thor vs. the Executioner

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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)
First Line: Only I and my hammer stand between the Executioner's legions and... disaster!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #84 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1962
was The Mighty Thor vs. The Executioner [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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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Journey Into Mystery #85

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Loki
First Line: I challenge you to match your powers against mine, Thor!
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #85 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1962
was Loki, the God of Mischief!! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Trapped by Loki, the God of Mischief!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Loki (introduction); Heimdall (introduction, cameo); Odin (introduction); Jane Foster; Balder (introduction); Tyr (introduction)
First Line: At last you've met your match, Thor!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #85 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1962
was Trapped by Loki, the God of Mischief! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: This story is divided into two parts: an unmarked first part (5 pp) and part two—"The Vengeance of Loki!" (8 pp). This is the first appearance of Asgard. Heimdall looks nothing like his later appearances. Odin's name is mentioned for the first time.

The first part is expanded and retold in Thor: First Thunder (Marvel, 2010 series) #2.
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Journey Into Mystery #86

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; 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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #86 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1962
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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On the Trail of the Tomorrow Man!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Tomorrow Man [Arthur Zarrko] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster; Odin (introduction, cameo)
First Line: Behold, Thunder God... you pursued me into the future, only to meet your doom at the hands of my steel slaves!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #86 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1962
was On the Trail of the Tomorrow Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: This story is divided into two parts: an unmarked first part (5 pp) and part two—"Flight to the Future" (8 pp). The Tomorrow Man next appears in issue #101 (February 1964). Job number not listed in comic, came from the splash page of the original art.
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Journey Into Mystery #87

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]
First Line: These chains are electronically treated!
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #87 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1962
was Prisoner of the Reds! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Prisoner of the Reds!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Colonel Edward Harrison (introduction); John Blandings (introduction)
First Line: These chains are electronically treated!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #87 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1962
was Prisoner of the Reds! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Job Number: V-947
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Journey Into Mystery #88

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Odin
First Line: Heed my words, Thor!
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #88 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1963
was The Terrible Vengeance of Loki! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Vengeance of Loki!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Loki; Jane Foster; Odin (cameo); Heimdall (cameo)
First Line: Once again, Loki, most dangerous of the Norse gods, returns to give the mighty Thor his greatest challenge!!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #88 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1963
was The Vengeance of Loki! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Job Number: [V-998]
Disclose Notes: Page 13 of this story, seen at Heritage Auctions, revealed a stat under panel 5 with Jack Kirby's original drawing. Stan Lee likely requested a correction which was drawn by Steve Ditko. Information per Nick Caputo's blog: https://nick-caputo.blogspot.com/2012/01/journey-into-minutiae-undocumente…

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Journey Into Mystery #89

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #89 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1963
was Starring the Mighty...Thor! The Most Colorful Super Hero of All!!! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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The Thunder-God and the Thug!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake] (origin retold); Jane Foster; Thug Thatcher (introduction); Vince (introduction); Max (introduction); Ruby (introduction); Odin (cameo)
First Line: What happens when, aided by guns and goons, a mortal gangster dares to defy a thunder-god!??
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #89 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1963
was The Thunder God and the Thug! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Job Number: X-29
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Journey Into Mystery #90

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Carbon-Copy Man
First Line: In another second you will be eternally trapped in a block of unbreakable ice
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #90 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1963
was The Carbon Copy Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Trapped by the Carbon-Copy Man!

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Genres: superhero
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)
First Line: I can't budge!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #90 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1963
was Trapped by the Carbon-Copy Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: The Carbon-Copy Man next appears in X-Factor (Marvel, 1986 series) #32 (September 1988).
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Journey Into Mystery #91

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Sandu
First Line: Though I am far from Earth I, Loki, shall still defeat Thor with the help of... Sandu!
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #91 [unnamed variant] published April 1963
was Sandu, Master of the Supernatural [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Sandu, Master of the Supernatural!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Loki; Sandu (introduction); Jane Foster; Odin; Valkyries (introduction)
First Line: In his heavenly citadel, Odin, ruler of the Norse gods, thinks of his eldest son, the mighty Thor...
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #91 [unnamed variant] published April 1963
was Sandu, Master of the Supernatural! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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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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Journey Into Mystery #92

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Loki
First Line: The Mighty Thor cannot reach his enchanted hammer! Is this to be Loki's final victory??
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #92 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1963
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Day Loki Stole Thor's Magic Hammer

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Loki; Heimdall; Jane Foster; Odin; Frigga [called "Fricka"] (introduction, cameo); Neri (introduction, cameo)
First Line: Without his magic hammer, mighty Thor is as bereft of power as mighty Samson without his hair!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #92 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1963
was The Day Loki Stole Thor's Magic Hammer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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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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Journey Into Mystery #93

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Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; The Radio-Active Man [Chen Lu]
First Line: Throw away your accursed hammer, Thor!
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #93 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1963
was Radio-Active-Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Mysterious Radio-Active Man!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; the Radio-Active Man [Chen Lu] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster; General Fu (introduction); Chairman Mao Zedong (cameo)
First Line: Out of the sinister scientific laboratories of Red China is spawned a new kind of menace, designed only for one purpose...
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #93 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1963
was The Mysterious Radio-Active Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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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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Journey Into Mystery #94

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Loki
First Line: Any man who lifts his hand against Loki, will have to battle Thor as well!!!
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #94 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1963
was See Mighty Thor and Evil Loki Unite, to Battle the Human Race [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Thor and Loki Attack the Human Race!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Loki; Heimdall; Odin
First Line: Look, Loki!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #94 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1963
was Thor and Loki Attack the Human Race! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Job Number: X-228
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Journey Into Mystery #95

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Duplicate Thor
First Line: You have finally met the one enemy you can never defeat, Thor
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #95 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1963
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Demon Duplicators!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Duplicate Thor; Odin; Professor Zaxton (introduction, death); Jane Foster; Duplicate Professor Zaxton
First Line: It can't be!!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #95 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1963
was The Demon Duplicators! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Journey Into Mystery #96

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Merlin [Maha Yogi]
First Line: Behold, Thor... your power is nothing compared to the mystic arts at my command!
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #96 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1963
was Merlin the Mad! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Mad Merlin!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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)
First Line: Hey, professor!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #96 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1963
was Defying the Magic of... Mad Merlin! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: This 'Merlin' was revealed to be an imposter in Avengers Annual #22. In most of his appearances he calls himself 'Maha Yogi'. He has been said to be a mutant, but this is also false.
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Journey Into Mystery #97

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Lava Man; Odin
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #97 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1963
was Lava Man! / Tales of Asgard [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Lava Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; the Lava Man (introduction); Jane Foster; Odin; Loki; Doctor Bruce Andrews (introduction)
First Line: That jet fighter is in trouble!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #97 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1963
was The Lava Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
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)
First Line: Before man could read or write, he had his legends!
Synopsis: Beneath Asgard lies the Well of Life. From it came Ymir, greatest of the Frost Giants and Buri, the first Norse God who gave life to Borr. Borr had three sons. Odin was one of them.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #97 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1963
was Tales of... ...Asgard! Home of the Mighty Norse Gods [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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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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Journey Into Mystery #98

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Cobra [Klaus Vorhees]; Jane Foster
First Line: Even a thunder god cannot match my great power... as you are now about to learn!
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #98 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1963
was The Human Cobra! / Odin Battles the Ice Giants ! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Challenged by the Human Cobra!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Cobra [Klaus Vorhees] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster; Doctor Bruce Andrews; Odin; Professor Shecktor (introduction, death)
First Line: It isn't fair!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #98 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1963
was Challenged by the Human Cobra! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Job Number: X-451
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Odin Battles Ymir, King of the Frost Giants

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Credits
Colorist(s): ?
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Character(s): Odin; Ymir; Ice Giants (introduction)
First Line: In the days of the gods, when the world was young, Asgard was menaced by the rampaging ice giants..
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #98 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1963
was Odin Battles Ymir, King of the Ice Giants [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Job Number: X-452
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Journey Into Mystery #99

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo]
First Line: It is time for mighty Thor to become weak Doctor Blake again...
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #99 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1963
was The Mysterious Mister Hyde! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Mysterious Mister Hyde!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster; Odin
First Line: A man would have to be mad to defy the mighty Thor!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #99 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1963
was The Mysterious Mister Hyde! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Job Number: X-512
Disclose Notes: This is the first Continued story to appear in the Thor series.
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Surtur the Fire Demon!

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Subject Matter
Character(s): Odin; Surtur; Trolls
First Line: There are no secrets from Odin, king of the gods!
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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was Surtur the Fire Demon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Job Number: X-498
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Journey Into Mystery #100

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo]; Jane Foster
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was Thor's Showdown with Mr. Hyde! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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The Master Plan of Mr. Hyde!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Mr. Hyde [Calvin Zabo]; Odin
First Line: Last issue, we met Mr. Hyde, one of the most sinister menaces of all time!
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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was The Master Plan of Mr. Hyde! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Job Number: X-513
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The Storm Giants

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Character(s): Thor; Loki; Odin; Agnar, King of the Eagles; Storm Giants
First Line: Look, Loki! There are the two sons of the storm giant!
Synopsis: Thor and Loki (as children) defeat three Storm Giants and return the Golden Apples of Iduna.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #100 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1964
was The Storm Giants [The Boyhood of Thor!] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: First in "The Boyhood of Thor!" series.
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Our Wing-Headed Wunderkind

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was Introduction [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]
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Journey Into Mystery #101

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Tomorrow Man
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was The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Tomorrow Man [Arthur Zarrko]; Odin; Loki; Heimdall; Avengers [Giant-Man [Hank Pym]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]] (cameo); Haag (cameo, introduction) [called "Norn Hag" in this story]; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo] (flashback); Jane Foster (flashback)
First Line: Stand back, folks!
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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was The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: Haag is not named until Thor (Marvel, 1965 series) #165 (June 1969).
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The Invasion of Asgard!

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Character(s): Thor; Loki; Haag [called only "Norn Hag" in this story]; Hati; Heimdall; Geirrodur (introduction); Odin; Skoll (introduction); Ulfrin the Dragon
First Line: Here stands Heimdall!
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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was The Invasion of Asgard! [The Boyhood of Thor! Part 2] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Job Number: X-568
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Journey Into Mystery #102

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Tomorrow Man [Arthur Zarrko]
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #102 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1964
was Slave of the Tomorrow Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Slave of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Tomorrow Man [Arthur Zarrko]; Odin; Loki
First Line: You are about to enter the world of the future, where the mighty Thor must do the bidding of a master villain!!
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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was Slave of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Job Number: X-573
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"Death" Comes to Thor!

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Character(s): Thor; Hela (introduction); Balder; Norns [Skuld (introduction); Urd (introduction); Verdandi (introduction)]; Sif (introduction); King Rugga
First Line: At last, I've found the three Fates!
Synopsis: Thor rescues Sif from Hela, goddess of Death, and earns the right to carry the Hammer of Odin.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #102 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1964
was "Death" Comes to Thor! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: Sif looks nothing like her later and more familiar Marvel appearance, but more like her traditional description.
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Journey Into Mystery #103

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Enchantress [Amora]; Executioner [Skurge]
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #103 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1964
was The Enchantress and the Executioner! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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The Enchantress and the Executioner!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Odin; Loki; Enchantress [Amora]; Executioner [Skurge]
First Line: Swinging his enchanted hammer at twice the speed of light, the mighty Thor leaves the future, where we left him last issue, and travels back through time!!
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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was The Enchantress and the Executioner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Thor's Mission to Mirmir!

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Character(s): Thor; Sindri (introduction); Skord; Gullin (introduction); King Mirmir; Aske; Embla
First Line: This is the tale of Thor's odyssey to Mirmir...
Synopsis: Thor must reach Mirmir to tell him that Odin has decided it is time to create the human race.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #103 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1964
was Thor's Mission to Mirmir! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Job Number: X-625
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Journey Into Mystery #104

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Surtur; Skagg
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was Giants Walk the Earth! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Giants Walk the Earth!

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Genres: superhero
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #104 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1964
was Giants Walk the Earth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Job Number: X-636
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Heimdall, Guardian of the Mystic Rainbow Bridge!

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Character(s): Heimdall (origin); Odin; Agnar the Fierce (introduction); Gotron, the Agile (introduction); Brimer (introduction); Trolls; Storm Giants
Synopsis: Odin has decided to appoint a sentry to the Rainbow Bridge. Agnar, Gotron and Heimdall try out for the appointment but Heimdall gets it.
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was Heimdall Guardian of the Mystic Rainbow Bridge! [Origin of Heimdall Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Journey Into Mystery #105

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Cobra [Klaus Vorhees]; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo]
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #105 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1964
was The Cobra and Mr. Hyde! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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The Cobra and Mr. Hyde!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Cobra [Klaus Vorhees]; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo]; Jane Foster; Avengers [Iron Man; Captain America; Giant-Man; Wasp] (cameo)
First Line: Our scene is the headquarters of the Avengers, where we find Earth's mightiest team of superheroes at the conclusion of one of their regular meetings...
Synopsis: The Cobra meets Mister Hyde and they join forces 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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #105 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1964
was The Cobra and Mr. Hyde! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
Job Number: X-681
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When Heimdall Failed!

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Character(s): Heimdall; King Brimer; Queen Nedra (introduction); Odin
First Line: Although I am king of the storm giants, I cannot attack Asgard as long as the ever-vigilant Heimdall guards their Rainbow Bridge!
Synopsis: In hope of attacking Asgard, King Brimer and Queen Nedra send a Vanna to pass by Heimdall and spy on them.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #105 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1964
was When Heimdall Failed! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Job Number: X-682
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Journey Into Mystery #106

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Mr. Hyde [Calvin Zabo]; The Cobra [Klaus Vorhees]
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #106 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1964
was The Thunder God Strikes Back! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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The Thunder God Strikes Back!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Cobra [Klaus Vorhees]; Mr. Hyde [Calvin Zabo]
First Line: My enchanted hammer is somewhere inside that complex machine!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #106 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1964
was The Thunder God Strikes Back! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
Job Number: X-704
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Balder "The Brave"

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Subject Matter
Character(s): Balder (origin); Odin; Thor; Tyr (introduction); Honir (introduction)
First Line: You summoned me, Sire?
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #106 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1964
was Balder "The Brave" [Origin of Balder Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Job Number: X-718
Disclose Notes: 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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Journey Into Mystery #107

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Grey Gargoyle [Paul Duval]
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #107 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1964
was The Grey Gargoyle! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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When the Grey Gargoyle Strikes!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Grey Gargoyle [Paul Duval] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster
First Line: Settle back in a cozy comfortable chair...
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #107 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1964
was When the Grey Gargoyle Strikes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
Job Number: X-725
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Balder Must Die!

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Character(s): Balder; Loki; Karnilla (introduction, unnamed in this story); Haag (unnamed in this story)
First Line: Last issue, we saw Odin give brave Balder the gift of invulnerability!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #107 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1964
was Balder Must Die! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Job Number: X-738
Disclose Notes: Haag is not named until Thor (Marvel, 1965 series) #165 (June 1969).
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Journey Into Mystery #108

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Jane Foster
First Line: See Thor battle Loki, prince of evil, for the life of lovely Jane Foster.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #108 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1964
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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At the Mercy of Loki, Prince of Evil!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Doctor Stephen Strange; Loki; Odin; Avengers [Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Giant-Man [Hank Pym]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]
First Line: What is this?
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #108 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1964
was At the Mercy of Loki, Prince of Evil! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
Job Number: X-749
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Trapped by the Trolls!

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Subject Matter
Character(s): Thor; King Sindri
First Line: Behold! A weary traveler appears at the court of Sindri, king of the dwarfs!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #108 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1964
was Trapped by the Trolls! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Job Number: X-750
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Journey Into Mystery #109

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Magneto; Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Mastermind; Quicksilver; Scarlet Witch; Toad]
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #109 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1964
was Magneto, Most Powerful of the Evil Mutants! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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When Magneto Strikes!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Magneto; Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Mastermind [Jason Wyngarde]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]; Toad [Mortimer Toynbee]]
First Line: Like it, Thor?
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #109 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1964
was When Magneto Strikes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
Job Number: X-789
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Banished From Asgard!

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Character(s): Thor; Odin; Arkin the Weak (villain; introduction); Queen Knorda (villain; introduction)
First Line: For daring to fight a duel against my wishes, you must accept my punishment!
Synopsis: Arkin the Weak betrays Asgard in an attempt to win the hand of Queen Knorda.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #109 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1964
was Banished from Asgard! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Job Number: X-781
Disclose Notes: Job number from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group. First appearances of Arkin the Weak and Queen Knorda.
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[untitled]

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First Line: Dear Stan and Jack, This is about Thor.
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was [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: First letters page. Includes Special Announcements Section.

Letters from Carlos Julian, Matthew Peters, Philip Boiko, Brian Saul, Steve Hodges, David Gunther, Jimmy Brazel and Bob Butts.
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Journey Into Mystery #110

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Jane Foster; Cobra; Mr. Hyde
First Line: See: mighty Thor battling against the legions of Asgard
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #110 published November 1964
was Every Hand Against Him! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Every Hand Against Him!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Loki; Odin; Heimdall; Cobra [Klaus Vorhees]; Mr. Hyde [Calvin Zabo]
First Line: There is an aura of evil over the city!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #110 published November 1964
was Every Hand Against Him! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 16
Job Number: X-811
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A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #110 published November 1964
was A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Job Number: X-811
Disclose Notes: Signed: May the eyes of Asgard smile down on thee--- Thor
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The Defeat of Odin!

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Character(s): Thor; Odin; Prince Rivvak (introduction)
First Line: The enemy approaches, Sire!
Synopsis: Was Odin defeated by an army of men, or did he stage the battle to teach the gods a lesson?
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was The Defeat of Odin! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Job Number: X-814
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[untitled]

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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Dear Stan and Jack, Hooray for "Tales of Asgard"!
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was [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: Letters from (and replies to) Russell Vines, Bobby Helfing, Eddie Barbarich, Bob Pine and Paul Cook. Also includes a preview of the next issue, the revelation of what M.M.M.S. stands for and the Marvel checklist for comics currently on sale. Comics listed with a synopsis are Fantastic Four #33, Spider-Man #19, Avengers #10, X-Men #8, Strange Tales #127, Tales of Suspense #60, Tales to Astonish #62 and Sgt. Fury #12.
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Your Won't Wanna Miss This One!

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Journey Into Mystery #111

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Cobra; Mr. Hyde; Balder
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was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Power of the Thunder God!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Odin; Loki; Balder; Hardol the Healer (introduction); Cobra [Klaus Vorhees]; Mr. Hyde [Calvin Zabo]
First Line: We find it hard to believe that anyone would ever knowingly miss an issue of Thor!
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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was The Power of the Thunder God! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 16
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A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up

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Letterer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Loki
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #111 published December 1964
was Loki the Evil One! Thor's Eternal Enemy! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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The Secret of Sigurd!

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Credits
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Subject Matter
Character(s): Thor; Balder; Loki; Sigurd (introduction)
First Line: Stop! You may come no further!!
Synopsis: When out walking with Balder and Loki, Thor is challenged to a duel by Sigurd. They fight and Thor knocks Sigurd to the ground repeatedly. However, each time Sigurd gets up he is stronger than ever. Balder remembers the key to Sigurd's increasing strength. He is a son of the Earth Sprites; his strength comes from the very ground itself. Thor hooks his hammer under Sigurd's belt and flings him skywards where he will be stranded on a deserted asteroid. The three gods continue their way home, with Loki disappointed that Thor was not defeated.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #111 published December 1964
was The Secret of Sigurd! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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[untitled]

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First Line: Hey, all you Marvel madmen--remember our big no-prize contest about how Thor could be Dr. Blake as well as the immortal Thor at the same time?
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #111 published December 1964
was [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Journey Into Mystery #112

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Hulk
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #112 published January 1965
was The Mighty Thunder God! Vs. the Incredible Hulk! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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The Mighty Thor Battles the Incredible Hulk!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Don Blake]; Avengers [Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp] (flashback); Sub-Mariner [Namor] (flashback); Odin; Hulk [Bruce Banner]
First Line: Those youngsters seem to be arguing about who is... stronger... the Hulk... or myself!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #112 published January 1965
was The Mighty Thor Battles the Incredible Hulk! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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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!

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Subject Matter
Character(s): Loki (origin); Odin; Laufey (Loki's father) (introduction, death, villain)
First Line: Ages ago, when the universe was young, and Asgard was a'borning, noble Odin was compelled to battle a myriad host of foes in order to secure his rightful reign!
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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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #112 published January 1965
was The Coming of Loki! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: First biographical Loki story. Chronologically first appearance of Loki.
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[untitled]

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Letterer(s): typeset
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #112 published January 1965
was [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Journey Into Mystery #113

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

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

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

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Letterer(s): typeset
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #113 published February 1965
was [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Journey Into Mystery #114

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #114 published March 1965
was The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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The Stronger I am, the Sooner I Die!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Balder; Harris Hobbs (introduction); Jane Foster; Don Blake; Loki (villain); Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel] (villain; introduction; origin)
First Line: Escape from Thor is inconceivable!
Synopsis: Loki uses his magic to turn Crusher Creel into the Absorbing Man. A patient of Blake's, reporter Harris Hobbs, alerts him the the existense of the Absorbing Man. Blake breaks a dinner date with Jane in order to investigate as Thor. Thor and Creel meet and fight. Hobbs witnesses the battle and is injured. Thor tends to Hobbs before resuming his battle. Balder then interrupts the fight by transporting Thor to Asgard. It seems that Loki has abducted Jane and brought her to the Golden Realm. Thor and Balder ride off to save her. Back on Earth, Creel believes he has defeated the Thunder God.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #114 published March 1965
was The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 16
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The Golden Apples!

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Subject Matter
Character(s): Iduna (introduction); Haakun the Hunter (introduction); Fenris the Wolf God (introduction)
First Line: I give thee greetings, lovely goddess Iduna!
Synopsis: The goddess Iduna is taking some golden apples to Odin as a gift. She is menaced by Fenris Wolf who is eventually driven away by Haakun the Hunter.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #114 published March 1965
was The Golden Apples! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood. First appearance of the land of Varinheim.
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[untitled]

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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Dear Stan and Jack, We have an idea for an accessory to Thor's costume.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #114 published March 1965
was [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from Ronald Eisenstein, Tracy Harris, Jay Kinney, Mickey Schwaberow, and Belvey Payne; includes The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
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Journey Into Mystery #115

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

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

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

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Letterer(s): typeset
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #115 published April 1965
was [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from Jerry Truitt, John Buccafusco, Jerry & Kenny Ginn, Mark Orsen; includes The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
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Journey Into Mystery #116

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

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Odin; Balder; Jane Foster; Loki (villain); Enchantress (villain); Executioner (villain); Yagg (villain, introduction, death); The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp] (cameo); Rick Jones (cameo); Daredevil (cameo); Frightful Four [Wizard; Medusa; Trapster; Sandman] (cameo)
First Line: At last, Thor and his evil arch-enemy Loki, are about to undergo the most dangerous test of all time, to determine which of them has lied to regal Odin, immortal monarch of Asgard!
Synopsis: Odin sends Thor and Loki to Skornheim to endure the Trial of the Gods which will show which one of his sons is lying to him. Against Odin's decree, Loki uses magic to escape the traps of the enchanted land while Thor has to rely on brawn and sheer will. Meanwhile, the Enchantress and the Executioner set about tormenting Jane Foster in a bid to influence the outcome of the trial. Odin sends Balder to deal with them.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #116 published May 1965
was The Trial of the Gods! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: This story takes place at the same time as Daredevil #7 and Fantastic Four #38. First appearance of the land of Skornheim. Nick Caputo suspects that Carl Hubbell provided alterations on the figures of the Executioner, the Enchantress and Daredevil on pages 11-13, per his blog:

http://nick-caputo.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-unknown-art-of-carl-hubbell....
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The Challenge!

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Subject Matter
Character(s): Thor; Princess Rinda; King Hymir; Loki
First Line: In Thor #63, we saw how Loki won himself an ally in preparation for his eventual battle with the thunder god! (see notes)
Synopsis: On a diplomatic mission, Loki convinces King Hymir to put Thor to a deadly test where failure means slavery to the evil king. Thor, of course, passes the test, much to the annoyance of Hymir who strikes Loki and accuses him of betrayal.
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #116 published May 1965
was The Challenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: First appearance of Princess Rinda and King Hymir.

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

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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #116 published May 1965
was [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from John Ellsworth, Gordon Fitzgerald, Judy Pope, and Terry Levin; includes The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
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Journey Into Mystery #117

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

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

http://nick-caputo.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-unknown-art-of-carl-hubbell.ht…
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The Sword in the Scabbard!

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

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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #117 published June 1965
was [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters section includes Mighty Marvel Checklist. Letters from William Brown, Vic Salazar and John Wooley.
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Journey Into Mystery #118

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

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

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

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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #118 published July 1965
was [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters page includes Special Announcements Section and Mighty Marvel Checklist. Letters from Bill Bennett, Dana Simmons and Jimmy Meschwitz.
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Journey Into Mystery #119

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

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

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

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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #119 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from (and replies to) Jack Friedman, Paul Del Colle, and Richard Walls. Also includes an advertisement for the official Marvel stationery, an advertisement for Journey Into Mystery Annual #1 and The Mighty Marvel Checklist for comics on sale right now. Comics listed with a synopsis are Fantastic Four #42, Spider-Man #28, Avengers #19, X-Men #12, Daredevil #9, Strange Tales #136, Tales of Suspense #69, Tales to Astonish #71 and Sgt. Fury #21.
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Journey Into Mystery #120

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel] (villain)
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From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #120 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was In My Hand... This Hammer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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With My Hammer in Hand...!

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

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

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Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #120 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from (and replies to) Mike Gable, Tom Johnston, Tommy Perkins and Steven Russell; includes an advertisement for Journey into Mystery Annual #1, the Thor t-shirt, Marvel Stationery Kit, M.M.M.S. membership form, next issue preview and the Mighty Marvel Checklist for comics on sale right now. Comics listed with a synopsis are Fantastic Four #43, Spider-Man #29, The Avengers #20, X-Men #13, Daredevil #9, Strange Tales #137, Tales of Suspense #70, Tales to Astonish #72, and Sgt. Fury #22.
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Journey Into Mystery Annual #1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Hercules; Radioactive Man; Carbon-Copy Man; Lava Man
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery Annual #1 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Brodsky credits per Nick Caputo, July 2012. Original indexer credited Vince Colletta. Cover includes four vignettes from reprinted stories by Kirby/Ayers and Joe Sinnott.
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When Titans Clash!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules [Alcaeus of Thebes] (introduction); Loki; Zeus (introduction); Storm Giants (villains)
Synopsis: Thor and Loki come across a pair of storm giants attacking the gateway from Asgard to Olympus. During the ensuing battle, Thor is accidentally transported to the fabled land and finds himself in combat with the mighty Hercules with neither party willing to back down. After a titanic battle, Zeus stops the conflict and proclaims them both worthy allies and friends. Thor is sent back to Asgard and Zeus closes the passage forever.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery Annual #1 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was When Titans Clash! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
Disclose Notes: This story introduced the Marvel Universe version of Olympus and the Greek gods.
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A Thor Bonus Feature [Map of Asgard]

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

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagOrigins of Marvel Comics #[nn] [First Printing] published January 1974
was Part Four: Meanwhile, Back in Asgard... [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Cover production photostat for Journey Into Mystery #83 and original art from Journey Into Mystery #83, Page 8 and Journey Into Mystery #86, Page 6
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May 1963 House Ad

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Spider-Man; Ant-Man; Iron-Man; Human Torch
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Marvel Tales Annual #1, Marvel Tales #3-27, and Special Marvel Edition #1-2 Cover Reprints

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Spider-Man; Hulk; Giant-Man; Wasp; Thor; Sgt. Fury; Iron Man; Human Torch
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales Annual #1 published September 1964
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #3 published July 1966
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #4 published September 1966
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #5 published November 1966
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #6 published January 1967
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #7 published March 1967
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #8 published May 1967
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #9 published July 1967
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #10 published September 1967
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #11 published November 1967
was Spidey Battles Daredevil! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #12 published January 1968
was The Return of the Green Goblin! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #13 published March 1968
was The End of Spider-Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #14 published May 1968
was Spidey Strikes Back! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #15 published July 1968
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #16 published September 1968
was Where Flies the Beetle! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #17 published November 1968
was Spidey Battles the Clown and His Masters of Menace! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #18 published January 1969
was Spidey vs. the Green Goblin! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #19 published March 1969
was Spidey Goes Mad! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #20 published May 1969
was Spidey vs JJJ [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #21 published July 1969
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #22 published September 1969
was Bring Back My Goblin to Me! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #23 published November 1969
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #24 published January 1970
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #25 published March 1970
was Spider-Man Can't Be Stopped! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #26 published May 1970
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #27 published July 1970
was Spidey... Cornered by Kraven the Hunter! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSpecial Marvel Edition #1 published January 1971
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSpecial Marvel Edition #2 published April 1971
was In My Hand--This Hammer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Covers are 1/4 size to fit four to a page.

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