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Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4328445012

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #3711025010

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 8.5 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #3921057012

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 7.5 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4322289005

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 61 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "I Defied Gomdulla - The Living Pharaoh!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An ancient alien robot disguised as an Egyptian mummy-god is reactivated, and forms a cult until it is foiled by a policeman and his own high priest. "I Dared Enter the Haunted Forest!," art by Don Heck; A bigoted rich man buys a cursed forest, unconcerned with the misfortunes that befall the village. "I Opened the Door to...Nowhere!", art by Steve Ditko; A thief forces a shop owner to hide him in a back room, but finds himself opening doors without rest for years. "The Curse of M'Gumbu!," art by Paul Reinman; An African tribe ignores their witch-doctor's admonishments against raiding, believing that his vow never to harm another makes him helpless. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 83 CGC 4.5 Restored

Restored: B1

Paper: White

Restoration Includes: Small Amount of Color Touch on Cover.

Label #4401539004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance and origin of Thor in "The Stone Men from Saturn!," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; 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. "Discovery" two-page text story, art by Joe Maneely. "The Perfect Crime," script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; A crook tries to kill and rob a man by pushing him off a cliff, but finds that he is a flying man from Mercury. "When the Jungle Sleeps," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A lion is given superhuman intelligence by a nuclear test; It plans to attack humanity, but quickly loses its enhanced intelligence. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 87 GD 2.0

Cover and centerfold detached at one staple. Tape on interior cover. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Prisoner of the Reds!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In order to solve the mystery of a rash of defecting American scientists, Dr. Blake uses himself as bait and is abducted by communists. "The Comic" two-page text story. "I Know the Secret of the Sea-Monster!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Paul Reinman; A sea serpent is sighted and causes panic, drawing a military response culminating in a nuclear strike. "The Man on the Endless Stairway," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A fugitive runs up a staircase to hide from police, but when he runs back down the staircase descends into hell. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 90 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Trapped By the Carbon-Copy Man!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Al Hartley; 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. "Mystery Mansion" text story. "The Midnight Caller!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; In a communist bloc country a fugitive seeks shelter from an elderly couple who grant it to him; The next day they find their shack has been transplanted outside of the iron curtain and repaired to look as new; They regard the event as impossible but their guest says he was merely repaying the kindness shown to a stranger and is revealed to be an angel who was traversing the communist-occupied country for an unknown reason and then he ascends back to heaven. "I Am A Robot!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Joe Sinnott; A criminal steals an advanced robot and uses it to rob a bank, but when he orders it to guard the door of his hideout an error in wording traps him inside permanently. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 91 GD- 1.8

Cover detached and glued to first wrap. Water damage. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Sandu, Master of the Supernatural!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Joe Sinnott; 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; Jane Foster appearance; first appearance of Odin's Valkyries (cameo). "The Party" text story. "The Seedlings," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; Alien spores land on Earth and bloom into telepathic plants that would have conquered the world had they not been eaten by crows. "The Manikins!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An odd man works with the manikins in a department store, but becomes upset when one of the female manikins is to be put in a bridal display; The employee disappears and the groom is replaced with a manikin that looks just like him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 94 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Thor and Loki Attack the Human Race!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (script), art by Joe Sinnott; Loki uses his magic to cause Thor's hammer to hit his head, turning him evil; Odin and Heimdall appearances. "Bird Talk" two-page text story. "Dinner Time on Deimos!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Larry Lieber; In the future, Earth is overpopulated, and even the very rich must work an hour on a farm each week to produce enough food. "The Gentle Old Man!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A greedy landlord is captured by a time traveler who maintains a collection of 'dolls' consisting of miniaturized heartless people from different eras. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 102 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage. Interior residue.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Loki and the Tomorrow Man seek to make Thor's life miserable in "Slave of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor helps Zarrko conquer the 23rd century world, but then turns on him and defeats him, winning back Odin's favor. "The Green Hat" text story. "The Menace!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; An alien lands in a central European village and restrains the villagers while he sets up a weapon; He uses the weapon to drive back an attacking space fleet, and the villagers realize he was actually trying to help them. The first appearance of Heimdall's sister Sif (though with blonde hair) is in the "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "Death Comes to Thor!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; Thor rescues Sif from Hela, goddess of Death, and earns the right to carry the Hammer of Odin; The story features young Thor, plus the first appearance of Hela, Goddess of Death, and the three Fates. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 103 VG+ 4.5

Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. "The Enchantress and the Executioner!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; 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; features the first appearance of the two title characters. "Poor Oscar" text story. "To Live Forever!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Chic Stone; In a future where capital punishment has been abolished, the maximum sentence is 90 years imprisonment; A brilliant scientist decides to find a way to make himself immortal, so he may commit crimes with impunity, but turns himself into a rock. This issue also has a statement of ownership: average print run 318,413; average paid circulation 187,740. "Thor's Mission to Mirmir!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor must reach Mirmir to tell him that Odin has decided it is time to create the human race. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 113 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2FFD315-010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Thor reveals his secret identity to Jane Foster in "A World Gone Mad," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; 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; Balder appearance. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Boyhood of Loki!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Origin of Loki continued; 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! The Merry Marvel Marching Society promo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 134 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3820618005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearances by the High Evolutionary and the Man-Beast in "The People-Breeders!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Appearances by Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, the Recorder, and Jane Foster; Galactus cameo. Tale of Asgard: "When Speaks the Dragon!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions inspect Nastrond for Odin. Volstagg wanders off and finds Fafnir. Marvel Super-Heroes Are On TV! ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 134 FR 1.0

2" spine split. Water damage. Cover detached at one staple. Heavy interior residue. Staples added (not manufacturing).

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearances by the High Evolutionary and the Man-Beast in "The People-Breeders!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Appearances by Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, the Recorder, and Jane Foster; Galactus cameo. Tale of Asgard: "When Speaks the Dragon!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions inspect Nastrond for Odin. Volstagg wanders off and finds Fafnir. Marvel Super-Heroes Are On TV! ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 146 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1261864030

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "If the Thunder Be Gone!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The weakened and hypnotized Thor helps the Circus of Crime to steal the Golden Bull; Sif and Balder watch from Asgard as the police confront Thor. Appearances by Jane Foster and Odin. Back-up story: "The Origin of... the Incomparable Inhumans!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Randac enters the Terrogen Mists. This is the first of a seven-part series explaining the origins of the Inhumans. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 150 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0FD2B27-046

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Loki, Karnilla, the Wrecker, and the Destroyer gang up on Thor in "Even in Death," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Wrecker leaves Thor for dead; Thor, rebuffing Hela, returns to his body to face the enemy; Sif and Baldur face Karnilla and Loki; Sif is tricked into entering the Destroyer which takes out the Wrecker but now faces the weakened Thor. "Origins of the Inhumans" back-up: "Triton," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Triton allows himself to be captured by humans to learn more about the outside world; Origin of Triton. This issue also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 497,708; average paid circulation 298,219. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 154 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #22-0704FB3-015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearance of the Mangog in "To Wake the Mangog!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; While Sif recovers, Hela shows Thor the glory of eternal battle he can enter if he surrenders to her; Loki takes the throne of Asgard while Odin undergoes the Odinsleep; Ulik frees Mangog from captivity. Appearances by Balder, Sif, and Karnilla. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 155 VF 8.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Now Ends the Universe!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and Sif return to Asgard, and Loki sends Thor and the Warriors Three to battle Mangog, who is approaching Asgard in order to draw the Odinsword and bring about Ragnarok. Appearances by Balder, Sif, Karnilla, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Loki, and Odin. Cameos by Ego and the Recorder. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 160 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4327564005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Galactus and Ego guest star in "And Now... Galactus!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Tana Nile asks Thor to travel with her to Rigel to challenge Galactus, who is approaching their galaxy. Appearances by Sif and the Recorder. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 161 VG- 3.5

Water damage. Staple rust, rust migration.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Shall a God Prevail?", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor drives Galactus away from Ego, the Living Planet; Ego then allows the homeless race of Wanderers to settle there. Appearance by the Recorder. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 163 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4050368023

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearance of the Mutates in "Where Dwell the Demons!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; When Sif goes missing during a mission on Earth, Thor investigates; What the Thunder God uncovers disturbs him greatly; an atomic research site has been infiltrated by mutated beings; Is Lady Sifs disappearance connected to this strange event?; Enter Pluto, the Roman god of Death! Appearances by Sif and Odin. Cameo by Adam Warlock (in a cocoon; story continued from the Fantastic Four 67). 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 164 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0244950026

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Lest Mankind Fall!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Trapped in an apocalyptic future with Pluto, God of Death, Sif and Thor find themselves in dire need of back-up; In true god-like fashion, Zeus makes his sweeping entrance; Is the King of the Gods here to support the Asgardians, or Pluto?; Back on Asgard, Balder continues to struggle with stray thoughts of Karnilla, the Norn Queen. Appearances by Balder, Sif, Karnilla, Zeus, and Odin. Re-introduction of Athena (from Red Raven Comics 1, August 1940). Adam Warlock (still in cocoon) cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 165 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0243796003

Last 12-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First full appearance of Adam Warlock in "Him!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Balder continues to resist the feminine wiles of Karnilla, and the Norn Queen calls in reinforcements; Meet Haag, a morally-dubious sorceress who has mastered the power of persuasion; Will Balder cave to the sinister love of Karnilla?; Plus, Thor encounters a strange earthling who goes only by the name of "Him." Appearances by Sif and the Watcher. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 165 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3857742014

Last 12-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First full appearance of Adam Warlock in "Him!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Balder continues to resist the feminine wiles of Karnilla, and the Norn Queen calls in reinforcements; Meet Haag, a morally-dubious sorceress who has mastered the power of persuasion; Will Balder cave to the sinister love of Karnilla?; Plus, Thor encounters a strange earthling who goes only by the name of "Him." Appearances by Sif and the Watcher. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 166 VG+ 4.5

First 15-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Vince Colletta and John Romita (alterations). Second Adam Warlock appearance ("Him") in "A God Berserk!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; After Adam Warlock takes off with Sif, Thor picks up his hammer and starts swinging!; A battle of brawn and rage ensues between two divine beings!; Will Thor fully succumb to the ailment Asgardians call "Warrior Madness?"; After a previous hiccup, Karnilla recovers her plot to gain Balders love; What sorcery does Haag have up her sleeve this time? 36 pgs., full color. NOTE: 2nd Appearance of Adam Warlock ("HIM"). Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 166 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2FFD315-014

First 15-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Vince Colletta and John Romita (alterations). Second Adam Warlock appearance ("Him") in "A God Berserk!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; After Adam Warlock takes off with Sif, Thor picks up his hammer and starts swinging!; A battle of brawn and rage ensues between two divine beings!; Will Thor fully succumb to the ailment Asgardians call "Warrior Madness?"; After a previous hiccup, Karnilla recovers her plot to gain Balders love; What sorcery does Haag have up her sleeve this time? 36 pgs., full color. NOTE: 2nd Appearance of Adam Warlock ("HIM"). Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 178 CBCS 4.5

Paper: White

Label #21-24c87c6-020

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. "Death Is a Stranger," script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Following the defeat of Surtur, Odin has reclaimed the throne in Asgard, although there is much celebration, Sif notices that Thor is concerned over when Loki may return to attack Asgard anew; While in the deep reaches of space, the Abomination re-materializes on the Stranger's world following his defeat at the hands of the Silver Surfer; Finding himself outside of the Stranger's citadel, the Abomination sneaks into it to try and find a means of defeating his captor so that he might escape. Cameos by the Silver Surfer and Warlock Prime. Ad for Conan the Barbarian #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 193 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4354112017

48-page giant. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. "What Power Unleashed?", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema; High atop Mount Everest, Blader and Karnilla have summoned the Silver Surfer to come to the aid of Thor, who is now battling Durok, a powerful mystical creature created by Loki; The Surfer, after many betrayals from humans is apathetic to Balder's pleas for help, telling the God that he has no interest in the affairs of humans; Balder furiously pleads with the Surfer, telling the Zennlavian that he would give his life to Thor; Hearing this, Karnilla painfully reminds Balder that his life is sworn to her and her only; This prompts the Surfer to get involved, and when Karnilla is unable to strike the Surfer down, she frees Balder from the rocky confines she is crushing him in and the Surfer uses his Power Cosmic to heal him; Karnilla realizes to her horror what she had almost done and wonders if she would ever be deserving of Balders love. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 239 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-279BDCA-009

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. "Time Quake!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; With Geirrodur defeated, Ulik now sets his sights on the surface world; But Thor stands in his way and defeats him; Thor then causes the cave to collapse on the trolls, while he and Jane escape to the surface; Back in California, at a strike meeting, Orrin breaks up an attack by Conners and his men, when a gigantic pyramid bursts up from the ground; Orrin seems transfixed by it and begins heading for it; Thor leaves Jane to search for Odin, but after he leaves, Jane sees Orrin in California heading toward the pyramid; Osiris, Isis, and Horus appear in a doorway and Orrin follows them inside. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 300 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-105

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The Eternals Saga: Part 19 of 20 - Cover by Keith Pollard. Origin of Odin and the Destroyer in "Chapter One Twilight of the Gods!", script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; Siegfried is killed by Hagen; Siegfried and Brunnhilda are escorted to Asgard by Valkyries; Odin returns them to life with no memory of their previous lives, and Siegfried now named Thor; Odin tries to kill himself until the appearance of the first Celestial spaceship causes him to want to live again. "The Human Torch Saves the Valley!" Hostess snack cake ad. "Chapter 2 Whatever Gods There Be...", script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; The Eye of Odin finishes its story, telling Thor of how Odin, Zeus and Vishnu confront the Celestials when they landed in the past, trying to drive them away. "Chapter Three Day of Alpha," script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; Odin and Thor battle the Celestials; The Celestials pass judgement on the Earth; Thor learns the identity of his mother. 52 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 338D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961415011

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. In Beta Ray Bill's second appearance, he comes to blows with Thor in "A Fool and His Hammer," script and art by Walt Simonson; Bill and Thor fight in single combat for the honor of wielding Mjolner and the alien bests the god of thunder. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Odin, Sif, Loki, Balder, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 339D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3961433017

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. "Something Old, Something New," script and art by Walt Simonson; Odin has the dwarves create a hammer for Bill and sends the alien and his son into space to rescue Bill's people. Appearances by Sif, Odin, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Carlin and Simonson's Page O' Thor Stuff; Assistant editor's month shenanigans. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 348 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2597333-004

Ragnarok and Roll: Prologue 4 of 4 - Cover by Walt Simonson. "The Dark and the Light," script and pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Bob Wiacek; Thor and Roger save Lorelei, but fail to keep Malekith from opening the Casket of Ancient Winters; The Norns convince Balder that life is better than death; Surtur begins his advance. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Odin. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 363 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE3FE4-008

Last 65-cent cover price. Cover by Walt Simonson. Thor battles Kurse in this Secret Wars II crossover, "This Kursed Earth...!", script and art by Walt Simonson; The Beyonder sets up a fight between Thor and Kurse for his own instruction and amusement. Appearances by Power Pack, the Beyonder, and Beta Ray Bill. Loki cameo. Oh, and on the last page, Thor turns into a frog! Cap'n Crunch Cereal ad with Spider-Man. Continued from Secret Wars II (Marvel, 1985 series) #6 and Power Pack (Marvel, 1984 series) #18. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 372D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #3918426022

Direct Edition. Cover by Sal Buscema. "Without Justice, There Is No Peace!", script by Walter Simonson, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Bret Blevins (as Albret Blevinson) and Al Williamson (as Albret Blevinson); Thor and Justice Peace try to save Jane Foster and the entire world of the future by stopping Zaniac; Volstagg adopts two orphaned boys. Cameos by Beta Ray Bill, Sif, the Hulk, Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Hela. Thor pin-up by Sal Buscema. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75.

NOTE: 1st appearance of the Time Variance Authority. They play a major role in the 2021 Disney+ Loki TV series.

NOTE: For an interesting, albeit twisted, epilogue to this tale and to learn the ultimate fate of Justice Peace, check out Despicable Deadpool (2017) #288. - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 390 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #23-3F9BF9F-014

War of Gods: Prelude - The Avengers guest star in "The Hero and the Hammer!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding; Thor arrives on Hydrobase, and learns of the many changes to the Avengers; Asgard is once again attacked by Seths legions, while Grog and more Demons of Death attack Thor and the Captain; During the battle, the Captain lifts Mjolnir and sends it back to Thors grasp; Thor then easily defeats Grog and the soldiers, sending them back through the gate. Brief appearances by Hogun, Fandrall, Volstagg, and Balder. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 314,440; average paid circulation 190,600. 36 pgs., full color.

NOTE: Steve Rogers lifts Thor's hammer for the 1st time.

Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 391 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4418459025

1st appearance of Eric Masterson - Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding. "The Madness of Mongoose," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding; In New York, Sigurd Jarlson looks up his old boss Jerry to see about work; Onsite, he is attacked by the Mongoose, who is sent by an unknown master; With Spider-Mans help, they drive him off, but during the battle, Eric Masterson is hurt badly; Before escaping, the Mongoose knocks out the support pillars, but Thor manages to support the entire building while Spider-Man braces it so it wont collapse; In Asgard, the Grand Vizier sends Hogun across the dimensional rift to Earth to learn the fate of Thor. First appearance of Eric Masterson. Brief appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 391 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4162936007

1st appearance of Eric Masterson - Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding. "The Madness of Mongoose," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding; In New York, Sigurd Jarlson looks up his old boss Jerry to see about work; Onsite, he is attacked by the Mongoose, who is sent by an unknown master; With Spider-Mans help, they drive him off, but during the battle, Eric Masterson is hurt badly; Before escaping, the Mongoose knocks out the support pillars, but Thor manages to support the entire building while Spider-Man braces it so it wont collapse; In Asgard, the Grand Vizier sends Hogun across the dimensional rift to Earth to learn the fate of Thor. First appearance of Eric Masterson. Brief appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 392 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4418459024

Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding. Thor battles Quicksand in "Quicksand Kills," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Al Milgrom; Hogun has crashed to Earth, but a head injury causes him to see demons instead of people, and he is eventually engaged in battle by Daredevil; Sigurd and Jerry meet up with Eric and tag along on a construction bid, but the plant is attacked by Quicksand. Brief appearance by Daredevil. Cameos by Fandral, Volstagg, and Balder. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 459 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4104389012

Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Al Milgrom. "What Price Victory?", script by Ron Frenz (plot) and Tom DeFalco (plot, script), pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Al Milgrom; Eric Masterson and Thor battle until they regain their reason; Eric gives up the Thor identity but Odin arranges for him to become Thunderstrike. Continued in Thunderstrike #1. Bullpen Bulletins. Ad for Thunderstrike #1. Code: Blue pinup, pencils by Frenz, inks by Milgrom. Tales of Asgard, Leading Ladies, and Mephisto pinups by Geof Isherwood. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 462 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25FA6B5-004

Cover pencils by Bruce Zick, inks by Mike DeCarlo. "Payments," script by Jim Starlin and Ron Marz, pencils by Bruce Zick, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Pluto has learned of Thors madness, and he and Ares decide to attack Thor in revenge for past defeats; But they have sorely underestimated his anger and madness, and beats them easily; Odin asks Sif if she knows of anything that might help Thor, and she answers no, hiding his madness and assault on Bill; Pluto and Ares return to Olympus and tell Zeus that Thor is mad and attacked them without provocation. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 500 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25FB61A-022

Giant-size issue; first Marvel Comic to reach 500th issue. Wraparound over by Mike Deodato, Jr. "Sunlight and Shadows," script by William Messner-Loebs, art by Mike Deodato, Jr.; Thor finds Asgard in ruins, overrun by Trolls and Ice Giants fighting for control of the city; Going on, he finds the human Aesir enslaved along with Doctor Strange; Thor frees them and tells Thor that the Loki he saw was really a robot controlled by the Mad Thinker, whose brain was fried when they were transported to Wagnerland; Elsewhere, the Enchantress has been captured by the Ice Giants and is helping them to try and take Asgard; Inside the city, Annie helps Silvia escape from the prison where she was being held, and Kim fights off some Ice Giants; They all make their separate ways to the palace, where Strange tells Thor that since Yggdrasil believes that there are no more gods, it cast them all down to Earth as mortals; At the palace, Thor finds the sword embedded in the wall; Thor grabs the sword, which turns to dust, and his full power is restored. Back-up features include a Thor quiz, a look at Thor's various costumes through the years, an Odin family tree, and information about Thor's hammer. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $2.50.

Thor (1998 Marvel 2nd Series) 1B CBCS 9.8 Romita Jr. Hammer Symbol Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25FD728-015

Variant cover. Heroes Return. "In Search of the Gods!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Klaus Jansen. One year ago the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe, the Avengers and Fantastic Four, fought the mutant menace known as Onslaught and were sucked into an alternate universe. The Odinson has returned from the pocket universe of the Heroes Reborn only to discover that fabled Asgard lies in ruins, the Rainbow Bridged destroyed, and his fellow Aesir missing. Before he can begin his search for the missing gods of Asgard, the Might Thor is confronted by the one adversary he has never truly defeated, the unstoppable creation of Odin himself, the Destroyer. And not even Earth's Mightiest Heroes can help the Thunder God survive this epic battle! Cover price $2.99.

Thor (2014 Marvel 4th Series) 8A CGC 9.8 Dauterman

Paper: White

Label #3951362004

Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by Russell Dauterman. The final battle with the Destroyer! Guest stars galore! A shocking return! And oh yeah...Thor's secret identity revealed at last!!! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Mighty Thor (2017 3rd Series) 705D CBCS 9.8 Artgerm Variant

Paper: White

Stanley "Artgerm" Lau Variant.

Label #19-383AFD9-023

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Russell Dauterman. Cover by Artgerm. THE DEATH OF THE MIGHTY THOR Part 6 The epic showdown years in the making finally explodes across the heavens. Thor battles the unstoppable Mangog, with the fate of all Asgardia hanging in the balance. Is Thor willing to pay the ultimate price in order to save the gods? The tragic and heroic story of Jane Foster finally reaches its heart-rending zenith. You knew it was coming. The Death of Thor is here at last. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) 5A CGC 9.8 Coipel

Paper: White

Label #3724864023

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The Devourer King: Part 5 of 6 - Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Olivier Coipel. THE BLACK WINTER IS HERE. A god. A king. A herald. Every title Thor has worn has come with its own powers, its own terrible responsibilities. But none of them will be enough to stop the Black Winter. To save the Ten Realms - the entirety of the Multiverse - the Odinson must become…something else... 36 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) 5A CGC 9.8 Coipel

Paper: White

Label #3724864022

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The Devourer King: Part 5 of 6 - Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Olivier Coipel. THE BLACK WINTER IS HERE. A god. A king. A herald. Every title Thor has worn has come with its own powers, its own terrible responsibilities. But none of them will be enough to stop the Black Winter. To save the Ten Realms - the entirety of the Multiverse - the Odinson must become…something else... 36 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) 6COMICMINT.B CGC 9.8 SS Lee Lee Comic Mint Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Signed and Sketch by Inhyuk Lee on 9/30/20 Comic Mint "Virgin" Edition

Label #2593921005

Comic Mint virgin variant cover by Inhyuk Lee. The Devourer King: Part 6 of 6 - Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nic Klein. THE DEATH OF KING THOR! The Black Winter has the power to reveal the means of any person's demise - and if the vision is true, Asgard is going to need a new Odinson to take the throne! But Thor is no mere herald or king - and even the death of all existence should fear his coming wrath. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) 6COMICMINT.B CGC 9.8 SS Lee Lee Comic Mint Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Signed and Sketch by Inhyuk Lee on 9/30/20 Comic Mint "Virgin" Edition

Label #2593921004

Comic Mint virgin variant cover by Inhyuk Lee. The Devourer King: Part 6 of 6 - Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nic Klein. THE DEATH OF KING THOR! The Black Winter has the power to reveal the means of any person's demise - and if the vision is true, Asgard is going to need a new Odinson to take the throne! But Thor is no mere herald or king - and even the death of all existence should fear his coming wrath. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+