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Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 129 GD 2.0

Cover coming loose at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. 1st appearance of Ares in Marvel Universe in "The Verdict of Zeus!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor resolves to give up his immortality to be with Jane Foster, however it is The Day of Three Worlds, and he must honor an ancient prophecy before he can appeal to Odin; Meanwhile, Hercules desperately searches for anyone who will fight in his name and hopefully prevent his eternal damnation. Appearances by Zeus, Jane Foster, Pluto, and Balder. Tale of Asgard: "The Hordes of Harokin!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions set out to get the Warlock's Eye that Harokin has seized. Appearances by Hogun, fandrall, and Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 132 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearances of Ego the Living Planet and the Recorder in "Rigel: Where Gods May Fear to Tread!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor travels to the planet Rigel to deal with the Colonizers in person; Hes diverted by the menace of Ego. Appearance by Jane Foster. Tale of Asgard: "The Dark Horse of Death!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions rest after defeating Harokin's Hordes; Harokin, mortally wounded, waits for the Black Stallion of Doom. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 133 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Ego and the Recorder guest star in "Behold...The Living Planet!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor wins over Ego, the Living Planet and gets Earth's freedom from the colonizers; Jane wanders into the New Men and is offered a job as a teacher in Wundagore. Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "Valhalla!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Harokin rides the Black Stallion of Doom to Valhalla. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 134 VG+ 4.5

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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) 135 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4264132008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Maddening Menace of the Super-Beast!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and the New Men defeat the Man-Beast; The High Evolutionary takes the spaceship part of Wundagore to the stars. Tales of Asgard: "The Fiery Breath of Fafnir!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions fight Fafnir to find Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 136 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Sif (now with black hair; see Thor 102) returns in "To Become an Immortal!"; Jane fails Odin's test for immortality and is sent back to Earth with no memory of Thor or Asgard; Thor encounters the goddess Sif, Heimdall's sister, after many years. Appearances by Jane Foster, Odin, and Heimdall. Tale of Asgard: "There Shall Come a Miracle!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions defeat Fafnir and return life to the land of Nastrond. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 139 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4074134025

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "To Die Like a God!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor is taken by Sif to Trollheim to recover his hammer; He fights Ulik, releases Orikal, and wins the troll war. Appearances by Odin, Sif, and Ulik. "Tales of Asgard: "The Secret of the Mystic Mountain," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions find the Mystic Mountain of Mogul. Statement of ownership: average print run 488,526; average paid circulation 296,251. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 139 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3937903016

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "To Die Like a God!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor is taken by Sif to Trollheim to recover his hammer; He fights Ulik, releases Orikal, and wins the troll war. Appearances by Odin, Sif, and Ulik. "Tales of Asgard: "The Secret of the Mystic Mountain," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions find the Mystic Mountain of Mogul. Statement of ownership: average print run 488,526; average paid circulation 296,251. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 139 CGC 6.0 SS Stan Lee

Paper: Cream to off white

Signed by Stan Lee on 10/31/15.

Label #1366336019

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "To Die Like a God!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor is taken by Sif to Trollheim to recover his hammer; He fights Ulik, releases Orikal, and wins the troll war. Appearances by Odin, Sif, and Ulik. "Tales of Asgard: "The Secret of the Mystic Mountain," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions find the Mystic Mountain of Mogul. Statement of ownership: average print run 488,526; average paid circulation 296,251. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 140 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4165437002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearance of the Growing Man in "The Growing Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; After winning the battle against the Trolls last issue, the Asgardians are celebrating their victory; Thor tells Odin that he had spent too much time away from Earth and that he wants to come back; Meanwhile, a museum expedition had discovered a small doll that had grown to the size of a human; Thor is called to help the cops in defeating this Growing Man, and he discovers that the Growing Man's master is actually Kang. Appearances by Sif, Odin, and Kang the Conqueror. Tales of Asgard: "The Battle Begins!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions defeat the Jinni Devil. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 146 VG+ 4.5

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) 149 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "When Falls a Hero!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Stripped of his Godly powers, Thor must now face the Wrecker, who has been granted mystical powers accidentally by Karnilla the Norn Queen; As their battle rages on in New York City, Thor can only maintain a defensive and is soon easily beat into submission by the simple minded crook; While in faraway Asgard, Balder and Sif can only watch in horror as their friend and ally is savaged on Earth; No longer able to stand being idle and doing nothing, Sif convinces Balder to join her in trying to convince Odin to come to Thor's rescue; Overhearing this, Loki decides to steal the mystic crystal; Plot crossover with the Fantastic Four 73. "Origins of the Inhumans" back-up: "Silence or Death!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Black Bolt, who has been kept in isolation because of his deadly voice, finally meets his cousins and his brother Maximus; Maximus attacks Black Bolt hoping to make Black Bolt speak and prove himself unworthy to rule; Origins of Black Bolt, Medusa, Crystal, Maximus, Gorgon, and Karnak. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 150 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3884314003

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) 150 VG/FN 5.0

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) 157 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Behind Him...Ragnarok!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Balder and the Legion of the Lost escape Karnilla and join the battle against Mangog; Odin awakens in time to stop Mangog from drawing the Odinsword. Appearances by Sif, Karnilla, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Loki. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 162 VG/FN 5.0

The beginning of the origin of Galactus (continued in Thor 168) in "Galactus is Born!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Appearances by Balder, the Recorder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Odin. Cameos by Galactus, Karnilla, and Heimdall. Kirby/Colletta cover. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 164 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4008176005

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 FN- 5.5

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 GD/VG 3.0

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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) 169 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4262672002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (central Thor image), inks by George Klein and John Romita (central Thor image). "The Awesome Answer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Thor, always honorable, is deemed worthy to hear the origin of Galactus; Out of mortal death, comes a rebirth of cosmic energy; The history of Galactus, as told by Galactus, revealed to Marvel readers at long last! Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Watcher, the Thermal Man, and Odin. Letter to the editor from book and comics retailer Bud Plant. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 169 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (central Thor image), inks by George Klein and John Romita (central Thor image). "The Awesome Answer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Thor, always honorable, is deemed worthy to hear the origin of Galactus; Out of mortal death, comes a rebirth of cosmic energy; The history of Galactus, as told by Galactus, revealed to Marvel readers at long last! Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Watcher, the Thermal Man, and Odin. Letter to the editor from book and comics retailer Bud Plant. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 172 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett. "The Immortal and the Mind-Slave!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; Jane Foster, kidnapped!; No longer under the protection of Donald Blake, Jane finds herself vulnerable to a blackmailing scheme by billionaire Kornin Krask; Will Thor call on the power of the All-Father to save the woman he loves? Appearance by Odin. Cameos by Balder, Karnilla, and Loki. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 178 FN- 5.5

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) 181 FN- 5.5

Signed by Neal Adams (splash page). No autograph certification is included.

Cover pencils by John Buscema and Marie Severin (layout, alterations). "One God Must Fall!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Joe Sinnott; Trapped in Loki's body, Thor has been banished to Hades and made prisoner of Mephisto, sending Sif and the Warriors Three to his rescue; They attempt to save Thor, however Mephisto's magical powers and legions of demonic creatures prove too much for them; Taking advantage of the fact that he has access to Loki's magical might, Thor focuses this power to free himself from the block of ice that Mephisto had frozen him into; Thor then challenges Mephisto, who boasts that Loki is on Earth ruining his good name; Thor battles Loki, hoping that his half-brother can be separated from the mystic hammer in his hands; When the opportunity presents itself, Thor charges at Loki and lets him pummel him; As Thor had hoped, when the 60 second time limit that Thor's body can be separated from his hammer had come to pass, Loki's body reverts back into the form of Donald Blake which then causes the body-switch to reverse itself restoring Thor back to his own body. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 181 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by John Buscema and Marie Severin (layout, alterations). "One God Must Fall!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Joe Sinnott; Trapped in Loki's body, Thor has been banished to Hades and made prisoner of Mephisto, sending Sif and the Warriors Three to his rescue; They attempt to save Thor, however Mephisto's magical powers and legions of demonic creatures prove too much for them; Taking advantage of the fact that he has access to Loki's magical might, Thor focuses this power to free himself from the block of ice that Mephisto had frozen him into; Thor then challenges Mephisto, who boasts that Loki is on Earth ruining his good name; Thor battles Loki, hoping that his half-brother can be separated from the mystic hammer in his hands; When the opportunity presents itself, Thor charges at Loki and lets him pummel him; As Thor had hoped, when the 60 second time limit that Thor's body can be separated from his hammer had come to pass, Loki's body reverts back into the form of Donald Blake which then causes the body-switch to reverse itself restoring Thor back to his own body. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 182 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Prisoner - the Power - and - Dr. Doom!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (p 14, panels 2-5 and p 18, panels 5 and 6, Don Blake figures), inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor is patrolling the city when he happens upon a young girl protesting Latverian oppression outside the Latverian embassy; The protest ends up inciting a riot between people who are for and against the young girls cause and the end result is that the girl gets injured; Thinking that this is more of a job for Donald Blake, Thor changes into his mortal guise and tries to get to the girls aid, however he finds that the mood is in too much of a frenzy and changes into Thor once more, scaring them all over; Changing into Thor once again, Blake makes his escape from where he's held in a dungeon and rounds back to attack Doom's castle; Detecting Thor's approach, Doom launches a stalker missile that locks onto Thor; To Thor's horror he realizes that he has two choices: Let the missile hit him, or crash and destroy the village bellow him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 184 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The World Beyond!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, , inks by Joe Sinnott (with Bill Everett on pages 2, 17-19); Thor returns to Asgard from Earth so that he might travel into the World Beyond for his father Odin, however he finds that he may have arrived too late; Thor rushes into the throne room to find Odin in utter despair. When Thor inquires about what's wrong, Odin has his Grand Vizier activate the Coals of the Cosmos to show him the World Beyond, and how it is growing rapidly, consuming the known universe as it grows; Odin explains that he sent the Warriors Three into the World Beyond and they failed to stop it; Odin also shows Thor that some of their old foes: Galactus, Mangog, and Loki are not responsible for this cataclysmic event either; Thor ventures into the World Beyond. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 192 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4488768005

Last 15-cent cover price. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Conflagration!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Sam Grainger; Loki boasts that he his new creation Durok the Destroyer will prove to be the end of Thor, after sending both to Earth to fight it out; Furious at Loki's evil Hogun attempts to strike the trickster with his mace, however Loki deflects it and is about to sentence the Warriors Three to death when Sif manages to talk Loki out of it; Loki then decides to turn his attention to Earth to watch the battle between Thor and Durok; On Earth, Durok appears in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, and begins to rampage through a parade when Thor arrives to battle him. Appearances by Balder, Fandral, Volstagg, Karnilla, and Odin. Silver Surfer cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 199 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0952863004

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "If This Be Death..!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Hela has come for the soul of Odin, but so has Pluto and his minions; Hela fights at Thor's side for a time until she is force to flee; Pluto then defeats Thor, and is poised to kill him. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Balder, and Karnilla. First appearance of Ego-Prime; Ego cameo. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 373,623; average paid circulation 229,492. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 202 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by John Buscema, John Romita (alterations), and Marie Severin (alterations), inks by John Romita (alterations) and Marie Severin (alterations). "And None Dare Stand 'Gainst Ego-Prime!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Ego-Prime has come to Earth, and not all the Asgardian's power can stop him; Meanwhile, Heimdall finds one of the people in his quest - Jackson Kimbal. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Karnilla, Hildegarde, Heimdall, and Odin. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 210 VF 8.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Hammer and the Hellfire!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (layout) and Don Perlin (finished art), inks by Vince Colletta; In the caves of Geirrodur, he and Ulik look on with anger at Thor, who is in Korea; Thor finds a deserted cliff and falls asleep. While so, Trolls steal him back to their caverns, but before they get very far, Thor wakes up; But before he can do anything, Ulik strikes; During the battle, other Trolls bring up a large chunk of magnetized Uru ore, which pulls Mjolnir free from Thor, and holds it tight while the Trolls carry it off; Thor races after them, but before his eyes, they hurl it all into the flaming foundry; But before he changes back to Blake, Thor lunges into the foundry after it. Cameos by Sif, Hildegarde, Karnilla, Balder, and Loki. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 212 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearance of Sssthgar and the Lizard People in "Journey to the Golden Star!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema and Don Perlin, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor returns to Avengers Mansion to find Balder gone mad; So he and the rest of his party, save Volstagg, return to Asgard to confront Odin; They arrive in Asgard, only to find the Asgardians gone, and it overrun with lizardmen; They tell Thor a tale of them being former slaves of the Vrellnexians, but after the Asgardians travel to the Golden Star and defeat them, the lizardmen turn on them. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Hildegarde, and Balder. Heimdall cameo. Letter to the editor from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 223 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1052656018

First 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Hellfire Across the World!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito; Thor and Hercules enter Hades and are attacked by demon-bats, and snake women; They fight their way past, only to find that Pluto has fled with Krista; They go to Asgard, where Odin reveals that Pluto has gone to Manhattan; Thor and Hercules follow him there; Thor defeats Pluto and drives him away; He then discovers that Krista is dying, and only Don Blake can save her. Appearances by Sif and Hildegarde. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #12 (Daredevil by Jack Kirby), plus a statement of ownership: average print run 405,894; average paid circulation 195,239. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 225 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #2108393004

Cover by John Buscema. First appearance of Firelord in "The Coming of the Firelord!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor commands Mjolnir to return to him, and so it must; Hercules returns with the body of Holmes, and in drawing close, the spirit returns to his body; While Thor changes back to Blake to check on Krista, Firelord arrives on Earth, and at the selfsame hospital; Hercules and Firelord begin to battle, and Blake's cane is knocked out a window; Blake races to the ground and changes to Thor, and then he stops the battle, realizing who Firelord is - herald to Galactus; Firelord then summons Galactus, and Galactus plans to feast this day. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp #17 (Black Bolt by Jack Kirby). Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 225 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by John Buscema. First appearance of Firelord in "The Coming of the Firelord!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor commands Mjolnir to return to him, and so it must; Hercules returns with the body of Holmes, and in drawing close, the spirit returns to his body; While Thor changes back to Blake to check on Krista, Firelord arrives on Earth, and at the selfsame hospital; Hercules and Firelord begin to battle, and Blake's cane is knocked out a window; Blake races to the ground and changes to Thor, and then he stops the battle, realizing who Firelord is - herald to Galactus; Firelord then summons Galactus, and Galactus plans to feast this day. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp #17 (Black Bolt by Jack Kirby). Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 229 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Mike Esposito. "Where Darkness Dwells, Dwell I!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Chic Stone; Both Thor and Hercules have returned to Earth, but while Thor flies overhead, Hercules hears a cry for help; He rushes to it, only to see an old man attacked by a robber; Hercules chases him down, only to return just in time to see the old man kill himself; A police detective tells Thor and Hercules about how several people have gone insane lately and killed themselves; Hercules storms off by himself, but is captured by a mysterious shadowy figure; He later manages to barely return to Thor, only to collapse in front of him. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp #80 (Ghost Rider), and also an ad for Wolverine's debut in Incredible Hulk #181. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 248 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1305193002

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "There Shall Come...Revolution!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tony Dezuniga (finished art), inks by Tony Dezuniga; Plot assist by Marv Wolfman; Thor and Jane arrive home, only to find a sudden storm has sprung up. Thor tries to dispel it, but is struck by lightning instead; After forcing with all his might, it finally disperses; Back inside, Jane tells Thor that the Warriors Three have caused a traffic jam; Thor goes and "rescues" them, and when they return, they find Jane with Balder in tatters; He tells Thor of the madness that has gripped Odin; They travel to Asgard, only to be stopped by Heimdall and beset by the warriors of Asgard; They defeat the warriors and meet up with the rebellion in Asgard; They then go to free Vizier from the Tower of Solitude. Appearances by Hogun, Fandrall, and Volstagg (story continues from Marvel Spotlight 30). The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #96 (Dracula). Spider-Man and the "Twinkie Takers ad for Hostess Twinkies. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 262 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Cracking to front of slab over 1".

Label #0917978010

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. Odin, discovered missing in issue 250, is found in "Even an Immortal Can Die!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; Thor tries to free himself from his bonds, but cannot; The Soul Survivors tell him the origin of themselves and of the Doomsday Star; That they are the ones that intercepted Odin; They then take Thor's group to see him; They are using Odin as a battery and they have almost drained him dry; Back in Asgard, the second Thor leads Balder and Karnilla into Asgard, then assaults them; Thor is speaking to a very weak Odin, when Odin apparently dies; In his rage, Thor begins to tear through all the Techno-trackers with ease, as Hogun, Volstagg, and Recorder arrive; With nothing else to do, K'rll places himself in the Spirit Mold and gives form to the remaining Odinpower still in the batteries, creating a beast made of pure Odinforce. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 268 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2083776012

Cover pencils by Walt Simonson (?), inks by Tony DeZuniga. "Death, Thy Name is Brother!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; Don Blake is walking through the rain, when a police officer pulls up and tells him that he needs to get in touch with Thor, that the Commissioner wants to see him. When Thor arrives, he meets Bennet Barlow, Damocles' brother; Bennet tells Thor their history; Meanwhile, Damocles oversees the final construction of his cobalt cannon; And in a prison, a mysterious figure is broken out by a monstrous inhuman creature; Bennet is leading Thor to his old home in hope of finding a clue to Damocles' current whereabouts; But Damocles is waiting with his completed cobalt cannon, and blasts Thor, then flies away. Hostess Cupcakes ad with Captain America. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 271 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1246216006

Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Joe Sinnott. Iron Man guest stars in "Like a Diamond in the Sky!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; Thor, along with the Avengers and Nick Fury with SHIELD are planning to take out FAUST; Thor and Iron Man transport inside FAUST, while the rest of the heroes prepare Project 13 in case they fail; Thor and Iron Man begin to be assaulted by the multiple defenses of FAUST; FAUST reveals that it has absorbed the contents and properties of the chest that was stolen by Stilt-Man, and, if they attack, it will fire a laser designed to destroy New York; Then Iron Man has figured it out and attacks. Appearances by Nick Fury and the Avengers (Captain America, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, Wonder Man, and the Beast). Cameos by Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, Daredevil, Captain Marvel, Nova, and Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu. Hostess snack cakes ad with Hulk. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 279 CGC 6.5 SS Thomas

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Roy Thomas on 10/1/25.

Label #4627571002

Cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Joe Sinnott. "A Hammer in Hades!", script by Don Glut, pencils by Alan Kupperberg (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finished art), inks by Pablo Marcos; Pluto kidnaps Jane Foster and brings her to Hades, which leads Thor to Hades to rescue her; Pluto and Loki conspire to use Ulik to kill Thor. Bullpen Bulletins. Letter to the editor from writer Cat Yronwode. "Captain Marvel Meets the Dreadnought" Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 280 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1229151006

Cover by Joe Sinnott. "Crisis on Twin Earths!", script by Don Thompson (plot), Maggie Thompson (plot), and Roy Thomas (script), pencils by Wayne Boring (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finished art), inks by Tom Palmer; Thor travels to Hyperion's world at the request of Hyperion, where Thor and the Squadron Supreme battle against the evil Hyperion and Emil Burbank. Avengers cameo; brief Squadron Supreme appearance. Bullpen Bulletins. "An Irresistible Force!" Hostess snack cakes ad with Iron Man. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 301N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643209014

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Newsstand Edition. The Eternals Saga: Part 20 of 20 - Cover by Keith Pollard. "For the Life of Asgard!", script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finished art), inks by Chic Stone; Thor travels to the other pantheons, hoping to borrow a little bit of power from each to raise Odin from the dead after he and all Asgard were destroyed by the Celestials; When Shiva refuses Thor they battle until Thor convinces Shiva to help him in his quest. "The Power of Gold!" Hostess snack cakes ad with Mr. Fantastic. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4167187008

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 #2026140012

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: Off white to white

Label #2026140011

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 9.2 Newsstand Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2056277001

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: Off white to white

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4681352001

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 VF 8.0 Newsstand Variant

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 FN- 5.5 Newsstand Variant

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.