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Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 115 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727468022

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "The Vengeance of the Thunder God," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frankie Ray); 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. The origin of Loki continues in this "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "A Viper in Our Midst!", script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "A Viper in Our Midst!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; 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; features young Thor and Loki. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 118 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearance of the Destroyer and the Odinsleep, "To Kill a Thunder God!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; In yet another attempt to stop Thor from revealing his treachery to Odin, Loki has a mortal free The Destroyer that Odin created, and has it attack Thor! "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Crimson Hand," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; As he's preparing to set off in search of the cause of the breaking of the Oversword of Asgard, Loki has been creating additional problems for the thunder god. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 124 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearance of Atlas in "The Grandeur and the Glory!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor learns of a "demon" terrorizing the jungles of Asia; Donald Blake reveals his secret to Jane, infuriating Odin; And, Zeus dispatches Hercules to Earth to deal with the native turned "Demon." Tale of Asgard: "Closer Comes the Swarm!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; While the Asgardians are licking their wounds after a battle with a dragon, Queen Ula sends out the Flying Trolls of Thryheim to finish them off. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 126 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #24-060AEF0-004

Title becomes Thor; previously Journey Into Mystery. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Whom the Gods Would Destroy!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and Hercules fight over Jane Foster; Odin, still angry because Thor revealed his identity to Jane, removes half Thor's powers by giving 'Odin Power' to Seidring. Hercules defeats Thor. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "The Summons!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Argonauts are called home to Asgard by Odin. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Odin. The letters page contains a statement of ownership, management and circulation: average print run 377,663; average paid circulation 232,644. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 126 GD- 1.8 (R)

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TRIMMED. 2 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water damage. Tape on interior cover. Staple added (not manufacturing).

Title becomes Thor; previously Journey Into Mystery. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Whom the Gods Would Destroy!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and Hercules fight over Jane Foster; Odin, still angry because Thor revealed his identity to Jane, removes half Thor's powers by giving 'Odin Power' to Seidring. Hercules defeats Thor. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "The Summons!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Argonauts are called home to Asgard by Odin. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Odin. The letters page contains a statement of ownership, management and circulation: average print run 377,663; average paid circulation 232,644. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 147 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4723169013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Wrath of Odin!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor surrenders to the police, Loki posts his bail and attacks him when alone; Sif and Balder intervene. Appearances by Odin and the Circus of Crime. Origins of the Inhumans back-up: "The Reason Why!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; King Randac gains evergy powers from the Terrigen Mists and decrees that all of his subjects will be exposed to the Mists; The Sentry reveals that the Kree were responsible for the advanced scientific knowledge of Randac's people. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 150 VG 4.0

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) 153 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4723169021

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "But Dr. Blake Can Die!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Loki has stolen Thor's hammer and fled to Midgard; Thor and Sif pursue him, but without the hammer Thor changes into Don Blake as Loki attacks them. Loki escapes, but Sif is injured in the fight, and Dr. Blake must operate to save her life. Appearances by Balder, Karnilla, and Odin. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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

Paper: White

Label #4723169010

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) 159 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4727468021

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta and John Romita (alterations to Thor's arm). Thor's origin is expanded upon in "The Answer At Last!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Odin reveals that he created the identity of Dr. Don Blake when he exiled Thor to Midgard years ago. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. Cameos by Heimdall and Loki. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 160 VG+ 4.5

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) 162 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4723169019

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 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4723169016

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 VG+ 4.5

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) 166 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4723169020

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 FN+ 6.5

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 GD 2.0

3 Center wraps detached.

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) 167 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4723169018

Cover by John Romita. "This World Renounced!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor accepts his punishment at the hands of Odin following his descent into Warrior Madness; As penance, Thor is forbidden from defending Midgard!; What will happen to Earth without a god to defend it?; Enter Balder the Brave, the new protector of mortals!; But before Balder can say "Yggdrasil", he must fend off the combined evil of Loki and Karnilla! 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 168 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Galactus origin, part 1 in "Galactus Found!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Thor takes the Odinship in search of Galactus; Galactus captures the Odinship and begins to tell his origin to Thor; Meanwhile, on Earth, a foreign country completes their creation of the Thermal Man and rockets him to the US to wreak havoc. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Watcher, and Odin. First appearance of the Thermal Man. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 170 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4723169017

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by John Verpoorten. "The Thunder God and the Thermal Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; Thor returns to Earth to help the Warriors Three defeat the Thermal Man; Unknown to them, Kardilla casts a spell to help them win the battle against the Thermal Man. Appearances by Balder, Fandral, Volstagg, Hogun, and Loki. Letter to the editor from comics writer Alan Brennert. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 171 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723169015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett. "The Wrath of the Wrecker!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; After the shooting of civil rights activist Pedro Luis Lopez, Thor springs into action…as Donald Blake!; Will Dr. Blake be able to save Lopezs life before the city erupts into race riots?; The Destroyer makes a less than triumphant return, leaving Donald Blake/Thor with even more on his plate! Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 174 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723169014

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett. "The Carnage of the Crypto Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; Someone or something is out to steal Thors strength, and the God of Thunder isnt having it; Thor versus the carnage of Crypto-Man! The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 446,828; average paid circulation 266,368. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 186 VG+ 4.5

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Worlds at War!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Silent One leads Thor to Hela, who tries to kill Thor, but The Silent One gives his life to save Thor; Odin battles Infinity. Appearances by Sif, Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. Heimdall cameo. Letter to the editor from DC Comics editor Neal Pozner. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 412,505; average paid circulation 232,058. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 193 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Inner well not fully sealed (minor), book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #3990393003

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) 197 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4533951025

Cover by John Romita. First appearances of Silas Grant and the Twilight Well in "The Well at the Edge of the World!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor is defeated by Kartag, but the Norns intervene and grant Thor his request of water from the Twilight Well; They command Kartag to accompany the Asgardians back to fight Mangog; They arrive just in time, as Mangog is about to kill Odin; Meanwhile, Sif and Hildegarde fight off a monster on Blackworld before meeting Silas Grant, a native who promises to tell them who is responsible for the mysterious changes all around them. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Hildegarde, and Odin. Cameos by Loki and Hela. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 198 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4533952002

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. "And Odin Dies!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Odin defeats Mangog by casting a spell that separates him from the hate that feeds him; Unfortunately, the result is not only Mangog's demise, but Odin's as well, as he was not strong enough to keep going after casting such a strong spell; Thor causes time to stand still around Odin so that when Asgard is returned to its rightful dimension, Hela cannot claim his soul. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 205 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4658315013

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "A World Gone Mad!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; The Thunder God vs. Mephisto - in the haunted halls of the Sub-World!; And the demon's allies are none other than Thor's most trusted friends - including the lady Sif! Get it! Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Hildegarde, Balder, and Adolf Hitler. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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

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) 222 VG

Last 20-cent cover price. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations). "Before the Gates of Hell!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor and Hercules are having an arm wrestling match to determine who will face Pluto, when Zeus interrupts and tells them to fight together; They travel together to the gates of Hades and are attacked by Pluto's minions; They defeat the minions, then go to visit Chaga, to learn who it is that's against them; She tells them that it's Pluto and Ares; They fly to the gates of Hell and there meet Ares, whose power has been increased by Pluto. They manage to defeat him and then they enter Hell. Appearances by Sif, Hildegarde, and Odin. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #41 (The Gladiator). 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 225 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4727469017

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+ 4.5

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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) 241 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4636668003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Death-ship Sails the Stars!", script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor pleads to Odin to remember who he really is; Not Atum-Re, not Orrin, but Odin, All-Father of Asgard, but to no avail; The Egyptian gods agree to free Odin if Thor will help them fight Seth, and Thor has no choice but to agree; They all, along with Jane, travel to Heliopolis where they are attacked by Seth and his legions; During the battle, Jane's pleads to Odin, cause him to awake, and strike, causing Seth to lose his hand. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 272 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4604895014

Cover art by John Buscema. "The Day the Thunder Failed!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finished art), inks by Tom Palmer; Flying overhead, Thor sees a bully picking on a smaller child; After having run the bully off, Thor tells the children of the time he was bested in contests by Utgard; Utgard disguised himself as Skrymir, and led Thor and Loki into his castle Utgardhall in Jotunheim; There, he challenged the gods to a series of contests; Loki fought against Logi in an eating contest, and lost after Logi consumed not only the food but the plates, and table as well; Loki then is challenged to a footrace by Hugi, but loses before he even starts; Thor then accepts the challenge of emptying a drinking horn, but fails there, as the horn is just as full as when he started. Roy Thomas discusses the history of the Thor comic and his taking over of writing chores on the book. Hostess snack cakes ad with Hulk. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337 FN- 5.5 Direct Variant

Direct 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 9.6 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 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) 338N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961419014

Newsstand 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) 339 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Plastic debris between case and inner well

Label #3961433022

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) 339 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3961433014

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) 390 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Defalco

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Tom Defalco on 2/22/2020 Direct Edition

Label #20-0BD3E6A-007

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) 400 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0264292019

War of Gods: Part 6 of 6 - 64-page giant; Thor battles Surtur in "Lest Heavens Perish!" Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Joe Sinnott. Appearances by Sif, Balder, Karnilla, Volstagg, Fandral, Heimdall, Sif, Odin, the Earth Force, Hogun, the Black Knight, and the Enchantress. Four back-up stories: "I...This Hammer!" Script by DeFalco, pencils by Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding. Hulk cameo. "When Volstagg Was in Flower!" Script by DeFalco, plot by Frenz, pencils by Rich Yanizesky, inks by Mark McKenna. Appearances by Hogun and Fandral. Hercules guest stars in "When Warriors Clasp!" Script byDeFalco and Frenz, pencils by Gary Hartle, inks by Don Heck. Finally, the origin of Loki in "Evil Aborning." Script by Randall Frenz, art by Charles Vess. Sif pin-up by John Workman/Joe Sinnott. Thor/Captain America/Beta Ray Bill/Dargo pin-up by Frenz/Breeding. Sif/Jane Foster/Enchantress/Hela/Lorelei pin-up (uncredited). Cover price $1.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 412 CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Defalco

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Tom Defalco on 2/22/2020 Direct Edition

Label #20-0BD3E6A-008

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Joe Sinnott. Acts of Vengeance crossover. First full appearance of the New Warriors in "Introducing the New Warriors," script by Ron Frenz (Co-plot) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz (layouts), inks by Joe Sinnott (finished art); With Thor down for the count, the New Warriors arrive and battle the Juggernaut; Thor recovers his strength and joins the fray as he and the kids are finally able to banish Juggy to another dimension. Beta Ray Bill back-up, "Freedom Is Only A Choice Away," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Bill has been trapped and is being used to help power a spaceship that feeds off of psychic energy; When the people of his race are threatened, however, he breaks free and faces Captain Orack. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 454 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4457288019

Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Al Milgrom. "The Warriors Three Die At Dawn," script by Ron Frenz (plot) and Tom DeFalco (plot; script), pencils by Ron Frenz (layouts), inks by Al Milgrom (finished art); Odin attempts to execute the Warriors Three for treason but Enchantress helps them escape; Mephisto reveals who's soul he has trapped in his realm and who is really on the throne of Asgard. Appearances by Karnilla, Loki, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. Beta Ray Bill cameo. Tales of Asgard back-up, "As My Dreams Lay A' Dying," script by Tom DeFalco, art by Geof Isherwood; Enchantress informs the Warriors Three who's soul is in the body of Odin and they plan to free Asgard from his grip. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Annual 2 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4727467003

1st Printing. Thor battles the Destroyer in a new 30-page story, "If Asgard Falls!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Appearances by Loki, Odin, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Balder, and Heimdall. Absorbing Man cameo. This issue also contains two Thor reprints: "Mad Merlin" (from Journey Into Mystery 96) and "The Enchantress and the Executioner" (JIM 103). Kirby/Colletta cover. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Annual 4 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4533952012

All Jack Kirby reprints: "They Strike From Space" (from Thor 131); "Rigel, Where Gods May Fear to Tread" (Thor 132); and "The Boyhood of Loki" (Journey Into Mystery 113). Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Annual 8 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4591639001

Thor battles Zeus in "Thunder Over Troy!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Plot assist by Don and Maggie Thompson. Keith Pollard/Bob Layton cover. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Golden Record Reprint 83COMIC CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white

Reprint. Golden Record Reprint.

Label #4542576002

COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Reprint from the Golden Record Comic set. Near exact replica of J.I.M (Thor) # 83, but there is no cover price or issue # and Golden Record ad on back cover. 83A does not include the record.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Golden Record Reprint 83COMIC CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Golden Record Reprint.

Label #4632007001

COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Reprint from the Golden Record Comic set. Near exact replica of J.I.M (Thor) # 83, but there is no cover price or issue # and Golden Record ad on back cover. 83A does not include the record.

Thor (2014 Marvel 4th Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Dauterman

Paper: White

Label #4005006012

Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by Russell Dauterman. The great hammer MJOLNIR lies on the moon, unable to be lifted by anyone in all the heavens! Even THOR! Something dark has befallen the God of Thunder, leaving him weakened and for the first time in forever... UNWORTHY! But when Frost Giants invade the Earth, the hammer will be lifted and an all-new Thor will arise! A Thor unlike any we've ever seen before! Who is this new GODDESS OF THUNDER? Not even Odin knows! Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2014 Marvel 4th Series) 1E CGC 9.8 Robinson 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Robinson Variant Cover.

Label #0243836006

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Andrew Robinson. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Russell Dauterman. The great hammer MJOLNIR lies on the moon, unable to be lifted by anyone in all the heavens! Even THOR! Something dark has befallen the God of Thunder, leaving him weakened and for the first time in forever... UNWORTHY! But when Frost Giants invade the Earth, the hammer will be lifted and an all-new Thor will arise! A Thor unlike any we've ever seen before! Who is this new GODDESS OF THUNDER? Not even Odin knows! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.