Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) comic books graded by CGC

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 114 CGC 6.0

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Label #4742164024

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance and origin of the Absorbing Man in "The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die!" (And what a great title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Loki uses his magic to turn Crusher Creel into the Absorbing Man; A patient of Blake's, reporter Harris Hobbs, alerts him the existence of the Absorbing Man; Blake breaks a dinner date with Jane in order to investigate as Thor; Thor and Creel meet and fight; Hobbs witnesses the battle and is injured; Thor tends to Hobbs before resuming his battle; Balder then interrupts the fight by transporting Thor to Asgard; It seems that Loki has abducted Jane and brought her to the Golden Realm; Thor and Balder ride off to save her; Appearance by Loki. Fantastic Four comic ad. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "The Golden Apples!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood; First appearance of the land of Varinheim. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 129 CGC 6.0

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Jack Kirby, Stan Lee autographs deemed NOT authentic.

Label #4740431002

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) 148 CGC 8.5

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Label #3836066005

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearance of the Wrecker in "Let There Be... Chaos!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; All the Asgardians on earth have their powers removed by Odin; Loki, trying to get power from Karnilla, accidentally creates the Wrecker who attacks Thor. Appearances by Balder, Sif, Odin, and Loki. Spider-Man cameo. Origins of the Inhumans back-up: "And Finally: Black Bolt!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Agon and Rynda have altered their infant son's genetic pattern to give him the powers of levitation and electron manipulation, but they discover that he has a more dangerous and destructive power in his voice. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 156 CGC 9.4

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Label #0129421012

Thor faces Mangog and Loki in "The Hammer and the Holocaust!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Appearances by Balder, Sif, Karnilla, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Heimdall, the Recorder, and Odin. Kirby/Colletta cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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

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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) 166 CGC 8.5

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Includes COA.

Label #3696435004

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) 173 CGC 9.6

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Label #4742095001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. "Ulik Unleashed!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; ts a Three-ring circus as Thor takes on Ulik, the Ringmaster, and the Circus of Crime; After treating a strongman as Donald Blake, Thor becomes suspicious of the ringmaster who employed the doctors help; Will Thor be able to escape this funhouse? Appearance by Loki. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 176 CGC 3.0

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Label #4751698019

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett. "Inferno!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Loki has seized the Odinring, making him the ruler of all of Asgard, and Thor is forced into loyalty to his half-brother to insure that Sif remains unharmed; However in spite of this, Thor argues that he will someday soon stop his mad brother, to which Loki decrees that Thor be sequestered to the dungeons forever more, and guards attempt to take Thor away; Spying on the situation, the Warriors Three come out of hiding upon learning the news and battle Loki's loyal guards however they are soon overpowered and imprisoned themselves. Appearances by Balder, Karnilla, Fandral, Volstagg, and Hogun. Letter to the editor from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 200 CGC 6.0

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Label #4745255008

Cover by John Buscema. "Beware! If This Be... Ragnarok!", script by Gerry Conway (pages 1, 21) and Stan Lee (pages 2-20), pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten; The Norns see that Thor is about to die at the hand of Pluto, and recall that Thor is destined for another death; They recall the tale of Ragnarok, and save Thor from Pluto and for his destiny. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Heimdall, Odin, Loki, and Surtur. This story recaps and elaborates on the Ragnarok story from Tales of Asgard segments in Thor 127 and 128. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 203 CGC 6.5

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Label #4745255009

Cover by John Buscema. "They Walk Like Gods!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Odin's plan comes to fruition, as the power of Ego-Prime is sacrificed to transform three people into Young Gods; But Thor is upset about being a piece in Odin's game, believing that he did not care if pieces were sacrificed. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Balder, Karnilla, Hildegarde, and Heimdall. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 215 CGC 9.6

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Label #0296575021

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott and Frank Giacoia. "The God in the Jewel," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; Xorr causes a vibration that knocks everyone out; When they awake, they are deep underground; Meanwhile, Xorr tells Sif and Karnilla his origin; It then blasts off the asteroid, with the Asgardians and Mercurians in hot pursuit; They board their vessel and defeat the miners, but when Thor goes to rescue Sif, he realizes he cannot free her from the jewel without killing her. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Hildegarde, Heimdall, and Odin. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 219 CGC 9.6

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Label #4739176012

Cover by John Buscema. "A Galaxy Consumed!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito; Thor and his group go to the Black Stars, where they are attacked by Avalon, who then tells Thor that he was just testing them, that his people are robotic slaves to the masters of the Black Stars; They all begin to talk, when they are attacked by the Protector, but it is destroyed by Thor; They then see the masters of the Black Stars, against which, Thor is microscopic. Appearances by Sif, Balder, and Hildegarde. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 226 CGC 8.0

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Label #4753243004

Cover pencils by John Romita. "The Battle Beyond!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt; Firelord has summoned Galactus, then leaves; Unfortunately, a reporter heard everything, and reports the news, and panic begins to spread; Blake tells Hercules the history of Galactus; Meanwhile, Galactus has arrived on Earth; Galactus tells Thor of the mad Ego, and how he was defeated by him; He wants Thor to fight Ego; With the power of Galactus, they barely manage to breach the atmosphere of Ego and reach the surface. Cameos by the Silver Surfer, the Watcher, and the Fantastic Four. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #58 (The Mandarin). 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 234 CGC 9.8

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Label #4585035015

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano. "O, Bitter Victory!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor and a group of commandos sneak into Loki's camp at night, only to be captured; When General Sawyer realizes that they've been captured, he realizes the only option left is a nuclear strike; In California, Orrin saves Judith from a drunk driver by casually swatting his car aside; At Avengers Mansion, Iron Man and Firelord team up to break the barrier; Firelord flies to lead the army and rescue Thor; Thor challenges Loki to one-on-one combat with no weapons or spells, to which Thor wins. Guest appearances by Hercules and Sif. Jane Foster cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 281 CGC 9.8

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Label #4730458016

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"This Hammer Lost!", script by Mark Gruenwald, Ralph Macchio, Peter Gillis (plot assist), and Mike Catron (plot assist), pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finished art); Thor dwells upon what he has learned about the Eternals and the Celestials; He decides that he will travel back in time to when the Celestials first appeared on Earth; But once in the time stream, Mjolnir vanishes from his grasp and Thor is left in a land of fog and shadows; He is then confronted by the Space Phantom, who tells him he is in Limbo; He tells Thor of his planet, Phantus, and that his hammer is probably at its core; Thor agrees to help him save his planet, if he will help find Mjolnir. Once on the surface, they are repeatedly attacked by the warring Phantoms; The Phantom leads Thor to a complex containing a shaft that leads to the core. Thor leaps in, but it was a trap. Cameo appearances by the original Avengers. The letters page has a statement of ownership: average print run 346,479; average paid circulation 135,599. Pages 16 and 17 are reversed. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 314N CGC 9.6

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4751845019

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Newsstand Edition. Last 50-center cover price. Cover by Keith Pollard. "Acts of Destruction," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Keith Pollard (layouts), Dan Green (finished art), and Pablo Marcos (finished art), inks by Dan Green (pages 1-2, 5-7, 19-23) and Pablo Marcos (pages 3, 8-18); Moondragon decides she wants to try to understand Drax the Destroyer since he has the remains of her fathers soul inside him; When she finds Drax unconscious after being attacked by aliens she takes him to Avengers Mansion, where Thor happens to be visiting. Captain Marvel cameo. "Judgement - and Lament!", script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; Odin retakes Valhalla from Hela. "Spider-Man's Dream Girl!" Hostess ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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

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Label #3961419023

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

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Label #4715029001

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

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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 9.4 Direct Variant

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Label #3827428011

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) 373N CGC 9.4 SS Simonson

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Signed by Walt Simonson on 4/5/25. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4586310002

Newsstand Edition. Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover by Walt Simonson and John Romita (border). "The Gift of Death," script by Walt Simonson, art by Sal Buscema; Thor returns to Midgard and tries to pick up the pieces of his life there; After a rousing afternoon with his boss's children, he is warned by his old allies, the Frogs, that something is amiss underground; Venturing into the Morlock tunnels, Thor happens across the Marauders killing the former X-Man, Angel. Continued from X-Factor #11; Mutant Massacre crossover. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 433N CGC 7.5

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4756092002

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Al Milgrom. Metallic purple cover. Intro new Thor (Eric Masterson) in "Whosoever Holds This Hammer," script by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz (plot), pencils by Ron Frenz (layouts), inks by Al Milgrom (finished art); Eric Masterson must begin to learn how to handle the new Thor powers without the guidance of the old Thor; Ulik battles Thor and Code Blue. Bullpen Bulletins. Ron Frenz writes about the retirement of Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.00.