Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition comic books 1964

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Mr. Hyde is still causing trouble in "The Master Plan of Mr. Hyde!" Script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck. Jane Foster and Odin appearances. Fourth "Tales of Asgard" installment, "The Storm Giants!" Script by Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. This is the first "Boyhood of Thor" story; features young Thor and Loki. Other back-up stories: "The Unreal" with plot by Lee, script and pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; and a two-page text story, "Tricky Travel." Kirby/George Roussos cover.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. The Avengers (Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp) guest appear in "The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); Loki convinces Odin to reduce Thor's power in punishment for loving Jane Foster, and then restores the memory of the Tomorrow Man so that he can come back in time and defeat Thor; He builds a powerful robot, and when Thor cannot defeat it he agrees to help the Tomorrow Man conquer the 23rd century; Jane Foster appearance; Heimdall cameo. "The Flying Saucer That Was" text story. "The Enemies!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; The barbaric Vulcans plan to invade the world of the pacifist Idylicans; Instead of fighting, the Idylicans abandon their world, altering the gravity of their world to trap the invaders, and settling the Vulcan's abandoned homes as their own. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Invasion of Asgard," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); Loki makes a hole in Asgard's defenses and lures Thor there to face an attack alone; Thor holds off the enemies of Asgard until help arrives. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Loki and the Tomorrow Man seek to make Thor's life misterable in "Slave of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The first appearance of Heimdall's sister Sif (though with blonde hair) is in the "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "Death Comes to Thor!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. The story features young Thor, plus the first appearance of Hela, Goddess of Death, and the three Fates. Other back-up stories: "The Menace" with plot by Lee, script and pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; and a two-page text story, "The Green Hat.". Kirby/George Roussos cover.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. "The Enchantress and the Executioner!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Loki and Odin conspire to end Thor's infatuation with Jane Foster by sending the Enchantress to seduce him away from his mortal love; The heavy handed Executioner fouls things up and the mission is unsuccessful; features the first appearance of the two title characters. "Poor Oscar" text story. "To Live Forever!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Chic Stone; In a future where capital punishment has been abolished, the maximum sentence is 90 years imprisonment; A brilliant scientist decides to find a way to make himself immortal, so he may commit crimes with impunity, but turns himself into a rock. This issue also has a statement of ownership: average print run 318,413; average paid circulation 187,740. "Thor's Mission to Mirmir!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor must reach Mirmir to tell him that Odin has decided it is time to create the human race. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "Giants Walk the Earth!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Odin comes to Earth to settle the matter of Thor's love for Jane Foster; At the same time, Loki frees Skagg, the Storm Giant and Surtur so that he never has relinquished the power over Asgard; Thor, Balder and Odin defeat the giants and Loki is punished; Appearances by Balder, the Enchantress, and the Executioner; Heimdall cameo. "Revenge!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Al Hartley; When an asteroid miner's partner marries the girl he loves, he tries to get revenge by stealing their asteroid, but is killed in a freak meteor shower. "Poor Oscar!" (Continued From Last Issue) text story. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "Heimdall, Guardian of the Mystic Rainbow Bridge," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Odin has decided to appoint a sentry to the Rainbow Bridge; Agnar, Gotron and Heimdall try out for the appointment but Heimdall gets it. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "The Cobra and Mr. Hyde!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; The Cobra meets Mister Hyde and they join forces to defeat Thor; They track Thor to Dr. Blake's office, and demand that Blake help them find Thor; Blake becomes Thor while their backs are turned and fights the two villains until they manage to take his hammer from him. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "When Heimdall Failed!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos (as "George Bell"); In hope of attacking Asgard, King Brimer and Queen Nedra send a Vanna to pass by Heimdall and spy on them. First half of a two-page text story, "Marauder." 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Thor's battle against the Cobra and Mr. Hyde continues in "The Thunder God Strikes Back!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor evades the villains and transforms back into Dr. Blake, then pretends to betray Thor in order to get his cane back; He becomes Thor and defeats the Cobra easily, though Hyde escapes by becoming Calvin Zabo and slipping away; Hyde attacks Thor later, but is defeated; When Blake returns to the office he discovers that Jane hates him because of his seeming betrayal of Thor. The Mighty Thor Also Appears In...The Avengers comic book ad. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "Balder the Brave!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Odin orders Balder executed for leaving a battle to rescue a fallen bird, but Balder is so beloved that the animals and plants keep any harm from coming to him, and Odin makes him invincible; Origin of Balder. Second half of a two-page text story, "Marauder." 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. First appearance of the Grey Gargoyle in "When the Grey Gargoyle Strikes!" Script by Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Jane Foster appearance. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "Balder Must Die!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Loki appearance. This issue also contains the first half of a two-page text story, "Traveling Sam." Kirby/Stone cover.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Doctor Strange and the Avengers (Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp) crossover in "At the Mercy of Loki, Prince of Evil!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor is called to the aid of Doctor Strange, and as Dr. Blake saves his life after a crippling mystic attack; Loki takes advantage of a misunderstanding between Thor and Odin to come to Earth and kidnap Jane Foster; Thor finds Loki and defeats him, while a grateful Doctor Strange saves Jane; Heimdall cameo. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "Trapped by the Trolls!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The king of the dwarfs attempts to sell an incognito Thor to the trolls as a slave, and Thor frees all of their captives and destroys their mine. The second half of a two-page text story, "Traveling Sam." 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Magneto takes a break from pestering the X-Men to battle Thor in "When Magneto Strikes!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inkc by Chic Stone. Guest appearances by Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, Mastermind, the Toad, and Jane Foster, Cameos by Captain America, Iron Man, the Thing, Mr. Fantastic, and the Invisible Girl (of the Fantastic Four). "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "Banished From Asgard!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First letters page. Kirby/Stone cover.