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Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition comic books 1975

  • Issue #234UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 234UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. 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.

  • Issue #236UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 236UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Al Milgrom. "One Life to Give!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Absorbing Man, using the strength of Mjolnir, manages to beat down Thor; Elsewhere, Orrin accompanies Judith to get groceries; While she is inside, some thugs attack him, but he casually swats them all, but then is shocked by its implications; Thor gets up and attacks Absorbing Man again, then runs away; Absorbing Man follows him into a department store, where the Absorbing Man grabs Thor's hammer, trying to absorb the rest of its power; But when he goes to punch Thor, his arm collapses like cardboard, which it now is; It wasn't really Mjolnir, but a toy; The police keep Absorbing Man trapped inside a cardboard box, so he can't get out. He really can't punch his way out of a paper bag; When Thor gets back to the hospital, he finds Jane alive and OK, but Sif is gone. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #237UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 237UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Al Milgrom and John Romita (alterations). "Ulik Unchained," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor helps the cops catch some crooks, while Ulik watches; Elsewhere, Judith and Mr Heath speak to Orrin about his power and responsibilities; Back in New York, the trolls begin attacking the surface; While Thor is distracted battling Ulik, other trolls capture Jane, and Thor is forced to surrender. Letters to the editor from comics publisher Dean Mullaney and writer Peter Sanderson. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #18 (Volstagg). 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #238UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 238UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Al Milgrom (signed) and John Romita (alterations). "Night of the Troll!", script by Gerry Conway, layouts by John Buscema, finished art by Joe Sinnott; Ulik leads Thor to an underground river; Elsewhere, Orrin gets involved in a grape picker's strike; Back in the caverns, Ulik tells Thor his plan; He wants Thor to take care of Zotarr, while he attacks Geirrodur; During the battle, it is Jane that sneaks up and captures Geirrodur, with his own spear. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp #94 (Electro by Steve Ditko). 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #240UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 240UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Thor battles the gods in "When the Gods Make War!" Plot by Roy Thomas, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Heimdall, Osiris, Isis, Horus, and Jane Foster. Cameos by Sif, Surtur, and Loki. Gil Kane/Janson cover.