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

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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.