Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 249 CBCS 7.5

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 249 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #21-279BDCA-022

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Throne and the Fury!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; Plot assist by Marv Wolfman; Thor goes to try and talk to Odin, but is prevented by the palace guards and a mystic field that even Mjolnir cannot penetrate; Odin has his men move the Odinsword to the throne room, where he can pull it from the scabbard at a moment's notice; The group goes to seek Karnilla's help in breaching the mystic barrier; Thor barely manages to get through before it reseals itself; Thor then confronts Odin, only to have him reveal that it's not really Odin at all - it's Mangog sitting upon the Odinsword. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #98 (Fantastic Four). 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25. Grade: CBCS 7.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)