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  • Issue #1A
    Rune Infinity (1995) 1A

    A Black September title. Rune vs. Annihilus in the Negative Zone! Plus, Adam Warlock establishes his permanent home in the Ultraverse! Written by Len Kaminski. Art by Kyle Hotz and Jason Moore. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #109UK
    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) UK Edition 109UK
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • U.K. Price Variant.
    • Label #4358329001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "The Sorcerer and Pandora's Box," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein [as R. Berns] (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch fights a sorcerer that unleashes the evils imprisoned in Pandoras Box for his own profit; Fantastic Four guest appearance. "The Comic" text story. "Earth Is Off-Limits!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Space explorers discover life on a far off planet, but mission control panics at the thought of alien germs loose on Earth and so forbids them to return. "Time Was...", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; A scientist builds a time machine and travels to prehistoric times; When he kills an attacking caveman he unknowingly kills his own human ancestor, meaning that he becomes a Neanderthal. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #111UK
    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) UK Edition 111UK
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • U.K. Price Variant.
    • Label #4458362003
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Doctor Strange makes his 2nd appearance, and Baron Mordo makes his 1st appearance, in "Face-to-Face with the Magic of Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; In his castle in Europe, Baron Mordo plots to steal the secrets of his former master, The Ancient One; Sending his spirit form to Tibet, he causes Hamir to poison The Ancient One's food. Human Torch is cover featured in "Fighting to the Death with the Asbestos Man!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Ernie Hart [as H. Huntley] (script), art by Dick Ayers; A frustrated scientist invents a fireproof suit in order to impress underworld hoods and become their partner in crime; The Torch is at first unable to defeat him, but with the advice of his sister he calms down and outsmarts the Asbestos Man. "Masquerade" text story. "Beware--the Machine!!!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A super-intelligent computer is built by American scientists and attempts to conquer the world; It defends itself against humans. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Vol. 35 #104
    New Worlds Science Fiction (Nova Publications UK) Vol. 35 #104


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    • Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

    Volume 35, Issue 104 - March, 1961. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, Text Only.

  • Vol. 36 #106
    New Worlds Science Fiction (Nova Publications UK) Vol. 36 #106

    Volume 36, Issue 106 - May, 1961. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, Text Only.

  • Vol. 39 #116
    New Worlds Science Fiction (Nova Publications UK) Vol. 39 #116
    • 1 3/4" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.

    Volume 39, Issue 116 - March, 1962. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, Text Only.

  • Vol. 39 #117
    New Worlds Science Fiction (Nova Publications UK) Vol. 39 #117
    • 3/4" Spine split from top. Water damage.

    Volume 39, Issue 117 - April, 1962. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, Text Only.

  • Vol. 41 #121
    New Worlds Science Fiction (Nova Publications UK) Vol. 41 #121

    Volume 41, Issue 121 - August, 1962. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, Text Only.

  • Vol. 41 #123
    New Worlds Science Fiction (Nova Publications UK) Vol. 41 #123


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    • Staple rust: Slight.

    Volume 41, Issue 123 - October, 1962. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, Text Only.

  • Vol. 42 #125
    New Worlds Science Fiction (Nova Publications UK) Vol. 42 #125

    Volume 42, Issue 125 - December, 1962. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, Text Only.

  • Vol. 43 #127
    New Worlds Science Fiction (Nova Publications UK) Vol. 43 #127


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    • Water damage: Moderate.

    Volume 43, Issue 127 - February, 1963. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, Text Only.

  • Vol. 43 #128
    New Worlds Science Fiction (Nova Publications UK) Vol. 43 #128
    • Cover glued to last page, slightly effects readability.

    Volume 43, Issue 128 - March, 1963. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, Text Only.

  • Vol. 43 #129
    New Worlds Science Fiction (Nova Publications UK) Vol. 43 #129


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    Volume 43, Issue 129 - April, 1963. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, Text Only.

  • Vol. 45 #133
    New Worlds Science Fiction (Nova Publications UK) Vol. 45 #133

    Volume 45, Issue 133 - August 1963. British science fiction digest, edited by John Carnell. 5 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white, text only.

  • Vol. 45 #135
    New Worlds Science Fiction (Nova Publications UK) Vol. 45 #135

    Volume 45, Issue 135 - Oct. 1963. British science fiction digest, edited by John Carnell. Fiction by Hilary Bailey, John Brunner, John Rackham and others. 5 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white, text only.

  • Vol. 46 #137
    New Worlds Science Fiction (Nova Publications UK) Vol. 46 #137

    Volume 46, Issue 137 - Dec. 1963. British science fiction digest, edited by John Carnell. Fiction by Colin Kapp and others. 5 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white, text only.

  • Vol. 46 #138
    New Worlds Science Fiction (Nova Publications UK) Vol. 46 #138


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    • Cover Wrap Detached. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

    Volume 46, Issue 138 - Jan. 1964. British science fiction digest, edited by John Carnell. Fiction by Colin Kapp and others, guest editorial by John Brunner. 5 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white, text only.

  • Vol. 47 #140
    New Worlds Science Fiction (Nova Publications UK) Vol. 47 #140

    Volume 47, Issue 140 - Mar. 1964. British science fiction digest, edited by John Carnell. Fiction by J.G. Ballard, James White and others. 5 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white, text only.

  • Vol. 47 #141
    New Worlds Science Fiction (Nova Publications UK) Vol. 47 #141

    Volume 47, Issue 141 - Apr. 1964. British science fiction digest, edited by John Carnell. Fiction by James White, Donald Malcolm and others. 5 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white, text only.

  • Issue #1UK
    Omega The Unknown (1976) UK Edition 1UK

    DUK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. With Marvel Value Stamp. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Joe Sinnott. Omega the Unknown, script by Mary Skrenes and Steve Gerber, art by Jim Mooney; Omega the Unknown, the last survivor of an alien world, battles a horde of steel assassins; a 12-year-old boy has a mysterious link with Omega. Marvel Value Stamp. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #2UK
    Omega The Unknown (1976) UK Edition 2UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover by Rich Buckler and Al Milgrom. Welcome to Hell's Kitchen!; Omega the Unknown battles the Incredible Hulk; Electro and the Living Robot appear. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #3UK
    Omega The Unknown (1976) UK Edition 3UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. With Marvel Value Stamp. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Burn While You Learn!, script by Mary Skrenes and Steve Gerber, art by Jim Mooney; Omega the Unknown battles Electro; the Living Robot appears. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #4UK
    Omega The Unknown (1976) UK Edition 4UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Frank Giacoia. Cats and No Dogs!, script by Mary Skrenes and Steve Gerber, art by Jim Mooney and Pablo Marcos; Omega rescues Teresa once and with Gramps help he holds El Gato to a draw, while James-Michael and his new friends have problems in school with Nick. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #5UK
    Omega The Unknown (1976) UK Edition 5UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Through the Rat Hole--Into the Cat's Lair!, script by Steve Gerber and Mary Skrenes, art by Jim Mooney; Omega the Unknown battles El Gato; appearances by Spider-Man and J. Jonah Jameson. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #6UK
    Omega The Unknown (1976) UK Edition 6UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Cover by John Romita and Dave Cockrum. A Tug of the Wrench!, script by Mary Skrenes and Steve Gerber, art by Jim Mooney, Mike Esposito, and Mike Esposito; Omega the Unknown battles The Wrench, who is more than just another muscle-bound bum. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #13UK
    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) UK Edition 13UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. "The Dawn of the Doomsday Man!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The ground rumbles and the citizens of New York City tremble in fear as the monstrosity known as the Doomsday Man rise from the bowels of the earth. Only the Silver Surfer, a being whom the people of Earth have ridiculed and alienated time and again, can save them now.

  • Issue #20UK
    Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) UK Edition 20UK
    • Paper: Off white
    • U.K. Price Variant
    • Label #4281382001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover by Jack Kirby. What Was "X" the Thing That Lived! Part 1, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; A comic writer's monsters keep coming to life, until he creates one that can't be defeated. What Was "X" the Thing That Lived! Part 2, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. What Was "X" the Thing That Lived! Part 3, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. What Was "X" the Thing That Lived! Part 4, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Odd Skills text story, art by Joe Maneely. One-Way Journey!, art by Steve Ditko; A heartless tycoon spends great resources and eliminates jobs in order to build a machine that will transport him from the current moment to one forty years hence because his scientists have predicted an end to disease, war, and poverty in the year 2001. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #91UK
    Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) UK Edition 91UK
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. Cover by Gil Kane. Outside the Gates Waits..Death!, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett and Dan Adkins; As the new ruler of Atlantis, Byrrah has Namor arrested and sent to the dreaded Inferno Isle; Namor battles the lava monster that lives there and returns to Atlantis to seek his vengeance; Meanwhile, back in the undersea kingdom, Dorma has found Byrrah's hypnosis machine that won him the throne and uses it to turn the Atlantean allegiance back to Namor. Whosoever Harms the Hulk..!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; Ross and his men try to revive the Hulk after his beating by the Abomnation; Returning from the brink of death, Hulk is about to leave when the pleading Rick Jones causes him to transform back to Banner; Banner uses his knowledge to lure Abomination back to Gamma base with Betty in tow; Hulk and Abomination clash once again; Watching from a distant galaxy, the Stranger realizes that the Abomination is a much better ally than the Hulk and zaps him to his side, ending the battle. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #94UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 94UK
    • 1/2" Spine split from bottom.

    UK Edition. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Thor and Loki Attack the Human Race!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (script), art by Joe Sinnott; Loki uses his magic to cause Thor's hammer to hit his head, turning him evil; Odin and Heimdall appearances. "Bird Talk" two-page text story. "Dinner Time on Deimos!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Larry Lieber; In the future, Earth is overpopulated, and even the very rich must work an hour on a farm each week to produce enough food. "The Gentle Old Man!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A greedy landlord is captured by a time traveler who maintains a collection of 'dolls' consisting of miniaturized heartless people from different eras. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #103UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 103UK

    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.

  • Issue #124UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 124UK
    • Paper: White
    • U.K. Price Variant.
    • Label #4177245001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearance of Atlas in "The Grandeur and the Glory!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor learns of a "demon" terrorizing the jungles of Asia; Donald Blake reveals his secret to Jane, infuriating Odin; And, Zeus dispatches Hercules to Earth to deal with the native turned "Demon." Tale of Asgard: "Closer Comes the Swarm!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; While the Asgardians are licking their wounds after a battle with a dragon, Queen Ula sends out the Flying Trolls of Thryheim to finish them off. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #131UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 131UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "They Strike From Space!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Tana Nile stakes a claim on Earth; Thor starts to fight towards Rigel to rescue Earth. Appearances by Jane Foster and Odin. The M.M.M.S. Still Wants You! ad. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "The Warlock's Eye!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor impersonates Harokin in order to get the Warlock's Eye. Ad for Thing Sweat Shirt and Hulk Sweat Shirt. Ad for Marvel Comics Group Official Swingin' Stationery, Thor T-Shirt, and Spider-Man Poster. Letter to the editor from comics artist Peter Von Sholly. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #142UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 142UK
    • Interior is complete. Full length spine split.

    UK Edition. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Scourge of the Super-Skrull!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Super-Skrull, influenced by Loki, attacks and is beaten by Thor; Meanwhile, Odin sends Sif and Balder to find the evil Enchanters in the land of Ringsfjord. Tale of Asgard: "We, Who Are About to Die...!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Mogul's Demon Riders attack Thor and his companions. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #143UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 143UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "And, Soon Shall Come: the Enchanters!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; Thor, Sif and Balder face the Enchanters Three and the Living Talisman. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tales of Asgard: "To The Death!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; Volstagg finds the Idol of the Mystic Mountain and the Rod of Wondrous Wizard Power; Thor faces the Demon Riders. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #172UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 172UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett. "The Immortal and the Mind-Slave!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; Jane Foster, kidnapped!; No longer under the protection of Donald Blake, Jane finds herself vulnerable to a blackmailing scheme by billionaire Kornin Krask; Will Thor call on the power of the All-Father to save the woman he loves? Appearance by Odin. Cameos by Balder, Karnilla, and Loki. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #187UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 187UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Thor faces off against Odin in "The World is Lost!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. Appearances by Sif, Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Karnilla, Loki, and Odin. Buscema/Sinnott and Marie Severin cover.

  • Issue #193UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 193UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. 52-page giant. The Silver Surfer guest stars in "What Power Unleashed?" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema. Appearances by Sif, Balder, Loki, Karnilla, and Heimdall. John Buscema/John Romita Sr. cover (with Marie Severin?).

  • Issue #194UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 194UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "This Fatal Fury!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema; Attempting to prevent the force marriage between Loki and Sif, Thor is knocked away from his hammer, as the 60 second limit ticks down, Thor is at risk of changing back into Donald Blake as three Storm Giants approach for the kill; One of the Storm Giants grabs Thor, however is forced to drop him when the transformation between Thor and Blake shocks the giants hand; This gives Donald Blake a moment to rush toward Thor's hammer and reclaim it and resume his Godly form. "The Golden Apples!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood; reprinted from Journey into Mystery #114. 36 pages, full color.

  • Issue #197UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 197UK
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Thor battles Mangog in "The Well at the Edge of the World!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Hildegarde, and Odin. Cameos by Loki and Hela. John Romita Sr. cover.

  • Issue #204UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 204UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Exiled on Earth!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney (finished art); Odin condemns the heroes to Earth for daring to question him; Tana Nile uses her control pack to disguise herself as an Earthling, accepting the fact that she and Silas Grant are marooned on Earth; Doctor Donald Blake discovers that his office has been closed in his absence due to a change in building ownership; Slowly but surely, the exiled and marooned are separated and all fall prey to Mephisto. Appearances by Iron Man, Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Balder, Hildegarde, Karnilla, Heimdall, Mephisto, and Odin. Letter to the editor from comics artist Bill Blyberg. 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 #244UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 244UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler and John Romita (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita (alterations). "This Is the Way the World Ends!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Time Twisters have arrived. Zarrko sends his people to attack them to determine their strengths and weaknesses; In Asgard, Odin banishes the Vizier to the Tower of Solitude until he summons him again, he then sends Balder to retrieve Igron from the dungeon; The Time Twisters tell Thor that they cannot abandon their quest; Derek comes to and swears that Zarrko will pay; The Time Twisters summon forth more warriors from throughout time to battle the Asgardians; The Time Twisters depart, causing the destruction of the Earth. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Jane Foster, Odin, and Balder. Sif cameo. The letters page contains a Marvel Value Stamp series B #24. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #248UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 248UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "There Shall Come...Revolution!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tony Dezuniga (finished art), inks by Tony Dezuniga; Plot assist by Marv Wolfman; Thor and Jane arrive home, only to find a sudden storm has sprung up. Thor tries to dispel it, but is struck by lightning instead; After forcing with all his might, it finally disperses; Back inside, Jane tells Thor that the Warriors Three have caused a traffic jam; Thor goes and "rescues" them, and when they return, they find Jane with Balder in tatters; He tells Thor of the madness that has gripped Odin; They travel to Asgard, only to be stopped by Heimdall and beset by the warriors of Asgard; They defeat the warriors and meet up with the rebellion in Asgard; They then go to free Vizier from the Tower of Solitude. Appearances by Hogun, Fandrall, and Volstagg (story continues from Marvel Spotlight 30). 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #249UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 249UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. 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. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #253UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 253UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by John Verpoorten and John Romita. "Chaos in the Kingdom of the Trolls," script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns), inks by Tony DeZuniga (finished art); Ulik, thinking Thor dead, goes to attack the dragon; Ulik defeats it and takes its eye, only to find Thor standing in his path; Thor manages to get the ruby from Ulik; Ulik tells Thor why he needs the ruby; The Trolls have accidentally dug through to another dimension, where lives the bestial Trogg; Trogg who has killed many trolls before they could seal the portal, but they need the ruby to seal it permanently; Thor agrees to help Ulik defeat Trogg if he can keep the ruby. Tale of Asgard: the conclusion of "The Weapon and the Warrior!", script by David Kraft, art by Pablo Marcos; Thor and the Storm Giant fight to a standstill, realize they have no real reason to fight, and part ways amicably. 36 pgs., full color. 10p.

  • Issue #256UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 256UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Lurker in the Dark!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tony Dezuniga; The Recorder arrives to aid the Asgardians in their quest; They come across a monstrous derelict starship and decide to investigate; Inside, they are attacked by Securitrons, but after a thorough thrashing and a lucky shot at Sif, they are called off by Relstor; After they disappear, Sif collapses; Back in Asgard, Brokar brings Balder grim news; After the nurses have cared for Sif and left, Sporr's tentacles carry her off, and the Asgardians cannot stop it. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Recorder, and Karnilla. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #257UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 257UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Death, Thou Shalt Die!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; As the heroes seek Sporr, Relstor tells the Asgardians the history of Levianon; They finally come across one of Sporr's tentacles, only to have it collapse the hallway again; Back in Asgard, Balder and Karnilla look upon a mysterious army that has appeared on the outskirts of Asgard; Back on Levianon, Thor holds up the ceiling to save everyone; They then manage to track down the monstrous Sporr; The Asgardians battle against it, but it takes Thor to bring it down; But before he can stop them, the men of Levianon kill Sporr while it is knocked out. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Recorder, and Karnilla. Grey Gargoyle cameo. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 349,366; average paid circulation 172,389. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #49UK
    Tales of Suspense (1959) UK Edition 49UK
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • U.K. Edition.
    • Label #0274024008
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. First X-Men crossover (same date as X-Men #3 - January, 1964), plus first Avengers crossover (without Captain America) in the Iron Man story, "The New Iron Man Meets the Angel!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Paul Reinman; The Angel is affected by an atomic test done at one of Stark's weapons plants. His personality is altered and now he wants to join the Evil Mutants; The X-Men call the Avengers for help but only Iron Man is available. "Strange Encounter," art by Joe Maneely. "The Saga of the Sneepers!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); An alien race watches humanity's progress, worried that they will one day overtake them; With the invention of the atomic bomb and the Cold War, they decide that humanity will wipe itself out before it poses a threat. 36 pgs., full color.