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Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 100 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4461664012

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. "The Master Plan of Mr. Hyde!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; Mister Hyde kidnaps Don Blake and Jane Foster and then tries to steal a submarine using Jane as a hostage; Jane stops Thor from catching Hyde because she thinks that Don is still in danger; The police realize that Hyde framed Thor for the bank robbery, but Jane's actions convince Odin that she is unworthy of immortality. "Tricky Travel" text story. "The Unreal!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A man recounts a dream to a psychiatrist, in which he meets and fights an alien on an expedition; The psychiatrist dismisses the importance of the dream, since the alien "human" that he describes couldn't exist. 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; Thor and Loki (as children) defeat three Storm Giants and return the Golden Apples of Iduna. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 100 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4461664010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. "The Master Plan of Mr. Hyde!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; Mister Hyde kidnaps Don Blake and Jane Foster and then tries to steal a submarine using Jane as a hostage; Jane stops Thor from catching Hyde because she thinks that Don is still in danger; The police realize that Hyde framed Thor for the bank robbery, but Jane's actions convince Odin that she is unworthy of immortality. "Tricky Travel" text story. "The Unreal!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A man recounts a dream to a psychiatrist, in which he meets and fights an alien on an expedition; The psychiatrist dismisses the importance of the dream, since the alien "human" that he describes couldn't exist. 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; Thor and Loki (as children) defeat three Storm Giants and return the Golden Apples of Iduna. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 105 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4461664014

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. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 105 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4461664013

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. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 114 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4461664016

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance and origin of the Absorbing Man in "The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die!" (And what a great title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Loki uses his magic to turn Crusher Creel into the Absorbing Man; A patient of Blake's, reporter Harris Hobbs, alerts him the existence of the Absorbing Man; Blake breaks a dinner date with Jane in order to investigate as Thor; Thor and Creel meet and fight; Hobbs witnesses the battle and is injured; Thor tends to Hobbs before resuming his battle; Balder then interrupts the fight by transporting Thor to Asgard; It seems that Loki has abducted Jane and brought her to the Golden Realm; Thor and Balder ride off to save her; Appearance by Loki. Fantastic Four comic ad. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "The Golden Apples!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood; First appearance of the land of Varinheim. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 114 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4177121013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance and origin of the Absorbing Man in "The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die!" (And what a great title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Loki uses his magic to turn Crusher Creel into the Absorbing Man; A patient of Blake's, reporter Harris Hobbs, alerts him the existence of the Absorbing Man; Blake breaks a dinner date with Jane in order to investigate as Thor; Thor and Creel meet and fight; Hobbs witnesses the battle and is injured; Thor tends to Hobbs before resuming his battle; Balder then interrupts the fight by transporting Thor to Asgard; It seems that Loki has abducted Jane and brought her to the Golden Realm; Thor and Balder ride off to save her; Appearance by Loki. Fantastic Four comic ad. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "The Golden Apples!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood; First appearance of the land of Varinheim. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 132 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearances of Ego the Living Planet and the Recorder in "Rigel: Where Gods May Fear to Tread!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor travels to the planet Rigel to deal with the Colonizers in person; Hes diverted by the menace of Ego. Appearance by Jane Foster. Tale of Asgard: "The Dark Horse of Death!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions rest after defeating Harokin's Hordes; Harokin, mortally wounded, waits for the Black Stallion of Doom. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 133 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Ego and the Recorder guest star in "Behold...The Living Planet!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor wins over Ego, the Living Planet and gets Earth's freedom from the colonizers; Jane wanders into the New Men and is offered a job as a teacher in Wundagore. Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "Valhalla!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Harokin rides the Black Stallion of Doom to Valhalla. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 151 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4457529009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "To Rise Again!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor battles the Destroyer to a standstill, not knowing that it is Sif's life force that animates the creature; Odin decides that Thor has been punished long enough and restores his full power; Meanwhile, Ulik and a Troll army attack Karnilla's castle, and she releases Balder from her thrall so that he can fight for her. "Origins of the Inhumans" back-up: "Inhumans at Large!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Triton origin continued; Triton escapes from the humans who captured him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 156 VF 8.0

Thor faces Mangog and Loki in "The Hammer and the Holocaust!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Appearances by Balder, Sif, Karnilla, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Heimdall, the Recorder, and Odin. Kirby/Colletta cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 164 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0244950026

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Lest Mankind Fall!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Trapped in an apocalyptic future with Pluto, God of Death, Sif and Thor find themselves in dire need of back-up; In true god-like fashion, Zeus makes his sweeping entrance; Is the King of the Gods here to support the Asgardians, or Pluto?; Back on Asgard, Balder continues to struggle with stray thoughts of Karnilla, the Norn Queen. Appearances by Balder, Sif, Karnilla, Zeus, and Odin. Re-introduction of Athena (from Red Raven Comics 1, August 1940). Adam Warlock (still in cocoon) cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 171 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett. "The Wrath of the Wrecker!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; After the shooting of civil rights activist Pedro Luis Lopez, Thor springs into action…as Donald Blake!; Will Dr. Blake be able to save Lopezs life before the city erupts into race riots?; The Destroyer makes a less than triumphant return, leaving Donald Blake/Thor with even more on his plate! Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 183 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. "Trapped in Doomsland," script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor is in Latveria with a missile on his tail that threatens to not only destroy him, but a village full of innocent people below him as well; However, Thor comes up with a solution: Using his hammer to create a vortex, Thor throws it high into the sky, causing it to suck the missile out of harms way; However, without his hammer, Thor slams into the ground and watches as the missile explodes harmlessly; When his hammer doesn't come back, Thor must find it, but the 60 second limit he can spend away from his hammer elapses and he changes back into Donald Blake; Meanwhile, Dr. Doom has tracked the location of Thor's hammer. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 229 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4183207010

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Mike Esposito. "Where Darkness Dwells, Dwell I!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Chic Stone; Both Thor and Hercules have returned to Earth, but while Thor flies overhead, Hercules hears a cry for help; He rushes to it, only to see an old man attacked by a robber; Hercules chases him down, only to return just in time to see the old man kill himself; A police detective tells Thor and Hercules about how several people have gone insane lately and killed themselves; Hercules storms off by himself, but is captured by a mysterious shadowy figure; He later manages to barely return to Thor, only to collapse in front of him. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp #80 (Ghost Rider), and also an ad for Wolverine's debut in Incredible Hulk #181. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 231 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4495174016

Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations). "A Spectre From the Past!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (layouts/breakdowns), Dick Giordano, and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Dick Giordano (figures) and Terry Austin (backgrounds, uncredited); Thor and Hercules return to the surface and fix the hole in the ground they created; After they are done, Blumkenn tells Thor that one of the people stopped from killing themselves has been asking for him - Jane Foster; Elsewhere, during a séance, the spirit of Armak is channeled into Arnold Nicolson. Back in a Midtown Hospital, Sif sees Thor with Jane Foster and realizes just how much he still loves her; The doctor tells Sif that there's not much hope, and that Jane has a week or two at the most; Sif returns to Asgard seeking Odin, only to find him gone; Thor flies off to fight Armak. The story pages were printed out of order; they should be 1-13, 15, 16, 14, 17, 18. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #83 (Dragon Man). 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 242 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4495174015

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "When the Servitor Commands!", script by Len Wein, layouts by John Buscema, finished art by Joe Sinnott.; Thor, Odin, and Jane leave the pyramid, and Thor uses Mjolnir to send it elsewhere; With the pyramid gone, Odin's full memory returns; Odin is furious that Thor is still with Jane Foster, and he is not welcome in Asgard until he has forsworn her forever; Thor flies Jane back to her apartment, where they find the Warriors Three; Before long, a gigantic hand crashes through the wall and grabs Jane; The four warriors defeat the Servitor, but before Thor can finish him off, he is stopped by Zarrko - who needs Thor's help. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 243 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4495174014

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Turmoil in the Time Stream!", script by Len Wein, layouts by John Buscema, finished art by Joe Sinnott; Zarrko tells Thor and the Asgardians about the Time Twisters, beings traveling back through time from the 80th Century; And every time they appear on Earth, it is destroyed; They agree to go with Zarrko, but once in the time stream, they are assaulted by dinosaurs, Mongol warriors, and soldiers from the future. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Jane Foster, and Odin. The letters page contains a Marvel Value Stamp series B #7 (Thor). 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 247 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4495174013

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Flame and the Hammer!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Plot assist by Marv Wolfman; Thor and Firelord attack the armies of President Elmirez; In Asgard, Odin charges Balder with treason and orders him tossed in the dungeon; Balder calls him mad and fights his way free; Jane manages to free herself and challenges Gypsy for Thor's freedom; During their fight, the soldiers move to kill Jane, which frees Thor from his spell; Jane snags the Gypsy's gem from her brow, which also serves to free Firelord; They then easily capture El Lobo's forces and deposit them to President Elmirez's forces. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg (story continues in Marvel Spotlight 30). Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 254 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4495147004

This issue reprints Thor 159, "The Answer at Last!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. After completing a surgery successfully, Dr. Donald Blake returns to his apartment where he begins to ponder about the secrets of his double identity; Namely, is he really Thor or Donald Blake?; And if he is the latter, what happened to the original Thor?; Drifting to sleep, he dreams about going to Asgard in his godly form and asking Odin for the answers that have been plaguing him; Hearing this request from Asgard, Odin decrees that Blake shall be told the truth, and when Blake awakens, Odin appears before him and tells him the fate of what happened to Thor many years ago; Odin tells of a time when Thor was brash, arrogant, and reckless. Pages 3 and 14 of original story omitted. New cover by Rich Buckler/Joe Sinnott. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 256 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4495147006

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. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 261 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4495147008

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Wall Around the World!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson (breakdowns) and Ernie Chan (finished art), inks by Ernie Chan; Thor and his comrades attempt to breach the enormous wall around the Doomsday Star, to no avail; Back in Asgard, a cloaked figure watches them, along with Balder and Karnilla with great interest; While he is watching, they vanish in the blink of an eye; The second Thor shows Balder that the Enchantress and Executioner where phantasms, but Karnilla senses something is wrong; When Thor and friends come to, the Starjammer is gone and they are standing in a city behind the wall they sought to breach; They are attacked by robotic Techno trackers, and during the battle, Hogun, Volstagg, and Recorder are separated from Thor, Sif, and Fandral. Cameos by the Enchantress and the Executioner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 262 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4495147001

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. Odin, discovered missing in issue 250, is found in "Even an Immortal Can Die!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; Thor tries to free himself from his bonds, but cannot; The Soul Survivors tell him the origin of themselves and of the Doomsday Star; That they are the ones that intercepted Odin; They then take Thor's group to see him; They are using Odin as a battery and they have almost drained him dry; Back in Asgard, the second Thor leads Balder and Karnilla into Asgard, then assaults them; Thor is speaking to a very weak Odin, when Odin apparently dies; In his rage, Thor begins to tear through all the Techno-trackers with ease, as Hogun, Volstagg, and Recorder arrive; With nothing else to do, K'rll places himself in the Spirit Mold and gives form to the remaining Odinpower still in the batteries, creating a beast made of pure Odinforce. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 284 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4495147003

The Eternals Saga: Part 3 of 20 - Cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod. "The City of the Space Gods!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finished art), inks by Chic Stone; The passengers are horrified inside a plane at seeing Thor obliterated, and inside that plane, a young man questions the passenger he doesn't remember seeing before - Dr. Don Blake; Gammenon sets the plane down and goes about his own tasks; The passengers begin to get out of the plane and are greeting by Dr Damian and Ajak; Blake tricks Ajak into giving him and Damian privacy when Damian almost collapses; Ajak leaves and Damian reveals that he had been faking; Damian then tells Blake about how Ikaris helped him and his daughter, Margo, discover the dome; Blake changes to Thor in front of Damian. Bullpen Bulletins. "Hotshot on the Block" Hostess snack cakes ad with Spider-Man. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 325N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4494523013

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Al Milgrom. "A Deal With Darkoth," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Jim Mooney; Mephisto sends Darkoth to kill Donald Blake; Darktoth resists Mephisto long enough to allow Blake to turn into Thor, who helps Darkoth gain his freedom from Mephisto. Fantastic Four cameo. Tales of Asgard back-up, "The Golden Apples of Immortality," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Jack Abel; Loki and Tyr capture Idunn and the golden apples of Asgard. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #2097825005

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.2 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4157726001

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 8.0 Newsstand Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #4487060008

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CBCS 7.0 SS Jim Shooter Newsstand Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); See item notes

Newsstand Edition. Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 3/26/2022. Half-inch chunk of plastic chipped off on back of case at top left corner.

Label #22-1BACAAE-015

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N FN 6.0 Newsstand Variant

Cover oxidation.

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 338N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961419015

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. In Beta Ray Bill's second appearance, he comes to blows with Thor in "A Fool and His Hammer," script and art by Walt Simonson; Bill and Thor fight in single combat for the honor of wielding Mjolner and the alien bests the god of thunder. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Odin, Sif, Loki, Balder, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 339D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #3889839009

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. "Something Old, Something New," script and art by Walt Simonson; Odin has the dwarves create a hammer for Bill and sends the alien and his son into space to rescue Bill's people. Appearances by Sif, Odin, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Carlin and Simonson's Page O' Thor Stuff; Assistant editor's month shenanigans. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Golden Record Reprint 83COMIC FN+ 6.5

Mild cover oxidation, minor staple rust.

COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Reprint from the Golden Record Comic set. Near exact replica of J.I.M (Thor) # 83, but there is no cover price or issue # and Golden Record ad on back cover. 83A does not include the record.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Golden Record Reprint 83COMIC FN 6.0

Mild cover oxidation.

COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Reprint from the Golden Record Comic set. Near exact replica of J.I.M (Thor) # 83, but there is no cover price or issue # and Golden Record ad on back cover. 83A does not include the record.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Golden Record Reprint 83COMIC VG- 3.5

Oxidation.

COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Reprint from the Golden Record Comic set. Near exact replica of J.I.M (Thor) # 83, but there is no cover price or issue # and Golden Record ad on back cover. 83A does not include the record.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Golden Record Reprint 83COMIC GD/VG 3.0

Oxidation and cover chipping.

COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Reprint from the Golden Record Comic set. Near exact replica of J.I.M (Thor) # 83, but there is no cover price or issue # and Golden Record ad on back cover. 83A does not include the record.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Golden Record Reprint 83COMIC GD/VG 3.0

Oxidation and cover chipping.

COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Reprint from the Golden Record Comic set. Near exact replica of J.I.M (Thor) # 83, but there is no cover price or issue # and Golden Record ad on back cover. 83A does not include the record.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Whitman Variants 260 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Multi-Pack Edition.

Label #4495147007

Whitman Variant. Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Vicious and the Valiant," script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; On the Phoenix of Freedom, the Recorder attempts to download any information about the Doomsday Star; Back in Asgard, Balder disguises himself to sneak out and try to determine the strength of the enemy army; He sneaks into their encampment and discovers that the suits of armor are empty, brought to life by the Enchantress; As Thor gets ready to leave the Phoenix, he discovers that the Warriors Three have mounted one of the ship's great cannons aboard the Starjammer; Back in Asgard, Balder is discovered by the Enchantress and Executioner; Balder fights the Executioner, but Enchantress secretly lends him sorcerous aid; Now having a map, Thor and the Asgardians come across a vast group of floating statues, one of which raises its hand and strikes. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Recorder, and Karnilla. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

Thor (1998 Marvel 2nd Series) 14 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25FF9E2-013

Enchanters Saga: Part 1 of 5. "Hammer Time!" Guest-starring Iron Man. Sub-Mariner cameo. Cover pencils by José Ladrönn. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Mike McKone and Mark McKenna. The mighty Thor battles one of his oldest and most powerful adversaries, Crusher Creel the Absorbing Man and his super-strong squeeze Titania. But this time the odinson does not fight alone. The Invincible Iron Man fights by his side. Plus, the secrets as to why Thor's hammer has been acting strange of late begin to be revealed in this very issue. Cover price $1.99.

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) 2F CBCS 9.8 Coipel Variant 4th Printing

Paper: White

Fourth Printing.

Label #20-3086790-031

4th Printing. The Devourer King: Part 2 - Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Nic Klein. THE BLACK WINTER AND THE DEVOURER KING! Before him lies the Black Winter; behind, a trail of death wrought by his own hand. The God of Thunder hurtles through the cosmos, searching for the power to save Asgard and all existence. But no power in the heavens can save a god - a king - from his bloody duty. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) 18A CGC 9.8 Coipel

Paper: White

Label #3955694022

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Pasqual Ferry. Cover by Olivier Coipel. MEET ASGARD'S NEW MASTER OF SPIES - THROG! After the events of 'Revelations,' Thor has a top secret mission that only one trusted ally can carry out: Throg, the Frog of Thunder! Guest artist Pasqual Ferry makes a return trip to Asgard for this unique tale of otherworldly espionage, one that will have a profound impact on the future of the Marvel Universe! 28 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) 18C CGC 9.8 Jusko Variant

Paper: White

Jusko Variant Cover

Label #4010478012

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Pasqual Ferry. Cover by Joe Jusko. MEET ASGARD'S NEW MASTER OF SPIES - THROG! After the events of 'Revelations,' Thor has a top secret mission that only one trusted ally can carry out: Throg, the Frog of Thunder! Guest artist Pasqual Ferry makes a return trip to Asgard for this unique tale of otherworldly espionage, one that will have a profound impact on the future of the Marvel Universe! 28 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) Annual 1A CGC 9.8 Kuder

Paper: White

Label #3938015016

Infinite Destinies: Part 5 of 8 - Written by Aaron Kuder, Jed MacKay. Art by Aaron Kuder, Juan Ferreyra. Cover by Aaron Kuder.

Story continued from The Amazing Spider-Man (2018 6th Series) Annual #2.

THOR VS. THOR! Thor and the other leaders of the Ten Realms (and, uh, Hawkeye?) have gathered for a World Tree celebration! But the festivities come to an abrupt halt when a mysterious guest - and his otherworldly powers - crashes the party. And his 'plus-one' is a dark, twisted version of Thor who is determined to become the iron-fisted ruler of all the realms! ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Part 5 (of 8) of 'Infinite Fury'! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+

NOTE: Story continues in Miles Morales Spider-Man (2021 Marvel) Annual 1.

Cover price $4.99.

Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 80 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4499611001

"Getting Even" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by John Arcudi. Art by Francisco Ruiz Velasco. Cover by Francisco Ruiz Velasco. The Battler is the underground world champion! But on his way to a sparring session, he notices the Armadillo -- the prior regional champion -- homeless and living on the street. In the meantime, Rey Trueno recruits his next challenger: Katrina Van Horne (aka Man-Killer)! She was just released from jail after the wondrous wall-crawler caught her committing a robbery. Are Man-Killer and the Battler headed for a showdown? Cameo appearances by Delilah and the Scorpion. 40 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 127B VF/NM 9.0 Jock Villain 1:10 Variant

Limited Edition Villain Variant Cover by Jock. Burning Down the House: Part 2 - Written by ANDY DIGGLE Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE. It's Bullseye & Venom unleashed - and the T-Bolts will never be the same! All-out war erupts in Thunderbolts Mountain, as Songbird fights for her life against the team's most psychotic and bloodthirsty members -- and this time, they're taking no prisoners! Old scores are settled and long-standing enmities explode into violence as Norman Osborn clears the deck to make way for his all-new, all-different Thunderbolts! And it ain't over 'til the Songbird sings in part two of 'Burning Down the House' by Andy Diggle (Losers) and Roberto De La Torre (Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.)! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Thunderbolts (1998 Marvel) Wizard Edition 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #4259565018

"A Rare Night Off" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Al Milgrom. The night before MACH-1 turns himself into the authorities, the Thunderbolts enjoy dinner at a fancy restaurant! But their fun evening is violently interrupted by a Hydra death squad! However like a well-oiled machine, the T-Bolts quickly recover and rout the Hydra assassins! Fortunately or perhaps unfortunately, the local media is there to report on the battle. And the news report garners the attention of the Crimson Cowl, Baron Zemo, Citizen V, and Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Cameo appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Hawkeye, Jolt, MACH-1, Moonstone, and Songbird. (Notes: This story takes place after Thunderbolts #22 and before the T-Bolts' appearance in Avengers (3rd series) #12. Printed on glossy paper. No advertisements inside. This issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Classic #3.) 16 pages.

Thunderbolts (2012 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Tedesco

Paper: White

Label #4490186014

Cover by Julian Totino Tedesco (W) Daniel Way (A) Steve Dillon Red Hulk, Venom, Elektra, Deadpool, the Punisher. Forget the courts, the jails, the system - this team of Thunderbolts fights fire with fire, targeting the most dangerous and lethal players in the Marvel Universe with extreme prejudice. Led by General 'Thunderbolt' Ross, AKA the Red Hulk, this hand-picked team of like-minded operatives is going to make the world a better place...by all means necessary. Cover price $2.99.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 1D VF 8.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Survival Run!" Written by David Micheline. Art by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding. When the Thundercats' homeworld is destroyed, a small group of survivors crash-land on the mysterious green world known as Third Earth. They soon find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against their mortal enemies the Mutants. However, things go from bad to worse when their battle with the vile Mutants awakens Mumm-Ra, an ancient ogre-mage whose dark magic powers know no rival. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 1D VF 8.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Survival Run!" Written by David Micheline. Art by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding. When the Thundercats' homeworld is destroyed, a small group of survivors crash-land on the mysterious green world known as Third Earth. They soon find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against their mortal enemies the Mutants. However, things go from bad to worse when their battle with the vile Mutants awakens Mumm-Ra, an ancient ogre-mage whose dark magic powers know no rival. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26D2EA6-004

65 cent cover. "Tears of Sunrise!" Written by David Micheline. Art by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding. Lion-O, leader of the Thundercats and armed with the mystical Sword of Omens, defends his people and the benevolent denizens of third Earth against Mumm-Ra and the other malevolent creatures that hide in the shadows and cracks of this strange new world. 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 16 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26D25F3-020

"The Queen of Eight Legs!" Based on the screenplay by Steve Perry. Adapted by Steve Perry. Art by Jim Mooney and Vincent Colletta. Can Lion-O and Snarf hope to survive when they fall into the trap of Mumm-Ra, the Ever-Living? 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.00.