Marvel Masterworks #26

([December] 1993)

Contents (Table of Contents)

table of contents / 1 page (report information)

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Letters:

Typeset

Introduction (Table of Contents)

foreword, introduction, preface, afterword / 2 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Letters:

typeset

Content Information

Reprints:

• in The Mighty Thor Omnibus (Marvel, 2010 series) #1 ([November] 2010)

"The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!" (Table of Contents)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

George Roussos

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Thor; Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #101 (February 1964)

"The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!" (Table of Contents)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

George Roussos [as George Bell]

Colors:

Tom Smith

Letters:

Sam Rosen

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Thor; Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man; Hank Pym; Tony Stark; Avengers [Giant-Man [Hank Pym]; Wasp; Iron Man [Tony Stark]]; Odin; Loki; Heimdall; Norn Hag (I); Don Blake; Mr. Hyde (flashback); Jane Foster (flashback)

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #101 (February 1964)

Indexer Notes

First appearance of the Norn Hag and the Well of Centures, story continued in Journey Into Mystery #102.

"The Invasion of Asgard!" (Table of Contents)

Tales of Asgard / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

George Roussos [as George Bell]

Colors:

Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver

Letters:

Artie Simek

Editing:

Stan Lee

Job Number:

X-568

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero; Fantasy

Characters:

Thor; Loki; Heimdall; Norn Hag; Ulfrin the Dragon (I); Skoll (I); Hati (I); Rime Giants (I); Geirrodur (I); Odin

Synopsis:

Thor holds off the enemies of Asgard until help arrives.

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #101 (February 1964)

Indexer Notes

The second Boyhood of Thor story, first appearances of Skoll and Hati the Wolf Gods, Ulfrin the Dragon, Rime Giants and Geirrodur the Troll.

Slave of "The Tomorrow Man!" (Table of Contents)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

George Roussos

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Thor; Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #102 (March 1964)

"Slave of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!" (Table of Contents)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Chic Stone

Colors:

Tom Smith

Letters:

Artie Simek

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-573

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Thor; Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man; Loki; Odin

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #102 (March 1964)

"Death" Comes to Thor! (Table of Contents)

Tales of Asgard / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Paul Reinman

Colors:

Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver

Letters:

Artie Simek

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero; Fantasy

Characters:

Thor; Hela, Goddess of Death (I); The Three Norn Fates (I); Balder; Sif (I); King Rugga (I)

Synopsis:

Thor (at the age of 18) rescues Sif from Hela, goddess of Death, and earns the right to carry the Hammer of Odin.

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #102 (March 1964)

Indexer Notes

Third in the Boyhood of Thor series, first appearances of Hela, Goddess of Death, The Three Norn Fates, King Rugga and Sif.

The Enchantress and the Executioner! (Table of Contents)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

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Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

George Roussos

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Thor; Enchantress; Executioner

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #103 (April 1964)

"The Enchantress and the Executioner!" (Table of Contents)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Chic Stone

Colors:

Tom Smith

Letters:

Sam Rosen

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

FEATURE: Thor; GUESTS: Jane Foster; Odin; Don Blake; VILLAINS: Enchantress (I); Executioner (I); Loki; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man

Synopsis:

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.

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #103 (April 1964)

Indexer Notes

At this point, the stories take a turn to Asgardian themes and backdrops, first appearances of the Enchantress and the Executioner.

"Thor's Mission to Mirmir!" (Table of Contents)

Tales of Asgard / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Chic Stone

Colors:

Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver

Letters:

Artie Simek

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-625

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero; Fantasy

Characters:

Thor; Sindri, King of the Dwarfs (I); Skord (I); Gullin, the Boar God (I); King Mirmir (I); Aske (I); Embla (I)

Synopsis:

Story of how Odin created the first humans.

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #103 (April 1964)

Indexer Notes

Fourth in the Boyhood of Thor series, next story in this series is in Thor #252. First appearances of Sindri, King of the Dwards, Skord, Gullin, the Boar God, King Mirmir, Aske (first male human); Embla (first female human) and the ship Skipbladner.

"Giants Walk the Earth!" (Table of Contents)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

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Script:

?

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Chic Stone

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Thor; Surtur; Skagg

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #104 (May 1964)

"Giants Walk the Earth!" (Table of Contents)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Chic Stone

Colors:

Tom Smith

Letters:

Sam Rosen

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-636

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Thor; Odin; Balder; Heimdall; Surtur; Skagg; Loki; Enchantress; Executioner; Don Blake; Jane Foster

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #104 (May 1964)

Heimdall Guardian of the Mystic Rainbow Bridge! (Table of Contents)

Tales of Asgard / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Don Heck

Colors:

Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver

Letters:

Artie Simek

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero; Fantasy

Characters:

Heimdall; Odin; Agnar the Fierce (I); Gotron, the Agile (I); King of the Storm Giants (name Brimer is revealed in the next issue) (I)

Synopsis:

Story of how Heimdall earned the right to guard the Rainbow Bridge.

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #104 (May 1964)

Indexer Notes

First in the Heimdall Biography series, first appearances of Agnar the Fierce, Gotron, the Agile and the King of the Storm Giants (Brimer).

"The Cobra and Mr. Hyde!" (Table of Contents)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

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Script:

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Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Chic Stone

Colors:

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Letters:

?

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Thor; Cobra; Mr. Hyde

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #105 (June 1964)

"The Cobra and Mr. Hyde!" (Table of Contents)

Thor / comic story / 18 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Chic Stone

Colors:

Tom Smith

Letters:

Artie Simek

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-681

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Thor; Avengers [Thor; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp]; Calvin Zabo; Cobra; Mr. Hyde [Calvin Zabo]; Don Blake; Jane Foster

Synopsis:

The Cobra and Mr. Hyde team up, forming a long-standing team.

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #105 (June 1964)

Indexer Notes

The customary back-up mystery story is dropped in favor of longer Thor stories. This story is continued in Journey Into Mystery #106.

"When Heimdall Failed!" (Table of Contents)

Tales of Asgard / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

George Roussos [as George Bell]

Colors:

Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver

Letters:

Artie Simek

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-682

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero; Fantasy

Characters:

Heimdall; King Brimer; Queen Nedra (I); Odin; a Vanna (an air-sprite) (I)

Synopsis:

Story of how an Air Spirit snuck past Heimdall.

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #105 (June 1964)

Indexer Notes

Second in the Heimdall Biography series, first appearances of Queen Nedra and a Vanna (an air-sprite).

The Thunder God Strikes Back! (Table of Contents)

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Script:

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Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Chic Stone

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Thor; Mr. Hyde; The Cobra

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #106 (July 1964)

"The Thunder God Strikes Back!" (Table of Contents)

Thor / comic story / 18 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Chic Stone

Colors:

Tom Smith

Letters:

Artie Simek

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-704

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Thor; Mr. Hyde [Calvin Zabo]; The Cobra; Don Blake; Calvin Zabo; Jane Foster

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #106 (July 1964)

Indexer Notes

This story continues from Journey Into Mystery #105.

Balder "The Brave" (Table of Contents)

Tales of Asgard / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Vince Colletta

Colors:

Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver

Letters:

Artie Simek

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-718

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero; Fantasy

Characters:

Balder; Odin; Thor; Tyr (I); Honir (I)

Synopsis:

Story of how Balder gained his invincibility.

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #106 (July 1964)

Indexer Notes

First in the Balder Biography series, first appearances of Tyr and Honir.

"The Grey Gargoyle!" (Table of Contents)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

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Script:

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Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Chic Stone

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Thor; Grey Gargoyle

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #107 (August 1964)

"When the Grey Gargoyle Strikes!" (Table of Contents)

Thor / comic story / 18 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Chic Stone

Colors:

Tom Smith

Letters:

Artie Simek

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-725

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Thor; Grey Gargoyle [Paul Duval] (I)(O); Don Blake; Jane Foster; Paul Duval (I)

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #107 (August 1964)

Indexer Notes

First appearance and origin of the Grey Gargoyle.

"Balder Must Die!" (Table of Contents)

Tales of Asgard / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Vince Colletta

Colors:

Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver

Letters:

Artie Simek

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-738

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero; Fantasy

Characters:

Balder; Loki; Norn Queen (later known as Karnilla) (I); Norn Queen's servant (later known as Haag) (I)

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #107 (August 1964)

Indexer Notes

Second in the Balder Biography series, first appearance of the Norn Queen (Karnilla) and her servant (Haag).

See Thor Battle Loki, Prince of Evil, for the Life of Lovely Jane Foster. (Table of Contents)

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Script:

?

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

George Roussos

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Thor; Loki; Jane Foster; Dr. Strange

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #108 (September 1964)

"At the Mercy of Loki, Prince of Evil!" (Table of Contents)

Thor / comic story / 18 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Chic Stone

Colors:

Tom Smith

Letters:

Artie Simek

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-749

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

F: Thor; GS: Dr. Strange; Avengers [Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp]; Odin; Don Blake; Jane Foster; Heimdall; V: Loki

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #108 (September 1964)

"Trapped by the Trolls!" (Table of Contents)

Tales of Asgard / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Vince Colletta

Colors:

Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver

Letters:

Artie Simek

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-750

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero; Fantasy

Characters:

GS: Thor; V: King Sindri of the Dwarvfs; Dwarfs; Trolls

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #108 (September 1964)

Magneto, Most Powerful of the Evil Mutants! (Table of Contents)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Chic Stone

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-789

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Thor; Magneto; Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Mastermind; Scarlet Witch; Quicksilver; Toad]

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #109 (October 1964)

"When Magneto Strikes!" (Table of Contents)

Thor / comic story / 18 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Chic Stone

Colors:

Tom Smith

Letters:

Sam Rosen

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-789

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

F: Thor; V: Magneto; Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Quicksilver; Scarlet Witch; Mastermind; Toad]; GA: Don Blake; Jane Foster; X-Men (mostly unseen)

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #109 (October 1964)

"Banished From Asgard!" (Table of Contents)

Tales of Asgard / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Vince Colletta

Colors:

Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver

Letters:

Sam Rosen

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-781

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero; Fantasy

Characters:

GS: Thor; Odin; V: Arkin the Weak (I); Queen Knorda (I)

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #109 (October 1964)

Indexer Notes

First appearances of Arkin the Weak and Queen Knorda.

"Every Hand Against Him!" (Table of Contents)

Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

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Script:

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Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Chic Stone

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Thor; Mr. Hyde; Cobra; Jane Foster

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #110 (November 1964)

"Every Hand Against Him!" (Table of Contents)

Thor / comic story / 16 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Chic Stone

Colors:

Tom Smith

Letters:

Artie Simek

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-811

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

F: Thor; GS: Odin; Heimdall; Jane Foster; Don Blake; V: Loki; Cobra; Mr. Hyde

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #110 (November 1964)

The Defeat of Odin! (Table of Contents)

Tales of Asgard / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Vince Colletta

Colors:

Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver

Letters:

Artie Simek

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-814

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero; Fantasy

Characters:

GS: Thor; Odin; V: Prince Rivvak (I)

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #110 (November 1964)

Indexer Notes

First appearance of Prince Rivvak.

Surtur the Fire Demon! (Table of Contents)

Tales of Asgard / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Jack Kirby

Colors:

Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver

Letters:

Sam Rosen

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-498

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero; Fantasy

Characters:

Odin; Surtur

Synopsis:

Story of how Odin trapped Surtur in the center of the Earth.

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #99 (December 1963)

"The Storm Giants" (Table of Contents)

Tales of Asgard / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Stan Lee

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Paul Reinman

Colors:

Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver

Letters:

Artie Simek

Editing:

Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Job Number:

X-520

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero; Fantasy

Characters:

Thor; Loki; Odin; Agnar, King of the Eagles (I)

Synopsis:

First in the Boyhood of Thor series.

Reprints:

• from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #100 (January 1964)