Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #[3]

(November 2001)

Contents (Table of Contents: 1)

table of contents / 2 pages (report information)

Letters

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Indexer Notes

Includes small covers of the 10 Issues reprinted.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 2)

credits, title page / 1 page (report information)

Letters

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[Journey Into Mystery #111] (Table of Contents: 3)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Chic Stone

Colors

?

Letters

Sam Rosen

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Cobra; Mr. Hyde; Balder

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #111 (December 1964)

The Power of the Thunder God! (Table of Contents: 4)

Thor / comic story / 16 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Chic Stone (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Odin; Loki; Balder; Cobra [Klaus Vorhees]; Mr. Hyde [Calvin Zabo]

Synopsis

Thor battles the Cobra and Mr. Hyde while Jane Foster hovers close to death. Odin's heart begins to soften towards Jane, thanks to the intervention of Balder. Odin, in his infinite wisdom, commands Loki to deliver a message to Hardol, the mystic healer, who lives beyond the molten chasm. Loki has no choice but to obey but is waylaid by Balder and some other gods who, for some reason, distrust him. Balder delivers the message himself. Thor defeats the Cobra and Hyde. Balder finds Hardol, obtains the medicine needed for Jane's recovery and sends it to Thor in the nick of time. Jane will live!

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #111 (December 1964)

The Secret of Sigurd! (Table of Contents: 5)

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

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Feature Logo

Tales of Asgard Home of the Mighty Norse Gods!

Characters

Thor; Balder; Loki; Sigurd

Synopsis

When out walking with Balder and Loki, Thor is challenged to a duel by Sigurd. They fight and Thor knocks Sigurd to the ground repeatedly. However, each time Sigurd gets up he is stronger than ever. Balder remembers the key to Sigurd's increasing strength. He is a son of the Earth Sprites; his strength comes from the very ground itself. Thor hooks his hammer under Sigurd's belt and flings him skywards where he will be stranded on a deserted asteroid. The three gods continue their way home, with Loki disappointed that Thor was not defeated.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #111 (December 1964)

[Journey Into Mystery #112] (Table of Contents: 6)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Chic Stone

Colors

?

Letters

Sam Rosen

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Hulk

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #112 (January 1965)

The Mighty Thor Battles the Incredible Hulk! (Table of Contents: 7)

Thor / comic story / 16 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Chic Stone (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Sam Rosen (credited as S. Rosen)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Donald Blake]; Avengers [Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Odin

Synopsis

Two rival fan clubs are debating who is stronger, Thor or the Hulk? Thor happens to be passing by and drops in to offer his opinion. He relates the story of their epic battle (in Avengers #3) and describes a previously unseen scene in which he and the Hulk tussle. He goes into deep thought and when pressed, cannot say who is the stronger because he has insufficient proof! Days later, the Hulk gives thought to his meeting with Thor and vows that, next time, Thor will be smashed forever!

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #112 (January 1965)

The Coming of Loki! (Table of Contents: 8)

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

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Ages ago, when the universe was young, and Asgard was a'borning, noble Odin was compelled to battle a myriad host of foes in order to secure his rightful reign!

Feature Logo

Tales of Asgard Home of the Mighty Norse Gods!

Characters

Loki (origin); Odin; Laufey (Loki's father) (introduction, death, villain)

Synopsis

The Asgardians battle the Giants. Laufey, King of the Giants of Jotenheim, is slain. A bundle of cloth is found. It contains a baby. Odin adopts the child and names him Loki.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #112 (January 1965)

[Journey Into Mystery #113] (Table of Contents: 9)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Chic Stone

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

At last! The Thunder God reveals his true identity to Jane...

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Grey Gargoyle

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #113 (February 1965)

A World Gone Mad! (Table of Contents: 10)

Thor / comic story / 16 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Chic Stone (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

When imperious Odin commands, Thor must obey!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Loki; Odin; Grey Gargoyle [Paul Duval]; Honir

Synopsis

Thor upsets Odin again by declaring his love for Jane Foster. Don Blake reveals his secret identity to Jane, but she doesn't believe him. He stamps his cane and nothing happens because, unknown to him, Odin has removed the enchantment which allows him to become the God of Thunder. The Grey Gargoyle appears and attacks Don and Jane. They flee. Odin sends Honir the Hunter to aid Blake. Honir distracts the Gargoyle and grants Blake the ability to become Thor for 30 seconds, long enough to defeat the Gargoyle. Blake assists Jane and retracts his earlier admission saying the madness has left him.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #113 (February 1965)

The Boyhood of Loki! (Table of Contents: 11)

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

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Throughout the ages, the immortals of Asgard have thrilled to athletic contests, even as mortals do today!

Feature Logo

Tales of Asgard Home of the Mighty Norse Gods!

Characters

Thor (guest star); Loki (origin); Uller (introduction); Volsak (introduction)

Synopsis

Thor defends Loki after Loki is caught engaging in mystical mischief. Loki resents Thor's popularity and physical superiority vowing that, one day, Thor must be destroyed!

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #113 (February 1965)

[Journey Into Mystery #114] (Table of Contents: 12)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Chic Stone

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #114 (March 1965)

The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die! (Table of Contents: 13)

Thor / comic story / 16 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Chic Stone (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Sam Rosen (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Escape from Thor is inconceivable!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]; Harris Hobbs; Balder

Synopsis

Loki uses his magic to turn Crusher Creel into the Absorbing Man. A patient of Blake's, reporter Harris Hobbs, alerts him the the existense 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. Back on Earth, Creel believes he has defeated the Thunder God.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #114 (March 1965)

The Golden Apples! (Table of Contents: 14)

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

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited as Vince Coletta)

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

I give thee greetings, lovely goddess Iduna!

Feature Logo

Tales of Asgard Home of the Mighty Norse Gods!

Characters

Iduna; Haakun; Fenris

Synopsis

The goddess Iduna is taking some golden apples to Odin as a gift. She is menaced by Fenris Wolf who is eventually driven away by Haskins the Hunter.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #114 (March 1965)

Indexer Notes

Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood.

[Journey Into Mystery #115] (Table of Contents: 15)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Chic Stone

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #115 (April 1965)

The Vengeance of the Thunder God (Table of Contents: 16)

Thor / comic story / 16 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Frank Giacoia (credited as Frankie Ray)

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

The evil Loki has captured Jane Foster!!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Odin; Harris Hobbs; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]; Jane Foster; Ann; John

Synopsis

Thor rescues Jane from Loki. Odin appears and accuses Thor of bringing Jane to Asgard. Loki denies all involvement and Thor calls him a liar. Odin orders -- the Trial of the Gods, but first Thor is granted 48 hours in which to defeat the Absorbing Man. Aided by reporter Harris Hobbs and a courageous police unit, Thor tricks Creel into absorbing some helium gas. A gaseous, lighter-than-air Creel floats off into space. Thor returns to New York to gaze upon a sleeping Jane before returning to Asgard to face his trial.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #115 (April 1965)

A Viper in Our Midst! (Table of Contents: 17)

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

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Ghan, most deadly of the storm giants, is about to attack Asgard, as young Thor leads a task force to battle the titanic invader!

Feature Logo

Tales of Asgard Home of the Mighty Norse Gods!

Characters

Loki; Thor; Ghan

Synopsis

Loki aids the giant, Ghan, in escaping from the Asgardians. Ghan owes Loki a debt of gratitude. Loki plans to ask him to repay the favor when he makes his bid to claim the throne of Asgard.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #115 (April 1965)

[Journey Into Mystery #116] (Table of Contents: 18)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Vince Colletta

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

science fiction; fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

Thor; Loki; Odin

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #116 (May 1965)

The Trial of the Gods! (Table of Contents: 19)

Tales of Asgard / comic story / 16 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

At last, Thor and his evil arch-enemy Loki, are about to undergo the most dangerous test of all time, to determine which of them has lied to regal Odin, immortal monarch of Asgard!

Characters

Thor [Don Blake]; Odin; Balder; Jane Foster; Loki; Enchantress; Executioner; Yagg [Invincible Slayer](introduction, death); The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]; Rick Jones; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Frightful Four [Wizard [Bentley Wittman]; Sandman [Flint Marko]; Paste-Pot Pete [Peter Petruski]; Madam Medusa]

Synopsis

Odin sends Thor and Loki to Skornheim to endure a trial which will show which one of his sons is lying to him. Against Odin's decree, Loki uses magic to escape the traps of the enchanted land while Thor has to rely on brawn and sheer will.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #116 (May 1965)

The Challenge! (Table of Contents: 20)

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

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

In Thor #63, we saw how Loki won himself an ally in preparation for his eventual battle with the thunder god! (see notes)

Characters

Thor; Loki; Hymir; Rinda

Synopsis

On a diplomatic mission, Loki convinces King Hymir to put Thor to a deadly test where failure means slavery to the evil king. Thor, of course, passes the test, much to the annoyance of Hymir who strikes Loki and accuses him of betrayal.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #116 (May 1965)

Indexer Notes

First appearance of Princess Rinda and King Hymir.

The "first line" sequence mentions Thor #63, but it is likely meant to refer to Journey Into Mystery #115 when Loki made an alliance with Ghan, the storm giant.

[Journey Into Mystery #117] (Table of Contents: 21)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Vince Colletta

Colors

?

Letters

Sam Rosen

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #117 (June 1965)

Into the Blaze of Battle! (Table of Contents: 22)

Thor / comic story / 16 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited); Carl Hubbell ? (see notes)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited); Carl Hubbell ? (see notes)

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

By sheer trickery, the evil Loki has managed to return to Asgard, seconds ahead of Thor, thus winning the awesome 'trial of the gods'...

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Odin; Balder; Norn Queen [Karnilla]; Don Blake; Loki (villain); Enchantress (villain); Executioner (villain); Hu Sak (villain, introduction, death); Viet Cong (villain); Cho (introduction, death); Cho's and Hu Sak's mother (introduction, death); Kim (Cho's and Hu Sak's sister, introduction); Jane Foster

Synopsis

Loki wins the Trial of the Gods through deceit and trickery. He broke the rules by using enchanted Norn Stones, which he now discards through a dimensional portal. Odin gives Thor 24 hours to prove Loki's dishonesty. On Earth, Balder has been battling the Enchantress and the Executioner who were tormenting Jane Foster. Thor arrives and the two villains flee. Thor flies to Vietnam in search of the Norn Stones. There he becomes involved in that country's war. He rescues a Vietnamese girl named Kim after her the rest of her family is killed as a result of their opposing ideologies.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #117 (June 1965)

Indexer Notes

Nick Caputo suspects that Carl Hubbell drew panel two on page thirteen, as discussed in blog:

http://nick-caputo.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-unknown-art-of-carl-hubbell.ht…

The Sword in the Scabbard! (Table of Contents: 23)

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

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Asgard has been at peace too long!

Feature Logo

Tales of Asgard Home of the Mighty Norse Gods!

Characters

Thor; Loki; Odin; Warriors of Asgard

Synopsis

The warriors of Asgard are bored and Loki has been able to stir up trouble among their ranks. Odin is furious and intervenes when Thor and Loki face each other in combat. Odin then shows them the state of the Odinsword. According to legend, the universe will perish if the sword is ever drawn from its scabbard. Now, an evil force has broken the scabbard. Odin sends his sons on a quest to find this unknown enemy and put an end to this evil scheme.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #117 (June 1965)

[Journey Into Mystery #118] (Table of Contents: 24)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Frank Giacoia

Colors

?

Letters

Sam Rosen

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Destroyer

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #118 (July 1965)

To Kill a Thunder God! (Table of Contents: 25)

Thor / comic story / 16 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Remember last ish?

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Donald Blake]; Loki; Destroyer

Synopsis

Thor seeks Loki's Norn Stones in Vietnam. A cruel hunter, aided from afar by Loki, shoots Thor with an anesthetic projectile and brings him down. The hunter then discovers the hidden temple of the Destroyer. The hunter's consciousness enters the Destroyer. It awakens and engages Thor in battle. Loki realizes he has made a mistake-- the Destroyer is too powerful! He tries to warn Odin. Unfortunately, this is the day of the Odinsleep and he may not be disturbed. The gods throw Loki into the "Dungeon of No Escape". The destroyer fires a bolt of elemental force at Thor which will surely kill him!

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #118 (July 1965)

The Crimson Hand! (Table of Contents: 26)

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

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Sam Rosen (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

I am almost finished with your map, Thunder God!

Feature Logo

Tales of Asgard Home of the Mighty Norse Gods!

Characters

Thor; Loki; Morduk; Braggi

Synopsis

Wise Morduk helps Thor to plot a course for his mission and also bestows the Crimson Hand upon him, a magic glove that forces people to speak the truth. When Loki introduces Braggi, the commander he has handpicked, Braggi cannot help blurting out that the plans to kill Thor from behind once they have set sail.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #118 (July 1965)

[Journey Into Mystery #119] (Table of Contents: 27)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Vince Colletta

Colors

?

Letters

Sam Rosen

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Loki; Odin; Destroyer

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #119 [Regular Edition] (August 1965)

The Day of the Destroyer! (Table of Contents: 28)

Thor / comic story / 16 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

The Destroyer! The mind-staggering menace created countless ages ago by Odin himself!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Donald Blake]; Loki; Odin; Destroyer; Norn Queen [Karnilla]; Ularic

Synopsis

Loki, fearful of the power of the Destroyer, has saved Thor from certain death. As Thor continues to battle for his life, Loki sends a message to Karnilla, the Norn Queen, urging her to wake Odin from the Odinsleep. Odin wakes and realizes that Thor is in danger. Odin tries to assist Thor, but Thor insists that he should wage his own battle. Thor prevails but damages his hammer, the Temple of Darkness is destroyed and Odin is consumed with pride at his son's gallantry. Odin summons Loki and berates him. Loki is punished by being bound in servitude to Ularic, Odin's Royal Warlock.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #119 (August 1965)

Gather, Warriors! (Table of Contents: 29)

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

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

The mission of missions is about to begin!!

Feature Logo

Tales of Asgard Home of the Mighty Norse Gods!

Characters

Thor; Loki; Balder; Odin; Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg; Kroda; Magrat

Synopsis

A motley crew is assembled as Thor prepares to set sail. Odin fears that Ragnarök, the twilight of the gods, is upon them.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #119 (August 1965)

[Journey Into Mystery #120] (Table of Contents: 30)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Vince Colletta

Colors

?

Letters

Sam Rosen

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Absorbing Man

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #120 (September 1965)

With My Hammer in Hand...! (Table of Contents: 31)

Thor / comic story / 16 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

I knew that here in the great blast furnaces of Pittsburgh, I would find a giant forge to mend my hammer!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Loki; Odin; Avengers [Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]]; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]

Synopsis

Thor repairs his damaged hammer in a furnace in Pittsburgh and then returns the enchanted Norn Stones to Odin in Asgard. Loki, in servitude to Ularic the Warlock, imprisons his new master. Thor returns to Earth to find Blake's surgery has closed and that Jane Foster is missing. He tries to enlist the aid of the Avengers to find her, but discovers that most of his old allies have left the group. Hawkeye's brash attitude offends Thor and he leaves too. Loki, meanwhile, has used Ularic's enchantments to reach into outer space and bring back Thor's old foe, the Absorbing Man. He's not happy!

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #120 (September 1965)

Set Sail! (Table of Contents: 32)

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

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

The crew has been gathered...

Characters

Thor; Odin; Loki; Volstagg; Hogun; Kroda the Duellist; Magrat the Schemer; Mrs. Volstagg (introduction)

Synopsis

Thor and his companions set sail on a mission to defeat the forces of evil which threaten Asgard. They go with Odin's blessing but, within minutes, they are brawling amongst themselves. Loki defends Volstagg from Loki's cruelty. Magrat the Schemer wishes to be in favor with Loki and urges Kroda the Duellist to assassinate Thor. Kroda is prevented from doing so by Hogun the Grim and peace returns to the vessel and its crew. Back in Asgard, Odin reflects upon the wisdom of sanctioning such a quest.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #120 (September 1965)

[Journey Into Mystery Annual #1] (Table of Contents: 33)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Sol Brodsky

Colors

?

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Hercules; Loki; Radioactive Man [Chen Lu]; Duplicate Thor; Lava Man

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery Annual (Marvel, 1965 series) #1 ([August] 1965)

When Titans Clash! (Table of Contents: 34)

Thor / comic story / 15 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Colors

?

Letters

Sam Rosen (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Loki; Zeus

Synopsis

Thor and Loki come across a pair of storm giants attacking the gateway from Asgard to Olympus. During the ensuing battle, Thor is accidentally transported to the fabled land and finds himself in combat with the mighty Hercules with neither party willing to back down. After a titanic battle, Zeus stops the conflict and proclaims them both worthy allies and friends. Thor is sent back to Asgard and Zeus closes the passage forever.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery Annual (Marvel, 1965 series) #1 ([August] 1965)