Essential Thor #1

(February 2001)

Introducing... the Mighty Thor! The Most Exciting Super-Hero of All Time!! (Table of Contents: 1)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Joe Sinnott

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #83 (August 1962) [black and white]

"The Stone Men from Saturn!" (Table of Contents: 2)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (plot); Larry Lieber (script)

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Joe Sinnott

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

V-786

First Line of Dialogue or Text

The legend has come true!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor (Intro; Origin); Don Blake (Intro); Gorr (Intro)

Synopsis

A lame doctor vacationing in Norway runs across an alien invasion. While hiding from the aliens in a cave he finds an old cane that transforms him into the god Thor. Thor drives back the alien invasion.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #83 (August 1962) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

First appearance of Thor, Don Blake and Gorr, origin of Thor.

Featuring: the Mighty Thor, Captured by "The Executioner" (Table of Contents: 3)

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

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Joe Sinnott

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

How can I do what I must, without revealing my most precious secret??

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Don Blake; Jane Foster

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #84 (September 1962) [black & white]

The Mighty Thor vs. the Executioner (Table of Contents: 4)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (plot); Larry Lieber (script)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (signed as KIRBY)

Inks

Dick Ayers (signed as Ayers (box))

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Only I and my hammer stand between the Executioner's legions and... disaster!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Jane Foster (introduction, called "Jane Nelson"); Comrade Executioner (death, not to be confused with the later Thor villain Executioner)

Synopsis

Dr. Blake joins a medical mission to a South American country wracked with civil war. The leader of the communist faction — the Executioner — orders an attack on the doctors, and Blake must use the power of Thor to save his colleagues and defeat the communists.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #84 (September 1962) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

In this story, Donald Blake is able to use his walking stick to conjure a storm without transforming into Thor.

Never Before Has the Mighty Thor Faced a Foe as Dangerous as Loki, the God of Mischief!! (Table of Contents: 5)

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

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Dick Ayers

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

I challenge you to match your powers against mine, Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Loki

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #85 (October 1962) [black & white]

"Trapped by Loki, the God of Mischief!" (Table of Contents: 6)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (plot); Larry Lieber (script)

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Dick Ayers

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

At last you've met your match, Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Loki (Intro); Heimdall (Intro); Odin (Intro); Don Blake; Jane Foster; Balder (Intro); Tyr (Intro)

Synopsis

Loki escapes from his prison in Asgard and comes to Earth to get revenge on Thor. The trickster hypnotizes him to help make mischief, but Thor’s transformation into Donald Blake frees him from hypnosis, allowing him to defeat Loki and return him to Asgard.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #85 (October 1962) [black & white]

Indexer Notes

First appearances of Odin, Heimdall, Tyr, Balder, and Loki.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 7)

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

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Dick Ayers

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

How can I defeat the Tomorrow Man when he can fade into a different year before I reach him??

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #86 (November 1962) [black & white]

"On the Trail of the Tomorrow Man!" (Table of Contents: 8)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited) (plot); Larry Lieber (credited) (script)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Dick Ayers (credited)

Letters

Jon D'Agostino

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

V-913

First Line of Dialogue or Text

How can I defeat the Tomorrow Man when he can fade into a different year before I reach him??

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Tomorrow Man [Arthur Zarrko] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster; Odin (introduction, cameo)

Synopsis

Zarrko of the year 2262 goes back in time and steals a cobalt bomb in 1962, but Thor chases him forward in time and defeats him.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #86 (November 1962) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

D'Agostino credit per Nick Caputo, May 2014. Previous indexer credited Artie Simek.

Job number not listed in comic, came from the splash page of the original art. Presented in two parts; Part 2 is titled "Flight To The Future."

"Prisoner of the Reds!" (Table of Contents: 9)

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

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Dick Ayers

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

These chains are electronically treated!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #87 (December 1962) [black and white]

"Prisoner of the Reds!" (Table of Contents: 10)

Thor / comic story / 10 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited) (plot); Larry Lieber (credited) (script)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Dick Ayers (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

V-947

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Behold, God of Thunder--many have fought you!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Colonel Edward Harrison (introduction); John Blandings (introduction)

Synopsis

In order to solve the mystery of a rash of defecting American scientists, Dr. Blake uses himself as bait and is abducted by communists. He is imprisoned with the other missing scientists, but is able to transform into Thor and free them all.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #87 (December 1962) [black and white]

See Thor, the Mightiest Hero of All, as He Dares Face "The Terrible Vengeance of Loki!" (Table of Contents: 11)

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

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Steve Ditko

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Heed my words, Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Loki; Odin

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #88 (January 1963) [black and white]

"The Vengeance of Loki!" (Table of Contents: 12)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited) (plot); Larry Lieber (credited as L. D. Lieber) (script)

Pencils

Jack Kirby; Steve Ditko (see notes)

Inks

Dick Ayers (credited); Steve Ditko (see notes)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

[V-998]

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Once again, Loki, most dangerous of the Norse gods, returns to give the mighty Thor his greatest challenge!!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Loki; Jane Foster; Odin (cameo); Heimdall (cameo)

Synopsis

Loki discovers Thor’s secret identity and separates him from his hammer, forcing him to remain a human. Loki torments humanity, but Dr. Blake tricks him into allowing him to regain the hammer and become Thor, defeating Loki and returning him to Asgard.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #88 (January 1963) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

Page 13 of this story, seen at Heritage Auctions, revealed a stat under panel 5 with Jack Kirby's original drawing. Stan Lee likely requested a correction which was drawn by Steve Ditko. Information per Nick Caputo's blog: https://nick-caputo.blogspot.com/2012/01/journey-into-minutiae-undocumente…

Job number revealed on original art.

Starring the Mighty... Thor! The Most Colorful Super Hero of All!!! (Table of Contents: 13)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Dick Ayers

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #89 (February 1963) [black and white]

The Thunder God and the Thug! (Table of Contents: 14)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited) (plot); Larry Lieber (credited as L. D. Lieber) (script)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Dick Ayers (credited)

Letters

Ray Holloway (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

What happens when, aided by guns and goons, a mortal gangster dares to defy a thunder-god!??

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Thug Thatcher (introduction); Vince (introduction); Max (introduction); Ruby (introduction); Odin (cameo)

Synopsis

A gangster, wounded in an escape, has his men kidnap Dr. Blake to operate on his gunshot wound. Blake transforms himself into Thor and brings the gang to justice and rescues Jane as well.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #89 (February 1963) [black and white]

Starring the Mighty Thor -- Battling the Super-Creature from Space... the Carbon Copy Man! (Table of Contents: 15)

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

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Dick Ayers

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

In another second you will be eternally trapped in a block of unbreakable ice!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Carbon-Copy Man [Zano]

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #90 (March 1963) [black and white]

"Trapped By the Carbon-Copy Man!" (Table of Contents: 16)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited) (plot); Larry Lieber (credited) (script)

Pencils

Al Hartley (credited)

Inks

Al Hartley (credited)

Letters

Terry Szenics (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

I can't budge!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; the Carbon-Copy Man [Zano] (introduction); Jane Foster; War Lord Ugarth [Old Ugarth] (introduction); Mayor Harris (introduction); Odin (cameo)

Synopsis

The heir to the throne of a race of shape-shifting aliens leads an attack on Earth as his rite of passage. The aliens replace officials in New York and disrupt the government, but Thor discovers their plan and defeats them.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #90 (March 1963) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

The Carbon-Copy Man next appears in X-Factor (Marvel, 1986 series) #32 (September 1988).

"Sandu, Master of the Supernatural" Was Only a Mortal... but, His Powers Were the Powers of Loki Himself! (Table of Contents: 17)

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

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Dick Ayers

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Though I am far from Earth I, Loki, shall still defeat Thor with the help of... Sandu!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Loki; Sandu

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #91 (April 1963) [black and white]

"Sandu, Master of the Supernatural!" (Table of Contents: 18)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited) (plot); Larry Lieber (credited) (script)

Pencils

Joe Sinnott (credited)

Inks

Joe Sinnott (credited)

Letters

Terry Szenics (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

In his heavenly citadel, Odin, ruler of the Norse gods, thinks of his eldest son, the mighty Thor...

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Loki; Sandu (introduction); Jane Foster; Odin; Valkyries (introduction)

Synopsis

Loki gives a greedy carnival mystic magical powers in order to use him to attack Thor. Thor is overcome in their first battle, but with the help of Odin and his belt of strength he defeats Loki's pawn.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #91 (April 1963) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

This story is retold and expanded in Thor: First Thunder (Marvel, 2010 series) #3

The Mighty Thor Cannot Reach His Enchanted Hammer! Is This to Be Loki's Final Victory?? (Table of Contents: 19)

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

Script

Stan Lee; Stan Lee

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Dick Ayers ?; Jack Kirby ?

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

The Mighty Thor cannot reach his enchanted hammer! Is this to be Loki's final victory?

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Loki

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #92 (May 1963) [black and white]

The Day Loki Stole Thor's Magic Hammer (Table of Contents: 20)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited) (plot); Robert Bernstein (credited as R. Berns) (script)

Pencils

Joe Sinnott (credited)

Inks

Joe Sinnott (credited)

Letters

Marty Epp (credited as M. Epp)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Without his magic hammer, mighty Thor is as bereft of power as mighty Samson without his hair

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Loki; Heimdall; Jane Foster; Odin; Frigga [called "Fricka"] (introduction, cameo); Neri (introduction, cameo)

Synopsis

Loki magically diverts Thor's hammer to free himself from his chains. Thor returns to Asgard to find the hammer, and Loki tries to kill him with magical traps, but Thor overcomes them all to find his hammer and catch Loki.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #92 (May 1963) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

Neri's only other known appearance is in an alternate reality story in What If? (Marvel, 1977 series) #47 (October 1984).

Even the Mighty Thor Is Forced to Obey the Sinister Commands of the Awesome "Radio-Active Man!" (Table of Contents: 21)

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

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Dick Ayers

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Throw away your accursed hammer, Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Radio-Active Man [Chen Lu]

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #93 [Regular Edition] (June 1963) [black and white]

"The Mysterious Radio-Active Man!" (Table of Contents: 22)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited) (plot); Robert Bernstein (credited as R. Berns) (script)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Dick Ayers (credited)

Letters

Ray Holloway (credited as R. Holloway)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-202

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Out of the sinister scientific laboratories of Red China is spawned a new kind of menace, designed only for one purpose...

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; the Radio-Active Man [Chen Lu] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster; General Fu (introduction); Chairman Mao Zedong (cameo)

Synopsis

While on a medical mission to India, Dr. Blake becomes Thor to repel a Chinese attack. In order to fight Thor, a Chinese scientist irradiates himself to gain great power. He fights Thor in New York, and nearly defeats him, but Thor blows him back to China, creating a nuclear explosion.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #93 (June 1963) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

This story is retold and expanded in Thor: First Thunder (Marvel, 2010 series) #4

See Mighty Thor and Evil Loki Unite, to Battle the Human Race, as the Marvel Comics Group Ushers in the Marvel Age of Comics! (Table of Contents: 23)

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

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Dick Ayers

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Any man who lifts his hand against Loki, will have to battle Thor as well!!!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Loki

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #94 [Regular Edition] (July 1963) [black and white]

"Thor and Loki Attack the Human Race!" (Table of Contents: 24)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited) (plot); Robert Bernstein (credited as R. Berns) (script)

Pencils

Joe Sinnott (credited as J. Sinnott)

Inks

Joe Sinnott (credited as J. Sinnott)

Letters

Sam Rosen (credited as S. Rosen)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-228

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Look, Loki!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Loki; Heimdall; Odin

Synopsis

Loki uses his magic to cause Thor's hammer to hit his head, turning him evil. Thor frees Loki, and the two terrorize Earth until the other Asgardians arrange for another blow to the head to reverse the change.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #94 (July 1963) [black and white]

["You have finally met the one enemy you can never defeat, Thor!"] [Journey Into Mystery #95] (Table of Contents: 25)

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

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Dick Ayers

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

You have finally met the one enemy you can never defeat, Thor

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Duplicate Thor

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #95 (August 1963) [black and white]

"The Demon Duplicators!" (Table of Contents: 26)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited) (plot); Robert Bernstein (credited as R. Berns) (script)

Pencils

Joe Sinnott (credited) (signed as JS)

Inks

Joe Sinnott (credited) (signed as JS)

Letters

Sam Rosen (credited as S. Rosen)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

It can't be!!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Duplicate Thor; Odin; Professor Zaxton (introduction, death); Jane Foster; Duplicate Professor Zaxton

Synopsis

An evil scientist forces Dr. Blake to help him with a duplicating machine by kidnapping Jane. The device duplicates Thor, but cannot duplicate his magic hammer, allowing Thor to defeat the duplicate. Dr. Zaxton accidentally duplicates himself and falls to his death, leaving his good duplicate to take his place.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #95 (August 1963) [black and white]

Thrill to the Battle of Titans -- as Mighty Thor Faces the Awesome Power of Merlin the Mad! (Table of Contents: 27)

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

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Sol Brodsky

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Behold, Thor... your power is nothing compared to the mystic arts at my command

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Merlin

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #96 (September 1963) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

Brodsky cover inks credit from Nick Caputo via the GCD Errors list, January 2009. Original indexer credited Dick Ayers.

Defying the Magic of... Mad Merlin! (Table of Contents: 28)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (plot); Robert Bernstein (credited as R. Berns) (script)

Pencils

Joe Sinnott (credited)

Inks

Joe Sinnott (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Hey, professor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Merlin [Maha Yogi] (introduction); Jane Foster; Loki (cameo); President John F. Kennedy (cameo); Caroline Kennedy (cameo); Pierre Salinger (cameo); King Arthur (cameo, flashback)

Synopsis

Merlin is awakened after a thousand years and immediately decides to try and take over the world. He battles Thor using familiar Washington D.C. monuments. Thor defeats Merlin and forces him to return to sleep.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #96 (September 1963) [black and white]

Keywords

Washington D.C.

Indexer Notes

According to The Mighty Thor Comics Index #5 by George Olshevsky this is not the same Merlin that is in the Black Knight comics. This Merlin is a mutant who later became the Warlock and the Maha Yogi in X-Men #30 and #47.

Lee and Kirby Combine Talents to Bring You Mighty Thor Battling the Amazing Lava Man! (Table of Contents: 29)

Tales of Asgard; Thor / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

George Roussos

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Lava Man; Odin

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #97 (October 1963) [black and white]

The Mighty Thor Battles... the Lava Man (Table of Contents: 30)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Don Heck (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

That jet fighter is in trouble!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; the Lava Man (introduction); Jane Foster; Odin; Loki; Doctor Bruce Andrews (introduction)

Synopsis

Thor battles the Lava Man, a monster brought to the surface by Loki, who claims all the dry surface of Earth for his people. Odin forbids Thor to love Jane Foster, leading to her leaving her job as Dr. Blake's nurse.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #97 (October 1963) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

Dr. Andrews is first called Basil by Jane Foster on page 6 but then is called Bruce by Dr. Blake on the last page.

Tales of..... Asgard! Home of the Mighty Norse Gods (Table of Contents: 31)

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

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

George Roussos (credited as G. Bell)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Before man could read or write, he had his legends!

Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

Odin (origin); Surtur (introduction); Ymir (introduction, origin); Buri (introduction, origin, cameo); Borr (introduction, origin, cameo); Audhumbla (called "Magic Cow"); Vili (unnamed, origin, cameo); Vé (unnamed, origin, cameo); Bestla (unnamed, cameo)

Synopsis

Story about how Odin and his brothers protected the Earth while waiting for the coming of man.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #97 (October 1963) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

This is the first "Tales of Asgard" story and the only segment to be told only in captions and without dialogue balloons, copying the style of Hal Foster's Prince Valiant.

Think You Got Troubles Wait Till You See What Happens to... Thor When He Meets... the Human Cobra! (Table of Contents: 32)

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

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Sol Brodsky

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Even a thunder god cannot match my great power... as you are now about to learn!!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Cobra [Klaus Vorhees]; Jane Foster

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #98 (November 1963) [black and white]

"Challenged by the Human Cobra!" (Table of Contents: 33)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Don Heck (credited)

Inks

Don Heck (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-451

First Line of Dialogue or Text

It isn't fair!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Cobra [Klaus Vorhees] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster; Doctor Bruce Andrews; Odin; Professor Shecktor (introduction, death)

Synopsis

While visiting India, Don Blake finds that one of his old teachers has been murdered by a villain who gained the power of a snake. Thor fights the Cobra in New York and defeats him. Jane Foster, Doctor Andrews’ employee at the beginning of this story, witnesses her new boss's cowardice and goes back to work for Doctor Blake.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #98 (November 1963) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

Origin and first appearance of the Cobra.

Odin Battles Ymir, King of the Ice Giants (Table of Contents: 34)

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

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Don Heck (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-452

First Line of Dialogue or Text

In the days of the gods, when the world was young, Asgard was menaced by the rampaging ice giants...

Feature Logo

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Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

Odin; Ymir; Ice Giants (introduction)

Synopsis

The ice giants, led by Ymir, attack Asgard but Odin defends it and traps Ymir inside a ring of fire.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #98 (November 1963) [black and white]

The Mighty Thor Meets the Most Dramatic Super-Foe of the Year... the Mysterious Mister Hyde! (Table of Contents: 35)

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

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

George Roussos

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

It is time for mighty Thor to become weak Doctor Blake again...

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

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

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #99 (December 1963) [black and white]

"The Mysterious Mister Hyde!" (Table of Contents: 36)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Don Heck (credited)

Inks

Don Heck (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-512

First Line of Dialogue or Text

A man would have to be mad to defy the mighty Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster; Odin

Synopsis

Having been refused a job by Doctor Blake, Calvin Zabo becomes Mister Hyde and attacks the doctor. Meanwhile, Odin has agreed to let Thor marry Jane Foster if she proves worthy. After Mister Hyde learns that Blake survived ('saved' by Thor) it seems that Thor robs a bank, and the police issue a warrant for his arrest.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #99 (December 1963) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

Origin and first appearance of Mr. Hyde.

Surtur the Fire Demon! (Table of Contents: 37)

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

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

George Roussos

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-498

First Line of Dialogue or Text

There are no secrets from Odin, king of the gods!

Feature Logo

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Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

Odin; Surtur; Trolls

Synopsis

The Trolls ally with Surtur against Asgard, but Odin conquers them. Surtur travels to Earth to destroy it, but again Odin defeats him and traps him in the center of the planet. Their battle creates the moon and starts the rotation of the Earth.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #99 (December 1963) [black & white]

You Will Never Forget "Thor's Showdown with Mr. Hyde!" (Table of Contents: 38)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Sol Brodsky

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Mr. Hyde; Jane Foster

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #100 (January 1964) [black and white]

"The Master Plan of Mr. Hyde!" (Table of Contents: 39)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Lee (credited)

Pencils

Don Heck (credited)

Inks

Don Heck (credited)

Letters

Sam Rosen (credited as S. Rosen)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-513

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Last issue, we met Mr. Hyde, one of the most sinister menaces of all time!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo]; Jane Foster; Odin

Synopsis

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.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #100 (January 1964) [black and white]

"The Storm Giants" (Table of Contents: 40)

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

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Paul Reinman (credited as P. Reinman)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-520

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Look, Loki! There are the two sons of the storm giant!

Feature Logo

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Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

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

Synopsis

Thor and Loki (as children) defeat three Storm Giants and return the Golden Apples of Iduna.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #100 (January 1964) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

First in the Boyhood of Thor series.

The Mighty Thor Thrills You as Never Before in... "The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!" (Table of Contents: 41)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

George Roussos

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #101 [Regular Edition] (February 1964) [black and white]

"The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!" (Table of Contents: 42)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

George Roussos (credited as G. Bell)

Letters

Sam Rosen (credited as S. Rosen)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Stand back, folks!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Donald Blake]; Tomorrow Man [Arthur Zarrko]; Odin; Loki; Heimdall; Avengers [Giant-Man [Hank Pym] (cameo); Wasp [Janet Van Dyne] (cameo); Iron Man [Tony Stark] (cameo)]; Haag (cameo, introduction) [called "Norn Hag" in this story]; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo] (flashback); Jane Foster (flashback)

Synopsis

Loki convinces Odin to reduce Thor's power in punishment for loving Jane Foster, and then restores the memory of the Tomorrow Man so that he can come back in time and defeat Thor. He builds a powerful robot, and when Thor cannot defeat it he agrees to help the Tomorrow Man conquer the 23rd century.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #101 (February 1964) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

First appearance of the Norn Hag and the Well of Centures, story continued in Journey Into Mystery #102. Haag is not named until Thor (Marvel, 1965 series) #165 (June 1969).

"The Invasion of Asgard!" (Table of Contents: 43)

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

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

George Roussos (credited as G. Bell)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-568

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Here stands Heimdall!

Feature Logo

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Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

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

Synopsis

Loki makes a hole in Asgard's defenses and lures Thor there to face an attack alone. Thor holds off the enemies of Asgard until help arrives.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #101 (February 1964) [black and white]

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: 44)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Sol Brodsky

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #102 (March 1964) [black and white]

"Slave of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!" (Table of Contents: 45)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Chic Stone (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-573

First Line of Dialogue or Text

You are about to enter the world of the future, where the mighty Thor must do the bidding of a master villain!!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Tomorrow Man [Arthur Zarrko]; Loki; Odin

Synopsis

Thor helps Zarrko conquer the 23rd century world, but then turns on him and defeats him, winning back Odin's favor.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #102 (March 1964) [black and white]

"Death" Comes to Thor! (Table of Contents: 46)

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

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Paul Reinman (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

At last, I've found the three Fates!

Feature Logo

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Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

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

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) [black and white]

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: 47)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

George Roussos

Letters

Sam Rosen

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Enchantress; Executioner

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #103 (April 1964) [black and white]

"The Enchantress and the Executioner!" (Table of Contents: 48)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Chic Stone (credited)

Letters

Sam Rosen (credited as S. Rosen)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Swinging his enchanted hammer at twice the speed of light, the mighty Thor leaves the future, where we left him last issue, and travels back through time!!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Odin; Enchantress (introduction, villain); Executioner (introduction, villain); Loki (villain); Tomorrow Man [Arthur Zarrko] (cameo flashback)

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) [black and white]

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: 49)

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

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Chic Stone (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-625

First Line of Dialogue or Text

This is the tale of Thor's odyssey to Mirmir...

Feature Logo

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Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

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

Synopsis

Story of how Odin created the first humans.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #103 (April 1964) [black and white]

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.

Nothing You Have Ever Seen Before Can Equal the Breath-Taking Spectacle of "Giants Walk the Earth!" (Table of Contents: 50)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Chic Stone

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Surtur; Skagg

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #104 [Regular Edition] (May 1964) [black and white]

"Giants Walk the Earth!" (Table of Contents: 51)

Thor / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Chic Stone (credited)

Letters

Sam Rosen (credited as S. Rosen)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-636

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Donald Blake]; Skagg; Surtur; Balder; Heimdall; Jane Foster; Loki; Odin; Enchantress [Amora] (cameo); Executioner [Skurge] (cameo)

Synopsis

Odin comes to Earth to settle the matter of Thor's love for Jane Foster. At the same time, Loki frees Skagg, the Storm Giant and Surtur so that he never has relinquish the power over Asgard. Thor, Balder and Odin defeat the giants and Loki is punished.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #104 (May 1964) [black and white]

Heimdall Guardian of the Mystic Rainbow Bridge! (Table of Contents: 52)

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

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Don Heck (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Beginning: a new dimension in comics!

Feature Logo

Tales of Asgard Home of the Mighty Norse Gods!

Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

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

Synopsis

Odin has decided to appoint a sentry to the Rainbow Bridge. Agnar, Gotron and Heimdall try out for the appointment but Heimdall is awarded the honor.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #104 (May 1964) [black and white]

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).

Back on the Rampage Again!! "The Cobra and Mr. Hyde!" (Table of Contents: 53)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Chic Stone

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Cobra; Mr. Hyde

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #105 (June 1964) [black and white]

"The Cobra and Mr. Hyde!" (Table of Contents: 54)

Thor / comic story / 18 pages (report information)

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Chic Stone (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-681

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Our scene is the headquarters of the Avengers, where we find Earth's mightiest team of superheroes at the conclusion of one of their regular meetings...

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Donald Blake]; Cobra [Klaus Vorhees]; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo]; Jane Foster; Avengers [Iron Man; Captain America; Giant-Man; Wasp] (cameo)

Synopsis

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

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #105 (June 1964) [black and white]

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: 55)

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

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

George Roussos (credited as Geo. Bell)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-682

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Although I am king of the storm giants, I cannot attack Asgard as long as the ever-vigilant Heimdall guards their Rainbow Bridge

Feature Logo

Tales of Asgard Home of the Mighty Norse Gods!

Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

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

Synopsis

Story of how an Air Spirit snuck past Heimdall.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #105 (June 1964) [black and white]

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: 56)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Chic Stone

Letters

Sam Rosen

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Mr. Hyde; The Cobra

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #106 (July 1964) [black and white]

"The Thunder God Strikes Back!" (Table of Contents: 57)

Thor / comic story / 18 pages (report information)

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Chic Stone (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-704

First Line of Dialogue or Text

My enchanted hammer is somewhere inside that complex machine!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

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

Synopsis

Thor evades the villains and transforms back into Dr. Blake, then pretends to betray Thor in order to get his cane back. He becomes Thor and defeats the Cobra easily, though Hyde escapes by becoming Calvin Zabo and slipping away. Hyde attacks Thor later, but is defeated. When Blake returns to the office he discovers that Jane hates him because of his seeming betrayal of Thor.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #106 (July 1964) [black and white]

Balder "The Brave" (Table of Contents: 58)

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

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-718

First Line of Dialogue or Text

You summoned me, Sire?

Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

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

Synopsis

Odin orders Balder executed for leaving a battle to rescue a fallen bird, but Balder is so beloved that the animals and plants keep any harm from coming to him, and Odin makes him invincible.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #106 (July 1964) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

First in the Balder Biography series, first appearances of Tyr and Honir. This story is loosely based on the legend of Balder's death, though without the deadly mistletoe arrow shot by the blind god Hod.

New! Different! Seemingly Unbeatable! You and Thor Are About to Meet: "The Grey Gargoyle!" (Table of Contents: 59)

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

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Chic Stone

Letters

Sam Rosen

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Grey Gargoyle

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #107 (August 1964) [black and white]

"When the Grey Gargoyle Strikes!" (Table of Contents: 60)

Thor / comic story / 18 pages (report information)

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Chic Stone (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-725

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Settle back in a cozy comfortable chair...

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Donald Blake]; Grey Gargoyle [Paul Duval] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster

Synopsis

A scientist accidentally gains the power to turn himself into living stone, and to turn others into stone statues. He comes to New York to attack Thor, hoping to gain the secret of immortality. As Don Blake, Thor tricks him into falling into the river, and his stone body sinks to the bottom.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #107 (August 1964) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

First appearance and origin of the Grey Gargoyle.

"Balder Must Die!" (Table of Contents: 61)

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

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-738

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Last issue, we saw Odin give brave Balder the gift of invulnerability!

Feature Logo

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Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

Balder; Loki; Karnilla (introduction, un-named in this story); Haag (un-named in this story)

Synopsis

Loki forces the Norn Queen to tell him of Balder's weakness to mistletoe and tries to kill him with a mistletoe dart, but the Norn Queen herself stops him.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #107 (August 1964) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

Second in the Balder Biography series. First appearance of the Norn Queen (Karnilla) and her servant (Haag). Haag is not named until Thor (Marvel, 1965 series) #165 (June 1969).

See Thor Battle Loki, Prince of Evil, for the Life of Lovely Jane Foster. (Table of Contents: 62)

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

Script

Stan Lee

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Sol Brodsky

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

See Thor battle Loki, prince of evil, for the life of lovely Jane Foster.

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Loki; Jane Foster; Dr. Strange

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #108 (September 1964) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

Brodsky cover inks credit from Nick Caputo via GCD Errors list, January 2009. Original indexer credited Chic Stone.

"At the Mercy of Loki, Prince of Evil!" (Table of Contents: 63)

Thor / comic story / 18 pages (report information)

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Chic Stone (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-749

First Line of Dialogue or Text

What is this?

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Donald Blake]; Loki; Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Odin; Jane Foster; Heimdall; Avengers [Iron Man; Giant-Man; Wasp] (cameo)

Synopsis

Thor is called to the aid of Doctor Strange, and as Dr. Blake saves his life after a crippling mystic attack. Loki takes advantage of a misunderstanding between Thor and Odin to come to Earth and kidnap Jane Foster. Thor finds Loki and defeats him, while a grateful Doctor Strange saves Jane.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #108 (September 1964) [black and white]

"Trapped by the Trolls!" (Table of Contents: 64)

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

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-750

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Behold! A weary traveler appears at the court of Sindri, king of the dwarfs!

Feature Logo

Tales of Asgard Home of the Mighty Norse Gods!

Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

Thor; King Sindri of the Dwarfs (Villain); Dwarfs; Trolls

Synopsis

The king of the dwarfs attempts to sell an incognito Thor to the trolls as a slave, and Thor frees all of their captives and destroys their mine.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #108 (September 1964) [black and white]

Featuring the Menace of... Magneto, Most Powerful of the Evil Mutants! (Table of Contents: 65)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Chic Stone

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

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

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #109 (October 1964) [black & white]

"When Magneto Strikes!" (Table of Contents: 66)

Thor / comic story / 18 pages (report information)

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Chic Stone (credited)

Letters

Sam Rosen (credited as S. Rosen)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-789

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Like it, Thor?

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

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

Synopsis

Magneto is testing his powers in the city. He "attracts" Thor's attention. They battle aboard Magneto's submarine. Meanwhile, the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants are out looking for the X-Men. Magneto flees from Thor in his escape vessel and the X-Men's submarine is seen pursuing him. Thor turns back to Don Blake and visits Jane Foster. She makes him a snack and gives him a glass of milk.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #109 (October 1964) [black & white]

"Banished From Asgard!" (Table of Contents: 67)

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

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Letters

Sam Rosen (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-781

First Line of Dialogue or Text

For daring to fight a duel against my wishes, you must accept my punishment!

Feature Logo

Tales of Asgard Home of the Mighty Norse Gods!

Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

Thor; Odin; Arkin the Weak (Villain; Intro); Queen Knorda (Villain; Intro)

Synopsis

Arkin the Weak betrays Asgard in an attempt to win the hand of Queen Knorda.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #109 (October 1964) [black & white]

Indexer Notes

First appearances of Arkin the Weak and Queen Knorda.

In Which the Desperate Thunder God Finds... "Every Hand Against Him!" (Table of Contents: 68)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Chic Stone

Letters

Artie Simek

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

See: mighty Thor battling against the legions of Asgard!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Mr. Hyde; Cobra; Jane Foster

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #110 (November 1964) [black & white]

"Every Hand Against Him!" (Table of Contents: 69)

Thor / comic story / 16 pages (report information)

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Chic Stone (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-811

First Line of Dialogue or Text

There is an aura of evil over the city!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Don Blake]; Odin; Heimdall; Jane Foster; Loki (Villain); Cobra (Villain); Mr. Hyde (Villain)

Synopsis

Loki sends the Cobra and Mr. Hyde to kidnap Jane. Thor confronts them but is forced to back down and let them go after they threaten to hurt her. Odin, witnessing the scene, expresses his displeasure at Thor's "weakness" and banishes him from Asgard. Thor explains that his former actions were a result of Loki's trickery. Odin allows Thor to return to Earth where he battles the villains again. He rescues Jane but she is critically ill. Whirling his hammer, Thor creates a vortex around Jane in which time stands still. This will afford him the opportunity to finish his battle with Cobra and Hyde.

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #110 (November 1964) [black & white]

The Defeat of Odin! (Table of Contents: 70)

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

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited as Art Simek)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-814

First Line of Dialogue or Text

The enemy approaches, Sire!

Feature Logo

Tales of Asgard Home of the Mighty Norse Gods!

Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

Thor; Odin; Prince Rivvak (Villain; Intro)

Synopsis

Was Odin defeated by an army of men, or did he stage the battle to teach a lesson?

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #110 (November 1964) [black & white]

Indexer Notes

First appearance of Prince Rivvak.

[untitled] (Table of Contents: 71)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Chic Stone

Letters

Sam Rosen

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Mr. Hyde; Cobra; Balder

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #111 (December 1964) [black & white]

Keywords

Rainbow Bridge

"The Power of the Thunder God!" (Table of Contents: 72)

Thor / comic story / 16 pages (report information)

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Chic Stone (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

We find it hard to believe that anyone would ever knowingly miss an issue of Thor!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor; Odin; Balder; Hardol the Healer (Intro); Jane Foster; Loki (Villain); Cobra (Villain); Mr. Hyde (Villain)

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) [black & white]

"The Secret of Sigurd!" (Table of Contents: 73)

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

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

Letters

Artie Simek (credited)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Stop! You may come no further!!

Feature Logo

Tales of Asgard Home of the Mighty Norse Gods!

Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

Thor; Loki; Balder; Sigurd (Villain; Intro)

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #111 (December 1964) [black & white]

Indexer Notes

First appearance of Sigurd.

The Mighty Thunder God! Vs. the Incredible Hulk! (Table of Contents: 74)

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

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Chic Stone

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) [black and white]

The Mighty Thor Battles the Incredible Hulk! (Table of Contents: 75)

Thor / comic story / 16 pages (report information)

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Chic Stone (credited)

Letters

Sam Rosen (credited as S. Rosen)

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Those youngsters seem to be arguing about who is... stronger... the Hulk... or myself!

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor [Don Blake]; Avengers [Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp] (flashback); Sub-Mariner [Namor] (flashback); Odin; Hulk [Bruce Banner]

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) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

The majority of this story is a flashback to the events of Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #3 (both previously shown and new scenes elaborated on).

"The Coming of Loki!" (Table of Contents: 76)

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

Script

Jack Kirby (plot); Stan Lee (credited) (dialogue)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (credited)

Inks

Vince Colletta (credited)

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!

Genre

fantasy-supernatural; superhero

Characters

Loki (Origin part 1; 1st chron. app.); Odin; Laufey (Loki's father; Villain; Intro; Death)

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) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

Part 1 of Loki's origin. First biographical Loki story, the first appearance and death of Laufey. Chronologically first appearance of Loki.

A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up (Table of Contents: 77)

Thor / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Script

Stan Lee ?

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Chic Stone

Letters

Artie Simek ?

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Job Number

X-811

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Thor

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #110 (November 1964) [black & white]

Indexer Notes

Signed: May the eyes of Asgard smile down on thee--- Thor

A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up (Table of Contents: 78)

Loki / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

Jack Kirby; ?

Inks

Dick Ayers; ?

Letters

?

Editing

Stan Lee (original editor)

Genre

superhero; adventure; fantasy-supernatural

Characters

Loki

Reprints

• from Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #111 (December 1964) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

Although the pin-up page itself is from Journey Into Mystery #111, the artwork used for this pin-up page, the picture of Loki, is from the cover of Journey Into Mystery #92. The writing on the pin-up reads: Loki the Evil One! Thor's Eternal Enemy! Alterations by an unknown artist.

Thor (Table of Contents: 79)

Thor / character profile / 4 pages (report information)

Script

Mark Gruenwald; Peter Sanderson; Steve Saffel

Pencils

Walter Simonson

Inks

Walter Simonson

Letters

typeset

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Reprints

• from The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition (Marvel, 1985 series) #13 (December 1986) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

Pages accidentally printed out of sequence: 1, 3, 4, 2.

[untitled] (Table of Contents: 80)

Thor / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

Jack Kirby

Inks

Joe Sinnott

Colors

Steve Buccellato

Letters

typeset

Genre

superhero; fantasy-supernatural

Indexer Notes

The illustration is a detail from pg. 6, panel 3 of the Thor story from Journey Into Mystery #83.