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Issue: Essential Thor #2
Publication Date: July 2005
 
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
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Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 2
Pages: 592
ISBN: 97807851159150785115919
UPC/EAN: 978078511591551699
Price: $27.25 CAD
$16.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 81 (50 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Mark D. Beazley (collection editor); Jennifer Grünwald (assistant editor); Jeff Youngquist (senior editor, special projects)
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: Color cover; Black and White interior
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age U. S.
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: Squarebound Trade Paperback
Publishing Format: Collected Edition
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Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Chris Sotomayor
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules;
Reprinting
FlagThor #126 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1966
was Whom the Gods Would Destroy! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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1
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby; Herb Trimpe; Barry Smith; Neal Adams
Joe Sinnott; Dan Adkins
Chris Sotomayor
?
Subject Matter
Advertisement for Essential Thor Vol.1, Essential Hulk Vol.3, Essential Doctor Strange Vol.2 & Essential Defenders Vol.1
Reprinting
 
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1
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Essential Thor Vol.2

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
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5
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At Last! The Thunder God Reveals His True Identity to Jane...

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Grey Gargoyle; Jane Foster; Don Blake
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #113 published February 1965
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
 
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1
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A World Gone Mad!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
Art Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Jane Foster; Odin; Don Blake; Balder; Loki; Grey Gargoyle; Heimdall; Honir the Hunter
Thor reveals his secret identity to Jane Foster, but she doesn't believe him.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #113 published February 1965
was A World Gone Mad! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
 
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16
First appearance of Honir the Hunter.
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The Boyhood of Loki!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Art Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Loki; Uller; Volsak
Thor defends Loki after Loki is caught engaging in mystical mischief.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #113 published February 1965
was The Boyhood of Loki! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
 
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5
Part 2 of Loki's origin. First appearances of Uller and Volsak.
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"The Stronger I am, The Sooner I Die!"

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #114 published March 1965
was The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
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The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Balder; Harris Hobbs; Jane Foster; Don Blake; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
Loki uses his magic to turn Crusher Creel into the Absorbing Man.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #114 published March 1965
was The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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16
First appearance of Harris Hobbs, first appearance and origin of The Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel].
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The Golden Apples!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta [as Vince Coletta]
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Iduna; Haakun the Hunter; Fenris the Wolf God
Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #114 published March 1965
was The Golden Apples! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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5
First appearances of Iduna, Haakun the Hunter and Fenris the Wolf God, first appearance of the land of Varinheim.
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"The Vengeance of the Thunder God!"

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #115 published April 1965
was The Vengeance of the Thunder God! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
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The Vengeance of the Thunder God

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Frank Giacoia [as Frankie Ray]
Art Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Odin; Harris Hobbs; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]; Jane Foster; Ann; John
Thor battles the Absorbing Man.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #115 published April 1965
was The Vengeance of the Thunder God [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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16
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A Viper In Our Midst!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Art Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Loki; Ghan
Loki aids a giant in escaping from the Asgardians.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #115 published April 1965
was A Viper In Our Midst! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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5
Part 3 of Loki's origin. First appearance of Ghan.
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"The Trial of the Gods!"

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Thor
Thor; Loki; Odin
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #116 published May 1965
was The Trial of the Gods! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
1
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The Trial of the Gods!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby; Carl Hubbell (see notes)
Vince Colletta; Carl Hubbell (see notes)
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Thor
Thor; Odin; Balder; Jane Foster; Loki; Enchantress; Executioner; Yagg; CAMEOS: The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp]; Rick Jones; Daredevil; Frightful Four [Wizard; Medusa; Trapster; Sandman]
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.
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FlagJourney into Mystery #116 published May 1965
was The Trial of the Gods! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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16
This story takes place at the same time as Daredevil #7 and Fantastic Four #38. First appearance of the land of Skornheim. Some suspect that Carl Hubbell provided alterations on the figures of the Executioner, the Enchantress and Daredevil on pages 11-13.
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The Challenge!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Princess Rinda; King Hymir; Loki
On a diplomatic mission, Loki convinces King Hymir to put Thor to a deadly test where failure means slavery to the evil king.
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FlagJourney into Mystery #116 published May 1965
was The Challenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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5
First appearance of Princess Rinda and King Hymir.
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"Into the Blaze of Battle!"

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #117 published June 1965
was "Into the Blaze of Battle!" [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
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Into the Blaze of Battle!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby; Carl Hubbell (see notes)
Vince Colletta; Carl Hubbell (see notes)
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Odin; Balder; Norn Queen [Karnilla]; Don Blake; Loki; Enchantress; Executioner; Hu Sak; Viet Cong; Cho and Cho's and Hu Sak's mother; Kim (Cho's and Hu Sak's sister); Jane Foster
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #117 published June 1965
was "Into the Blaze of Battle!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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16
Some suspect that Carl Hubbell drew panel two on page thirteen.
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The Sword In the Scabbard!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Loki; Odin;
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #117 published June 1965
was "The Sword In the Scabbard!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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Odinsword Quest Prologue, first appearance of the Odinsword (aka the Oversword).
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"To Kill a Thunder God!"

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Frank Giacoia
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Destroyer
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #118 published July 1965
was "To Kill a Thunder God!" [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
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To Kill a Thunder God!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Kim; Loki; the Destroyer (Odin's robot); a hunter
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #118 published July 1965
was "To Kill a Thunder God!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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16
First appearance of the Destroyer and the Odinsleep.
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The Crimson Hand

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Loki; Odin; Morduk; Braggi
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #118 published July 1965
was The Crimson Hand [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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5
Odinsword Quest Part 1, first appearances of Braggi and Morduk.
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"The Day of the Destroyer!"

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Destroyer; Loki; Odin
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #119 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was The Day of the Destroyer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
Cover taken from four interior panels.
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The Day of the Destroyer!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Odin; Norn Queen [Karnilla]; Ularic; Loki; Destroyer; the hunter
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #119 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was The Day of the Destroyer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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The first appearance of Ularic (Odin's royal warlock).
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Gather, Warriors!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Hogun; Fandral; and Volstagg (the Warriors Three); Thor; Loki; Odin; Balder; Kroda; Magrat
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #119 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was Gather, Warriors! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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5
Odinsword Quest Part 2, first appearances of Hogun, Fandral and Volstagg (the Warriors Three) and Kroda and Magrat.
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"In My Hand...This Hammer!"

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Loki
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #120 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was In My Hand... This Hammer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
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With My Hammer In Hand...!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Odin; Ularic; Don Blake; Avengers [Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Hawkeye]; Hooded Man (Harris Hobbs); Jane Foster; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #120 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was With My Hammer in Hand...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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16
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Set Sail!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Odin; Loki; Volstagg; Hogun; Kroda; Magrat; Mrs. Volstagg
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #120 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was Set Sail! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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5
Odinsword Quest Part 3, first appearance of Volstagg's wife.
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Clash of Titans!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Kirby
Sol Brodsky
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
The Mighty Thor
Thor; Hercules; Loki; Radioactive Man [Chen Lu]; Duplicate Thor; Lava Man
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery Annual #1 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was Clash of Titans! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
 
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1
Cover includes four vignettes from reprinted stories by Kirby/Ayers and Joe Sinnott.
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When Titans Clash!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
fantasy
The Mighty Thor!
Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules [Alcaeus of Thebes]; Loki; Zeus; Storm Giants
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.
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FlagJourney into Mystery Annual #1 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was When Titans Clash! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
 
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15
This story introduced the Marvel Universe version of Olympus and the Greek gods, including Hercules.
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A Thor Bonus Feature [Map of Asgard]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
fantasy
Thor
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FlagJourney into Mystery Annual #1 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was A Thor Bonus Feature [Map of Asgard] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]black and white
 
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2
A pin-up of a "typical Asgard street scene", majestic with monuments, temples and the like.
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #121 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1965
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
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The Power! The Passion! The Pride!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Odin; Balder; Ularic; Hooded Man [Harris Hobbs]; Jane Foster; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #121 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1965
was "The Power! The Passion! The Pride!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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16
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Maelstrom!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Loki; Balder; Asgardians
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #121 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1965
was Maelstrom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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5
Odinsword Quest Part 4.
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"Where Mortals Fear To Tread!"

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Wally Wood
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Odin; Absorbing Man
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #122 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1965
was Where Mortals Fear To Tread! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
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Where Mortals Fear To Tread!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Odin; Harris Hobbs; Jane Foster; Don Blake; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #122 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1965
was Where Mortals Fear To Tread! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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16
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The Grim Specter of Mutiny!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Loki; Balder; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Asgardians; Kroda; Magrat
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #122 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1965
was The Grim Specter of Mutiny! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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5
Odinsword Quest, part 5.
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While a Universe Trembles!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Odin; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]; Demon
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #123 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1965
was While a Universe Trembles! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
images of Loki, Odin, Demon and the Absorbing Man taken from earlier stories. The unaltered art originally had Thor on the cover alone.
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While a Universe Trembles!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Odin; Harris Hobbs; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]; Demon
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #123 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1965
was While a Universe Trembles! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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16
First appearance of the Demon.
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The Jaws of the Dragon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Balder; Odin; Hogun; Volstagg; Asgardians; Utgard Dragon (introduction, dies)
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #123 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1965
was The Jaws of the Dragon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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5
Odinsword Quest Part 6
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"The Grandeur and the Glory!"

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Hercules; Demon
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #124 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1966
was The Glory and the Grandeur! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
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The Grandeur and the Glory!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Hercules; Odin; Zeus; Jane Foster; Don Blake; Atlas; Demon
Thor reveals his secret i.d. to Jane Foster (she believes him this time).
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #124 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1966
was The Grandeur and the Glory! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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16
First appearance of Atlas.
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Closer Comes the Swarm!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Loki; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Balder; Queen Ula; Flying Trolls of Thryheim; Kroda; Magrat; Asgardians
While the Asgardians are licking their wounds after a battle with a dragon, Queen Ula sends out the Flying Trolls of Thryheim to finish them off.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #124 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1966
was Closer Comes the Swarm! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
5
Odinquest Part 7, first appearance of the land of Thryheim.
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"When Meet the Immortals!"

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #125 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1966
was When Meet the Immortals! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
1
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When Meet the Immortals!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Hercules; Odin; Balder; Heimdall; Jane Foster; Demon
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #125 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1966
was When Meet the Immortals! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
16
Disclose
The Queen Commands

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Loki; Balder; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Queen Ula; Flying Trolls of Thryheim; Kroda; Magrat; Asgardians
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #125 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1966
was The Queen Commands [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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5
Odinsword Quest Part 8.
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Whom the Gods Would Destroy!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Morrie Kuramoto ?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Jane Foster
Reprinting
FlagThor #126 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1966
was Whom the Gods Would Destroy! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
Whom the Gods Would Destroy!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Odin; Heimdall; Balder; Seidring the Merciless (introduction); Jane Foster
Thor and Hercules fight over Jane Foster. Odin, still angry because Thor revealed his identity to Jane, removes half Thor's powers by giving 'Odin Power' to Seidring. Hercules defeats Thor.
Reprinting
FlagThor #126 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1966
was Whom the Gods Would Destroy! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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16
Disclose
The Summons!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Loki; Queen Ula; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Balder; Odin; Kroda
The Argonauts are called home to Asgard by Odin.
Reprinting
FlagThor #126 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1966
was The Summons! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
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5
Odinsword Quest Part 9.
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The Hammer and the Holocaust!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Odin
Reprinting
FlagThor #127 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1966
was The Hammer and the Holocaust! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
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1
Disclose
The Hammer and the Holocaust!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Pluto (introduction); Odin; Seidring; Balder; Heimdall; Hyppolita (introduction)
The weakened and defeated Thor returns to Asgard where he finds Seidring has taken over. He battles the 'odin power' and defeats Seidring only to collapse himself.
Reprinting
FlagThor #127 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1966
was The Hammer and the Holocaust! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
16
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The Meaning of... "Ragnarok!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Loki; Odin; Balder; Heimdall; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Kroda; Magrat; Volla the Prophetess (introduction); Midgard Serpent (introduction)
Volla reveals the events of the day of Ragnarok.
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FlagThor #127 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1966
was The Meaning of... "Ragnarok!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
5
Odinsword Quest Part 10
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The Power of Pluto!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules
Reprinting
FlagThor #128 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1966
was The Power of Pluto! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
1
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The Power of Pluto!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Odin; Seidring; Hercules; Pluto; Balder; Hyppolita; Volstagg
Thor recovers from his injuries last issue and goes looking for a rematch with Hercules who has been tricked into signing a contract with Pluto.
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FlagThor #128 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1966
was The Power of Pluto! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
16
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Aftermath!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
fantasy
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Midgard Serpent (in prophecy only); Surtur (in prophecy only); Odin; Warriors Three [Volstagg; Fandral; Hogun]; Balder; Loki
The tale of Ragnarok reveals Loki as the cause.
Reprinting
FlagThor #128 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1966
was Aftermath! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
5
Odinsword Quest Part 11
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The Verdict of Zeus!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Zeus
Reprinting
FlagThor #129 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1966
was The Verdict of Zeus! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
1
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The Verdict of Zeus!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Zeus; Dionysius (introduction); Pluto; Jane Foster; Tana Nile (introduction); Odin; Balder; Ares (introduction); Hermes (introduction)
Thor agrees to fight Pluto's minions in Hades on behalf of Hercules.
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FlagThor #129 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1966
was The Verdict of Zeus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
16
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The Hordes of Harokin!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Loki; Odin; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Harokin of Muspelheim (introduction)
Thor and companions set out to get the Warlock's Eye that Harokin has seized.
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FlagThor #129 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1966
was The Hordes of Harokin! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
5
Odinsword Quest Part 12, Warlock's Eye Part 1; first appearances of the land of Muspelheim, the Well of Eternal Sleep and the Warlock's Eye.
Disclose
Thunder in the Netherworld!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Pluto
Reprinting
FlagThor #130 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1966
was Thunder in the Netherworld! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Thunder in the Netherworld!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Pluto; Jane Foster; Tana Nile; Cerberus (introduction); The Crusher (introduction)
Thor does so much damage to Hades that Pluto gives in and releases Hercules from the contract. Tana sends Jane away wandering.
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FlagThor #130 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1966
was Thunder in the Netherworld! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
16
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The Fateful Change!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Harokin
Thor defeats Harokin and discovers they are nearly identical in appearance. The Warriors Three free Asgard's defenders from Harokin's dungeons.
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FlagThor #130 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1966
was The Fateful Change! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
5
Warlock's Eye Part 2.
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They Strike From Space!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]
Reprinting
FlagThor #131 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1966
was They Strike From Space! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
1
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They Strike From Space!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Ares; Jane Foster; Tana Nile; Odin; Rigel Colonizers (introduction)
Tana Nile stakes a claim on Earth. Thor starts to fight towards Rigel to rescue Earth.
Reprinting
FlagThor #131 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1966
was They Strike From Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
16
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The Warlock's Eye!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]
Thor impersonates Harokin in order to get the Warlock's Eye.
Reprinting
FlagThor #131 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1966
was The Warlock's Eye! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
5
Warlock's Eye Part 3
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Where Gods May Fear to Tread!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]
Reprinting
FlagThor #132 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1966
was Where Gods May Fear to Tread! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Rigel: Where Gods May Fear to Tread!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Tana Nile; Indestructible (introduction); Grand Commissioner of Rigel (introduction); Jane Foster; Sir Porga of Wundagore (named in the next issue) (introduction); Recorder (introduction); Ego (introduction)
Thor, battling to Rigel, is diverted by the menace of Ego.
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FlagThor #132 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1966
was Rigel "Where Gods May Fear to Tread!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
16
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The Dark Horse of Death!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
fantasy
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Warriors Three [Volstagg; Hogun; Fandral]; Harokin; Black Stallion of Doom (introduction)
Thor and companions rest after defeating Harokin's Hordes. Harokin, mortally wounded, waits for the Black Stallion of Doom.
Reprinting
FlagThor #132 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1966
was The Dark Horse of Death! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
5
The Warlock's Eye Part 4.
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Who Dares Defy... the Destroyer?

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Thor
Thor; Destroyer; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Enchantress; Executioner; Mad Merlin
Reprinting
FlagThor Annual #2 published September 1966
was Who Dares Defy... the Destroyer? [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
1
Two vignettes from the reprinted stories in this issue are featured on the cover. Art by Kirby/Stone and Joe Sinnott.
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If Asgard Falls..

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Thor
Thor; Odin; Balder; Heimdall; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Loki; Destroyer; Brok, the Crusher (introduction); Tyr, of the Blinding Blade (introduction); Galp, of the Steel Arm (introduction); Drom, the Spirit-Weaver (introduction); Absorbing Man (cameo)
Loki breaks up an Asgardian contest called by Odin by sending the Destroyer to wreak havoc.
Reprinting
FlagThor Annual #2 published September 1966
was If Asgard Falls.. [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
30
First appearances of the land of Gymirsgard and the Tournament of Champions.
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Behold.. The Living Planet!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Recorder; Ego
Reprinting
FlagThor #133 published October 1966
was Behold.. The Living Planet! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Behold... The Living Planet!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Recorder; Ego; Jane Foster; Count Tagar of Wundagore (introduction); Sir Porga of Wundagore; Tana Nile
Thor wins over Ego, the Living Planet and gets Earth's freedom from the colonizers. Jane wanders into the New Men and is offered a job as a teacher in Wundagore.
Reprinting
FlagThor #133 published October 1966
was Behold... The Living Planet! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
16
Disclose
Valhalla!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Hela; Harokin (death); Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Black Stallion of Doom
Harokin rides the Black Stallion of Doom to Valhalla.
Reprinting
FlagThor #133 published October 1966
was Valhalla! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
5
Warlock's Eye Part 5 (conclusion)
Disclose
The People Breeders!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; High Evolutionary
Reprinting
FlagThor #134 published November 1966
was The People Breeders! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
The People-Breeders!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Recorder; Galactus; Tana Nile; Count Tagar of Wundagore; Sir Porga of Wundagore; Knights of Wundagore (introduction); New-Men [Sir Lepard; Sir Ossilot; Sir Liyan] (introduction); Quicksilver; Scarlet Witch; High Evolutionary (introduction); Man-Beast (introduction)
Thor returns to earth and finds Jane Foster at the High Evolutionary's Wundagore.
Reprinting
FlagThor #134 published November 1966
was The People-Breeders! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
16
Disclose
When Speaks the Dragon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]; Fafnir (introduction)
Thor and companions inspect Nastrond for Odin. Volstagg wanders off and finds Fafnir.
Reprinting
FlagThor #134 published November 1966
was When Speaks the Dragon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
5
Fafnir Part 1, first appearance of the land of Nastrond and the Cave of the Ancients.
Disclose
The Maddening Menace of the Super-Beast

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Man-Beast
Reprinting
FlagThor #135 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1966
was The Maddening Menace of the Super-Beast! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
The Maddening Menace of the Super-Beast!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Man-Beast; Jane Foster; High Evolutionary; New-Men [Sir Lepard; Sir Ossilot; Sir Liyan]; The Knights of Wundagore; Count Tagar of Wundagore; Sir Porga of Wundagore; Odin; Balder; Evil New-Men (introduction)
Thor and the New Men defeat the Man-Beast. The High Evolutionary takes the spaceship part of Wundagore to the stars.
Reprinting
FlagThor #135 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1966
was The Maddening Menace of the Super-Beast! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
16
The High Evolutionary/New-Men story continues in Tales to Astonish #94 (the Hulk story).
Disclose
The Fiery Breath of Fafnir!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Fafnir; Hogun; Fandral; Odin
Thor and companions fight Fafnir to find Volstagg.
Reprinting
FlagThor #135 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1966
was The Fiery Breath of Fafnir! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
5
Fafnir Part 2.
Disclose
To Become An Immortal!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Odin
Reprinting
FlagThor #136 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1967
was To Become An Immortal! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
To Become An Immortal!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Heimdall; Odin; The Unknown (introduction); Dr. Keith Kincaid (introduction); Sif (introduction)
Jane fails Odin's test for immortality and is sent back to Earth with no memory of Thor or Asgard. Thor encounters the goddess Sif, Heimdall's sister, after many years.
Reprinting
FlagThor #136 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1967
was To Become An Immortal! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
16
First appearances of the land of Gundershelm and the Glade of Crystals.
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There Shall Come a Miracle!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Fafnir; Odin; Warriors Three [Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg]
Thor and companions defeat Fafnir and return life to the land of Nastrond.
Reprinting
FlagThor #136 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1967
was There Shall Come a Miracle! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
 
Miscellaneous
5
Fafnir Part 3.
Disclose
The Marvel Essentials Library

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stuart Immonen; Alan Davis; John Romita; Dave Cockrum; Gil Kane
Wade Von Grawbadger
Chris Sotomayor
typeset
Subject Matter
Advertisement for Marvel Essentials volumes, includes images of Essential Avengers Vol.1, Essential Fantastic Four Vol.1, Essential Spider-Man Vol.1 & Essential X-Men Vol.1
Reprinting
 
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1

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