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Issue: Marvel Masterworks #26
Publication Date: December 1993
 
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: MarvelView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 26
Pages: 248
ISBN: 0871359928
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $43.75 CAD
$34.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 35 (22 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Tom Brevoort; Mindy Newell (collection assistant editor)
Disclose Notes: Art Restoration by Dan Nakrosis, Mickey Ritter, Phil Lord, Gordon Robson. Recolored by Evelyn Stein and Glynis Oliver.
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age U. S.
Paper Stock: Glossy
Binding: Hardcover with dustjacket
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
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reprinted 33 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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Cover, Front
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Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Jack Kirby
George Roussos
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #101 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1964
was The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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A small reprint of the cover.
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Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Typeset
Reprinting
 
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1
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Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
typeset
Reprinting
FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby Cover] published November 2010
as Our Wing-Headed Wunderkind [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
 
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2
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"The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!"

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
George Roussos
?
?
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #101 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1964
was The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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1
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"The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
George Roussos [as George Bell]
Tom Smith
Sam Rosen
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man; Hank Pym; Tony Stark; Avengers [Giant-Man [Hank Pym]; Wasp; Iron Man [Tony Stark]]; Odin; Loki; Heimdall; Norn Hag (I); Don Blake; Mr. Hyde (flashback); Jane Foster (flashback)
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #101 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1964
was The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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First appearance of the Norn Hag and the Well of Centures, story continued in Journey Into Mystery #102.
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"The Invasion of Asgard!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
George Roussos [as George Bell]
Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver
Artie Simek
Stan Lee
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Loki; Heimdall; Norn Hag; Ulfrin the Dragon (I); Skoll (I); Hati (I); Rime Giants (I); Geirrodur (I); Odin
Thor holds off the enemies of Asgard until help arrives.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #101 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1964
was The Invasion of Asgard! [The Boyhood of Thor! Part 2] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The second Boyhood of Thor story, first appearances of Skoll and Hati the Wolf Gods, Ulfrin the Dragon, Rime Giants and Geirrodur the Troll.
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Slave of "The Tomorrow Man!"

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
George Roussos
?
?
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #102 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1964
was Slave of the Tomorrow Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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1
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"Slave of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
Tom Smith
Artie Simek
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man; Loki; Odin
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #102 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1964
was Slave of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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"Death" Comes to Thor!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Paul Reinman
Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver
Artie Simek
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Hela, Goddess of Death (I); The Three Norn Fates (I); Balder; Sif (I); King Rugga (I)
Thor (at the age of 18) rescues Sif from Hela, goddess of Death, and earns the right to carry the Hammer of Odin.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #102 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1964
was "Death" Comes to Thor! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Third in the Boyhood of Thor series, first appearances of Hela, Goddess of Death, The Three Norn Fates, King Rugga and Sif.
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The Enchantress and the Executioner!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Kirby
George Roussos
?
?
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Enchantress; Executioner
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #103 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1964
was The Enchantress and the Executioner! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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1
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"The Enchantress and the Executioner!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
Tom Smith
Sam Rosen
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Jane Foster; Odin; Don Blake; Enchantress (introduction, villain); Executioner (introduction, villain); Loki (villain); Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man (cameo flashback)
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.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #103 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1964
was The Enchantress and the Executioner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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At this point, the stories take a turn to Asgardian themes and backdrops, first appearances of the Enchantress and the Executioner.
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"Thor's Mission to Mirmir!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver
Artie Simek
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Sindri, King of the Dwarfs (I); Skord (I); Gullin, the Boar God (I); King Mirmir (I); Aske (I); Embla (I)
Story of how Odin created the first humans.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #103 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1964
was Thor's Mission to Mirmir! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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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.
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"Giants Walk the Earth!"

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
?
?
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Surtur; Skagg
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #104 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1964
was Giants Walk the Earth! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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1
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"Giants Walk the Earth!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
Tom Smith
Sam Rosen
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Odin; Balder; Heimdall; Surtur; Skagg; Loki; Enchantress; Executioner; Don Blake; Jane Foster
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #104 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1964
was Giants Walk the Earth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Heimdall Guardian of the Mystic Rainbow Bridge!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Don Heck
Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver
Artie Simek
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Heimdall; Odin; Agnar the Fierce (I); Gotron, the Agile (I); King of the Storm Giants (name Brimer is revealed in the next issue) (I)
Story of how Heimdall earned the right to guard the Rainbow Bridge.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #104 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1964
was Heimdall Guardian of the Mystic Rainbow Bridge! [Origin of Heimdall Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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First in the Heimdall Biography series, first appearances of Agnar the Fierce, Gotron, the Agile and the King of the Storm Giants (Brimer).
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"The Cobra and Mr. Hyde!"

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
?
?
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Cobra; Mr. Hyde
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #105 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1964
was The Cobra and Mr. Hyde! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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1
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"The Cobra and Mr. Hyde!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
Tom Smith
Artie Simek
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Avengers [Thor; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp]; Calvin Zabo; Cobra; Mr. Hyde [Calvin Zabo]; Don Blake; Jane Foster
The Cobra and Mr. Hyde team up, forming a long-standing team.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #105 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1964
was The Cobra and Mr. Hyde! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The customary back-up mystery story is dropped in favor of longer Thor stories. This story is continued in Journey Into Mystery #106.
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"When Heimdall Failed!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
George Roussos [as George Bell]
Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver
Artie Simek
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Heimdall; King Brimer; Queen Nedra (I); Odin; a Vanna (an air-sprite) (I)
Story of how an Air Spirit snuck past Heimdall.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #105 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1964
was When Heimdall Failed! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Second in the Heimdall Biography series, first appearances of Queen Nedra and a Vanna (an air-sprite).
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The Thunder God Strikes Back!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
?
?
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Mr. Hyde; The Cobra
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #106 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1964
was The Thunder God Strikes Back! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
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"The Thunder God Strikes Back!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
Tom Smith
Artie Simek
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Mr. Hyde [Calvin Zabo]; The Cobra; Don Blake; Calvin Zabo; Jane Foster
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #106 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1964
was The Thunder God Strikes Back! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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This story continues from Journey Into Mystery #105.
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Balder "The Brave"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver
Artie Simek
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Balder; Odin; Thor; Tyr (I); Honir (I)
Story of how Balder gained his invincibility.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #106 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1964
was Balder "The Brave" [Origin of Balder Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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First in the Balder Biography series, first appearances of Tyr and Honir.
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"The Grey Gargoyle!"

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
?
?
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Grey Gargoyle
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #107 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1964
was The Grey Gargoyle! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
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"When the Grey Gargoyle Strikes!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
Tom Smith
Artie Simek
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Grey Gargoyle [Paul Duval] (I)(O); Don Blake; Jane Foster; Paul Duval (I)
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #107 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1964
was When the Grey Gargoyle Strikes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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X-725
First appearance and origin of the Grey Gargoyle.
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"Balder Must Die!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver
Artie Simek
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Balder; Loki; Norn Queen (later known as Karnilla) (I); Norn Queen's servant (later known as Haag) (I)
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #107 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1964
was Balder Must Die! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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5
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Second in the Balder Biography series, first appearance of the Norn Queen (Karnilla) and her servant (Haag).
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See Thor Battle Loki, Prince of Evil, for the Life of Lovely Jane Foster.

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Kirby
George Roussos
?
?
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Loki; Jane Foster; Dr. Strange
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #108 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1964
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
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"At the Mercy of Loki, Prince of Evil!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
Tom Smith
Artie Simek
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
F: Thor; GS: Dr. Strange; Avengers [Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp]; Odin; Don Blake; Jane Foster; Heimdall; V: Loki
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #108 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1964
was At the Mercy of Loki, Prince of Evil! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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"Trapped by the Trolls!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver
Artie Simek
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
GS: Thor; V: King Sindri of the Dwarvfs; Dwarfs; Trolls
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #108 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1964
was Trapped by the Trolls! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Magneto, Most Powerful of the Evil Mutants!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
?
?
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Magneto; Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Mastermind; Scarlet Witch; Quicksilver; Toad]
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #109 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1964
was Magneto, Most Powerful of the Evil Mutants! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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"When Magneto Strikes!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
Tom Smith
Sam Rosen
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
F: Thor; V: Magneto; Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Quicksilver; Scarlet Witch; Mastermind; Toad]; GA: Don Blake; Jane Foster; X-Men (mostly unseen)
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #109 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1964
was When Magneto Strikes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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"Banished From Asgard!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver
Sam Rosen
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
GS: Thor; Odin; V: Arkin the Weak (I); Queen Knorda (I)
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #109 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1964
was Banished From Asgard! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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First appearances of Arkin the Weak and Queen Knorda.
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"Every Hand Against Him!"

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
?
?
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Thor; Mr. Hyde; Cobra; Jane Foster
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #110 published November 1964
was Every Hand Against Him! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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1
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"Every Hand Against Him!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Chic Stone
Tom Smith
Artie Simek
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
F: Thor; GS: Odin; Heimdall; Jane Foster; Don Blake; V: Loki; Cobra; Mr. Hyde
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #110 published November 1964
was Every Hand Against Him! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The Defeat of Odin!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Vince Colletta
Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver
Artie Simek
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
GS: Thor; Odin; V: Prince Rivvak (I)
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #110 published November 1964
was The Defeat of Odin! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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5
X-814
First appearance of Prince Rivvak.
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Surtur the Fire Demon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby
Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver
Sam Rosen
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Odin; Surtur
Story of how Odin trapped Surtur in the center of the Earth.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #99 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1963
was Surtur the Fire Demon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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5
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"The Storm Giants"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Paul Reinman
Evelyn Stein or Glynis Oliver
Artie Simek
Stan Lee (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
fantasy, superhero
Tales of Asgard
Thor; Loki; Odin; Agnar, King of the Eagles (I)
First in the Boyhood of Thor series.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #100 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1964
was The Storm Giants [The Boyhood of Thor!] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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5
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