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Issue: Journey into Mystery #93
Publication Date: June 1963
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Issues: #93 of 125 Issues (181 Printings)
Title:
Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Atlas Magazines Inc.
On Sale Date: 04/02/1963
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 17 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Distributed to newstands in April 1963. This issue includes 10 pages of paid advertisements.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; then standard Silver Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Disclose Reprinted In16
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reprinted from a Content Item in another Issue.
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
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Radio-Active-Man!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; The Radio-Active Man [Chen Lu]
First Line: Throw away your accursed hammer, Thor!
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #[1] [unnamed variant] published November 1999
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #1 published January 2010TPB
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #18 published October 1991
as "Radio-Active Man!" [Journey Into Mystery #93] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #1 [1st Printing] published February 2001
as Even the Mighty Thor Is Forced to Obey the Sinister Commands of the Awesome "Radio-Active Man!" [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as Journey Into Mystery #93 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Start Your Own Business!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.

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The Mysterious Radio-Active Man!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; the Radio-Active Man [Chen Lu] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster; General Fu (introduction); Chairman Mao Zedong (cameo)
First Line: Out of the sinister scientific laboratories of Red China is spawned a new kind of menace, designed only for one purpose...
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.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #[1] [unnamed variant] published November 1999
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #1 [Regular Edition] published January 2003
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #1 published January 2010TPB
In Issue: FlagThor Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery Annual #1 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
as The Mysterious Radio-Active Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #4 published May 1971
as Il mitico Thor contro il misterioso uomo radioattivo [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe #9 [Direct Edition] published August 1986
as Book IX: Look to the Skies...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]excerpt
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #18 published October 1991
as The Mysterious Radio-Active Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #1 [1st Printing] published February 2001
as "The Mysterious Radio-Active Man!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as The Mysterious Radio-Active Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Job Number: X-202
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Over the Moon

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Mr. Collins; Jim
First Line: Movie making is a funny business, not just because of all the money people make if they hit the top...
Synopsis: A science fiction movie director gets some help from a real alien and flying saucer, but the film bombs when the footage of the saucer is dismissed as too phony-looking.
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From Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #51 published October 1956
was Over the Moon [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Job Number: [J-884]
Disclose Notes: Text story with illustration. The first page of this story is printed between pages 5 and 6 of the Thor story, while the second page is printed between the two back-up comic stories.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Give me just one evening and I'll teach you to hypnotize easily!
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Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for hypnotism lessons from Palmer-Jones Publishers.
Between page 1 of “Over the Moon” prose story and page 6 of the Thor comic story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: How to make money as you train at home for a better job or a business of your own in Auto Mechanics
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between pages 10 and 11 of the Thor comic story.
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Reward $9,985.50 for This Coin!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Send $1.00 for catalog listing prices the company will pay for rare coins.
On top half of page.
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Will You Work Saturday Mornings for $5 to $20 Extra?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Victor Mason (Photograph)
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement to sell shoes from the Mason Shoe Mfg. Company.
On lower half of page.
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The Man Who Wouldn't Die!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Caleb Cartwright
First Line: Sometimes the safest shelter in the world can be the most dangerous!
Synopsis: A selfish billionaire builds a fallout shelter deep beneath the Earth's surface, but when he insists on touring it alone he discovers a group of primitive humans that attack him and collapse the tunnel, trapping him.
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Pages: 5
Job Number: X-211
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Boys 12 or Older Make $1 to $5 in Your Spare Time

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for children to sell Grit Magazine from Grit Publishing Co.
On top half of page, preceding page 2 of “Over the Moon” prose story.
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Hypno-Coin

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co.
On lower half of page, preceding page 2 of “Over the Moon” prose story.
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Stamp collecting outfit
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A number of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products.
Follows page 2 of “Over the Moon” prose story.
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I Saw a Martian!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
First Line: It was evening! The night was dark and still!
Synopsis: A man cannot convince the police that he saw an alien ship land. He is really a Martian spy, making sure that they will be able to infiltrate safely.
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Pages: 5
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Do You Want Spending Money?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Boys! Men! My Secret New Dynaflex Method

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds and lettering only)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mike Marvel
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad, with order coupon, for Mike Marvel System plus free booklet “The Secret of Attracting Girls”.
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2 Complete Fishing Outfits

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for tackle box, fishing rods and lures.
Inside back cover.
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He's Looking for People Who Like to Draw

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Albert Dorne (caricature)
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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