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Issue: Journey into Mystery #99
Publication Date: December 1963
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Issues: #99 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: 10/01/1963
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 18 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Distributed to newstands in October 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 In28
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The Mysterious Mister Hyde!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo]
First Line: It is time for mighty Thor to become weak Doctor Blake again...
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: FlagMarvel Gold. El Poderoso Thor: En Mis Manos, Este Martillo #[nn] published September 2013
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #18 published October 1991
as The Mighty Thor Meets the Most Dramatic Super-Foe of the Year... the Mysterious Mister Hyde! [Journey into Mystery #99] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #1 [1st Printing] published February 2001
as The Mighty Thor Meets the Most Dramatic Super-Foe of the Year... the Mysterious Mister Hyde! [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 #99 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: You've heard about it! You've read about it!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for an all-transistor radio from Gaycraft. Sold by Niresk Industries.
Inside front cover
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The Mysterious Mister Hyde!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster; Odin
First Line: A man would have to be mad to defy the mighty Thor!
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.
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: FlagMarvel Gold. El Poderoso Thor: En Mis Manos, Este Martillo #[nn] published September 2013
In Issue: FlagThor Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales #13 published March 1968
as The Mysterious Mister Hyde! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #7 published July 1971
as Il mitico Thor contro...il misterioso mr. Hyde ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]as "Il misterioso mr. Hyde!", Italian translation
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #18 published October 1991
as The Mysterious Mister Hyde! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #1 [1st Printing] published February 2001
as "The Mysterious Mister Hyde!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as The Mysterious Mister Hyde! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Job Number: X-512
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The Thread

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Matt Anderson; Midget Morgan/Count Morgan; Dr. Waynne
First Line: Red's Water Front Shack was the same tonight as any other, only for some reason there seemed to be a sort of suspension in the air as if something were about to happen.
Synopsis: The mysterious death of a scientist reveals a mystical device and leads to the death of a centuries-old Italian count.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagJourney into Unknown Worlds #13 published October 1952
was The Thread [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Job Number: [A-786]
Disclose Notes: Text story with illustration. The events of this story are dated January 8, 1952.

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)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Draw any person in one minute!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Illustrated ad for "Magic Art Reproducer" for $1.98 from Norton Products, New York, N.Y.
On top half of page between page 1 of “The Thread” prose story and page 6 of the Thor comic story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: You’ll have fun & thrills as this 7 foot giant zooms 500 ft. in 3 minutes!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for a 7 foot plastic kite from Grayson Products.
On lower half of page between page 1 of “The Thread” prose story and page 6 of the Thor comic story.
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Treasure Chest of Fun

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:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between pages 10 and 11 of the Thor comic 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): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. located on upper half of page.
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Reward $11,750.00

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Liberty (symbolic figure)
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad, with order coupon, for catalog from Best Values Co. on lower half of page.
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Stroom's Strange Solution!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): King Kellu; Dr. Immanuel Stroom
First Line: He was the only one who could save his world, but he was forbidden to act!
Synopsis: An alien world is dangerously overpopulated, so a scientist releases a gas that shrinks the entire population, making the same amount of space accomodate more people.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: X-486
Disclose Notes: Recycles in part the plot of Fantastic Four (1961 series) #7.
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Record Riot

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset; ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: 102 smash songs $3.49
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for seven records containing 102 hit songs.
On top half of page, preceding page 2 of “The Thread” prose story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Come on, fella grab this chance to make $1 to $5 weekly and win dandy prizes, too
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for selling Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co.
On lower half of page, preceding page 2 of “The Thread” prose story.
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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: Various classified-style ads for stamps and other products.
Follows page 2 of “The Thread” prose story.
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Surtur the Fire Demon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Character(s): Odin; Surtur; Trolls
First Line: There are no secrets from Odin, king of the gods!
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.
Reprinting
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: FlagTales of Asgard #1 published October 1968
as Surtur The Fire Demon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #3 published May 1971
as Surtur il demone del fuoco [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #26 published December 1993
as Surtur the Fire Demon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #1 [1st Printing] published February 2001
as Surtur the Fire Demon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagBiblioteca Marvel: Thor #1 published May 2001
as Surtur ¡El Demonio de Fuego! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThor: Tales of Asgard By Stan Lee & Jack Kirby #1 published May 2009
as Surtur the Fire Demon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThor: Tales of Asgard #[nn] published January 2010
as Surtur the Fire Demon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as Surtur the Fire Demon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: X-498
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: A lifetime of fun, money, and friends - from amateur magic!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for "Blackstone's Mysteries of Magic."
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (panel background only)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mike Marvel (photo)
First Line: Boys! Men! My secret new Dynaflex method
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a muscle building system.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Learn radio-television electronics by practicing at home in your spare time
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for a home study course teaching radio and television repair.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (lettering only)
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:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for hypnotism lessons.

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