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Issue: Journey into Mystery #118
Publication Date: July 1965
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Issues: #118 of 125 Issues (181 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Atlas Magazines Inc.
On Sale Date: 05/04/1965
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1965 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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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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"To Kill a Thunder God!"

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Destroyer
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3 [Regular Edition] published September 2004
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. El Poderoso Thor: En Mis Manos, Este Martillo #[nn] published September 2013
In Content Item: FlagFantastic! #49 published January 1968
as To Kill a Thunder God! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #21 published January 1972
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #[3] published November 2001
as Journey Into Mystery #118 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #2 published July 2005
as To Kill a Thunder God! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as Journey Into Mystery #118 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

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: Men! Join my "$100-a-week" club!
Synopsis: Ad to earn money by selling shoes.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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"To Kill a Thunder God!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Kim; Loki (villain); the Destroyer (Odin's robot, villain, introduction); a hunter (villain, introduction)
First Line: Remember last ish?
Synopsis: Thor seeks Loki's Norn Stones in Vietnam. A cruel hunter, aided from afar by Loki, shoots Thor with an anesthetic projectile and brings him down. The hunter then discovers the hidden temple of the Destroyer. The hunter's consciousness enters the Destroyer. It awakens and engages Thor in battle. Loki realizes he has made a mistake-- the Destroyer is too powerful! He tries to warn Odin. Unfortunately, this is the day of the Odinsleep and he may not be disturbed. The gods throw Loki into the "Dungeon of No Escape". The destroyer fires a bolt of elemental force at Thor which will surely kill him!
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3 [Regular Edition] published September 2004
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. El Poderoso Thor: En Mis Manos, Este Martillo #[nn] published September 2013
In Content Item: FlagSpecial Marvel Edition #1 published January 1971
as To Kill a Thunder God! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #21 published January 1972
as Uccidete il dio del tuono! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #[3] published November 2001
as To Kill a Thunder God! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #2 published July 2005
as To Kill a Thunder God! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as To Kill a Thunder God! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: First appearance of the Destroyer and the Odinsleep.
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U.S. Gov't Surplus

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Hundreds of items for as little as 2¢ and 3¢ on the dollar direct by mail!
Synopsis: Ad for government surplus items: parachutes, boats, tents, machetes, etc.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between pages 5 and 6 of previous story sequence on top half of page.
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[untitled]

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Colorist(s): ?
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Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Play 1965 big league baseball games
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On lower half of page between pages 5 and 6 of previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Subject Matter
First Line: Boys! Men! I'll help you master Yubiwaza
Synopsis: Ad for the Yubiwaza system of martial arts.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between pages 9 and 10 of previous story sequence.
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Nick Fury, agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Nick Fury
First Line: Now starring in Strange Tales! The surprise sensation of the year!
Synopsis: Half-page promo announcing the debut of Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. in Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #135.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Located on top half of page between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
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Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Namor, the Sub-Mariner
First Line: The most famous, most powerful hero/villain of all time... now appearing monthly in Tales to Astonish!
Synopsis: Half-page promo announcing the debut of Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner in Tales to Astonish (Marvel, 1959 series) #70.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Located on lower half of page between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
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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): ?
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On top half of page between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
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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: Come on, fella grab this chance to make $1 to $5 weekly and win dandy prizes, too
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for selling Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co.
Occupies lower half of page between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Live seahorses $1 each
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Various classified-style ads for stamps and other products.
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4 More Marvel Masterpieces!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Frightful Four [Wizard [Bentley Wittman]; Sandman [Flint Marko]; Trapster [Peter Petruski]; Madam Medusa]; Sergeant Nick Fury; the Howling Commandos [Corporal Dum Dum Dugan; Dino Manelli; Izzy Cohen; Gabe Jones; Robert Ralston [Rebel Ralston]]; Baron Strucker; the Blitzkrieg Squad; The X-Men [Professor X; Cyclops; Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]; Angel; Beast; Iceman]; The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Juggernaut [Cain Marko]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Green Goblin [Norman Osborn]; Crime-Master
Synopsis: House ad for Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #41, Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #20, The X-Men (Marvel, 1963 series) #13, and The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #27, using reprints of their covers and advertised as “on sale now.”
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Pages: 1
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The Crimson Hand

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Loki; Morduk (first appearance); Braggi (vilain; first appearance)
First Line: I am almost finished with your map, Thunder God!
Synopsis: Wise Morduk helps Thor to plot a course for his mission and also bestows the Crimson Hand upon him, a magic glove that forces people to speak the truth. When Loki introduces Braggi, the commander he has handpicked, Braggi cannot help blurting out that the plans to kill Thor from behind once they have set sail.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3 [Regular Edition] published September 2004
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #18 published December 1971
as La mano scarlatta! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Spectacular #3 published October 1973
as The Crimson Hand [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBiblioteca Marvel: Thor #1 published May 2001
as ¡La Mano Carmesí! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #[3] published November 2001
as The Crimson Hand! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #2 published July 2005
as The Crimson Hand [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagThor: Tales of Asgard By Stan Lee & Jack Kirby #3 published January 2009
as The Crimson Hand! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThor: Tales of Asgard #[nn] published January 2010
as The Crimson Hand! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as The Crimson Hand! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Odinsword Quest Part 1, first appearances of Braggi and Morduk.
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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: Are you proud of your paycheck?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between pages 3 and 4 of previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset; ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page!
Character(s): Thor; Loki
First Line: Don’t miss it!
Synopsis: House ad for The Mighty Thor t-shirt and M.M.M.S. membership.
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Dear Stan and Jack; Thor has become the greatest mag out now.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 [Direct] published January 2010
as [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters page includes Special Announcements Section and Mighty Marvel Checklist. Letters from Bill Bennett, Dana Simmons and Jimmy Meschwitz.
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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
Character(s): Frankenstein's monster
First Line: Monster s-i-z-e monsters
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad by the Honor House Prod. Corp.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: 3 complete fishing outfits
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for fishing equipment.
Inside back cover.
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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
Character(s): Albert Dorne
First Line: He's looking for people who like to draw
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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