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Issue: Journey into Mystery #123
Publication Date: December 1965
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Issues: #123 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: 10/05/1965
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 11 (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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While a Universe Trembles!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #4 [Regular Edition] published October 2005
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. El Poderoso Thor: En Mis Manos, Este Martillo #[nn] published September 2013
In Content Item: FlagFantastic! #58 published March 1968
as Battle to the End in Asgard [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagSpecial Marvel Edition #3 published September 1971
as While a Universe Trembles! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #24 published February 1972
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #2 published July 2005
as While a Universe Trembles! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #2 [Jack Kirby Cover; Direct] published January 2013
as Journey into Mystery #123 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 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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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Exclusive fun products by mail
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for various novelty items.
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While a Universe Trembles!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: Prepare for wonders without end, mortal!!
Synopsis: Thor and reporter Harris Hobbs arrive in Asgard in time to witness Odin’s defeat of Loki and Absorbing Man, both of whom are banished into outer space. Hobbs wants to photograph the events but discovers that his camera has been broken. Meanwhile, in an Asian jungle, a tribal witch doctor discovers a Norn stone which grants him great power.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #4 [Regular Edition] published October 2005
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. El Poderoso Thor: En Mis Manos, Este Martillo #[nn] published September 2013
In Content Item: FlagFantastic! #58 published March 1968
as Battle to the End in Asgard [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 1
In Content Item: FlagFantastic! #59 published March 1968
as Battle To The End In Asgard [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 2
In Content Item: FlagSpecial Marvel Edition #3 published September 1971
as While a Universe Trembles! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #24 published February 1972
as Mentre l'universo trema! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #2 published July 2005
as While a Universe Trembles! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #2 [Jack Kirby Cover; Direct] published January 2013
as While a Universe Trembles! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: First appearance of the Demon.
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More Triumphs For Marvel!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing]; Inhumans [Black Bolt; Gorgon; Medusa; Karnak; Crystal; Triton; Lockjaw]
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo for Fantastic Four #46 includes a cover repro and a promo for Marvel Collector's Item Classics #1 with a partial reprint (top half) of it's cover.
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More Nutty News and Notes from One Marvel Madman to Another!

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: We Goofed Again! Department; Scoop!; The Season's Biggest Surprise!; Didja Know? Department; The Wrap-Up! (introduction of Marvel Collector's Item Classics and the announcement that Marvel was dropping the Marvel Pop-Art Productions name); The Mighty Marvel Checklist for comics on sale right now! Comics listed with a synopsis are Fantastic Four #46, Spider-Man #32, Avengers #23, X-Men #15, Daredevil #11, Tales of Suspense #73, Strange Tales #140, Tales to Astonish #75 and Sgt. Fury #25; M.M.M.S. membership form; Let's Meet 25 More M.M.M.S. Members; the contents of the previous month's "mysterious mailing tube" was revealed (a Spider-Man poster).
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The Jaws of the Dragon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Character(s): Asgardians; Utgard Dragon (introduction, death)
First Line: Even as Thor's mutinous crew of argonauts heads into the dreaded Pillars of Utgard on the uncharted Sea of Fear...
Synopsis: In Asgard, Odin has a premonition concerning Ragnarok. Meanwhile, Balder saves his fellow crewmates from certain death by blowing his horn. The effects of his actions are that the Dragon of Utgard is destroyed and the ship has safe passage.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #4 [Regular Edition] published October 2005
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #24 published February 1972
as Le fauci del drago! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Spectacular #8 published July 1974
as "The Jaws of the Dragon!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBiblioteca Marvel: Thor #1 published May 2001
as "¡Las Fauces del Dragón!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Thor #2 published July 2005
as The Jaws of the Dragon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
In Content Item: FlagThor: Tales of Asgard By Stan Lee & Jack Kirby #4 published January 2009
as The Jaws of the Dragon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThor: Tales of Asgard #[nn] published January 2010
as The Jaws of the Dragon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #2 [Jack Kirby Cover; Direct] published January 2013
as The Jaws of the Dragon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Odinsword Quest Part 6
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Who Says That Marvel Madness Isn't Taking Over the World?!!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Marvel Comics Group Official Swingin' Stationery; Marvel Comics Thor T-Shirt; Marvel Comics Spider-Man Poster
Character(s): Thing; Iron Man; Daredevil; Quicksilver; Invisible Girl; Thor; Sub-Mariner; Dr. Strange; Sgt. Fury; Rawhide Kid; Spider-Man; Hulk; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promos for Marvel Comics Group Official Swingin' Stationery (with a couple of pieces shown), The Marvel Comics Thor T-Shirt (with an example shown) and the Marvel Comics Spider-Man Poster advertised in the Marvel Bullpen Bulletins page.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Thor
First Line: Dear Stan and Jack, I'm writing you about issues #117, 118, 119 and 120 of Thor.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Mighty Thor Omnibus #2 [Jack Kirby Cover; Direct] published January 2013
as [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from: Charles Ditto, Thomas Chicarelle, William L. McCord, Jr., John McAllister, P. Michael Cohen, Paul Sinkevich; includes a Thor image from a previous 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: 204pc Revolutionary War soldiers set
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for plastic toy soldiers.
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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
Character(s): Albert Dorne
First Line: He's looking for people who like to draw
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mike Marvel (photograph)
First Line: Boys! Men!
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for a body building program.

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