XOW Logo
Issue: Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #[3]
Publication Date: November 2001
 
Disclose Detail
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel ComicsView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume:
Pages: 248
ISBN: 0785108149
UPC/EAN:
Price: $76.25 CAD
$49.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 35 (21 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Reprints Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 Series) #111-120 and Journey Into Mystery Annual #1.
  Does this data need corrections? Become an editor.
Disclose Format
Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: Color
Dimensions:  
Paper Stock:  
Binding: Hardcover with Dustjacket
Publishing Format: Collected Edition
Format Notes:  
Disclose Reprinted In0
There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted anywhere.
Disclose Reprinted From33
reprinted 33 times from Content Items in other Issues.
Disclose Images1
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Assets0
 
Disclose Issue Images
[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor; Absorbing Man
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #120 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was In My Hand... This Hammer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
2
Includes small covers of the 10 Issues reprinted.
Disclose
[untitled]

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
Journey Into Mystery #111

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor; Cobra; Mr. Hyde; Balder
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #111 published December 1964
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
The Power of the Thunder God!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Odin; Loki; Balder; Cobra [Klaus Vorhees]; Mr. Hyde [Calvin Zabo]
Thor battles the Cobra and Mr. Hyde while Jane Foster hovers close to death. Odin's heart begins to soften towards Jane, thanks to the intervention of Balder. Odin, in his infinite wisdom, commands Loki to deliver a message to Hardol, the mystic healer, who lives beyond the molten chasm. Loki has no choice but to obey but is waylaid by Balder and some other gods who, for some reason, distrust him. Balder delivers the message himself. Thor defeats the Cobra and Hyde. Balder finds Hardol, obtains the medicine needed for Jane's recovery and sends it to Thor in the nick of time. Jane will live!
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #111 published December 1964
was The Power of the Thunder God! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
16
Disclose
The Secret of Sigurd!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
Thor; Balder; Loki; Sigurd
When out walking with Balder and Loki, Thor is challenged to a duel by Sigurd. They fight and Thor knocks Sigurd to the ground repeatedly. However, each time Sigurd gets up he is stronger than ever. Balder remembers the key to Sigurd's increasing strength. He is a son of the Earth Sprites; his strength comes from the very ground itself. Thor hooks his hammer under Sigurd's belt and flings him skywards where he will be stranded on a deserted asteroid. The three gods continue their way home, with Loki disappointed that Thor was not defeated.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #111 published December 1964
was The Secret of Sigurd! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
Disclose
Journey Into Mystery #112

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor; Hulk
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #112 published January 1965
was The Mighty Thunder God! Vs. the Incredible Hulk! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
The Mighty Thor Battles the Incredible Hulk!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor [Donald Blake]; Avengers [Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Odin
Two rival fan clubs are debating who is stronger, Thor or the Hulk? Thor happens to be passing by and drops in to offer his opinion. He relates the story of their epic battle (in Avengers #3) and describes a previously unseen scene in which he and the Hulk tussle. He goes into deep thought and when pressed, cannot say who is the stronger because he has insufficient proof! Days later, the Hulk gives thought to his meeting with Thor and vows that, next time, Thor will be smashed forever!
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #112 published January 1965
was The Mighty Thor Battles the Incredible Hulk! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
16
Disclose
The Coming of Loki!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
Loki (origin); Odin; Laufey (Loki's father) (introduction, death, villain)
Ages ago, when the universe was young, and Asgard was a'borning, noble Odin was compelled to battle a myriad host of foes in order to secure his rightful reign!
The Asgardians battle the Giants. Laufey, King of the Giants of Jotenheim, is slain. A bundle of cloth is found. It contains a baby. Odin adopts the child and names him Loki.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #112 published January 1965
was The Coming of Loki! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
Disclose
Journey Into Mystery #113

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Grey Gargoyle
At last! The Thunder God reveals his true identity to Jane...
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #113 published February 1965
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
A World Gone Mad!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Loki; Odin; Grey Gargoyle [Paul Duval]; Honir
When imperious Odin commands, Thor must obey!
Thor upsets Odin again by declaring his love for Jane Foster. Don Blake reveals his secret identity to Jane, but she doesn't believe him. He stamps his cane and nothing happens because, unknown to him, Odin has removed the enchantment which allows him to become the God of Thunder. The Grey Gargoyle appears and attacks Don and Jane. They flee. Odin sends Honir the Hunter to aid Blake. Honir distracts the Gargoyle and grants Blake the ability to become Thor for 30 seconds, long enough to defeat the Gargoyle. Blake assists Jane and retracts his earlier admission saying the madness has left him.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #113 published February 1965
was A World Gone Mad! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
16
Disclose
The Boyhood of Loki!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
Thor (guest star); Loki (origin); Uller (introduction); Volsak (introduction)
Throughout the ages, the immortals of Asgard have thrilled to athletic contests, even as mortals do today!
Thor defends Loki after Loki is caught engaging in mystical mischief. Loki resents Thor's popularity and physical superiority vowing that, one day, Thor must be destroyed!
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #113 published February 1965
was The Boyhood of Loki! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
Disclose
Journey Into Mystery #114

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #114 published March 1965
was The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]; Harris Hobbs; Balder
Escape from Thor is inconceivable!
Loki uses his magic to turn Crusher Creel into the Absorbing Man. A patient of Blake's, reporter Harris Hobbs, alerts him the the existense of the Absorbing Man. Blake breaks a dinner date with Jane in order to investigate as Thor. Thor and Creel meet and fight. Hobbs witnesses the battle and is injured. Thor tends to Hobbs before resuming his battle. Balder then interrupts the fight by transporting Thor to Asgard. It seems that Loki has abducted Jane and brought her to the Golden Realm. Thor and Balder ride off to save her. Back on Earth, Creel believes he has defeated the Thunder God.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #114 published March 1965
was The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
16
Disclose
The Golden Apples!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
Iduna; Haakun; Fenris
I give thee greetings, lovely goddess Iduna!
The goddess Iduna is taking some golden apples to Odin as a gift. She is menaced by Fenris Wolf who is eventually driven away by Haskins the Hunter.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #114 published March 1965
was The Golden Apples! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood.
Disclose
Journey Into Mystery #115

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #115 published April 1965
was The Vengeance of the Thunder God! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
The Vengeance of the Thunder God

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor; Odin; Harris Hobbs; Loki; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]; Jane Foster; Ann; John
The evil Loki has captured Jane Foster!!
Thor rescues Jane from Loki. Odin appears and accuses Thor of bringing Jane to Asgard. Loki denies all involvement and Thor calls him a liar. Odin orders -- the Trial of the Gods, but first Thor is granted 48 hours in which to defeat the Absorbing Man. Aided by reporter Harris Hobbs and a courageous police unit, Thor tricks Creel into absorbing some helium gas. A gaseous, lighter-than-air Creel floats off into space. Thor returns to New York to gaze upon a sleeping Jane before returning to Asgard to face his trial.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #115 published April 1965
was The Vengeance of the Thunder God [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
16
Disclose
A Viper in Our Midst!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
Loki; Thor; Ghan
Ghan, most deadly of the storm giants, is about to attack Asgard, as young Thor leads a task force to battle the titanic invader!
Loki aids the giant, Ghan, in escaping from the Asgardians. Ghan owes Loki a debt of gratitude. Loki plans to ask him to repay the favor when he makes his bid to claim the throne of Asgard.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #115 published April 1965
was A Viper In Our Midst! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
Disclose
Journey Into Mystery #116

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
science fiction
Thor; Loki; Odin
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #116 published May 1965
was The Trial of the Gods! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
The Trial of the Gods!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
Thor [Don Blake]; Odin; Balder; Jane Foster; Loki; Enchantress; Executioner; Yagg [Invincible Slayer](introduction, death); The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]; Rick Jones; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Frightful Four [Wizard [Bentley Wittman]; Sandman [Flint Marko]; Paste-Pot Pete [Peter Petruski]; Madam Medusa]
At last, Thor and his evil arch-enemy Loki, are about to undergo the most dangerous test of all time, to determine which of them has lied to regal Odin, immortal monarch of Asgard!
Odin sends Thor and Loki to Skornheim to endure a trial which will show which one of his sons is lying to him. Against Odin's decree, Loki uses magic to escape the traps of the enchanted land while Thor has to rely on brawn and sheer will.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #116 published May 1965
was The Trial of the Gods! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
16
Disclose
The Challenge!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
Thor; Loki; Hymir; Rinda
In Thor #63, we saw how Loki won himself an ally in preparation for his eventual battle with the thunder god! (see notes)
On a diplomatic mission, Loki convinces King Hymir to put Thor to a deadly test where failure means slavery to the evil king. Thor, of course, passes the test, much to the annoyance of Hymir who strikes Loki and accuses him of betrayal.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #116 published May 1965
was The Challenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
First appearance of Princess Rinda and King Hymir.

The "first line" sequence mentions Thor #63, but it is likely meant to refer to Journey Into Mystery #115 when Loki made an alliance with Ghan, the storm giant.
Disclose
Journey Into Mystery #117

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #117 published June 1965
was Into the Blaze of Battle! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
Into the Blaze of Battle!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor; Odin; Balder; Norn Queen [Karnilla]; Don Blake; Loki (villain); Enchantress (villain); Executioner (villain); Hu Sak (villain, introduction, death); Viet Cong (villain); Cho (introduction, death); Cho's and Hu Sak's mother (introduction, death); Kim (Cho's and Hu Sak's sister, introduction); Jane Foster
By sheer trickery, the evil Loki has managed to return to Asgard, seconds ahead of Thor, thus winning the awesome 'trial of the gods'...
Loki wins the Trial of the Gods through deceit and trickery. He broke the rules by using enchanted Norn Stones, which he now discards through a dimensional portal. Odin gives Thor 24 hours to prove Loki's dishonesty. On Earth, Balder has been battling the Enchantress and the Executioner who were tormenting Jane Foster. Thor arrives and the two villains flee. Thor flies to Vietnam in search of the Norn Stones. There he becomes involved in that country's war. He rescues a Vietnamese girl named Kim after her the rest of her family is killed as a result of their opposing ideologies.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #117 published June 1965
was Into the Blaze of Battle! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
16
Nick Caputo suspects that Carl Hubbell drew panel two on page thirteen, as discussed in blog:

http://nick-caputo.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-unknown-art-of-carl-hubbell.ht…
Disclose
The Sword in the Scabbard!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
Thor; Loki; Odin; Warriors of Asgard
Asgard has been at peace too long!
The warriors of Asgard are bored and Loki has been able to stir up trouble among their ranks. Odin is furious and intervenes when Thor and Loki face each other in combat. Odin then shows them the state of the Odinsword. According to legend, the universe will perish if the sword is ever drawn from its scabbard. Now, an evil force has broken the scabbard. Odin sends his sons on a quest to find this unknown enemy and put an end to this evil scheme.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #117 published June 1965
was The Sword In the Scabbard! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
Disclose
Journey Into Mystery #118

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor; Destroyer
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #118 published July 1965
was "To Kill a Thunder God!" [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
To Kill a Thunder God!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor [Donald Blake]; Loki; Destroyer
Remember last ish?
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!
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #118 published July 1965
was "To Kill a Thunder God!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
16
Disclose
The Crimson Hand!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
Thor; Loki; Morduk; Braggi
I am almost finished with your map, Thunder God!
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
FlagJourney into Mystery #118 published July 1965
was The Crimson Hand [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
Disclose
Journey Into Mystery #119

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor; Loki; Odin; Destroyer
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #119 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was The Day of the Destroyer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
The Day of the Destroyer!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor [Donald Blake]; Loki; Odin; Destroyer; Norn Queen [Karnilla]; Ularic
The Destroyer! The mind-staggering menace created countless ages ago by Odin himself!
Loki, fearful of the power of the Destroyer, has saved Thor from certain death. As Thor continues to battle for his life, Loki sends a message to Karnilla, the Norn Queen, urging her to wake Odin from the Odinsleep. Odin wakes and realizes that Thor is in danger. Odin tries to assist Thor, but Thor insists that he should wage his own battle. Thor prevails but damages his hammer, the Temple of Darkness is destroyed and Odin is consumed with pride at his son's gallantry. Odin summons Loki and berates him. Loki is punished by being bound in servitude to Ularic, Odin's Royal Warlock.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #119 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was The Day of the Destroyer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
16
Disclose
Gather, Warriors!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
Thor; Loki; Balder; Odin; Hogun; Fandral; Volstagg; Kroda; Magrat
The mission of missions is about to begin!!
A motley crew is assembled as Thor prepares to set sail. Odin fears that Ragnarök, the twilight of the gods, is upon them.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #119 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was Gather, Warriors! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
Disclose
Journey Into Mystery #120

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor; Absorbing Man
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #120 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was In My Hand... This Hammer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
With My Hammer in Hand...!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor [Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Loki; Odin; Avengers [Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]]; Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
I knew that here in the great blast furnaces of Pittsburgh, I would find a giant forge to mend my hammer!
Thor repairs his damaged hammer in a furnace in Pittsburgh and then returns the enchanted Norn Stones to Odin in Asgard. Loki, in servitude to Ularic the Warlock, imprisons his new master. Thor returns to Earth to find Blake's surgery has closed and that Jane Foster is missing. He tries to enlist the aid of the Avengers to find her, but discovers that most of his old allies have left the group. Hawkeye's brash attitude offends Thor and he leaves too. Loki, meanwhile, has used Ularic's enchantments to reach into outer space and bring back Thor's old foe, the Absorbing Man. He's not happy!
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #120 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was With My Hammer in Hand...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
16
Disclose
Set Sail!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
Thor; Odin; Loki; Volstagg; Hogun; Kroda the Duellist; Magrat the Schemer; Mrs. Volstagg (introduction)
The crew has been gathered...
Thor and his companions set sail on a mission to defeat the forces of evil which threaten Asgard. They go with Odin's blessing but, within minutes, they are brawling amongst themselves. Loki defends Volstagg from Loki's cruelty. Magrat the Schemer wishes to be in favor with Loki and urges Kroda the Duellist to assassinate Thor. Kroda is prevented from doing so by Hogun the Grim and peace returns to the vessel and its crew. Back in Asgard, Odin reflects upon the wisdom of sanctioning such a quest.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery #120 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was Set Sail! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
Disclose
Journey Into Mystery Annual #1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor; Hercules; Loki; Radioactive Man [Chen Lu]; Duplicate Thor; Lava Man
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery Annual #1 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
When Titans Clash!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Thor [Donald Blake]; Hercules; Loki; Zeus
Thor and Loki come across a pair of storm giants attacking the gateway from Asgard to Olympus. During the ensuing battle, Thor is accidentally transported to the fabled land and finds himself in combat with the mighty Hercules with neither party willing to back down. After a titanic battle, Zeus stops the conflict and proclaims them both worthy allies and friends. Thor is sent back to Asgard and Zeus closes the passage forever.
Reprinting
FlagJourney into Mystery Annual #1 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was When Titans Clash! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
15

Site designed and hosted by XOWTech, Inc..
Any questions or problems with this site should be directed to REMOVE-webmaestro-THESE@xowcomics.com.

XOW, XOWComics.com, XOWTech and XOWTech.com are registered trademarks of XOWTech, Inc.
© XOWTech, Inc., 2010 - 2025. All rights reserved.

Some data courtesy of the Grand Comics Database under a Creative Commons Attribution license.