Lot # 1828: 1961-1965 Marvel Journey Into Mystery Comic Books (9) with #95 Thor Versus Thor, #102 1st Sif & Annual #1 1st Hercules

Take a magical mystery tour, with this selection of (9) 1961-1965 Marvel Journey Into Mystery issues. This is the title that gave rise to the Asgardian God of Thunder, Thor, who appears in most of these Silver Age classics. Along with the Mighty Thor, several important Asgardians make their debut in this offering, as does Olympian demi-god Hercules. Also noted are a couple of issues predating the introduction of Thor.

Featured issues are:

#75 with Lo-Kar, and Mr. Gregory and the Ghost stories (VG-);

#80 anti-communism propaganda issue (GD-VG);

#93 Jack Kirby art (GD+) with an added staple, and glue restoration inside the spine;

#95 Thor versus Thor (VG);

#96 with Merlin the Mad (VG);

#102 first appearances of Sif, Balder and Hela (VG-FN);

#105 with The Cobra and Mr. Hyde (FN);

#119 introduction of Hogun, Fandral and Volstagg (FN);

Annual #1 new story with first appearance of Hercules, battles Thor (VG+).