Journey into Mystery, #91 British
Published: April 1963
Cover
Reviews
Posts About This Issue
No discussions yet.
Issue Contents:
Sandu, Master of the Supernatural
"Though I am far from Earth I, Loki, shall still defeat Thor with the help of... Sandu!"
Characters
- Loki (mainstream Universe)
- Thor Odinson (mainstream Universe)
- Thor (mainstream Universe)
- Sandu
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Dick Ayers
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
First Marvel Comics Group corner box. Thor head-shot pencils and possible inks by Jack Kirby. Info per Nick Caputo.
All-Male He-Man (1)
Storyline
Send money for body-building booklets.
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Sandu, Master of the Supernatural!
"In his heavenly citadel, Odin, ruler of the Norse gods, thinks of his eldest son, the mighty Thor..."
Storyline
Loki gives a greedy carnival mystic magical powers in order to use him to attack Thor. Thor is overcome in their first battle, but with the help of Odin and his belt of strength he defeats Loki's pawn.
Characters
- Jane Foster (mainstream Universe)
- Loki (mainstream Universe)
- Odin (mainstream Universe)
- Thor Odinson (mainstream Universe)
- Thor (mainstream Universe)
- Sandu (introduction)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Script: Larry Lieber
- Pencils: Joe Sinnott
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Terry Szenics
Story Notes
Characters: Sandu added by Mark Combs, 2004-09-26 (Per Sandell ed.) This story is retold and expanded in Thor: First Thunder (Marvel, 2010 series) #3
The Party
"With a flower in his buttonhole, a broad smile on his face, and a handsome briefcase, Mr. Braggle left his car at the curb and approached the ivy-covered mansion."
Storyline
A salesman trying to unload some oil stocks thinks that he’s found a rich mark, but instead walks into a party of talking dogs.
Characters
- Mr. Braggle
Story Notes
Text story with illustration. 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.
"You can have the secret weapon"
Story Notes
Ad for various books at $1.00 each, starting with "Lightning Ju-Jitsu" located between page 1 of “The Party†prose story and page 6 of the Thor comic story.
"Great new idea from CTI"
Storyline
An advertisement for Commercial Trades Institutes job training booklets.
Story Notes
Between pages 10 and 11 of Thor comic story.
"Learn radio television electronics by practicing at home in your spare time"
Story Notes
Send for free information on NRI electronics courses.
The Seedlings
"We speak of missiles and bombs..."
Storyline
Alien spores land on Earth and bloom into telepathic plants that would have conquered the world had they not been eaten by crows.
Characters
- Jeb Wilkens
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Script: Larry Lieber
- Pencils: Larry Lieber
- Inks: Sol Brodsky
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Job number from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group.
"Reward $9,985.50 for this coin!"
Storyline
Send $1.00 for catalog listing prices the company will pay for rare coins.
Story Notes
On top half of page, preceding page 2 of “The Party†prose story.
"Fly this exciting giant 7 foot windhooker!"
Reprint Notes
Ad for a 7 foot plastic kite.
Story Notes
On lower half of page, preceding page 2 of “The Party†prose story.
Stamps; Shop by Mail (1)
"Stamp collecting outfit"
Storyline
Miscellaneous small ads for stamps and novelty items.
Story Notes
Follows page 2 of “The Party†prose story.
The Manikins!
"You may wonder what a love story is doing in a fantasy magazine?"
Storyline
An odd man works with the manikins in a department store, but becomes upset when one of the female manikins is to be put in a bridal display. The employee disappears and the groom is replaced with a manikin that looks just like him.
Characters
- Selwin Simple
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Steve Ditko
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Narrated in the first person. Job number from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group.
"Darling live pet monkey!"
Storyline
Ad for a live squirrel monkey.
Story Notes
On top tier of page.
"Live sea horses!"
Storyline
Ad for a “mated pair of Dwarf species Living Sea Horsesâ€, $6.98 for two pairs.
Story Notes
On second tier of page.
"Learn any dance fast!"
Storyline
Ad for “giant foot charts†for dancing, priced $1.
Story Notes
On third tier of page.
"Boys 12 or older make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time"
Story Notes
Advertisement to sell Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co, located on lower half of page.
"Boys! Men! My secret new Dynaflex method can build you a magnificent new he-man-muscled body in just ten minutes a day"
Characters
- Mike Marvel (photo)
Story Notes
Ad for Dynaflex body-building course for $1.98.
"Fill the gaps in your family's education with the amazing Made Simple Self-Teaching Encyclopedia"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad, with order coupon, for the Made Simple Self-Teaching Encyclopedia from Cadillac Publishing Co., Inc.
"He’s looking for people who like to draw"
Characters
- Albert Dorne (caricature)
Story Notes
Back cover. Send for no obligation Famous Artists Talent Test.