Journey into Mystery, #123 British
Published: December 1965
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While a Universe Trembles!
Characters
- Absorbing Man (mainstream Universe)
- Crusher Creel (mainstream Universe)
- Demon (mainstream Universe)
- Loki (mainstream Universe)
- Odin (mainstream Universe)
- Thor (mainstream Universe)
- Doctor Donald Blake (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Images of Loki, Odin, Demon and the Absorbing Man taken from earlier stories. The unaltered art originally had Thor on the cover alone.
"Exclusive fun products by mail"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for various novelty items.
While a Universe Trembles!
"Prepare for wonders without end, mortal!!"
Storyline
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.
Characters
- Absorbing Man (mainstream Universe)
- Doctor Donald Blake (mainstream Universe)
- Crusher Creel (mainstream Universe)
- Demon (mainstream Universe)
- Harris Hobbs (mainstream Universe)
- Loki (mainstream Universe)
- Odin (mainstream Universe)
- Thor (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
First appearance of the Demon.
More Triumphs For Marvel!
Characters
- Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic
- Invisible Girl
- Human Torch [Johnny Storm]
- Thing]
- Inhumans [Black Bolt
- Gorgon
- Medusa
- Karnak
- Crystal
- Triton
- Lockjaw]
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee (uncertain)
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
- Inks: Steve Ditko
- Letters: Artie Simek (uncertain)
Story 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.
More Nutty News and Notes from One Marvel Madman to Another!
Characters
- Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee (uncertain)
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Steve Ditko
Story 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).
The Jaws of the Dragon!
"Even as Thor's mutinous crew of argonauts heads into the dreaded Pillars of Utgard on the uncharted Sea of Fear..."
Storyline
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.
Characters
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Odinsword Quest Part 6
Who Says That Marvel Madness Isn't Taking Over the World?!!
Featuring Marvel Comics Group Official Swingin' Stationery; Marvel Comics Thor T-Shirt; Marvel Comics Spider-Man Poster
Characters
- Thing
- Iron Man
- Daredevil
- Quicksilver
- Invisible Girl
- Thor
- Sub-Mariner
- Dr. Strange
- Sgt. Fury
- Rawhide Kid
- Spider-Man
- Hulk
- Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Inks: Dick Ayers
- Inks: Steve Ditko
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story 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.
"Dear Stan and Jack, I'm writing you about issues #117, 118, 119 and 120 of Thor."
Characters
- Thor
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Vince Colletta
Story 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.
"204pc Revolutionary War soldiers set"
Story Notes
Ad for plastic toy soldiers.
"He's looking for people who like to draw"
Characters
- Albert Dorne
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.
"Boys! Men!"
Characters
- Mike Marvel (photograph)
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for a body building program.