Journey into Mystery, #93
Published: June 1963
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Radio-Active-Man!
"Throw away your accursed hammer, Thor!"
Characters
- Chen Lu (mainstream Universe)
- Thor Odinson (mainstream Universe)
- Radioactive Man (mainstream Universe)
- Thor (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Dick Ayers
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Artie Simek
Start Your Own Business!
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Send for electronic appliance repair training information from Christy Trades School, Inc.
The Mysterious Radio-Active Man!
"Out of the sinister scientific laboratories of Red China is spawned a new kind of menace, designed only for one purpose..."
Storyline
While on a medical mission to India, Dr. Blake becomes Thor to repel a Chinese attack. In order to fight Thor, a Chinese scientist irradiates himself to gain great power. He fights Thor in New York, and nearly defeats him, but Thor blows him back to China, creating a nuclear explosion.
Characters
- Jane Foster (mainstream Universe)
- Chen Lu (mainstream Universe)
- Thor Odinson (mainstream Universe)
- Radioactive Man (mainstream Universe) [Origin]
- Thor (mainstream Universe)
- Mao Zedong
- General Fu (introduction)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Script: Marie-Christine Demeure
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Dick Ayers
- Letters: That Redhaired Girl
Story Notes
Job number formerly incorrectly listed as X-211, from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group. This story is retold and expanded in Thor: First Thunder (Marvel, 2010 series) #4
Over the Moon
"Movie making is a funny business, not just because of all the money people make if they hit the top..."
Storyline
A science fiction movie director gets some help from a real alien and flying saucer, but the film bombs when the footage of the saucer is dismissed as too phony-looking.
Characters
- Mr. Collins
- Jim
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.
"Give me just one evening and I'll teach you to hypnotize easily!"
Story Notes
Ad for hypnotism lessons from Palmer-Jones Publishers. Between page 1 of “Over the Moon†prose story and page 6 of the Thor comic story.
"How to make money as you train at home for a better job or a business of your own in Auto Mechanics"
Story Notes
Between pages 10 and 11 of the Thor comic story.
Reward $9,985.50 for This Coin!
Story Notes
Send $1.00 for catalog listing prices the company will pay for rare coins. On top half of page.
Will You Work Saturday Mornings for $5 to $20 Extra? (1)
Characters
- Victor Mason (Photograph)
Story Notes
Advertisement to sell shoes from the Mason Shoe Mfg. Company. On lower half of page.
The Man Who Wouldn't Die!
"Sometimes the safest shelter in the world can be the most dangerous!"
Storyline
A selfish billionaire builds a fallout shelter deep beneath the Earth's surface, but when he insists on touring it alone he discovers a group of primitive humans that attack him and collapse the tunnel, trapping him.
Characters
- Caleb Cartwright
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Script: Larry Lieber
- Pencils: Larry Lieber
- Inks: Matt Fox
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Job number from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group.
Boys 12 or Older Make $1 to $5 in Your Spare Time
Story Notes
Advertisement for children to sell Grit Magazine from Grit Publishing Co. On top half of page, preceding page 2 of “Over the Moon†prose story.
Hypno-Coin
Story Notes
Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. On lower half of page, preceding page 2 of “Over the Moon†prose story.
Stamps; Shop by Mail (1)
"Stamp collecting outfit"
Story Notes
A number of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products. Follows page 2 of “Over the Moon†prose story.
I Saw a Martian!
"It was evening! The night was dark and still!"
Storyline
A man cannot convince the police that he saw an alien ship land. He is really a Martian spy, making sure that they will be able to infiltrate safely.
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Steve Ditko
- Letters: Artie Simek
Do You Want Spending Money?
Boys! Men! My Secret New Dynaflex Method
Characters
- Mike Marvel
Story Notes
Ad, with order coupon, for Mike Marvel System plus free booklet “The Secret of Attracting Girlsâ€.
2 Complete Fishing Outfits (1)
Story Notes
Ad for tackle box, fishing rods and lures. Inside back cover.
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.