Journey into Mystery, #97
Published: October 1963
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Issue Contents:
Lava Man! / Tales of Asgard
Characters
- Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]
- the Lava Man
- Odin
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: George Roussos
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Artie Simek
All-Male He-Man (1)
Characters
- Ben Rebhuhn
- William Butler
- John Sill
- Felipe Mendoza
- Tony Pascarella
- Larry Campbell
Story Notes
Ad for body building course with photos of some successful users. On inside front cover.
The Lava Man
"That jet fighter is in trouble!"
Storyline
Thor battles the Lava Man, a monster brought to the surface by Loki, who claims all the dry surface of Earth for his people. Odin forbids Thor to love Jane Foster, leading to her leaving her job as Dr. Blake's nurse.
Characters
- Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]
- the Lava Man (introduction)
- Jane Foster
- Odin
- Loki
- Doctor Bruce Andrews (introduction)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Don Heck
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Blake Seals
Story Notes
Job number revealed on original art. Info per Nick Caputo: https://www.comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?id=1453280#detail Dr. Andrews is first called Basil by Jane Foster on page 6 but then is called Bruce by Dr. Blake on the last page.
The Traveler (1)
Storyline
A bored man working on an assembly line is taken to outer space in his dreams, and is given an idea for an otherworldly invention.
Characters
- Bill Swift
- Mr. Allen
Story Notes
Between pages 5 and 6 of previous story sequence. Continues from last issue. Reprinted with new illustration.
"You can have the secret weapon!"
Story Notes
Ad for various books at $1.00 each, starting with "Lightning Ju-Jitsu". Between “The Traveler†prose story and page 6 of the Thor comic story.
"Will you work Saturday mornings for $5.00 to $20.00 extra?"
Storyline
Ad to make money by selling shoes.
Characters
- Mr. Victor Mason (illustration)
Story Notes
Between pages 10 and 11 of the Thor comic story.
Hypno-Coin
Story Notes
Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. located on upper half of page.
New Accordions — Save up to 1/2
Story Notes
Send in coupon for free catalog of electronic accordions from Accordion Corp. of America. On lower half of page.
The Perfect Defense!
"Journey with us into the far future, when Earth will be a vast interstellar empire, conquering other planets in distant galaxies..."
Storyline
In the future, Earth has conquered all planets except one, which no expedition returns from. The military thinks they have some horrific defense, but in fact they are simply so kind to the humans that arrive to conquer that they don't want to leave.
Characters
- John
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Script: Larry Lieber
- Pencils: Larry Lieber
- Inks: Anne Cathrine Knudsen
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Job number from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group.
Live Sea Horses
Story Notes
Three ads for live pets. On top half of page.
"Look! Boys wanted to sell Grit"
Story Notes
Ad solicits boys to sell Grit newspaper. Occupies lower half of page.
Another Marvel Masterpiece
Characters
- Mr. Fantastic
- Invisible Girl
- Human Torch [Johnny Storm]
- Thing [Ben Grimm]
- Molecule Man
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: George Roussos
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
House ad for Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #20 (November 1963) with cover shown and advertised as “on sale now.â€
Stamps; Shop by Mail (1)
"Stamp collecting outfit"
Story Notes
Ad for stamps and other products.
Tales of... ...Asgard! Home of the Mighty Norse Gods
"Before man could read or write, he had his legends!"
Storyline
Beneath Asgard lies the Well of Life. From it came Ymir, greatest of the Frost Giants and Buri, the first Norse God who gave life to Borr. Borr had three sons. Odin was one of them. Odin and his brothers protect the Earth while waiting for the coming of man.
Characters
- Odin (origin)
- Surtur (introduction)
- Ymir (introduction, origin)
- Buri (introduction, origin, cameo)
- Borr (introduction, origin, cameo)
- Audhumbla (called "Magic Cow")
- Vili (unnamed, origin, cameo)
- Vé (unnamed, origin, cameo)
- Bestla (unnamed, cameo)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Jannicke Storm Glomsrød
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Blake Seals
Story Notes
This is the first "Tales of Asgard" story and the only segment to be told only in captions and without dialogue balloons, copying the style of Hal Foster's Prince Valiant. Job number revealed on original art. Info per Nick Caputo.
"Give me just one evening and I'll teach you to hypnotize easily!"
Story Notes
Ad for hypnotism lessons.
"Boys, girls, men, women"
Story Notes
Ad for the Wallace Brown line of Christmas cards.
"Make $3 to $5 an hour starting soon"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for NRI Training.
"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.