Journey into Mystery, #101
Published: February 1964
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Issue Contents:
The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!
Characters
- Thor
- Tomorrow Man [Arthur Zarrko]
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: George Roussos
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Artie Simek
"Now you can solve "tough" math problems like this!"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for the E-Z Math program.
The Return of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!
"Stand back, folks!"
Storyline
Loki convinces Odin to reduce Thor's power in punishment for loving Jane Foster, and then restores the memory of the Tomorrow Man so that he can come back in time and defeat Thor. He builds a powerful robot, and when Thor cannot defeat it he agrees to help the Tomorrow Man conquer the 23rd century.
Characters
- Thor [Donald Blake]
- Tomorrow Man [Arthur Zarrko]
- Odin
- Loki
- Heimdall
- Avengers [Giant-Man [Hank Pym] (cameo)
- Wasp [Janet Van Dyne] (cameo)
- Iron Man [Tony Stark] (cameo)]
- Haag (cameo, introduction) [called "Norn Hag" in this story]
- Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo] (flashback)
- Jane Foster (flashback)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Jannicke Storm Glomsrød
- Letters: Xenia Pamfil
Story Notes
Continues in next issue. This is the first appearance of the Well of Centuries. Haag is not named until Thor (Marvel, 1965 series) #165 (June 1969).
The Flying Saucer That Was
"George Ridley looked at his watch and realized it was way past his supper time."
Storyline
A teacher frantically tries to convince people that he saw aliens, but it turns out that they are friendly and make him their ambassador.
Characters
- George Ridley
- Monroe Marks
- Dr. Willard Seldin
- Harry Landau
Story Notes
Text story with illustration. The first page is printed between pages 5 and 6 of the Thor story, while the second page is printed between the two back-up comic stories.
Draw the First Day
Featuring Magic Art Reproducer
Storyline
Ad for “Magic Art Reproducer†drawing aid from Norton Products.
Story Notes
Between page 1 of “The Flying Saucer That Was†prose story and page 6 of the Thor comic story.
"Are you proud of your paycheck?"
Storyline
Ad for the Commercial Trades Institute.
Story Notes
Between pages 10 and 11 of the Thor comic story.
"Reward $11,750.00 for this coin!"
Story Notes
On top half of page.
Hypnotic-Coin
Featuring Hypnotic Aids Supply Co.
Story Notes
On lower half of page.
The Enemies!
"It was more than a war of worlds!"
Storyline
The barbaric Vulcans plan to invade the world of the pacifist Idylicans. Instead of fighting, the Idylicans abandon their world, altering the gravity of their world to trap the invaders, and settling the Vulcan's abandoned homes as their own.
Characters
- Prince Sunor
- Rakku the Terrible
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Script: Larry Lieber
- Pencils: Larry Lieber
- Inks: Matt Fox
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
These Vulcans predate Star Trek by several years. Job number from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group.
"Come on, fella grab the chance to make $1 to $5 weekly and win dandy prizes, too"
Storyline
Ad soliciting sellers of Grit newspaper.
Story Notes
On top half of page, preceding page 2 of “The Flying Saucer That Was†prose story.
Stamps; Shop by Mail (1)
"Terrific stamp bargain!"
Storyline
Ad for stamps and other products.
Story Notes
On lower half of page, preceding page 2 of “The Flying Saucer That Was†prose story.
Stamps; Shop by Mail (1)
"Stamp collecting outfit"
Storyline
Ad for stamps and other products.
Story Notes
Follows page 2 of “The Flying Saucer That Was†prose story.
The Invasion of Asgard! [The Boyhood of Thor! Part 2]
"Here stands Heimdall!"
Storyline
Loki makes a hole in Asgard's defenses and lures Thor there to face an attack alone. Thor holds off the enemies of Asgard until help arrives.
Characters
- Thor
- Loki
- Haag [called only "Norn Hag" in this story]
- Hati
- Heimdall
- Geirrodur (introduction)
- Odin
- Skoll (introduction)
- Ulfrin the Dragon
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Jannicke Storm Glomsrød
- Letters: Blake Seals
Story Notes
Job number from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group. Geirrodur next appears in Thor (Marvel, 1965 series) #137 (February 1967), Skoll next appears in Thor (Marvel, 1965 series) #448 (June 1992), Haag is not named until Thor (Marvel, 1965 series) #165 (June 1969).
"Give me just one evening and I'll teach you to hypnotize easily!"
Story Notes
Ad for hypnotism lessons.
My Secret New Dynaflex Method
Featuring Mike Marvel System
"Boys! Men!"
Characters
- Mike Marvel (photo)
Story Notes
Ad for a muscle building system.
"Make $3 to $5 an hour starting soon"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for a home study course teaching radio and television repair.
"Make $5.00 to $20.00 a week extra operating this ‘Saturday morning shoe store’"
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad to earn money by selling shoes.