Journey into Mystery, #109

Published: October 1964

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Journey into Mystery #109

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Issue Contents:
Magneto, Most Powerful of the Evil Mutants!
1 page superhero
Characters
Credits
Story 1 1 page

"Brother, can you spare a dime 10¢?"

Characters
  • Ben Rebhuhn (photograph)
Story Notes

Ad for the American Body Building Club’s muscle-building system. Inside front cover.

When Magneto Strikes!
Story 2 18 pages superhero

"Like it, Thor?"

Storyline

Magneto is testing his powers in the city. He "attracts" Thor's attention. They battle aboard Magneto's submarine. Meanwhile, the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants are out looking for the X-Men. Magneto flees from Thor in his escape vessel and the X-Men's submarine is seen pursuing him. Thor turns back to Don Blake and visits Jane Foster. She makes him a snack and gives him a glass of milk.

Characters
Credits
Story Notes

Job number from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group.

Two More Triumphs For Marvel..!

Featuring Tales of Suspense

Story 3 1 page superhero
Storyline

House ad for Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #18 and Tales of Suspense (Marvel, 1959 series) #59, with covers depicted and advertised as “now on sale.”

Characters
  • Spider-Man
  • Sandman
  • Captain America
  • Iron Man
Story Notes

Between pages 5 and 6 of previous story sequence.

Story 4 1 page

"Amazing new home training plan in auto repairing"

Story Notes

Ad for a home study course teaching auto mechanics. Between pages 5 and 6 of previous story sequence.

My Secret New Dynaflex Method
Story 5 1 page

"Boys! Men!"

Characters
  • Mike Marvel (photograph)
Story Notes

Ad for a muscle building system. Between pages 10 and 11 of previous story sequence.

Story 6 1 page

"Reward $11,750.00 for this coin!"

Story Notes

On top half of page between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.

Story 7 1 page

"Live seahorses $1 each"

Story Notes

Small ads for live pets, dance courses, and sea shells. On lower half of page between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.

Famous Military Medals
Story 8 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for reproductions of military medals from various European countries for $1.00 each. Empire Merchandising Co., Tuckahoe, N.Y. Occupies top half of page.

Stamps; Shop by Mail (1)
Story 9 1 page

"Spectacular! Old U.S.!"

Story Notes

Various classified style ads for stamps and other products. On lower half of page.

Story 10 1 page

"Dear Stan and Jack, This is about Thor."

Credits
Story Notes

First letters page. Includes Special Announcements Section. Letters from: Carlos Julian, Matthew Peters, Philip Boiko, Brian Saul, Steve Hodges, David Gunther, Jimmy Brazel and Bob Butts.

Stamps; Shop by Mail (1)
Story 11 1 page

"Stamp Collecting Outfit"

Storyline

Ad for stamps and other products,

Banished from Asgard!
Story 12 5 pages fantasy; superhero

"For daring to fight a duel against my wishes, you must accept my punishment!"

Storyline

Arkin the Weak betrays Asgard in an attempt to win the hand of Queen Knorda.

Characters
Credits
Story Notes

Job number from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group. First appearances of Arkin the Weak and Queen Knorda.

Story 13 1 page

"Will you work Saturday mornings for $5.00 to $20.00 extra?"

Story Notes

Ad to make money by selling shoes.

Story 14 1 page

"Look, fellows!"

Story Notes

Ad to earn money or prizes by selling Grit.

Story 15 1 page

"Make $3 to $5 an hour starting soon"

Story Notes

Ad for a home-study program by NRI Training. Inside back cover.

Story 16 1 page

"He's looking for people who like to draw"

Characters
  • Albert Dorne
Story Notes

Back cover.