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Journey into Mystery, #112

Published: January 1965

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Journey into Mystery #112

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Issue Contents:
The Mighty Thunder God! Vs. the Incredible Hulk!
1 page superhero
Characters
Credits
Story 1 1 page

"Powerful 2-band AM shortwave radio licensed by... RCA"

Story Notes

Inside front cover.

The Mighty Thor Battles the Incredible Hulk!
Story 2 16 pages superhero

"Those youngsters seem to be arguing about who is... stronger... the Hulk... or myself!"

Storyline

Two rival fan clubs are debating who is stronger, Thor or the Hulk? Thor happens to be passing by and drops in to offer his opinion. He relates the story of their epic battle (in Avengers #3) and describes a previously unseen scene in which he and the Hulk tussle. He goes into deep thought and when pressed, cannot say who is the stronger because he has insufficient proof! Days later, the Hulk gives thought to his meeting with Thor and vows that, next time, Thor will be smashed forever!

Characters
Credits
Story Notes

The majority of this story is a flashback to the events of Avengers #3 (both previously shown and new scenes elaborated on).

Story 3 1 page

"Get ahead! Be an auto mechanic!"

Story Notes

Between pages 5 and 6 of previous story sequence.

Story 4 1 page

"Let a panel of top cartoonists show you how to be a successful comic artist"

Story Notes

Ad for drawing course. On top half of page between pages 9 and 10 of previous story sequence.

Story 5 1 page

"Now! Exciting triangle and diamond sets included in Zenith's fabulous collection of 217 different stamps"

Story Notes

On lower half of page, between pages 9 and 10 of previous story sequence.

More Triumphs For Marvel..!
Story 6 1 page superhero
Storyline

House ad for X-Men (Marvel, 1963 series) #9, Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #21 and Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #35 with covers depicted and advertised as “now on sale.”

Characters
  • The X-Men [Professor X
  • The Angel
  • The Beast
  • Cyclops
  • Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]
  • Iceman]
  • The Avengers [Giant-Man [Hank Pym]
  • Thor
  • Captain America
  • Iron Man]
  • Lucifer
  • Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
  • The Beetle [Abner Jenkins]
  • Fantastic Four [The Thing [Ben Grimm]
  • Human Torch [Johnny Storm]
  • Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]
  • Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]]
  • Dragon Man
Credits
Story Notes

Between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.

Story 7 1 page

"Zoom! This book makes you the dare-devil king of the road racing set"

Storyline

Send for a model slot-car racing set, only 25c. Wait… it’s just a book of track plans!

Story Notes

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

Story 8 1 page

"Come on, fella grab the chance to make $1 to $5 weekly and win dandy prizes, too"

Story Notes

Ad soliciting boys to become sellers of Grit newspaper. On lower half of page between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.

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

"Stamp collecting outfit"

Story Notes

Various ads for stamps and other products.

Reward $11,750.00
Story 10 1 page
Characters
  • Liberty (symbolic figure)
Story Notes

Ad, with order coupon, for catalog from Best Values Co. On top half of page.

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

"A new world of adventure"

Story Notes

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

More Triumphs For Marvel..!

Featuring Tales to Astonish; Tales of Suspense

Story 12 1 page superhero; war
Storyline

House ad for Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos (Marvel, 1963 series) #14 Tales to Astonish (Marvel, 1959 series) #64 and Tales of Suspense (Marvel, 1959 series) #62, with covers depicted and advertised as “now on sale.”

Characters
  • Sergeant Nick Fury
  • the Howling Commandos [Gabe Jones
  • Percival Pinkerton
  • Robert Ralston [Rebel Ralston]
  • Izzy Cohen
  • Dino Manelli
  • Corporal Dum Dum Dugan]
  • Baron Strucker
  • the Blitzkrieg Squad
  • Giant-Man
  • Attuma
  • Hulk
  • The Leader
  • Humanoids
  • Iron Man
  • Captain America
  • Mandarin
Credits
The Coming of Loki!
Story 13 5 pages fantasy; superhero

"Ages ago, when the universe was young, and Asgard was a'borning, noble Odin was compelled to battle a myriad host of foes in order to secure his rightful reign!"

Storyline

The Asgardians battle the Giants. Laufey, King of the Giants of Jotenheim, is slain. A bundle of cloth is found. It contains a baby. Odin adopts the child and names him Loki.

Characters
  • Laufey (mainstream Universe) [Death]
  • Loki (mainstream Universe) [Origin]
  • Odin (mainstream Universe)
Credits
Story Notes

Part 1 of Loki's origin. First biographical Loki story. Chronologically first appearance of Loki.

Order by Mail Specials
Story 14 1 page
Story Notes

Eight small ads for novelties from Dollar Bargains. On top half of page between pages 3 and 4 of previous story sequence.

Hypno-Coin
Story 15 1 page
Story Notes

Sold by Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. On lower half of page between pages 3 and 4 of previous story sequence.

The Merry Marvel Marching Society
Story 16 1 page
Credits
Story 17 1 page

"Dear Stan and Jack, Gee, gosh!"

Credits
Story Notes

Letters page includes Special Announcements Section and The Mighty Marvel Checklist. Letters from Alan Smith, Martin Hicks, Jay Kinney, Patricia Martinko and Beth Baugh.

Story 18 1 page

"Boys! Men! I'll help you master Yubiwaza"

Story Notes

Ad for the Yubiwaza system of martial arts.

Story 19 1 page

"Learn radio-television electronics"

Characters
  • J. M. Smith (photo)
Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Story 20 1 page

"Give me just one evening and I'll teach you to hypnotize easily!"

Story Notes

Ad for hypnotism lessons. On back cover.