Journey into Mystery, #115
Published: April 1965
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Issue Contents:
The Vengeance of the Thunder God!
Characters
- Thor
- Loki
- Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Chic Stone
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Artie Simek
"Exclusive fun products by mail"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of novelty items.
The Vengeance of the Thunder God
"The evil Loki has captured Jane Foster!!"
Storyline
Thor rescues Jane from Loki. Odin appears and accuses Thor of bringing Jane to Asgard. Loki denies all involvement and Thor calls him a liar. Odin orders -- the Trial of the Gods, but first Thor is granted 48 hours in which to defeat the Absorbing Man. Aided by reporter Harris Hobbs and a courageous police unit, Thor tricks Creel into absorbing some helium gas. A gaseous, lighter-than-air Creel floats off into space. Thor returns to New York to gaze upon a sleeping Jane before returning to Asgard to face his trial.
Characters
- Thor
- Odin
- Harris Hobbs
- Loki
- Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
- Jane Foster
- Ann
- John
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Teus de Kruijff
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek
"Are you proud of your paycheck?"
Story Notes
Ad for the Commercial Trades Institute, between pages 5 and 6 of previous story sequence.
Treasure Chest of Fun
"Throw your voice"
Story Notes
Ad for various novelty items starting with "Throw Your Voice". Between pages 9 and 10 of previous story sequence.
Two More Triumphs for Marvel..!
Featuring Tales of Suspense
Characters
- Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
- Vulture
- Sandman
- Captain America [Steve Rogers]
- Bucky [James Buchanan Barnes]
- Red Skull [Johann Schmidt]
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Chic Stone
- Inks: Steve Ditko
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
House ad for Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #24 and Tales of Suspense (Marvel, 1959) #65 with covers depicted and advertised as “now on sale.†Between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
U.S. Gov't Surplus
"Hundreds of items for as little as 2¢ and 3¢ on the dollar direct by mail!"
Story Notes
Ad for government surplus items: parachutes, boats, tents, machetes, etc. On top half of page between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
"Start your own business!"
Story Notes
Send for electronic appliance repair training information from Christy Trades School, Inc. On lower half of page between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
"225 stamps for only 10¢"
Storyline
Thumbnail ads for a range of products.
Story Notes
On top half of page.
"Look! Boys wanted to sell Grit"
Storyline
Ad soliciting sellers of Grit newspaper.
Story Notes
On lower half of page.
"Aim for the space team"
Storyline
Thumbnail ads for a range of products.
Another Marvel Masterpiece
"On sale now!"
Characters
- Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic
- Invisible Girl
- Human Torch
- Thing]
- Frightful Four [Madame Medusa
- Trapster
- Sandman
- Wizard]
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Letters: Sam Rosen (uncertain)
- Inks: Chic Stone
Story Notes
House ad for Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #38 with cover depicted and advertised as “now on sale.â€
A Viper In Our Midst!
"Ghan, most deadly of the storm giants, is about to attack Asgard, as young Thor leads a task force to battle the titanic invader!"
Storyline
Loki aids the giant, Ghan, in escaping from the Asgardians. Ghan owes Loki a debt of gratitude. Loki plans to ask him to repay the favor when he makes his bid to claim the throne of Asgard.
Characters
- Thor
- Loki (villain
- origin part 3)
- Ghan (villain
- introduction)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Part 3 of Loki's origin. Third biographical Loki story, the first appearance of Ghan.
"Hatch and grow live sea-monkeys"
Story Notes
Ad for sea-circus aquarium and brine shrimp (sea-monkeys) for only $1. Located on the top half of the page between pages 3 and 4 of previous story sequence.
"Grow 2 living monsters in your own room"
Story Notes
Ad for "hair-raising" monsters. The ad is located on the lower half of the page between pages 3 and 4 of previous story sequence.
Featuring The Merry Marvel Marching Society
Story Notes
House ad for membership to join the Merry Marvel Marching Society.
Another Marvel Masterpiece...
Characters
- Daredevil [Matt Murdock]
- Namor
Credits
- Pencils: Wally Wood (uncertain)
- Inks: Wally Wood (uncertain)
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek (uncertain)
Story Notes
House ad for Daredevil (Marvel, 1964 series) #7 with cover depicted and advertised as “now on sale.â€
"--Poor Thor!"
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Letters from Jerry Truitt, John Buccafusco, Jerry & Kenny Ginn, Mark Orsen; includes The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
"Make $5.00 to $20.00 a week extra operating this "Saturday morning shoe store""
Story Notes
Ad to earn money by selling shoes.
"Boys! Men! I'll help you master Yubiwaza"
Characters
- N.J. Fleming (photo)
- Yoshie Imanami (photo)
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for the Yubiwaza system of martial arts.
"He's looking for people who like to draw"
Characters
- Albert Dorne
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.