Journey into Mystery, #118
Published: July 1965
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Issue Contents:
"To Kill a Thunder God!"
Characters
- Thor
- Destroyer
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Sam Rosen
"Men! Join my "$100-a-week" club!"
Storyline
Ad to earn money by selling shoes.
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
"To Kill a Thunder God!"
"Remember last ish?"
Storyline
Thor seeks Loki's Norn Stones in Vietnam. A cruel hunter, aided from afar by Loki, shoots Thor with an anesthetic projectile and brings him down. The hunter then discovers the hidden temple of the Destroyer. The hunter's consciousness enters the Destroyer. It awakens and engages Thor in battle. Loki realizes he has made a mistake-- the Destroyer is too powerful! He tries to warn Odin. Unfortunately, this is the day of the Odinsleep and he may not be disturbed. The gods throw Loki into the "Dungeon of No Escape". The destroyer fires a bolt of elemental force at Thor which will surely kill him!
Characters
- Thor
- Kim
- Loki (villain)
- the Destroyer (Odin's robot, villain, introduction)
- a hunter (villain, introduction)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
First appearance of the Destroyer and the Odinsleep.
U.S. Gov't Surplus
"Hundreds of items for as little as 2¢ and 3¢ on the dollar direct by mail!"
Storyline
Ad for government surplus items: parachutes, boats, tents, machetes, etc.
Story Notes
Between pages 5 and 6 of previous story sequence on top half of page.
"Play 1965 big league baseball games"
Story Notes
On lower half of page between pages 5 and 6 of previous story sequence.
"Boys! Men! I'll help you master Yubiwaza"
Storyline
Ad for the Yubiwaza system of martial arts.
Story Notes
Between pages 9 and 10 of previous story sequence.
Nick Fury, agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
"Now starring in Strange Tales! The surprise sensation of the year!"
Storyline
Half-page promo announcing the debut of Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. in Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #135.
Characters
- Nick Fury
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Frank Giacoia (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen (uncertain)
Story Notes
Located on top half of page between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner
"The most famous, most powerful hero/villain of all time... now appearing monthly in Tales to Astonish!"
Storyline
Half-page promo announcing the debut of Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner in Tales to Astonish (Marvel, 1959 series) #70.
Characters
- Namor, the Sub-Mariner
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Mike Esposito (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek (uncertain)
Story Notes
Located on lower half of page between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
Hypno-Coin
Storyline
Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co.
Story Notes
On top half of page between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
"Come on, fella grab this chance to make $1 to $5 weekly and win dandy prizes, too"
Story Notes
Advertisement for selling Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co. Occupies lower half of page between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
Stamps; Shop by Mail (1)
"Live seahorses $1 each"
Story Notes
Various classified-style ads for stamps and other products.
4 More Marvel Masterpieces!
Storyline
House ad for Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #41, Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #20, The X-Men (Marvel, 1963 series) #13, and The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #27, using reprints of their covers and advertised as “on sale now.â€
Characters
- Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]
- Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]
- Human Torch [Johnny Storm]
- the Thing [Ben Grimm]]
- Frightful Four [Wizard [Bentley Wittman]
- Sandman [Flint Marko]
- Trapster [Peter Petruski]
- Madam Medusa]
- Sergeant Nick Fury
- the Howling Commandos [Corporal Dum Dum Dugan
- Dino Manelli
- Izzy Cohen
- Gabe Jones
- Robert Ralston [Rebel Ralston]]
- Baron Strucker
- the Blitzkrieg Squad
- The X-Men [Professor X
- Cyclops
- Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]
- Angel
- Beast
- Iceman]
- The Human Torch [Johnny Storm]
- Juggernaut [Cain Marko]
- Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
- Green Goblin [Norman Osborn]
- Crime-Master
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Inks: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
- Letters: Sam Rosen
The Crimson Hand
"I am almost finished with your map, Thunder God!"
Storyline
Wise Morduk helps Thor to plot a course for his mission and also bestows the Crimson Hand upon him, a magic glove that forces people to speak the truth. When Loki introduces Braggi, the commander he has handpicked, Braggi cannot help blurting out that the plans to kill Thor from behind once they have set sail.
Characters
- Thor
- Loki
- Morduk (first appearance)
- Braggi (vilain
- first appearance)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Odinsword Quest Part 1, first appearances of Braggi and Morduk.
"Are you proud of your paycheck?"
Story Notes
Between pages 3 and 4 of previous story sequence.
Featuring The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page!
"Don’t miss it!"
Storyline
House ad for The Mighty Thor t-shirt and M.M.M.S. membership.
Characters
- Thor
- Loki
"Dear Stan and Jack; Thor has become the greatest mag out now."
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Letters page includes Special Announcements Section and Mighty Marvel Checklist. Letters from Bill Bennett, Dana Simmons and Jimmy Meschwitz.
"Monster s-i-z-e monsters"
Characters
- Frankenstein's monster
Story Notes
Ad by the Honor House Prod. Corp.
"3 complete fishing outfits"
Story Notes
Ad for fishing equipment. Inside back cover.
"He's looking for people who like to draw"
Characters
- Albert Dorne
Story Notes
Back cover.