Journey into Mystery, #119
Published: August 1965
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The Day of the Destroyer!
Characters
- Thor
- Destroyer
- Loki
- Odin
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Cover taken from four interior panels.
"4 complete fishing outfits"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for fishing equipment.
The Day of the Destroyer!
"The Destroyer! The mind-staggering menace created countless ages ago by Odin himself!"
Storyline
Loki, fearful of the power of the Destroyer, has saved Thor from certain death. As Thor continues to battle for his life, Loki sends a message to Karnilla, the Norn Queen, urging her to wake Odin from the Odinsleep. Odin wakes and realizes that Thor is in danger. Odin tries to assist Thor, but Thor insists that he should wage his own battle. Thor prevails but damages his hammer, the Temple of Darkness is destroyed and Odin is consumed with pride at his son's gallantry. Odin summons Loki and berates him. Loki is punished by being bound in servitude to Ularic, Odin's Royal Warlock.
Characters
- Thor
- Odin
- Norn Queen [Karnilla]
- Ularic (introduction)
- Loki
- Destroyer
- the hunter
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
The first appearance of Ularic (Odin's royal warlock).
Treasure Chest of Fun
Story Notes
An advertisement for Honor House Products Corporation, between pages 5 and 6 of previous story sequence.
"Are you proud of your paycheck?"
Story Notes
Ad for the Commercial Trades Institute, between pages 9 and 10 of previous story sequence.
4 More Marvel Masterpieces!
Characters
- Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic
- Invisible Girl
- Human Torch [Johnny Storm]
- Thing]
- Frightful Four
- Medusa
- Wizard
- Sandman
- Trapster]
- Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
- Molten Man
- Daredevil [Matt Murdock]
- Karen Page
- Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandoes [Dum Dum Dugan
- Gabriel Jones
- "Rebel" Ralston
- Dino Manelli
- Izzy Cohen
- Percival Pinkerton]
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Pencils: Wally Wood
- Pencils: Dick Ayers
- Inks: Sol Brodsky
- Inks: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Wally Wood
- Inks: Dick Ayers
- Letters: Sam Rosen
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
House ad for Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #42, Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #28; Daredevil (Marvel, 1964 series) #9 and Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #21 using reprints of the covers and advertised as “now on sale.†Located between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
"Strange coins and valuable coin catalog"
Story Notes
Ad for coin catalog and coins from Littleton Coin Co. Appears between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence on top half of page.
"Look! Boys wanted to sell Grit"
Story Notes
Ad soliciting sellers of Grit newspaper on lower half of page between pages 13 and 14 of previous story sequence.
"Play 1965 big league baseball games"
Story Notes
Ad for Strat-O-Matic baseball game. Located on top half of page.
"Amazing X-ray vision instantly!"
Story Notes
Advertisement for X-Ray glasses from Slimline Company on lower half of page.
Stamps; Shop by Mail (1)
"Play guitar in 7 days or money back"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for stamps and other products.
Shop by Mail (1)
"Aim for the space team"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for stamps and other products, between pages 3 and 4 of previous story sequence.
Another Annual Masterpiece
Featuring Journey into Mystery
Characters
- Thor
- Hercules
- Loki
- Radio-Active Man
- Thor Duplicate
- Lava Man
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Promo for Journey Into Mystery Annual (Marvel, 1965 series) #1 using the cover and advertised as “on sale now.â€
Gather, Warriors!
"The mission of missions is about to begin!!"
Storyline
A mötley crew is assembled as Thor prepares to set sail. Odin fears that Ragnarök, the twilight of the gods, is upon them.
Characters
- Warriors Three [Hogun (introduction)
- Fandral (introduction)
- Volstagg (introduction)]
- Thor
- Loki
- Odin
- Balder
- Kroda (introduction)
- Magrat (introduction)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Odinsword Quest Part 2, first appearances of Hogun, Fandral and Volstagg (the Warriors Three) and Kroda and Magrat.
Featuring The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page!
"Face front!"
Characters
- Spider-Man
- Thing
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Jack Kirby (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Advertisements for Marvel Comics Group Official Swingin' Stationery, Amazing Spider-Man T-Shirt and a list of 25 M.M.M.S. members names.
"And the best is yet to come!"
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Letters from (and replies to) Jack Friedman, Paul Del Colle, and Richard Walls. Also includes an advertisement for the official Marvel stationery, an advertisement for Journey Into Mystery Annual #1 and The Mighty Marvel Checklist for comics on sale right now. Comics listed with a synopsis are Fantastic Four #42, Spider-Man #28, Avengers #19, X-Men #12, Daredevil #9, Strange Tales #136, Tales of Suspense #69, Tales to Astonish #71 and Sgt. Fury #21.
Record Riot
"60 smash songs $2.98 ppd."
Story Notes
Ad for ten records containing sixty hit songs.
U.S. Government Surplus Direct by Mail!
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for a catalog of surplus items.
"Boys, girls, men, women"
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad to earn money by selling greeting cards.