Journey into Mystery, #102 British
Published: March 1964
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Slave of the Tomorrow Man!
Characters
- Thor (mainstream Universe)
- Tomorrow Man (mainstream Universe)
- Artur Zarrko (mainstream Universe)
- Doctor Donald Blake (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Sol Brodsky
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Artie Simek
"Now you can solve "tough" math problems like this!"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for the E-Z Math program.
Slave of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!
"You are about to enter the world of the future, where the mighty Thor must do the bidding of a master villain!!"
Storyline
Thor helps Zarrko conquer the 23rd century world, but then turns on him and defeats him, winning back Odin's favor.
Characters
- Loki (mainstream Universe)
- Odin (mainstream Universe)
- Thor (mainstream Universe)
- Tomorrow Man (mainstream Universe)
- Artur Zarrko (mainstream Universe)
- Doctor Donald Blake (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Chic Stone
- Letters: Blake Seals
Story Notes
Job number from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group.
The Green Hat
"George is a guy who knows more about flying saucers and Mars men than all the fellows who hang out at Pop's candy store."
Storyline
A recent graduate meets a strange man and finds that they share a gift to commune with the Green Goddess.
Characters
- Axtel
- George
- Chuck
Story Notes
Text story with illustration. Story title is from The Mighty Thor Comics Index #5 by George Olshevsky.. The first page of this story is printed between pages 5 and 6 of the Thor story, while the second page is printed between the two back-up comic stories.
Featuring Magic Art Reproducer
"Draw the first day"
Storyline
Ad for “Magic Art Reproducer†drawing aid from Norton Products.
Reprint Notes
Between page 1 of “The Green Hat†prose story and page 6 of the Thor comic story.
"Are you proud of your paycheck?"
Story Notes
Ad for the Commercial Trades Institute. Between between pages 10 and 11 of the Thor comic story.
"Reward $11,750.00 for this coin!"
Story Notes
On top half of page.
Hypno-Coin
Featuring Hypnotic Aids Supply Co.
Story Notes
On lower half of page between story pages 14 and 15.
The Menace!
"First, there is naught but the galaxy..."
Storyline
An alien lands in a central European village and restrains the villagers while he sets up a weapon. He uses the weapon to drive back an attacking space fleet, and the villagers realize he was actually trying to help them.
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Script: Larry Lieber
- Pencils: Larry Lieber
- Inks: Matt Fox
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Job number from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group.
Sell Grit
"Come on, fella grab this chance to make $1 to $5 weekly and win dandy prizes, too"
Storyline
Ad seeking sellers of Grit newspaper.
Story Notes
On top half of page, preceding page 2 of “The Green Hat†prose story.
Stamps; Shop by Mail (1)
"Terrific stamp bargain!"
Storyline
Ad for stamps and other products.
Story Notes
On lower half of page, preceding page 2 of “The Green Hat†prose story.
Stamps; Shop by Mail (1)
"Stamp collecting outfit"
Storyline
Ad for stamps and other products.
Story Notes
Follows page 2 of “The Green Hat†prose story.
"Death" Comes to Thor!
"At last, I've found the three Fates!"
Storyline
Thor rescues Sif from Hela, goddess of death, and earns the right to carry the Hammer of Odin.
Characters
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Paul Reinman
- Letters: Blake Seals
Story Notes
Job number revealed on original art. Info per Nick Caputo. Part 3 in the "Boyhood of Thor" series. Sif looks nothing like her later and more familiar Marvel appearance, but more like her traditional description.
"Give me just one evening and I'll teach you to hypnotize easily!"
Story Notes
Ad for hypnotism lessons.
My Secret New Dynaflex Method
"Boys! Men!"
Characters
- Mike Marvel (photo)
Story Notes
Ad for a muscle building system.
"Make $3 to $5 an hour starting soon"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for a home study course teaching radio and television repair.
"Make $5.00 to $20.00 a week extra operating this "Saturday morning shoe store""
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad to earn money by selling shoes.