Journey into Mystery, #99 British
Published: December 1963
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The Mysterious Mister Hyde!
"It is time for mighty Thor to become weak Doctor Blake again..."
Characters
- Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]
- Jane Foster
- Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo]
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: George Roussos
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Artie Simek
"You've heard about it! You've read about it!"
Story Notes
Advertisement for an all-transistor radio from Gaycraft. Sold by Niresk Industries. Inside front cover
The Mysterious Mister Hyde!
"A man would have to be mad to defy the mighty Thor!"
Storyline
Having been refused a job by Doctor Blake, Calvin Zabo becomes Mister Hyde and attacks the doctor. Meanwhile, Odin has agreed to let Thor marry Jane Foster if she proves worthy. After Mister Hyde learns that Blake survived ('saved' by Thor) it seems that Thor robs a bank, and the police issue a warrant for his arrest.
Characters
- Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]
- Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo] (introduction, origin)
- Jane Foster
- Odin
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: Don Heck
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Blake Seals
Story Notes
Job number from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group. This is the first Continued story to appear in the Thor series.
The Thread
"Red's Water Front Shack was the same tonight as any other, only for some reason there seemed to be a sort of suspension in the air as if something were about to happen."
Storyline
The mysterious death of a scientist reveals a mystical device and leads to the death of a centuries-old Italian count.
Characters
- Matt Anderson
- Midget Morgan/Count Morgan
- Dr. Waynne
Story Notes
Text story with illustration. The events of this story are dated January 8, 1952. 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.
"Draw any person in one minute!"
Story Notes
Illustrated ad for "Magic Art Reproducer" for $1.98 from Norton Products, New York, N.Y. On top half of page between page 1 of “The Thread†prose story and page 6 of the Thor comic story.
"You’ll have fun & thrills as this 7 foot giant zooms 500 ft. in 3 minutes!"
Story Notes
Ad for a 7 foot plastic kite from Grayson Products. On lower half of page between page 1 of “The Thread†prose story and page 6 of the Thor comic story.
Treasure Chest of Fun
Story Notes
Between pages 10 and 11 of the Thor comic story.
Hypno-Coin
Story Notes
Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. located on upper half of page.
Reward $11,750.00
Characters
- Liberty (symbolic figure)
Story Notes
Ad, with order coupon, for catalog from Best Values Co. on lower half of page.
Stroom's Strange Solution!
"He was the only one who could save his world, but he was forbidden to act!"
Storyline
An alien world is dangerously overpopulated, so a scientist releases a gas that shrinks the entire population, making the same amount of space accomodate more people.
Characters
- King Kellu
- Dr. Immanuel Stroom
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Script: Larry Lieber
- Pencils: Larry Lieber
- Inks: Matt Fox
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Job number from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group. Recycles in part the plot of Fantastic Four (1961 series) #7. Info by Bob Bailey, 2005-03-19 (Per Sandell ed.).
Record Riot
"102 smash songs $3.49"
Story Notes
Ad for seven records containing 102 hit songs. On top half of page, preceding page 2 of “The Thread†prose story.
"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. On lower half of page, preceding page 2 of “The Thread†prose story.
Stamps; Shop by Mail (1)
"Stamp collecting outfit"
Story Notes
Various classified-style ads for stamps and other products. Follows page 2 of “The Thread†prose story.
Surtur the Fire Demon!
"There are no secrets from Odin, king of the gods!"
Storyline
The Trolls ally with Surtur against Asgard, but Odin conquers them. Surtur travels to Earth to destroy it, but again Odin defeats him and traps him in the center of the planet. Their battle creates the moon and starts the rotation of the Earth.
Characters
- Odin
- Surtur
- Trolls
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: George Roussos
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Job number from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group. Inks: Uncredited info by Bob Bailey, 2005-03-19 (Per Sandell ed.)
"A lifetime of fun, money, and friends - from amateur magic!"
Story Notes
Ad for "Blackstone's Mysteries of Magic."
"Boys! Men! My secret new Dynaflex method"
Characters
- Mike Marvel (photo)
Story Notes
Ad for a muscle building system.
"Learn radio-television electronics by practicing at home in your spare time"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for a home study course teaching radio and television repair.
"Give me just one evening and I'll teach you to hypnotize easily!"
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for hypnotism lessons.