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Special Marvel Edition, #3

Published: September 1971

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Special Marvel Edition #3

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Issue Contents:
While a Universe Trembles!
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Thor
  • Odin
  • Loki
  • Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
  • Demon
Credits
While a Universe Trembles!
Story 1 16 pages superhero
Characters
  • Thor
  • Odin
  • Harris Hobbs
  • Loki
  • Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel]
  • Demon (introduction)
Credits
Story Notes

First appearance of the Demon.

The Grandeur and the Glory!
Story 2 16 pages superhero
Storyline

Thor reveals his secret identity to Jane Foster (she believes him this time).

Characters
  • Thor
  • Hercules
  • Odin
  • Zeus
  • Jane Foster
  • Don Blake
  • Atlas (introduction)
  • Demon
Credits
Story Notes

First appearance of Atlas.

Story 3 0 pages
Story Notes

Marvel checklist for comics now on sale! Comics listed with a synopsis are Fantastic Four #112, Spider-Man #98, Thor #189, Avengers #89, Captain America and the Falcon #139, Hulk #141, Iron Man #39, Sub-Mariner #39, Daredevil #77, Amazing Adventures #7, Conan the Barbarian #7, Sgt. Fury #89 and Creatures on the Loose #12.

Official Marvel Stationery

Featuring Marvelmania

Story 4 1 page superhero
Characters
  • Silver Surfer
  • Nick Fury
  • Hulk
  • Thor
  • Spiderman
  • Dr. Doom
  • Captain America
Story Notes

Advertisement for Official Marvel Stationery from Marvelmania, includes a small reproduction of some of the pieces.

When Meet the Immortals!
Story 5 16 pages superhero
Characters
  • Thor
  • Hercules
  • Odin
  • Balder
  • Heimdall
  • Jane Foster
  • Demon
Credits
Another Marvel Masterpiece
Story 6 1 page western-frontier
Characters
  • Ghost Rider (Night Rider)
  • Apache Kid
  • Black Mask
  • Gunhawk
Credits
Story Notes

Promo advertising Western Gunfighters II #5 using a reprint of the cover.

The Coming of Loki!
Story 7 5 pages fantasy; superhero
Storyline

The Asgardians battle the Giants.

Characters
  • Loki (part 1 of origin
  • first chronological appearance)
  • Odin
  • Laufey (Loki's father) (introduction, death)
Credits
Story Notes

Part 1 of Loki's origin. First biographical Loki story, the first appearance and death of Laufey. Chronologically first appearance of Loki.