First issue titled Thor (formerly Journey Into Mystery) • Thor vs. Hercules • Kirby & Lee
Title officially changes from Journey Into Mystery to Thor with this issue. “Whom the Gods Would Destroy!” pits Thor against Hercules in one of the defining mythic battles of the Silver Age. Odin, still angered by Thor revealing his identity to Jane Foster, halves his son’s power — just in time for Hercules to strike.
Backup Tales of Asgard story “The Summons!” by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Odin.
📚 Details:
Story & art by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
First issue under Thor title
36 pages, full color · Cover price $0.12
📝 MAJ. PICTO’S GRADING NOTES
F– (5.5) — Solid mid-grade copy with strong colors and good structure. Light overall wear, minor stress lines, and small handling marks. Presents well for the grade.
First issue titled Thor (formerly Journey Into Mystery) • Thor vs. Hercules • Kirby & Lee
Title officially changes from Journey Into Mystery to Thor with this issue. “Whom the Gods Would Destroy!” pits Thor against Hercules in one of the defining mythic battles of the Silver Age. Odin, still angered by Thor revealing his identity to Jane Foster, halves his son’s power — just in time for Hercules to strike.
Backup Tales of Asgard story “The Summons!” by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Odin.
📚 Details:
Story & art by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
First issue under Thor title
36 pages, full color · Cover price $0.12
📝 MAJ. PICTO’S GRADING NOTES
F– (5.5) — Solid mid-grade copy with strong colors and good structure. Light overall wear, minor stress lines, and small handling marks. Presents well for the grade.
