Journey into Mystery #89
Marvel Comics
United States
![Untitled [Starring the Mighty...Thor! The Most Colorful Super Hero of All!!!]](/image/23673/page-1-mighty-thor-yaffapage-1977-series-3-untitled-starring-the-mi.jpg "Untitled [Starring the Mighty...Thor! The Most Colorful Super Hero of All!!!]")
- Published
- February 1963
- Page count
- 36
- Cover price
- 0.12 USD
- Colour
- Colour
- Size
- Standard size
- Interior paper
- Newsprint
- Cover stock
- Glossy colour
- Binding
- Saddle-stitched
- Format
- Comic series
- GCD
- www.comics.org/issue/17517
Credits
- Editing
- Stan Lee, Editor
Issue contents
Cover
Starring the Mighty...Thor! The Most Colorful Super Hero of All!!!
(Thor)
Cover, 1 page
Featuring
- Feature
- Thor
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]
Credits
- Art
- Jack Kirby, penciller
- Dick Ayers, inker
- Colours
- Stan Goldberg, colourist
- Text
- Artie Simek, letterer
Reprint history
- Also printed
-
The Mighty Thor (Yaffa/Page, 1977 series) #3 (October 1978) — Untitled [Starring the Mighty...Thor! The Most Colorful Super Hero of All!!!]
-
Marvel Masterworks (Marvel, 1987 series) #18 (1991) — Starring the Mighty... Thor! The Most Colorful Super Hero of All!!! [Journey into Mystery #89]
-
Essential Thor (Marvel, 2001 series) #1 (February 2001) — Starring the Mighty... Thor! The Most Colorful Super Hero of All!!! (black and white)
- Adapted
-
Marvel Tales (Yaffa/Page, 1977? series) #3 ([February 1982?]) — Untitled
- Printed in
- Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #7 (March 1967)
- The Mighty Thor Omnibus (Marvel, 2010 series) #1 (2010)
- Cuentos de Brujas (Editora de Periódicos, S. C. L. "La Prensa", 1951 series) #184 (Enero 31 de 1964)
- Il Mitico Thor (Editoriale Corno, 1971 series) #52 (27 Marzo 1973)
- The Mighty Thor (Yaffa / Page, 1977 series) #3
- Thor (BSV - Williams, 1974 series) #7
- Marvel Tales (Yaffa / Page, 1977 series) #3 ([1979])
- Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor (Marvel, 1999 series) #[1] (November 1999)
- From GCD
- from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #89 (February 1963)
1"Fill the gaps in your family's education with the amazing Made Simple Self-Teaching Encyclopedia"
Featuring
- Feature
- Made Simple Self-Teaching Encyclopedia
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , photographer
- Text
- , typeset
Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for the 25 volume "Made Simple Self-Teaching Encyclopedia."
2"What happens when, aided by guns and goons, a mortal gangster dares to defy a thunder-god!??"
Featuring
- Feature
- Thor
- Genre
- Superhero
- Code
- X-29
- Characters
- Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Thug Thatcher (Mob Leader, introduction); Vince (introduction); Max (introduction); Ruby (introduction); Thatcher Mob (introduction); Odin (cameo)
Credits
- Writing
- Stan Lee, plotter [credited]
- Larry Lieber, scripter [credited] (script)
- Art
- Jack Kirby, penciller [credited]
- Dick Ayers, inker [credited]
- Colours
- Stan Goldberg , colourist
- Text
- Ray Holloway, letterer [credited]
Reprint history
- Also printed
-
Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1949 series) #7 (March 1967) — The Thunder God and the Thug
-
Marvel Masterworks (Marvel, 1987 series) #18 (1991) — The Thunder God and the Thug
-
Essential Thor (Marvel, 2001 series) #1 (February 2001) — The Thunder God and the Thug! (black and white)
- Printed in
- The Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe (Marvel, 1985 series) #8 (July 1986)
- Il Mitico Thor (Editoriale Corno, 1971 series) #3 (11 Maggio 1971)
- The Mighty Thor Omnibus (Marvel, 2010 series) #1 (2010)
- Fantastic! (IPC, 1967 series) #7 (1 April 1967)
- Fantastic! (IPC, 1967 series) #8 (8 April 1967)
- Mystic (L. Miller & Son, 1960 series) #45 (1964)
- Cuentos de Brujas (Editora de Periódicos, S. C. L. "La Prensa", 1951 series) #184 (Enero 31 de 1964)
- Thor (BSV - Williams, 1974 series) #7
- Hit Comics Die Spinne (BSV - Williams, 1971 series) #235
- Spider-Man Comics Weekly (Marvel UK, 1973 series) #7 (31 March 1973)
- Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor (Marvel, 1999 series) #[1] (November 1999)
- From GCD
- from Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #89 (February 1963)
Synopsis
A gangster, wounded in an escape, has his men kidnap Dr. Blake to operate on his gunshot wound. Blake transforms himself into Thor and brings the gang to justice and rescues Jane as well.
Notes
Thor's origin is retold; Job number from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group.
3"It had been expected for a long time, so it wasn't too much of a shock when the first visitors from outer space made contact with the world."
Featuring
- Genre
- Science fiction
- Code
- [9498]
- Characters
- Jonathan Ditmar
Credits
- Writing
- , author
- Art
- , line art (illustration)
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , typeset
Reprint history
- Original
- Mystery Tales (Marvel, 1952 series) #26 (February 1955)
Synopsis
When hostile aliens come to Earth of the future they are persuaded not to enslave humanity because of Earth's music.
Notes
Text story with illustration. First page is located between pages 5 and 6 of previous story sequence. Second page appears between the comic stories “Barker’s Body Shop!” and “When the Switch is Pulled…”
4Featuring
- Feature
- Commercial Trades Institute Booklets
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- , photographer
- Text
- , typeset
Synopsis
Send for free booklet with information on CTI courses in air conditioning.
Notes
Between page 1 of “From Outer Space” prose story and page 6 of the Thor comic story.
5"An amazing invention — ‘magic art reproducer’"
Featuring
- Feature
- Magic Art Reproducer
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- , photographer
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , typeset
Synopsis
Advertisement for "Magic Art Reproducer" from Norton Products
Notes
Between pages 10 and 11 of Thor comic story.
6"Look! Boys wanted to sell Grit"
Featuring
- Feature
- Grit
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , photographer
- Text
- , typeset
- Editing
- , editor
Synopsis
Ad to recruit sellers of Grit newspaper.
Notes
On top half of page.
7"Learn any dance fast!"
Featuring
- Feature
- Famous Dance Course
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , photographer
- Colours
- , colourist (background only)
- Text
- , typeset
- Editing
- , editor
Synopsis
Ad for “giant foot charts” for dancing for $1.00.
Notes
In center of page.
8"Live sea horses!"
Featuring
- Feature
- Florida Sea Horses
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , photographer
- Colours
- , colourist (background only)
- Text
- , typeset
- Editing
- , editor
Synopsis
Ad for "mated pair of Dwarf species Living Sea Horses" for $6.98 for two pairs.
Notes
On bottom of page.
9"If you want to know how it feels to make the biggest mistake of your life, then mister, just ask Carl Barker!!"
Featuring
- Genre
- Science fiction
- Code
- X-30
- Characters
- Carl Barker
Credits
- Writing
- Stan Lee, plotter
- Larry Lieber, scripter (script)
- Art
- Sol Brodsky, line art [signed]
- Colours
- Stan Goldberg , colourist
- Text
- Artie Simek, letterer
Reprint history
- Printed in
- Where Monsters Dwell (Marvel, 1970 series) #10 (July 1971)
- Terrific! (IPC, 1967 series) #3 (29 April 1967)
- I Fantastici Quattro (Editoriale Corno, 1971 series) #97 (24 Dicembre 1974)
- Sinister Tales (Alan Class, 1964 series) #19 (1965 ?)
- Hit Comics (BSV - Williams, 1966 series) #149 (1970)
- Sinister Tales (Alan Class, 1964 series) #186 ([circa 1982 - 1983])
- Sinister Tales (Alan Class, 1964 series) #134 ([circa 1974 - 1975])
Synopsis
A crooked mechanic hires a drifter to customize a car, promising enough money for him to get home. When he refuses to pay the man the drifter takes the car instead, which he converted to be able to fly him home to the stars.
10"Reward $9,985.50 for this coin!"
Featuring
- Feature
- Best Values Co.
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , photographer
- Colours
- , colourist (background only)
- Text
- , typeset
Synopsis
Send $1.00 for catalog listing prices. The company will pay for rare coins.
Notes
On top half of page, preceding page 2 of “From Outer Space” prose story.
11"1001 things you can get free"
Featuring
- Feature
- Money-making ideas lists
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , letterer
- , typeset
Notes
On lower half of page, preceding page 2 of “From Outer Space” prose story.
12"Stamp collecting outfit"
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , photographer
- Text
- , typeset
Synopsis
Ad for stamps and novelty items.
Notes
On top half of page, following page 2 of “From Outer Space” prose story.
13"Tell us honestly--do you believe it will ever be possible to travel in time??"
Featuring
- Genre
- Science fiction
- Characters
- Dr. von Richter; Ludvig
Credits
- Writing
- Stan Lee, scripter
- Art
- Steve Ditko, line art
- Colours
- Stan Goldberg , colourist
- Text
- Artie Simek, letterer
Reprint history
- Printed in
- HIP Classics (Classics/Williams, 1969 series) #19150 (1970)
- Sinister Tales (Alan Class, 1964 series) #19 (1965 ?)
- Hit Comics (BSV - Williams, 1966 series) #150
- Sinister Tales (Alan Class, 1964 series) #186 ([circa 1982 - 1983])
- Sinister Tales (Alan Class, 1964 series) #134 ([circa 1974 - 1975])
- Secrets of the Unknown (Alan Class, 1962 series) #95 ([circa 1969])
- Doctor Who Weekly (Marvel UK, 1979 series) #43 (7th August 1980)
Synopsis
A time machine seems not to work, but actually travelled in a complete loop through time back to its point of origin.
14Featuring
- Feature
- 104 Kings' Knights
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , letterer
- , typeset
15"Boys! Men! My secret new Dynaflex method can build you a magnificent new he-man-muscled body in just ten minutes a day"
Featuring
- Feature
- Mike Marvel System
- Characters
- Mike Marvel (photograph)
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- , photographer
- Colours
- , colourist (panel backgrounds only)
- Text
- , letterer
- , typeset
Notes
On the last inside page.
An advertisement for Dynaflex body-building course for $1.98.
16"Learn radio television electronics by practicing at home in your spare time"
Featuring
- Feature
- National Radio Institute
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , photographer
- Text
- , typeset
Notes
Advertisement to learn how to repair televisions and radios from the National Radio Institute. Located on inside rear cover.
17"Make $5.00 to $20.00 a week extra operating this ‘Saturday morning shoe store’"
Featuring
- Feature
- Mr. Victor Mason
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , typeset
Notes
Ad to earn money by selling shoes, located on rear cover.
Notes
The on-sale date is the publication date reported in U. S. Copyright Office filings.
This issue includes 10 pages of paid advertisements.
Indicia
The indicia for this issue is not recorded. The identified publisher might be an associated or parent company, rather than the specific listed publisher.