Journey into Mystery #99
Marvel Comics
United States
- Published
- December 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/18056
Credits
- Editing
- Stan Lee, Editor
Issue contents
Cover
The Mysterious Mister Hyde!
(Thor)
Cover, 1 page
"It is time for mighty Thor to become weak Doctor Blake again..."
Featuring
- Feature
- Thor
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Jane Foster; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo]
Credits
- Writing
- Stan Lee, scripter
- Art
- Jack Kirby, penciller
- George Roussos, inker
- Colours
- Stan Goldberg, colourist
- Text
- Artie Simek, letterer
Reprint history
- Also printed
-
The Mighty Thor (Yaffa/Page, 1977 series) #6 (August 1981) — The Mysterious Mister Hyde!
-
Marvel Masterworks (Marvel, 1987 series) #18 (1991) — The Mighty Thor Meets the Most Dramatic Super-Foe of the Year... the Mysterious Mister Hyde! [Journey into Mystery #99]
-
Essential Thor (Marvel, 2001 series) #1 (February 2001) — The Mighty Thor Meets the Most Dramatic Super-Foe of the Year... the Mysterious Mister Hyde! (black and white)
- Printed in
- The Mighty Thor Omnibus (Marvel, 2010 series) #1 (2010)
- Thor (BSV - Williams, 1974 series) #17
- Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor (Marvel, 1999 series) #[1] (November 1999)
1"You've heard about it! You've read about it!"
Featuring
- Feature
- Niresk Industries, Inc.
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (promo copy)
- Art
- , line art
- Text
- , typeset
Notes
Advertisement for an all-transistor radio from Gaycraft.
Inside front cover
2"A man would have to be mad to defy the mighty Thor!"
Featuring
- Feature
- Thor
- Genre
- Superhero
- Code
- X-512
- Characters
- Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]; Mister Hyde [Calvin Zabo] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster; Odin
Credits
- Writing
- Stan Lee, scripter [credited]
- Art
- Don Heck, line art [credited]
- Colours
- Stan Goldberg , colourist
- Text
- Artie Simek, letterer [credited]
Reprint history
- Also printed
-
The Mighty Thor (Yaffa/Page, 1977 series) #6 (August 1981) — The Mysterious Mister Hyde!
-
Marvel Masterworks (Marvel, 1987 series) #18 (1991) — "The Mysterious Mister Hyde!"
-
Essential Thor (Marvel, 2001 series) #1 (February 2001) — "The Mysterious Mister Hyde!" (black and white)
- Printed in
- Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #13 (March 1968)
- The Mighty Thor Omnibus (Marvel, 2010 series) #1 (2010)
- Il Mitico Thor (Editoriale Corno, 1971 series) #7 (6 Luglio 1971)
- Fantastic! (IPC, 1967 series) #21 (8 July 1967)
- Eclipso (Arédit-Artima, 1968 series) #50 (2ème trimestre 1975)
- Thor (BSV - Williams, 1974 series) #17
- Spider-Man Comics Weekly (Marvel UK, 1973 series) #17 (9 June 1973)
- Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor (Marvel, 1999 series) #[1] (November 1999)
Synopsis
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.
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.
3"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."
Featuring
- Genre
- Horror-suspense
- Code
- [A-786]
- Characters
- Matt Anderson; Midget Morgan/Count Morgan; Dr. Waynne
Credits
- Writing
- , author
- Art
- , line art
- Text
- , typeset
Reprint history
- Original
- Journey into Unknown Worlds (Marvel, 1950 series) #13 (October 1952)
Synopsis
The mysterious death of a scientist reveals a mystical device and leads to the death of a centuries-old Italian count.
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.
4"Draw any person in one minute!"
Featuring
- Feature
- Magic Art Reproducer; Norton Products
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- , photographer
- Colours
- , colourist (background only)
- Text
- , typeset
Synopsis
Illustrated ad for "Magic Art Reproducer" for $1.98 from Norton Products, New York, N.Y.
Notes
On top half of page between page 1 of “The Thread” prose story and page 6 of the Thor comic story.
5"You’ll have fun & thrills as this 7 foot giant zooms 500 ft. in 3 minutes!"
Featuring
- Feature
- Grayson Products’ Giant Kite
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , typeset
Synopsis
Ad for a 7 foot plastic kite.
Notes
On lower half of page between page 1 of “The Thread” prose story and page 6 of the Thor comic story.
6Featuring
- Feature
- Honor House Products
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- , photographer
- Colours
- , colourist (panel backgrounds and lettering only)
- Text
- , typeset
Notes
Between pages 10 and 11 of the Thor comic story.
7Featuring
- Feature
- Hypnotic Aids Supply Co.
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , photographer
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , typeset
- Editing
- , editor
Notes
Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. located on upper half of page.
8Featuring
- Characters
- Liberty (symbolic figure)
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (promo copy)
- Art
- , photographer
- Colours
- , colourist (panel backgrounds and lettering only)
- Text
- , typeset
Notes
Ad, with order coupon, for catalog from Best Values Co. on lower half of page.
9"He was the only one who could save his world, but he was forbidden to act!"
Featuring
- Genre
- Science fiction
- Code
- X-486
- Characters
- King Kellu; Dr. Immanuel Stroom
Credits
- Writing
- Stan Lee, plotter
- Larry Lieber, scripter (script)
- Art
- Larry Lieber, penciller
- Matt Fox, inker
- Colours
- Stan Goldberg , colourist
- Text
- Sam Rosen, letterer
Reprint history
- Printed in
- Edderkoppen (I.K. [Illustrerede klassikere], 1967 series) #2 ([1967])
- Eclipso (Arédit-Artima, 1968 series) #76 (2ème trimestre 1981)
- Marvelserien (Williams Förlags AB, 1967 series) #5 (1967)
Synopsis
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.
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.).
10"102 smash songs $3.49"
Featuring
- Feature
- Hit Records
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , typeset
- , letterer
Synopsis
Ad for seven records containing 102 hit songs.
Notes
On top half of page, preceding page 2 of “The Thread” prose story.
11"Come on, fella grab this chance to make $1 to $5 weekly and win dandy prizes, too"
Featuring
- Feature
- Grit
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- , photographer
- Text
- , typeset
Synopsis
Advertisement for selling Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co.
Notes
On lower half of page, preceding page 2 of “The Thread” prose story.
12"Stamp collecting outfit"
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- , photographer
- Text
- , typeset
- Editing
- , editor
Synopsis
Ad for stamps and other products.
Notes
Follows page 2 of “The Thread” prose story.
13"There are no secrets from Odin, king of the gods!"
Featuring
- Feature
- Tales of Asgard
- Genre
- Fantasy-Supernatural
- Code
- X-498
- Characters
- Odin; Surtur; Trolls
Credits
- Writing
- Stan Lee, scripter [credited]
- Art
- Jack Kirby, penciller [credited]
- George Roussos, inker [attributed]
- Colours
- Stan Goldberg , colourist
- Text
- Artie Simek, letterer
Reprint history
- Also printed
-
The Mighty Thor (Yaffa/Page, 1977 series) #6 (August 1981) — Surtur the Fire Demon!
-
Essential Thor (Marvel, 2001 series) #1 (February 2001) — Surtur the Fire Demon! (black & white)
- Printed in
- Thor: Tales of Asgard (Marvel, 2009 series) #1 (May 2009)
- Marvel Masterworks (Marvel, 1987 series) #26 ([December] 1993)
- Tales of Asgard (Marvel, 1968 series) #1 (October 1968)
- Thor: Tales of Asgard (Marvel, 2010 series) #[nn] ([January] 2010)
- The Mighty Thor Omnibus (Marvel, 2010 series) #1 (2010)
- Il Mitico Thor (Editoriale Corno, 1971 series) #3 (11 Maggio 1971)
- Biblioteca Marvel: Thor (Planeta DeAgostini, 2001 series) #1 (Mayo 2001)
- Die Spinne (Condor, 1980 series) #40 (1981)
- Die Spinne (BSV - Williams, 1974 series) #4 ([Februar] 1974)
- Crazy Magazine (Marvel, 1973 series) #85 (April 1982)
- Thor (Arédit-Artima, 1977 series) #1 (août 1977)
Synopsis
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.
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.)
14"A lifetime of fun, money, and friends - from amateur magic!"
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- , photographer
- Colours
- , colourist (panel backgrounds only)
- Text
- , typeset
Notes
Ad for "Blackstone's Mysteries of Magic."
15"Boys! Men! My secret new Dynaflex method"
Featuring
- Characters
- Mike Marvel (photo)
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- , photographer
- Colours
- , colourist (panel background only)
- Text
- , letterer
- , typeset
Notes
Ad for a muscle building system.
16"Learn radio-television electronics by practicing at home in your spare time"
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , photographer
- Text
- , typeset
Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for a home study course teaching radio and television repair.
17"Give me just one evening and I'll teach you to hypnotize easily!"
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- , photographer
- Colours
- , colourist (lettering only)
- Text
- , typeset
Notes
Back cover. Ad for hypnotism lessons.
Notes
The on-sale date is the publication date reported in U. S. Copyright Office filings.
Distributed to newstands in October 1963. This issue includes 10 pages of paid advertisements.
Distribution date from Joseph Marek's Marvel Comics Group history website.
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.