*Marvel: Journey Into Mystery #89 is an issue we see less often than those around it; I don’t know why. Within the rather prosaically-titled The Thunder God and the Thug, the origin of Thor is masterfully re-told, as rendered by Jack Kirby. There’s also one of those wonderful Steve Ditko fantasy back-ups. But this issue is rightfully prized for the iconic Kirby Thor cover. This is a low grade pence printed copy. The cover is detached, being off at both staples, although the staples hold the rest of the comic firm. There is chipping all along the right edge and a 2.5 cm tear centre right without loss. Much spine wear and colour-breaking creasing at corners and edges, with a few longish creases across the cover which aren’t too obtrusive. Thus the cover is reasonably appealing and the colours are pretty good. Page quality is a decent cream colour.
PICTURED: JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #89 FA+ p £100 SOLD