*Marvel: We commence the Thor listings from the Good Doctor Collection with one of the most sought-after issues: Journey Into Mystery #112. One of the scarcer early Thor appearances, at least here in the Old Country, an oddball ‘untold tale’ flashing back to the events of Avengers #3. Intervening in a dispute between fans of the Hulk and Thor, the Thunder God himself responds to the question of who’s stronger by narrating an extended ‘Director’s Cut’ of the previous skirmish between himself and old Jade-Jaws in said Avengers issue. Apparently intended to ‘big up’ the profile of the Hulk – who was at that point homeless, a wandering villain without his own series – this ‘extended remix’ story is superbly told by Lee and Kirby, and in the back, ‘Tales of Asgard’ relates the origin of Loki, now of course more significant than ever. Only lightly distributed in the UK for unknown reasons, this is scarcer here than its contemporaries, although this specific copy is a pence stamped lower mid-grade copy. Quite a few long creases on the front and back covers, although most of them don’t break colour and the cover retains good colour and some gloss. Edge wear and corner blunting, but nothing severe. Staples are decent and firm at the covers, although the centrefold is coming a little loose at the top staple. Page quality is a very acceptable off-white. More from the Good Doctor next week!
PICTURED: JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #112 GD/VG p £150 SOLD