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== Publication history ==
== Publication history ==

=== 1950s–1960s ===
=== 1950s–1960s ===
The first ''Journey into Mystery'' series was initially a horror-fantasy anthology published by [[Marvel Comics]]' 1950s forerunner, [[Atlas Comics (1950s)|Atlas Comics]], with a first issue [[cover-dated]] June 1952.<ref>{{cite book|last = Brevoort|first = Tom|authorlink = Tom Brevoort|last2= Gilbert|first2= Laura, ed.|chapter= 1950s|title = Marvel Chronicle A Year by Year History|publisher = [[Dorling Kindersley]]|date = 2008|location= London, United Kingdom|page = 53|isbn =978-0-7566-4123-8|quote= From a historical perspective, the most important title that Atlas released in 1952 was the first issue of ''Journey into Mystery''.}}</ref> Artist [[Joe Kubert]], who would later become one of the main [[war comics]] artists for [[DC Comics]], drew the story "The Hog" in ''Journey into Mystery'' #21 (January 1955).<ref>{{cite book|last = Schelly|first = Bill|authorlink = Bill Schelly|title = The Art of Joe Kubert|publisher = [[Fantagraphics Books]]|year = 2011|location= Seattle, Washington|pages = 131–132|isbn = 978-1-60699-487-0}}</ref> Issue #23 was the first to be approved by the [[Comics Code Authority]], which led to restrictions on horror comics. The title was caught in the collapse of Atlas' distributor, and publication was suspended for a year between issues #48 (Aug. 1957) and #49 (Nov. 1958).<ref>Brevoort "1950s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 71: "In November [1958], ''[[Marines in Battle]]'' ended in favor of a revival of ''Journey into Mystery'', one of Martin Goodman's steadiest mystery titles, which returned to the schedule after an absence of just over a year."</ref> ''[[Xemnu]]'', a huge, furry alien monster first appeared in ''Journey Into Mystery'' #62 (Nov. 1960).<ref>[[Tom DeFalco|DeFalco, Tom]] "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 79: "The lead story of [''Journey into Mystery''] issue #62, 'I Was a Slave of the Living Hulk', introduced a giant monster called the Hulk – similar in name only to the future Hulk."</ref> The character reappeared in issue #66 (March 1961). Since then the character has been a mainstay in the Marvel Universe, and was renamed Xemnu the Titan.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/xemnuthetitan.htm|title= Xemnu the Titan|first= Jeff|last= Christiansen|date= March 15, 2012|publisher= The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20121120171435/http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/xemnuthetitan.htm|archivedate=November 20, 2012 |url-status= live|accessdate= January 23, 2013}}</ref> ''Journey into Mystery'' #69 and the teen-humor title ''[[Patsy Walker]]'' #95 (both June 1961) are the first modern comic books labeled "Marvel Comics", with each showing an "MC" box on its cover.<ref>[http://www.comics.org/brand/36/ Marvel : MC (Brand)] at the Grand Comics Database.</ref>
The first ''Journey into Mystery'' series was initially a horror-fantasy anthology published by [[Marvel Comics]]' 1950s forerunner, [[Atlas Comics (1950s)|Atlas Comics]], with a first issue [[cover-dated]] June 1952.<ref>{{cite book|last1 = Brevoort|first1 = Tom|author-link1 = Tom Brevoort|last2= Gilbert|first2= Laura, ed.|chapter= 1950s|title = Marvel Chronicle A Year by Year History|publisher = [[Dorling Kindersley]]|date = 2008|location= London, United Kingdom|page = 53|isbn =978-0-7566-4123-8|quote= From a historical perspective, the most important title that Atlas released in 1952 was the first issue of ''Journey into Mystery''.}}</ref> Artist [[Joe Kubert]], who would later become one of the main [[war comics]] artists for [[DC Comics]], drew the story "The Hog" in ''Journey into Mystery'' #21 (January 1955).<ref>{{cite book|last = Schelly|first = Bill|author-link = Bill Schelly|title = The Art of Joe Kubert|publisher = [[Fantagraphics Books]]|year = 2011|location= Seattle, Washington|pages = 131–132|isbn = 978-1-60699-487-0}}</ref> Issue #23 was the first to be approved by the [[Comics Code Authority]], which led to restrictions on horror comics. The title was caught in the collapse of Atlas' distributor, and publication was suspended for a year between issues #48 (Aug. 1957) and #49 (Nov. 1958).<ref>Brevoort "1950s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 71: "In November [1958], ''[[Marines in Battle]]'' ended in favor of a revival of ''Journey into Mystery'', one of Martin Goodman's steadiest mystery titles, which returned to the schedule after an absence of just over a year."</ref> [[Xemnu]], a huge, furry alien monster, first appeared in ''Journey Into Mystery'' #62 (Nov. 1960).<ref>[[Tom DeFalco|DeFalco, Tom]] "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 79: "The lead story of [''Journey into Mystery''] issue #62, 'I Was a Slave of the Living Hulk', introduced a giant monster called the Hulk – similar in name only to the future Hulk."</ref> The character reappeared in issue #66 (March 1961). Since then the character has been a mainstay in the Marvel Universe, and was renamed Xemnu the Titan.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/xemnuthetitan.htm|title= Xemnu the Titan|first= Jeff|last= Christiansen|date= March 15, 2012|publisher= The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121120171435/http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/xemnuthetitan.htm|archive-date=November 20, 2012 |url-status= live|access-date= January 23, 2013}}</ref> ''Journey into Mystery'' #69 and the teen-humor title ''[[Patsy Walker]]'' #95 (both June 1961) are the first modern comic books labeled "Marvel Comics", with each showing an "MC" box on its cover.<ref>[http://www.comics.org/brand/36/ Marvel : MC (Brand)] at the Grand Comics Database.</ref>


[[File:Journey into Mystery no. 83 (cover art).jpg|thumb|upright|left|The debut of [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]], in ''Journey into Mystery'' #83 (Aug. 1962). Cover art by [[Jack Kirby]] and [[Joe Sinnott]].]]
Beginning with issue #83 (Aug. 1962), the title starred the [[Norse god]] [[superhero]] [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]].<ref>DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 88: "[Stan Lee] had always been fascinated by the legends of the Norse gods and realized that he could use those tales as the basis for his new series centered on the mighty Thor."</ref> The anthological stories, by now primarily [[science fiction]]-fantasy, gradually diminished after this, with the Thor-spinoff backup feature "Tales of Asgard" beginning in issue #97 (Oct. 1963).<ref>DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 95: "These backup stories originally began with updated versions of Norse mythology, but later switched to the adventures of a younger Thor."</ref> They were dropped entirely with issue #105 (June 1964), when the "Thor" feature expanded from 13 to 18 pages. With the previous issue, the cover logo had changed to ''Journey into Mystery with the Mighty Thor''. In 1965, the title was Marvel's biggest seller.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.comichron.com/yearlycomicssales/1960s/1965.html|title= 1965 Comic Book Sales Figures|first= John Jackson|last= Miller|date= n.d.|publisher= Comichron|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20140703071825/http://www.comichron.com/yearlycomicssales/1960s/1965.html|archivedate= July 3, 2014|url-status= live}}</ref> Its final issue was #125 (Feb. 1966), after which the series was retitled ''The Mighty Thor'' in its [[trademark]]ed cover logo and simply ''Thor'' in its postal [[Indicia (publishing)|indicia]] [[copyright]] notice.<ref name=gcd1>{{gcdb series|id= 896|title= ''Journey into Mystery''}}</ref> Thor's evil adoptive brother [[Loki (comics)|Loki]] was introduced in issue #85 (October 1962).<ref>DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 89</ref> Other adversaries for the new hero included the [[Radioactive Man (comics)|Radioactive Man]] introduced in #93 (June 1963),<ref>DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 92</ref> the [[Enchantress (Marvel Comics)|Enchantress]] and the [[Executioner (comics)|Executioner]] in #104 (April 1964),<ref>DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), pp. 100-101</ref> the [[Absorbing Man]] in #114 (March 1965),<ref>DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 107</ref> and the [[Destroyer (Thor)|Destroyer]] in #118 (July 1965).<ref>DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 109</ref> An oversized [[annual publication]], featuring Thor, was released in 1965 and introduced the Marvel version of the [[Classical mythology|Greco-Roman demigod]] [[Hercules (Marvel Comics)|Hercules]].<ref>{{gcdb series|id= 1685|title= ''Journey into Mystery Annual''}}</ref><ref>DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 110: "Thor accidentally crashed through a mystical barrier and found himself in Olympus, the home of the Greek gods. Thor later encountered Hercules."</ref> Comics historian [[Les Daniels]] noted that "the adventures of Thor were gradually transformed from stories about a strange-looking superhero into a spectacular saga."<ref>{{cite book|last = Daniels|first = Les|authorlink = Les Daniels|title = Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics|publisher = [[Abrams Books|Harry N. Abrams]]|year = 1991|location= New York, New York|page = 124|isbn = 978-0-8109-3821-2}}</ref>
Beginning with issue #83 (Aug. 1962), the title introduced the [[Norse god]] [[superhero]] [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]].<ref>DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 88: "[Stan Lee] had always been fascinated by the legends of the Norse gods and realized that he could use those tales as the basis for his new series centered on the mighty Thor."</ref> The anthological stories, by now primarily [[science fiction]]-fantasy, gradually diminished after this, with the Thor-spinoff backup feature "Tales of Asgard" beginning in issue #97 (Oct. 1963).<ref>DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 95: "These backup stories originally began with updated versions of Norse mythology, but later switched to the adventures of a younger Thor."</ref> They were dropped entirely with issue #105 (June 1964), when the "Thor" feature expanded from 13 to 18 pages. With the previous issue, the cover logo had changed to ''Journey into Mystery with the Mighty Thor''. Its final issue was #125 (Feb. 1966), after which the series was retitled ''The Mighty Thor'' in its [[trademark]]ed cover logo and simply ''Thor'' in its postal [[Indicia (publishing)|indicia]] [[copyright]] notice.<ref name=gcd1>{{gcdb series|id= 896|title= ''Journey into Mystery''}}</ref> Thor's evil adoptive brother [[Loki (Marvel Comics)|Loki]] was introduced in issue #85 (October 1962).<ref>DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 89</ref> Other adversaries for the new hero included the [[Radioactive Man (comics)|Radioactive Man]] introduced in #93 (June 1963),<ref>DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 92</ref> the [[Enchantress (Marvel Comics)|Enchantress]] and the [[Executioner (comics)|Executioner]] in #104 (April 1964),<ref>DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), pp. 100-101</ref> the [[Absorbing Man]] in #114 (March 1965),<ref>DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 107</ref> and the [[Destroyer (Thor)|Destroyer]] in #118 (July 1965).<ref>DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 109</ref> An oversized [[annual publication]], featuring Thor, was released in 1965 and introduced the Marvel version of the [[Classical mythology|Greco-Roman demigod]] [[Hercules (Marvel Comics)|Hercules]].<ref>{{gcdb series|id= 1685|title= ''Journey into Mystery Annual''}}</ref><ref>DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 110: "Thor accidentally crashed through a mystical barrier and found himself in Olympus, the home of the Greek gods. Thor later encountered Hercules."</ref> Comics historian [[Les Daniels]] noted that "the adventures of Thor were gradually transformed from stories about a strange-looking superhero into a spectacular saga."<ref>{{cite book|last = Daniels|first = Les|author-link = Les Daniels|title = Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics|publisher = [[Abrams Books|Harry N. Abrams]]|year = 1991|location= New York, New York|page = 124|isbn = 978-0-8109-3821-2}}</ref>


=== Volume 2 (1972) ===
=== Volume 2 (1970s) ===
A second ''Journey into Mystery'' ran 19 issues (October 1972 – October 1975).<ref name=gcd1970s>{{gcdb series|id= 2052|title= ''Journey into Mystery'' vol. 2}}</ref> The title was one of four launched by Marvel Comics editor-in-chief [[Roy Thomas]] to form a line of science fiction and [[horror fiction|horror]] [[anthologies]] with more thematic cohesiveness than the company's earlier attempts that decade,<ref name="roach">{{cite news|last=Roach |first=David A. |authorlink=David Roach (comics) |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080215031207/http://www.ohthehorror.com/wordsunknown/wordsunknown01.html |title=Shadows and The Darkness |publisher=''[[Comic Book Artist]]'' via OhTheHorror.com |issue=13 |date=May 2001 |url=http://www.ohthehorror.com/wordsunknown/wordsunknown01.html |archivedate=February 15, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> which had included the series ''[[Chamber of Darkness]]'' and ''[[Tower of Shadows]]''. Whereas those titles generally presented original stories, these new books would instead adapt genre classics and other stories. With the four titles' debuts set to be staggered over the course of four months, Marvel premiered ''Journey into Mystery'' vol. 2 (October 1972), ''[[Chamber of Chills]]'' (Nov. 1972), ''[[Supernatural Thrillers]]'' (Dec. 1972), and, with a late start, ''[[Worlds Unknown]]'' (May 1973).
A second ''Journey into Mystery'' ran 19 issues (October 1972 – October 1975).<ref name=gcd1970s>{{gcdb series|id= 2052|title= ''Journey into Mystery'' vol. 2}}</ref> The title was one of four launched by Marvel Comics editor-in-chief [[Roy Thomas]] to form a line of science fiction and [[horror fiction|horror]] [[anthologies]] with more thematic cohesion than the company's earlier attempts that decade,<ref name="roach">{{cite news|last=Roach |first=David A. |author-link=David Roach (comics) |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080215031207/http://www.ohthehorror.com/wordsunknown/wordsunknown01.html |title=Shadows and The Darkness |publisher=[[Comic Book Artist]] via OhTheHorror.com |issue=13 |date=May 2001 |url=http://www.ohthehorror.com/wordsunknown/wordsunknown01.html |archive-date=February 15, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> which had included the series ''[[Chamber of Darkness]]'' and ''[[Tower of Shadows]]''. Whereas those titles generally presented original stories, these new books would instead adapt genre classics and other stories. With the four titles' debuts set to be staggered over the course of four months, Marvel premiered ''Journey into Mystery'' vol. 2 (October 1972), ''[[Chamber of Chills]]'' (Nov. 1972), ''[[Supernatural Thrillers]]'' (Dec. 1972), and, with a late start, ''[[Worlds Unknown]]'' (May 1973).


The first five issues of ''Journey into Mystery'' vol. 2 featured such adaptations as [[Robert E. Howard]]'s "Dig Me No Grave", by writer Thomas and penciler [[Gil Kane]], in issue #1; [[Robert Bloch]]'s "Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper" by Thomas and [[Ron Goulart]] and penciler Kane, in #2; and [[H. P. Lovecraft]]'s "The Haunter of the Dark" by Goulart and penciler [[Gene Colan]], in addition to anthological horror stories by writers including [[George Alec Effinger]], [[Steve Gerber]], [[Steve Englehart]], and [[Steve Skeates]], and pencilers such as [[Billy Graham (comics)|Billy Graham]], [[Jim Starlin]], [[Ralph Reese]], and [[P. Craig Russell]]. Most issues also included a reprinted story from Marvel's 1950s predecessor, [[Atlas Comics (1950s)|Atlas Comics]]. By issue #6, however, the magazine became a reprint title featuring science-fiction and giant-monster tales from the first ''Journey into Mystery'' series, as well as from the "[[pre-superhero Marvel]]" anthologies ''[[Amazing Adult Fantasy]]'', ''[[Strange Tales]]'', ''[[Strange Worlds]]'', and ''[[Tales to Astonish]]''.<ref name=gcd1970s />
The first five issues of ''Journey into Mystery'' vol. 2 featured such adaptations as [[Robert E. Howard]]'s "Dig Me No Grave", by writer Thomas and penciler [[Gil Kane]], in issue #1; [[Robert Bloch]]'s "Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper" by Thomas and [[Ron Goulart]] and penciler Kane, in #2; and [[H. P. Lovecraft]]'s "The Haunter of the Dark" by Goulart and penciler [[Gene Colan]], in addition to anthological horror stories by writers including [[George Alec Effinger]], [[Steve Gerber]], [[Steve Englehart]], and [[Steve Skeates]], and pencilers such as [[Billy Graham (comics)|Billy Graham]], [[Jim Starlin]], [[Ralph Reese]], and [[P. Craig Russell]]. Most issues also included a reprinted story from Marvel's 1950s predecessor, [[Atlas Comics (1950s)|Atlas Comics]]. By issue #6, however, the magazine became a reprint title featuring science-fiction and giant-monster tales from the first ''Journey into Mystery'' series, as well as from the "[[pre-superhero Marvel]]" anthologies ''[[Amazing Adult Fantasy]]'', ''[[Strange Tales]]'', ''[[Strange Worlds (Atlas Comics)|Strange Worlds]]'', and ''[[Tales to Astonish]]''.<ref name=gcd1970s />


=== 1990s series ===
=== 1990s series ===
As a consequence of the company-wide crossover "[[Heroes Reborn (comics)|Heroes Reborn]]", Thor ceased to be the focus of his own series, which was restored to ''Journey into Mystery'' beginning with issue #503 (Nov. 1996). The feature "The Lost Gods" ran through issue #513, followed by issues starring [[Shang-Chi]], Master of Kung Fu and the [[Black Widow (Natasha Romanova)|Black Widow]] for three issues each, and reluctant vampire [[Hannibal King]] for two, ending with issue #521 (June 1998).<ref name=gcd1990s>{{gcdb series|id= 7722|title= ''Journey into Mystery'' (1996 revival)}}</ref>
As a consequence of the company-wide crossover "[[Heroes Reborn (1996 comic)|Heroes Reborn]]", Thor ceased to be the focus of his own series, which was restored to ''Journey into Mystery'' beginning with issue #503 (Nov. 1996). The feature "The Lost Gods" ran through issue #513, followed by issues starring [[Shang-Chi]], Master of Kung Fu and the [[Black Widow (Natasha Romanova)|Black Widow]] for three issues each, and reluctant vampire [[Hannibal King]] for two, ending with issue #521 (June 1998).<ref name=gcd1990s>{{gcdb series|id= 7722|title= ''Journey into Mystery'' (1996 revival)}}</ref>


=== 2010s series ===
=== 2010s series ===
The ''Thor'' title resumed its original numbering in 2009 with ''Thor'' #600, including the intervening issues of ''Thor'' in its count while disregarding the 1990s ''Journey Into Mystery'' issues. Starting with issue #622, the series for a second time had its title restored to ''Journey Into Mystery'',<ref>{{gcdb series|id= 57209|title= ''Journey into Mystery'' (2011 revival)}}</ref> which accompanied the launch of a new title, ''Mighty Thor.'' Thor's supporting cast returned as the focus of a run written by [[Kieron Gillen]], who had written ''Thor'' from #604 to #614, and drawn by [[Doug Braithwaite]]. Starring was the Thor antagonist [[Loki (comics)|Loki]], who had been reincarnated as a child following his sacrifice in the series ''[[Siege (comics)|Siege]]''. Gillen's run was favorably reviewed,<ref>{{cite web|title = ''Journey into Mystery'' #645 Review|url = http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/10/24/journey-into-mystery-645-review|date = October 24, 2012|accessdate = October 31, 2012|first = Jesse|last = Scheeden|website = [[IGN]]|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20121029063621/http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/10/24/journey-into-mystery-645-review|archivedate = October 29, 2012|url-status = live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://uk.ign.com/articles/2011/04/14/journey-into-mystery-622-review|title = ''Journey into Mystery'' #622 Review|website = IGN|first = Jesse|last = Scheeden|date = April 14, 2011|accessdate = October 31, 2012|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20141129104325/http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/04/14/journey-into-mystery-622-review|archivedate = November 29, 2014|url-status = live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/three-marvel-series-go-meta-for-spectacular-finale,87967/ |date=October 26, 2012 |first=Oliver |last=Sava |work=[[The A.V. Club]] |title=Three Marvel series go meta for spectacular finales |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031061823/http://www.avclub.com/articles/three-marvel-series-go-meta-for-spectacular-finale%2C87967/ |archivedate=October 31, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> with one critic writing:
The ''Thor'' title resumed its original numbering in 2009 with ''Thor'' #600, including the intervening issues of ''Thor'' in its count while disregarding the 1990s ''Journey Into Mystery'' issues. Starting with issue #622, the series for a second time had its title restored to ''Journey Into Mystery'',<ref>{{gcdb series|id= 57209|title= ''Journey into Mystery'' (2011 revival)}}</ref> which accompanied the launch of a new title, ''Mighty Thor.'' Thor's supporting cast returned as the focus of a run written by [[Kieron Gillen]], who had written ''Thor'' from #604 to #614, and drawn by [[Doug Braithwaite]]. Starring was the Thor antagonist [[Loki (Marvel Comics)|Loki]], who had been reincarnated as a child following his sacrifice in the series ''[[Siege (comics)|Siege]]''. Gillen's run was favorably reviewed,<ref>{{cite web|title = ''Journey into Mystery'' #645 Review|url = http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/10/24/journey-into-mystery-645-review|date = October 24, 2012|access-date = October 31, 2012|first = Jesse|last = Scheeden|website = [[IGN]]|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121029063621/http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/10/24/journey-into-mystery-645-review|archive-date = October 29, 2012|url-status = live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://uk.ign.com/articles/2011/04/14/journey-into-mystery-622-review|title = ''Journey into Mystery'' #622 Review|website = IGN|first = Jesse|last = Scheeden|date = April 14, 2011|access-date = October 31, 2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141129104325/http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/04/14/journey-into-mystery-622-review|archive-date = November 29, 2014|url-status = live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/three-marvel-series-go-meta-for-spectacular-finales-1798234490 |date=October 26, 2012 |first=Oliver |last=Sava |work=[[The A.V. Club]] |title=Three Marvel series go meta for spectacular finales |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031061823/http://www.avclub.com/articles/three-marvel-series-go-meta-for-spectacular-finale%2C87967/ |archive-date=October 31, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> with one critic writing:


{{bquote|Gillen's work has always been big on theme and interconnectedness, and this is no exception. The finale encapsulates the run as a whole — ambitious, ambiguous, clever and uncompromising, as challenging as it is entertaining. Sometimes those qualities hurt it, and although sales were never especially healthy it's to Marvel's credit that they helped keep it afloat long enough for a proper ending when the alternative would have surely been easier.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=5306 |title=''Journey into Mystery'' #645 |date=October 25, 2012 |accessdate=October 31, 2012 |first=James |last=Hunt |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130220075200/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=5306 |archivedate=February 20, 2013 |url-status=live }} (Archive requires scrolldown and text blocking for visibility)</ref> }}
{{bquote|Gillen's work has always been big on theme and interconnectedness, and this is no exception. The finale encapsulates the run as a whole — ambitious, ambiguous, clever and uncompromising, as challenging as it is entertaining. Sometimes those qualities hurt it, and although sales were never especially healthy it's to Marvel's credit that they helped keep it afloat long enough for a proper ending when the alternative would have surely been easier.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=5306 |title=''Journey into Mystery'' #645 |date=October 25, 2012 |access-date=October 31, 2012 |first=James |last=Hunt |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130220075200/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=5306 |archive-date=February 20, 2013 |url-status=live }} (Archive requires scrolldown and text blocking for visibility)</ref> }}


In Gillen's final issue, a letter from [[Tom Hiddleston]], who portrays Loki in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]], was published, in which he praised Gillen for his take on the character.
In Gillen's final issue, a letter from [[Tom Hiddleston]], who portrays Loki in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]], was published, in which he praised Gillen for his take on the character.


With issue #646, the focus of ''Journey into Mystery'' changed with its rebranding under the [[Marvel NOW!]] [[imprint (trade name)|imprint]]. Written by [[Kathryn Immonen]] and drawn by [[Valerio Schiti]], the series began starring the Marvel [[Asgard (comics)|Asgardians]], with the [[Sif (comics)|Lady Sif]] as its lead character.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=40445 |title=Immonen Leads Sif on a "Journey into Mystery" |date=August 14, 2012 |first=Josie |last=Campbell |website=Comic Book Resources |accessdate=October 9, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005124020/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=40445 |archivedate=October 5, 2012 |url-status=live }}(Archive requires scrolldown)</ref> The series was cancelled with issue #655 (Oct. 2013).<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/14/marvel-cancels-journey-into-mystery|title= Marvel Cancels ''Journey Into Mystery'': No more ''JIM''? We say thee nay!|first= Jesse|last= Schedeen|date= June 14, 2013|website= IGN|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20140222073922/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/14/marvel-cancels-journey-into-mystery|archivedate= February 22, 2014|url-status= live}}</ref>
With issue #646, the focus of ''Journey into Mystery'' changed with its rebranding under the [[Marvel NOW!]] [[imprint (trade name)|imprint]]. Written by [[Kathryn Immonen]] and drawn by [[Valerio Schiti]], the series began starring the Marvel [[Asgard (comics)|Asgardians]], with the [[Sif (comics)|Lady Sif]] as its lead character.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=40445 |title=Immonen Leads Sif on a "Journey into Mystery" |date=August 14, 2012 |first=Josie |last=Campbell |website=Comic Book Resources |access-date=October 9, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005124020/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=40445 |archive-date=October 5, 2012 |url-status=live }}(Archive requires scrolldown)</ref> The series was cancelled with issue #655 (Oct. 2013).<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/14/marvel-cancels-journey-into-mystery|title= Marvel Cancels ''Journey Into Mystery'': No more ''JIM''? We say thee nay!|first= Jesse|last= Schedeen|date= June 14, 2013|website= IGN|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140222073922/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/14/marvel-cancels-journey-into-mystery|archive-date= February 22, 2014|url-status= live}}</ref>


=== War of the Realms: Journey into Mystery ===
=== War of the Realms: Journey into Mystery ===
During the "[[War of the Realms]]" storyline in 2019, the title was used for a limited five–issue run written by [[Griffin McElroy|Griffin]], [[Justin McElroy|Justin]], [[Travis McElroy|Travis]] and [[Clint McElroy]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/the-mcelroy-brothers-join-war-of-the-realms-journey-into-mystery-this-april|title= The McElroy Brothers Join ''War of the Realms: Journey into Mystery'' this April|first= Tucker Chet|last= Markus|date= January 3, 2019|publisher= Marvel Comics|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20190515085644/https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/the-mcelroy-brothers-join-war-of-the-realms-journey-into-mystery-this-april|archivedate= May 15, 2019|url-status= live|df= mdy-all}}</ref> The series was drawn by André Lima Araújo with covers from Valerio Schiti. In the limited series, Spider-Man, Hawkeye, Wonder Man, Sebastian Druid, Death Locket, Thori the Hellhound, and Balder the Brave go on a quest to save the earth.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.themcelroy.family/2019/1/3/18165872/announcing-marvel-war-of-the-realms-journey-into-mystery|title= Announcing Marvel's ''War of the Realms: Journey Into Mystery''|date= January 3, 2019|publisher= TheMcElroy.Family|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20190515085742/https://www.themcelroy.family/2019/1/3/18165872/announcing-marvel-war-of-the-realms-journey-into-mystery|archivedate= May 15, 2019|url-status= live|df= mdy-all}}</ref>
During the "[[War of the Realms]]" storyline in 2019, the title was used for a limited five–issue run written by [[Griffin McElroy|Griffin]], [[Justin McElroy|Justin]], [[Travis McElroy|Travis]] and [[Clint McElroy]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/the-mcelroy-brothers-join-war-of-the-realms-journey-into-mystery-this-april|title= The McElroy Brothers Join ''War of the Realms: Journey into Mystery'' this April|first= Tucker Chet|last= Markus|date= January 3, 2019|publisher= Marvel Comics|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190515085644/https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/the-mcelroy-brothers-join-war-of-the-realms-journey-into-mystery-this-april|archive-date= May 15, 2019|url-status= live|df= mdy-all}}</ref> The series was drawn by André Lima Araújo with covers from Valerio Schiti. In the limited series, Spider-Man, Hawkeye, Wonder Man, Sebastian Druid, Death Locket, Thori the Hellhound, and Balder the Brave go on a quest to save the Earth.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.themcelroy.family/2019/1/3/18165872/announcing-marvel-war-of-the-realms-journey-into-mystery|title= Announcing Marvel's ''War of the Realms: Journey Into Mystery''|date= January 3, 2019|publisher= TheMcElroy.Family|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190515085742/https://www.themcelroy.family/2019/1/3/18165872/announcing-marvel-war-of-the-realms-journey-into-mystery|archive-date= May 15, 2019|url-status= live|df= mdy-all}}</ref> In 2023, the McElroys continued the storyline in the "[[The Adventure Zone#Outre Space (2023–)|Outre Space]]" arc of their tabletop role playing podcast, ''[[The Adventure Zone]]'', using the Marvel Multiverse rules set.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McCauley |first1=Tara |title=The Adventure Zone Teases New Marvel Campaign |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/the-adventure-zone-teases-new-marvel-campaign-with-kate-welch-and-gabe-hicks/ |website=The Escapist |date=7 November 2023}}</ref>


== Collected editions ==
== Collected editions ==
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** ''Volume 1'' collects ''Journey into Mystery'' #83-112, 536 pages, 2001, {{ISBN|978-0785118664}}
** ''Volume 1'' collects ''Journey into Mystery'' #83-112, 536 pages, 2001, {{ISBN|978-0785118664}}
** ''Volume 2'' collects ''Journey into Mystery'' #113-125; ''''Journey into Mystery Annual'' #1; ''Tho''r #126-136; and ''Thor Annual'' #2, 584 pages, 2005, {{ISBN|978-0785115915}}
** ''Volume 2'' collects ''Journey into Mystery'' #113-125; ''''Journey into Mystery Annual'' #1; ''Tho''r #126-136; and ''Thor Annual'' #2, 584 pages, 2005, {{ISBN|978-0785115915}}
* ''[[Marvel Fireside Books|Origins of Marvel Comics]]'' includes Thor story from ''Journey into Mystery'' #83, 254 pages, 1974, [[Simon & Schuster]], {{ISBN|978-0671218638}}
* ''[[Origins of Marvel Comics]]'' includes Thor story from ''Journey into Mystery'' #83, 254 pages, 1974, [[Simon & Schuster]], {{ISBN|978-0671218638}}
*''Bring on the Bad Guys'' includes Thor stories from ''Journey into Mystery'' #112-113 and 115, 253 pages, 1976, Simon & Schuster, {{ISBN|978-0671223557}}
*''Bring on the Bad Guys'' includes Thor stories from ''Journey into Mystery'' #112-113 and 115, 253 pages, 1976, Simon & Schuster, {{ISBN|978-0671223557}}
*''Fear Itself: Journey into Mystery'' collects #622-626, ''Thor Spotlight'', and ''Fear Itself Spotlight'', 136 pages, 2012, {{ISBN|978-0785148418}}
*''Fear Itself: Journey into Mystery'' collects #622-626, ''Thor Spotlight'', and ''Fear Itself Spotlight'', 136 pages, 2012, {{ISBN|978-0785148418}}
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*''Journey Into Mystery Featuring Sif – Vol. 1: Stronger Than Monsters'' collects #646-650, 120 pages, 2013. {{ISBN|978-0785161080}}
*''Journey Into Mystery Featuring Sif – Vol. 1: Stronger Than Monsters'' collects #646-650, 120 pages, 2013. {{ISBN|978-0785161080}}
* ''Journey Into Mystery Featuring Sif – Vol. 2: Seeds of Destruction'' collects #651-655, 112 pages, 2013, {{ISBN|978-0785184478}}
* ''Journey Into Mystery Featuring Sif – Vol. 2: Seeds of Destruction'' collects #651-655, 112 pages, 2013, {{ISBN|978-0785184478}}
*''War of the Realms: Journey Into Mystery'' collects #1-5, 112 pages, 2019, {{ISBN|978-1302918347}}


== In other media ==
== In other media ==
*In the 2011 film ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'', a billboard features the words "Journey into Mystery".
*In the 2011 film ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'', a billboard features the words "Journey into Mystery".
*In [[Pilot (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)|the pilot episode]] for ''[[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.]]'', S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent [[Jemma Simmons]] asks Grant Ward, "Are you excited to be coming on our journey into mystery?"
*In [[Pilot (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)|the pilot episode]] for ''[[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.]]'', S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent [[Jemma Simmons]] asks Grant Ward, "Are you excited to be coming on our journey into mystery?"
*The [[Journey into Mystery (Loki)|fifth episode]] of the [[Disney+]] series ''[[Loki (TV series)|Loki]]'' is titled "Journey into Mystery."

==See also==
*[[Amazing Fantasy]]
*[[Strange Tales]]
*[[Tales of Suspense]]
*[[Tales to Astonish]]


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 09:17, 19 November 2024

This article is about the Atlas/Marvel comic book series. For the Loki episode, see Journey into Mystery (Loki).
Journey into Mystery
The first issue of Journey into Mystery (June 1952)
Cover art by Russ Heath and Stan Goldberg
Publication information
PublisherAtlas, Marvel
ScheduleMonthly
FormatOngoing series
GenreHorror, Superhero
Publication date
List
  • (vol. 1)
    June 1952 – February 1966
    (vol. 2)
    October 1972 – October 1975
    (Thor vol. 1 cont.)
    November 1996 – June 1998
    (vol. 1 cont.)
    June 2011 – October 2013
No. of issues
List
  • (vol. 1): 125
    (vol. 2): 19
    (Thor vol. 1 cont.): 20
    (vol. 1 cont.): 35
Main character(s)
List
Creative team
Written by
List
Penciller(s)
List
Inker(s)
List
Colorist(s)
List

Journey into Mystery is an American comic book series initially published by Atlas Comics, then by its successor, Marvel Comics. Initially a horror comics anthology, it changed to giant-monster and science fiction stories in the late 1950s. Beginning with issue #83 (cover dated Aug. 1962), it ran the superhero feature "The Mighty Thor", created by writers Stan Lee and Larry Lieber and artist Jack Kirby, and inspired by the mythological Norse thunder god. The series, which was renamed for its superhero star with issue #126 (March 1966), has been revived three times: in the 1970s as a horror anthology, and in the 1990s and 2010s with characters from Marvel's Thor mythos. The title was also used in 2019 for a limited series as part of the "War of the Realms" storyline.

Publication history

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1950s–1960s

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The first Journey into Mystery series was initially a horror-fantasy anthology published by Marvel Comics' 1950s forerunner, Atlas Comics, with a first issue cover-dated June 1952.[1] Artist Joe Kubert, who would later become one of the main war comics artists for DC Comics, drew the story "The Hog" in Journey into Mystery #21 (January 1955).[2] Issue #23 was the first to be approved by the Comics Code Authority, which led to restrictions on horror comics. The title was caught in the collapse of Atlas' distributor, and publication was suspended for a year between issues #48 (Aug. 1957) and #49 (Nov. 1958).[3] Xemnu, a huge, furry alien monster, first appeared in Journey Into Mystery #62 (Nov. 1960).[4] The character reappeared in issue #66 (March 1961). Since then the character has been a mainstay in the Marvel Universe, and was renamed Xemnu the Titan.[5] Journey into Mystery #69 and the teen-humor title Patsy Walker #95 (both June 1961) are the first modern comic books labeled "Marvel Comics", with each showing an "MC" box on its cover.[6]

The debut of Thor, in Journey into Mystery #83 (Aug. 1962). Cover art by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott.

Beginning with issue #83 (Aug. 1962), the title introduced the Norse god superhero Thor.[7] The anthological stories, by now primarily science fiction-fantasy, gradually diminished after this, with the Thor-spinoff backup feature "Tales of Asgard" beginning in issue #97 (Oct. 1963).[8] They were dropped entirely with issue #105 (June 1964), when the "Thor" feature expanded from 13 to 18 pages. With the previous issue, the cover logo had changed to Journey into Mystery with the Mighty Thor. Its final issue was #125 (Feb. 1966), after which the series was retitled The Mighty Thor in its trademarked cover logo and simply Thor in its postal indicia copyright notice.[9] Thor's evil adoptive brother Loki was introduced in issue #85 (October 1962).[10] Other adversaries for the new hero included the Radioactive Man introduced in #93 (June 1963),[11] the Enchantress and the Executioner in #104 (April 1964),[12] the Absorbing Man in #114 (March 1965),[13] and the Destroyer in #118 (July 1965).[14] An oversized annual publication, featuring Thor, was released in 1965 and introduced the Marvel version of the Greco-Roman demigod Hercules.[15][16] Comics historian Les Daniels noted that "the adventures of Thor were gradually transformed from stories about a strange-looking superhero into a spectacular saga."[17]

Volume 2 (1970s)

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A second Journey into Mystery ran 19 issues (October 1972 – October 1975).[18] The title was one of four launched by Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Roy Thomas to form a line of science fiction and horror anthologies with more thematic cohesion than the company's earlier attempts that decade,[19] which had included the series Chamber of Darkness and Tower of Shadows. Whereas those titles generally presented original stories, these new books would instead adapt genre classics and other stories. With the four titles' debuts set to be staggered over the course of four months, Marvel premiered Journey into Mystery vol. 2 (October 1972), Chamber of Chills (Nov. 1972), Supernatural Thrillers (Dec. 1972), and, with a late start, Worlds Unknown (May 1973).

The first five issues of Journey into Mystery vol. 2 featured such adaptations as Robert E. Howard's "Dig Me No Grave", by writer Thomas and penciler Gil Kane, in issue #1; Robert Bloch's "Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper" by Thomas and Ron Goulart and penciler Kane, in #2; and H. P. Lovecraft's "The Haunter of the Dark" by Goulart and penciler Gene Colan, in addition to anthological horror stories by writers including George Alec Effinger, Steve Gerber, Steve Englehart, and Steve Skeates, and pencilers such as Billy Graham, Jim Starlin, Ralph Reese, and P. Craig Russell. Most issues also included a reprinted story from Marvel's 1950s predecessor, Atlas Comics. By issue #6, however, the magazine became a reprint title featuring science-fiction and giant-monster tales from the first Journey into Mystery series, as well as from the "pre-superhero Marvel" anthologies Amazing Adult Fantasy, Strange Tales, Strange Worlds, and Tales to Astonish.[18]

1990s series

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As a consequence of the company-wide crossover "Heroes Reborn", Thor ceased to be the focus of his own series, which was restored to Journey into Mystery beginning with issue #503 (Nov. 1996). The feature "The Lost Gods" ran through issue #513, followed by issues starring Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu and the Black Widow for three issues each, and reluctant vampire Hannibal King for two, ending with issue #521 (June 1998).[20]

2010s series

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The Thor title resumed its original numbering in 2009 with Thor #600, including the intervening issues of Thor in its count while disregarding the 1990s Journey Into Mystery issues. Starting with issue #622, the series for a second time had its title restored to Journey Into Mystery,[21] which accompanied the launch of a new title, Mighty Thor. Thor's supporting cast returned as the focus of a run written by Kieron Gillen, who had written Thor from #604 to #614, and drawn by Doug Braithwaite. Starring was the Thor antagonist Loki, who had been reincarnated as a child following his sacrifice in the series Siege. Gillen's run was favorably reviewed,[22][23][24] with one critic writing:

Gillen's work has always been big on theme and interconnectedness, and this is no exception. The finale encapsulates the run as a whole — ambitious, ambiguous, clever and uncompromising, as challenging as it is entertaining. Sometimes those qualities hurt it, and although sales were never especially healthy it's to Marvel's credit that they helped keep it afloat long enough for a proper ending when the alternative would have surely been easier.[25]

In Gillen's final issue, a letter from Tom Hiddleston, who portrays Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was published, in which he praised Gillen for his take on the character.

With issue #646, the focus of Journey into Mystery changed with its rebranding under the Marvel NOW! imprint. Written by Kathryn Immonen and drawn by Valerio Schiti, the series began starring the Marvel Asgardians, with the Lady Sif as its lead character.[26] The series was cancelled with issue #655 (Oct. 2013).[27]

War of the Realms: Journey into Mystery

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During the "War of the Realms" storyline in 2019, the title was used for a limited five–issue run written by Griffin, Justin, Travis and Clint McElroy.[28] The series was drawn by André Lima Araújo with covers from Valerio Schiti. In the limited series, Spider-Man, Hawkeye, Wonder Man, Sebastian Druid, Death Locket, Thori the Hellhound, and Balder the Brave go on a quest to save the Earth.[29] In 2023, the McElroys continued the storyline in the "Outre Space" arc of their tabletop role playing podcast, The Adventure Zone, using the Marvel Multiverse rules set.[30]

Collected editions

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  • Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Journey Into Mystery
    • Volume 1 collects Journey into Mystery #1-10, 272 pages, 2008, ISBN 978-0785129264
    • Volume 2 collects Journey into Mystery #11-20, 272 pages, 2009, ISBN 978-0785134992
    • Volume 3 collects Journey into Mystery #21-30, 272 pages, 2010, ISBN 978-0785141884
    • Volume 4 collects Journey into Mystery #31-40, 272 pages, 2012, ISBN 978-0785159254
  • Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor
    • Volume 1 collects Journey into Mystery #83-100, 280 pages, 1991, ISBN 978-0785112679
    • Volume 2 collects Journey into Mystery #101-110, 224 pages, 1994, ISBN 978-0785111917
    • Volume 3 collects Journey into Mystery #111-120 and Journey into Mystery Annual #1, 256 pages, 2001, ISBN 978-0785112686
    • Volume 4 collects Journey into Mystery #121-125 and Thor #126-130, 240 pages, 2005, ISBN 978-0785118800
  • Essential Thor
    • Volume 1 collects Journey into Mystery #83-112, 536 pages, 2001, ISBN 978-0785118664
    • Volume 2 collects Journey into Mystery #113-125; ''Journey into Mystery Annual #1; Thor #126-136; and Thor Annual #2, 584 pages, 2005, ISBN 978-0785115915
  • Origins of Marvel Comics includes Thor story from Journey into Mystery #83, 254 pages, 1974, Simon & Schuster, ISBN 978-0671218638
  • Bring on the Bad Guys includes Thor stories from Journey into Mystery #112-113 and 115, 253 pages, 1976, Simon & Schuster, ISBN 978-0671223557
  • Fear Itself: Journey into Mystery collects #622-626, Thor Spotlight, and Fear Itself Spotlight, 136 pages, 2012, ISBN 978-0785148418
  • Journey into Mystery: Fear Itself Fallout collects #626.1, 627-631, 136 pages, 2012, ISBN 978-0785152620
  • Journey into Mystery: Terrorism Myth collects #632-636, 120 pages, 2012, ISBN 978-0785161066
  • Journey into Mystery/New Mutants: Exiled collects #637-638, Exiled #1, and New Mutants #42-43, 120 pages, 2012, ISBN 978-0785165408
  • Journey into Mystery: The Manchester Gods collects #639-641 and The Mighty Thor Annual #1, 120 pages, 2012, ISBN 978-0785161073
  • The Mighty Thor/Journey into Mystery: Everything Burns collects #642-645 and The Mighty Thor #18-22, 216 pages, 2013, ISBN 978-0785161684
  • Journey Into Mystery Featuring Sif – Vol. 1: Stronger Than Monsters collects #646-650, 120 pages, 2013. ISBN 978-0785161080
  • Journey Into Mystery Featuring Sif – Vol. 2: Seeds of Destruction collects #651-655, 112 pages, 2013, ISBN 978-0785184478
  • War of the Realms: Journey Into Mystery collects #1-5, 112 pages, 2019, ISBN 978-1302918347

In other media

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Brevoort, Tom; Gilbert, Laura, ed. (2008). "1950s". Marvel Chronicle A Year by Year History. London, United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. p. 53. ISBN 978-0-7566-4123-8. From a historical perspective, the most important title that Atlas released in 1952 was the first issue of Journey into Mystery. {{cite book}}: |first2= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Schelly, Bill (2011). The Art of Joe Kubert. Seattle, Washington: Fantagraphics Books. pp. 131–132. ISBN 978-1-60699-487-0.
  3. ^ Brevoort "1950s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 71: "In November [1958], Marines in Battle ended in favor of a revival of Journey into Mystery, one of Martin Goodman's steadiest mystery titles, which returned to the schedule after an absence of just over a year."
  4. ^ DeFalco, Tom "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 79: "The lead story of [Journey into Mystery] issue #62, 'I Was a Slave of the Living Hulk', introduced a giant monster called the Hulk – similar in name only to the future Hulk."
  5. ^ Christiansen, Jeff (March 15, 2012). "Xemnu the Titan". The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe. Archived from the original on November 20, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
  6. ^ Marvel : MC (Brand) at the Grand Comics Database.
  7. ^ DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 88: "[Stan Lee] had always been fascinated by the legends of the Norse gods and realized that he could use those tales as the basis for his new series centered on the mighty Thor."
  8. ^ DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 95: "These backup stories originally began with updated versions of Norse mythology, but later switched to the adventures of a younger Thor."
  9. ^ Journey into Mystery at the Grand Comics Database
  10. ^ DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 89
  11. ^ DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 92
  12. ^ DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), pp. 100-101
  13. ^ DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 107
  14. ^ DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 109
  15. ^ Journey into Mystery Annual at the Grand Comics Database
  16. ^ DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 110: "Thor accidentally crashed through a mystical barrier and found himself in Olympus, the home of the Greek gods. Thor later encountered Hercules."
  17. ^ Daniels, Les (1991). Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics. New York, New York: Harry N. Abrams. p. 124. ISBN 978-0-8109-3821-2.
  18. ^ a b Journey into Mystery vol. 2 at the Grand Comics Database
  19. ^ Roach, David A. (May 2001). "Shadows and The Darkness". No. 13. Comic Book Artist via OhTheHorror.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2008.
  20. ^ Journey into Mystery (1996 revival) at the Grand Comics Database
  21. ^ Journey into Mystery (2011 revival) at the Grand Comics Database
  22. ^ Scheeden, Jesse (October 24, 2012). "Journey into Mystery #645 Review". IGN. Archived from the original on October 29, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  23. ^ Scheeden, Jesse (April 14, 2011). "Journey into Mystery #622 Review". IGN. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  24. ^ Sava, Oliver (October 26, 2012). "Three Marvel series go meta for spectacular finales". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on October 31, 2012.
  25. ^ Hunt, James (October 25, 2012). "Journey into Mystery #645". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on February 20, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2012. (Archive requires scrolldown and text blocking for visibility)
  26. ^ Campbell, Josie (August 14, 2012). "Immonen Leads Sif on a "Journey into Mystery"". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on October 5, 2012. Retrieved October 9, 2012.(Archive requires scrolldown)
  27. ^ Schedeen, Jesse (June 14, 2013). "Marvel Cancels Journey Into Mystery: No more JIM? We say thee nay!". IGN. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014.
  28. ^ Markus, Tucker Chet (January 3, 2019). "The McElroy Brothers Join War of the Realms: Journey into Mystery this April". Marvel Comics. Archived from the original on May 15, 2019.
  29. ^ "Announcing Marvel's War of the Realms: Journey Into Mystery". TheMcElroy.Family. January 3, 2019. Archived from the original on May 15, 2019.
  30. ^ McCauley, Tara (7 November 2023). "The Adventure Zone Teases New Marvel Campaign". The Escapist.
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