Marvel Released July 1965

Journey Into Mystery #118 (1965)

Journey Into Mystery #118 is an issue of the Journey Into Mystery series from Marvel, released July 1, 1965. Written by Stan Lee with artwork by Jack Kirby. Notable appearances include Destroyer. This page represents the regular first-print edition.

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Published July 1965
Pages 32

"To Kill a Thunder God!" - (Lee / Kirby / Coletta) In yet another attempt to stop Thor from revealing his treachery to Odin, Loki has a mortal free The Destroyer that Odin created, and has it attack Thor!Tales of Asgard: "The Crimson Hand!" - (Lee / Kirby / Coletta) As he's preparing to set off in search of the cause of the breaking of the Oversword of Asgard, Loki has been creating additional problems for the thunder god.

Key Facts

  • 1st appearance and cover of the Destroyer, a suit of armor forged by Odin and animated by magic to act as a protector
  • Later, Thor frees Firelord from Galactus by giving him the Destroyer armor to act as his Herald