Journey into Mystery #96 (Sep 1963)

Journey into Mystery #96, published in Sep 1963, is a Silver Age Marvel comic featuring Thor, written by Stan Lee/Robert Bernstein with cover art by Jack Kirby.

Entitled Defying the Magic of...Mad Merlin!, this story stars Thor — The Odinson — as he battles powerful villains, mythological creatures, cosmic threats, and enemies from across the Marvel Universe.

It is regarded as a key Thor comic due to the following significant event: 1st appearance of Mad Merlin.

Featured appearances include Thor (Donald Blake), Caroline Kennedy, Jane Foster, King Arthur, and other characters from the Thor series.

A classic Silver Age Thor comic, this issue captures the imaginative Marvel storytelling of the era, featuring Asgardian mythology, memorable villains, superhero firsts, and the developing legacy of the God of Thunder.

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