Journey into Mystery #97 (Oct 1963)

Journey into Mystery #97, published in Oct 1963, is a Silver Age Marvel comic featuring Thor, written by Stan Lee with cover art by Jack Kirby.

Entitled The Lava Man, this story stars Thor — The Son of Odin — 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 cameo appearance of Surtur.

Featured appearances include Thor (Donald Blake), Dr Bruce Andrews, Jane Foster, Lava Man, 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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