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Cover: Jack Kirby & Vince Colletta

Fantastic! #45

Dec 1967 · IPC · 9d [0-0-9 GBP]
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In "What Price Victory?", Thor and Loki face a trial on the mystical Skornheim, sent by Odin to test their honesty. While Thor battles the land’s brutal challenges through strength and courage, Loki attempts to cheat the test with magic—risking everything to prove his deceit. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated with dynamic energy by Jack Kirby, with inks by Vince Colletta and lettering by Artie Simek, this 1967 issue features Kirby’s bold cover art inks by Colletta.

Contains 4 stories
What Price Victory?
12 pp · Superhero
Titanium ManHappy HoganPepper PottsCountess De La SpirosaDoctor Schiller

In "What Price Victory?", Iron Man's triumph over Titanium Man comes at a devastating cost—Happy's life hangs in the balance as he lies dying in the hospital. Tony Stark struggles to reconcile his duty as a hero with the emotional toll of his absence, arriving late to face Pepper’s quiet anger and the countess’s sharp remarks, which only deepen the tension. As a specialist prepares to operate, the weight of his choices presses on Tony, leaving Pepper to question his heart and the true cost of his victories.

The Trial of The Gods! [Part 1]
9 pp · Superhero
YaggLokiOdinBalder the BraveJane FosterExecutionerEnchantress

In "The Trial of The Gods! [Part 1]," Odin tests the truth of his sons by sending Thor and Loki to the perilous Skornheim, where only one can prove their honesty. While Thor faces the land’s trials through strength and resolve, Loki attempts to cheat the test with magic—defying his father’s command and risking the consequences.

The Battle with the Brute!
3 pp · Superhero
Johnny FutureThe BruteThe Brain
To Save A City! [Part 2]
9.75 pp · Superhero
X-Men [CyclopsThe BeastMarvel GirlAngelIceman]Professor XavierCount NefariaUnicornThe PorcupineThe ScarecrowEel

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Vince Colletta

Reprints

↩ Reprints Journey into Mystery #116 (1965), Tales of Suspense #71 (1965), The X-Men #23 (1966)

Reprinted in The Complete Johnny Future #[nn] (2020)

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