Journey into Mystery #-1

Name: Journey into Mystery #-1
Brand: Marvel

Jul 1997 · Marvel · 1.95 USD; 2.75 CAD

“A Tale of Asgard!”

"A Tale of Asgard!" kicks off with Loki’s ambitious bid to steal Golden Apples for the Ice Giants, only to be stopped by Odin’s relentless enforcers. Meanwhile, Balder and Lady Sif race to uncover and stop a hidden threat from Seth aimed at unraveling Yggdrasil. Written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Deodato Studios, with vibrant colors by Marie Javins and sharp lettering by Joe Andreani, this 1997 issue features a striking cover by Gil Kane, capturing the mythic clash of Asgard’s defenders and their shadowy foes.

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writer Tom DeFalco · artist, inker Deodato Studios · colorist Marie Javins · letterer Joe Andreani · cover Gil Kane

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Full credits

writer Tom DeFalco

artist, inker Deodato Studios

colorist Marie Javins

letterer Joe Andreani

cover pencils, inks Gil Kane

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Loki attempts to obtain some Golden Apples for the Ice Giants but is thwarted by the forces Odin sends. Balder and Lady Sif also thwart a plot of Seth's to destroy Yggdrasil.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).