Marvel Tales #17

In "The Clown, and His Masters of Menace!", Thor faces a bizarre new threat when a mysterious clown arrives on Earth, disrupting the balance between Asgard and Midgard. With Odin's arrival to settle Thor's bond with Jane Foster and Loki's dangerous schemes unfolding, the god of thunder must confront ancient forces unleashed by the trickster's cunning. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone, and vibrant colors by Sharon Kay, this 1968 classic features a cover by Steve Ditko that captures the story’s eerie, otherworldly tone.