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Marvel Tales #21

Jul 1969 · Marvel · 0.25 USD
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In "The Man in the Crime-Master's Mask!", Thor answers a desperate call from Doctor Strange, whose life hangs in the balance after a brutal mystical assault. With Loki exploiting a rift between Thor and Odin to abduct Jane Foster, the God of Thunder must battle deception and dark magic on Earth—while a recovering Strange stands ready to aid in the final reckoning. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life by Jack Kirby’s dynamic art and Chic Stone’s inks, with lettering by Art Simek, this 1969 Marvel Tales gem features a cover by Steve Ditko, whose distinctive style captures the mystery and menace of the Crime-Master’s true identity.

Contains 3 stories
The Man in the Crime-Master's Mask!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-ManCrime MasterPatch [Fredrick Foswell]Green GoblinMay ParkerBetty BrandtJ. Jonah JamesonLiz AllenFlash ThompsonMr. Davis (school principal)
At the Mercy of Loki, Prince of Evil!
18 pp · Superhero
ThorDr. StrangeOdinDon BlakeJane FosterHeimdallLokiAvengers [Iron Man [Tony Stark]Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet van Dyne]][cameo)

In "At the Mercy of Loki, Prince of Evil!", Thor is drawn into a mystical crisis when Loki exploits a rift between him and Odin to kidnap Jane Foster on Earth. With help from the wounded Doctor Strange, Thor must confront Loki’s schemes before the trickster’s deception turns deadly.

The Torch Goes Wild!
13 pp · Superhero
Human Torch [Johnny Storm]Rabble Rouser [Vitold Niyazov, later called Weinberg]Prince NagamoDoris Evans (cameo)The Thing [Ben Grimm] (cameo)Invisible Girl [Sue Storm] (cameo)Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards] (cameo)Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (cameo)

In "The Torch Goes Wild!" from Marvel Tales #21 (1969), the Torch faces a dangerous smear campaign orchestrated by a demagogue who frames him as a threat to a U.S. ally, exploiting fear and misinformation. With his reputation on the line, the Torch must outwit the man’s mind control schemes and prove his loyalty before public trust collapses completely.

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
letterer Art Simek
cover pencils, inks Steve Ditko

Reprints

↩ Reprints Strange Tales #119 (1964), Journey into Mystery #108 (1964), The Amazing Spider-Man #26 (1965)

Reprinted in The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1 (2007), The Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 (2010), Marvel Gold. El Asombroso Spiderman: ¡Si éste es mi Destino...! #[nn] (2014), The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1 [Fifth Edition] (2022), Marvel Origins #58 (2025)

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