Direct Edition
Cover by Jack Kirby (pencils) and Sol Brodsky (inks).
“Challenged by the Human Cobra!”
Written by Stan Lee, with art by Don Heck.
While traveling in India, Don Blake discovers that a former mentor has been murdered by a sinister foe who wields the deadly powers of a serpent—the Human Cobra.
Mighty Forces at Play
Thor (Don Blake)
The Cobra
Odin
Jane Foster
As danger coils tighter, Thor must confront a cunning new enemy whose speed and venom make him a deadly match.
“Snowstorm”
A two-page text story of suspense and survival against the elements.
“The Purple Planet”
Plot by Stan Lee, script and pencils by Larry Lieber, with inks by Matt Fox.
A criminal from the future journeys to a primitive but wealthy world—seeking to exploit its people for his own gain.
Tales of Asgard
“Odin Battles Ymir, King of the Ice Giants”
Written by Stan Lee, with art by Jack Kirby (pencils) and Don Heck (inks).
When the frost giants, led by Ymir, assault Asgard, Odin rises to defend his realm—ultimately imprisoning the mighty giant within a ring of eternal fire.
36 Pages • Full Color • Cover Price: $0.12
A mythic and action-filled issue—where gods, monsters, and men collide across worlds.
