{"product_id":"journey-into-mystery-123-marvel-1965-cgc-8-0-vf-white-pages-back-in-time-collection","title":"Journey Into Mystery #123 (Marvel, 1965) — CGC 8.0 VF (White Pages) - “Back In Time Collection”","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJourney Into Mystery #123 (Marvel, 1965) — CGC 8.0 VF (White Pages)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThor • Loki • Absorbing Man • Jack Kirby \u0026amp; Vince Colletta Art\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eFrom the Bob Gale “Back In Time” Collection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA sharp \u003cb\u003eCGC 8.0 VF\u003c\/b\u003e copy of \u003ci\u003eJourney Into Mystery #123\u003c\/i\u003e, published in \u003cb\u003eDecember 1965\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a powerhouse creative team and one of the most iconic Thor villains of the Silver Age: the \u003cb\u003eAbsorbing Man\u003c\/b\u003e. This slab also carries the prestigious pedigree of the \u003cb\u003eBob Gale “Back In Time” Collection\u003c\/b\u003e, adding extra desirability for pedigree collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e CGC 8.0 VF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePage Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhite pages\u003c\/b\u003e — exceptional for a 1965 Marvel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Marvel Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCover \u0026amp; Interior Art:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eJack Kirby\u003c\/b\u003e (pencils) \u0026amp; \u003cb\u003eVince Colletta\u003c\/b\u003e (inks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacters Featured:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoki\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsorbing Man (Crusher Creel)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCGC Pedigree Note:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e“The Bob Gale ‘Back In Time’ Collection”\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIssue Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis issue continues the intense conflict between Thor and the Absorbing Man, one of the most visually dynamic matchups of the era. Loki’s manipulations add depth to the story, while Kirby’s explosive action sequences define the look and feel of mid‑1960s Marvel mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Appeal (CGC 8.0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis VF slab presents beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBright, clean \u003cb\u003ewhite pages\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStrong color saturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eExcellent gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSharp edges and clean surfaces consistent with VF grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA bold Kirby cover that displays exceptionally well in the case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Collectors Want This Issue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eClassic \u003cb\u003eThor vs. Absorbing Man\u003c\/b\u003e battle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEarly, high‑impact Kirby Thor artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLoki appearance adds crossover appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhite pages\u003c\/b\u003e significantly boost desirability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePedigreed copy from the \u003cb\u003eBob Gale “Back In Time” Collection\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStrong mid‑grade investment piece from the Silver Age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThor and Asgardian collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eJack Kirby art enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSilver Age Marvel fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePedigree collectors seeking notable CGC‑recognized collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCGC run builders looking for high‑eye‑appeal slabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece of history is now more than 60 years old!!! It has already been graded and preserved for you.  Come get a piece of History!!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ebay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43395214245991,"sku":"Z-90064","price":198.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/8601\/7127\/files\/Thor-3.jpg?v=1777438114","url":"https:\/\/mancavedugout.com\/products\/journey-into-mystery-123-marvel-1965-cgc-8-0-vf-white-pages-back-in-time-collection","provider":"MancaveDugout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}