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Marvel Comics The Mighty Thor No.196, February 1972, First Appearance of Kartag the Keeper

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A copy of The Mighty Thor issue number 196, published by Marvel Comics Group with a cover date of February 1972. The cover art, attributed to John Buscema and John Verpoorten, features a central scene of Thor in battle against Kartag the Keeper. This issue marks the first appearance of Kartag the Keeper. The front cover includes the standard Marvel Comics Group masthead, a 20-cent price box, and the Comics Code Authority seal. Speech bubbles on the cover read, THOR STANDS OR FALLS ALONE!! and ASGARDIANS — STAND YE BACK WHILST I DO BATTLE WITH KARTAG! The back cover features a full-page color advertisement for Mattel Sizzlers Fat-Track racing sets, bearing a copyright date of 1971 Mattel Inc.