Journey Into Mystery #96 CGC 6.0 1st appearance of Mad Merlin, President John F. Kennedy appearance (Cert 5008)

Why it's Hot:

• Cover art by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky
• 1st appearance of Mad Merlin (Maha Yogi)
• President John F. Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy appearance

Synopsis:

When the ancient sarcophagus of Merlin is opened at a museum, the mad wizard awakens in the modern day. Possessing powerful mutant abilities rather than actual magic, he plots to take over the United States by storming Washington D.C. and confronting President John F. Kennedy, forcing the mighty Thor into a high-stakes battle to stop him.