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- This issue offers an easy gateway into Aaron's ongoing saga, but it also dives right into the myriad conflicts that were left dangling prior to Secret Wars. Even in this first issue, this is a series that captures both the epic scope and intimate drama that make a good Thor comic.
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Jun 8, 2022 · It’s fun and yet serious, cosmic and yet relatable. It’s a very balanced first issue. It’s also important to note that this is a very good jumping on point for new readers.
thor first appeared in journey unto mystery #83, at issue 126 the title officially changed to Thor.
Nov 18, 2015 · This issue offers an easy gateway into Aaron's ongoing saga, but it also dives right into the myriad conflicts that were left dangling prior to Secret Wars. Even in this first issue, this is a series that captures both the epic scope and intimate drama that make a good Thor comic. Read Full Review
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It also has a great old-school density and breakneck pace—tons of action every issue—but also balances that with great slow burns that make payoffs feel earned. The way he builds to Surtur with the panels of him hammering out “DOOM!” (with that gorgeous lettering) is like one of my favorite things in comics, if I were to ever buy an ...
- The Mighty Thor faces a mighty challenge.
- Verdict
By Jesse Schedeen
Updated: Dec 16, 2015 10:27 pm
Posted: Nov 16, 2015 9:49 pm
Note: this is a spoiler-free advance review of The Mighty Thor #1, which will be released on Wednesday, November 18.
Jason Aaron's long Thor run has taken a number of forms over the past few year. What began as Thor: God of Thunder morphed into Thor with the debut of the Odinson's new replacement. Then that was replaced for Secret Wars with the ensemble series Thors. Now the series is being relaunched yet again for All-New, All-Different Marvel. The name keeps changing, but the core appeal of this epic fantasy saga remains.
The Mighty Thor #1 deftly balances the need to offer an accessible gateway for new readers while continuing the momentum of previous stories. Despite the Secret Wars hiatus, this issue picks up pretty much where Thor #8 left off this past spring. Aaron and artist Russell Dauterman are quickly building towards a "War of the Realms." The alliance between Roxxon CEO Dario Agger and Malekith threatens to polarize every realm of the World Tree. The disappearance of the Odinson, the squabbling among the Council of realms and the obstinance of Odin himself only make the situation that much more precarious. And even as she fights to prevent all-out war, the new Thor must wrestle with the fact that he new godly powers are slowly killing her.
Thor is the last character that need sprucing up for the All-New, All-Different Marvel relaunch, so it's nice to see that Marvel didn't attempt to fix what wasn't broken. This issue offers an easy gateway into Aaron's ongoing saga, but it also dives right into the myriad conflicts that were left dangling prior to Secret Wars. Even in this first iss...
Mighty Thor is a great book and Dauterman is fantastic. I'll be honest, though: many of your questions can be answered by simply reading OTHER Jason Aaron-written Thor comics, many of which I'd expect you'd like.
Nov 20, 2015 · What’s more, there’s a surprising reveal at the end of this issue that could signal the first true nemesis for Jane Foster’s iteration of the God of Thunder. Final Verdict : 7.4 – Fans both old and new alike will find a Thor to love in this high-flying first issue.
