Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
Not feeling this series that much. All over the place and not all that interesting. I don't really care too much about Loki here, and I also don't care that much about Young Thor or his adventures with his mother. Kind of boring. Owell...on to realms!
I enjoyed this a lot less than the last volume. It was still fine, but it had much less of a narrative that fit together than the last volume. It was focused on a handful of different characters leading up to the War of the Realms. Everyone was just kind of fine. I liked the way the issues progressed forward, there was just hardly any continuity. Especially after the last volume being so epic, I had a hard time getting sucked into this one.
Probably my favorite issue was the one focused on Odin. I always like the narrative device of being able to see how the character’s thoughts are going against their actions. I still dislike Odin as a character based on his actions, but it was nice to see his inner monologue during his fight with Thor. It’s kind of a contrived story at this point that most readers know about, but it was decently executed.
The art was fine overall. It worked, and had some decent moments from Mike Del Mundo. Nothing really stood out in my memory, though. It was mainly just getting lined up for the next arc, though I felt like it didn’t actually accomplish very much in the narrative.
Probably my favorite issue was the one focused on Odin. I always like the narrative device of being able to see how the character’s thoughts are going against their actions. I still dislike Odin as a character based on his actions, but it was nice to see his inner monologue during his fight with Thor. It’s kind of a contrived story at this point that most readers know about, but it was decently executed.
The art was fine overall. It worked, and had some decent moments from Mike Del Mundo. Nothing really stood out in my memory, though. It was mainly just getting lined up for the next arc, though I felt like it didn’t actually accomplish very much in the narrative.
Thor volume 2 is an improvement over the previous volume. This one starts slow, but finishes with 3 strong issues. Del Mundo's art is easier to follow this time around, however he relies heavily on foreground and background blur that just doesn't look natural. This is a solid setup comic for the long-overdue, War of the Realms.
Once again, poor artwork holds this book back. Artist Mike del Mundo, thankfully, doesn't contribute to every chapter but the bulk of the artistic work is his and it still doesn't blend with the story at all. Jason Aaron continues Thor's journey as we inch closer to war, and the tales are solid but the art is such a hindrance. War Of Realms is coming and has been set up extremely well. This book is a solid lead in to that. Overall, another artistic misfire but solid storytelling from Aaron.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is a frenetic, mediocre chapter in the history of the Thunder God. Highlights are the flashback to his time with Erika the Red and Odin's inner monologue about his realization of his failings. Letdowns are the rest of the scattered lead-up to the War of the Realms crossover event. I'm still in it for the long haul, but Aaron isn't firing on all cylinders like he was during the Mighty Thor run.
Jason Aaron, you magnificent man... I was ready to treat this whole volume as a throw-away, build-up before the big War of the Realms event. First punch comes from a whole story drawn by Tony Moore, the OG artists of The Walking Dead. Then, Aaron follows it up with one-shot stories that provided character building for Loki, Odin, Freyja, and EVEN ANGELA!!!
Can't wait to read on to War of the Realms.
Can't wait to read on to War of the Realms.
Not enough Loki. (Yes, I’m obsessed) Overall solid 4 stars.