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cocainebear's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
they defeated him way to easily methinks
alejandritovr2002's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This was a really good short story of a story line that took place ages ago im both real life and in universe wise and that angers me.
Every single time I read something from marvel that is recommended by people who are far gone in this rabbit hole always tell me about this kind of comics: a plot driven by other old ones that rapidly evolve into something else with the short description of being "a good starting point yo understand the marvel multiverse"
but when the plot seems to have no finishing line that's just wasted time.
Do they really want ne to keep in touch with issues from decades ago that never had in mind this exact chapter in mind?
I really love marvel and I think that the same character being written by a lot of different people has really shown good story lines but when we are talking about making all of them follow some kind of timeline leads to disaster and this is a vuvid example of what one lf those mistakes can be, a plot that goes nowhere and forces you to read outdated comics.
No wonder why the best entries from marvel have come from writers that want to make a plot as isolated as possible from what it seems a never-ending story that goes nowhere.
In short, I never was a fan lf episodic chapters lol
Every single time I read something from marvel that is recommended by people who are far gone in this rabbit hole always tell me about this kind of comics: a plot driven by other old ones that rapidly evolve into something else with the short description of being "a good starting point yo understand the marvel multiverse"
but when the plot seems to have no finishing line that's just wasted time.
Do they really want ne to keep in touch with issues from decades ago that never had in mind this exact chapter in mind?
I really love marvel and I think that the same character being written by a lot of different people has really shown good story lines but when we are talking about making all of them follow some kind of timeline leads to disaster and this is a vuvid example of what one lf those mistakes can be, a plot that goes nowhere and forces you to read outdated comics.
No wonder why the best entries from marvel have come from writers that want to make a plot as isolated as possible from what it seems a never-ending story that goes nowhere.
In short, I never was a fan lf episodic chapters lol
scam_likely's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
vernip's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It's funny how the general public will perceive facts about a character as truth if they've only been presented with one version for a good couple of decades.
For example, people who only know Thor from the movies didn't know that Stan Lee originally made him a henshin hero!
A crippled brilliant doctor found a magic walking stick many many years ago and when he slammed it down in times of need, would find himself transformed into a big blonde thunder god. And because people back then only knew how to write superhero stories a certain way, this was the status quo for decades.
But thanks to Marvel (and the public)'s increasing disdain for the classic tropes of superhero stories, secret identities are now really just a thing for teenagers trying to hide their superpowers from their parents.
So Thor hasn't switched back to the crippled brilliant doctor for a long LONG time.
And Donald Blake is as mad as Donald Duck.
Really interesting read as Thor takes a backseat in his own body and all his supporting characters have to get out of their own pickles to stop the threat of a man driven mad by isolation & who has a big bone to pick on the god who "cursed" him with this to begin with; lots and LOTS of surprise cameos! (There is some weird beef between Jane Foster's winged horse and Lockjaw the teleporting dog...what's up with that?!)
For example, people who only know Thor from the movies didn't know that Stan Lee originally made him a henshin hero!
A crippled brilliant doctor found a magic walking stick many many years ago and when he slammed it down in times of need, would find himself transformed into a big blonde thunder god. And because people back then only knew how to write superhero stories a certain way, this was the status quo for decades.
But thanks to Marvel (and the public)'s increasing disdain for the classic tropes of superhero stories, secret identities are now really just a thing for teenagers trying to hide their superpowers from their parents.
So Thor hasn't switched back to the crippled brilliant doctor for a long LONG time.
And Donald Blake is as mad as Donald Duck.
Really interesting read as Thor takes a backseat in his own body and all his supporting characters have to get out of their own pickles to stop the threat of a man driven mad by isolation & who has a big bone to pick on the god who "cursed" him with this to begin with; lots and LOTS of surprise cameos! (There is some weird beef between Jane Foster's winged horse and Lockjaw the teleporting dog...what's up with that?!)
libraryshifter's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
billyjepma's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
4.5
Alright, I'm officially 100% on-board with the Donny Cates hype-train. After a strong debut volume, Cates comes out swinging with a killer, brutal follow-up that interrogates the mythos and introduces a new and consequential villain to it. I love how little of this story actually focuses on Thor but still manages to examine what it means to be a God of Thunder or King of Asgard. Cates' script feels like it has real consequences, which is a rarity in Big 2 comics. While I question how much those consequences will stick around, for the 7 issues included here, they feel real enough to make for a stellar reading experience. I will confess to not knowing much about Donald Blake's history but found his reintroduction here to be a dark, fascinating interrogation of Thor, Odin, and the effects they have on the universe they "protect." I would have liked more consequences at the end, but I always appreciate it when a writer really comes after the legacy of a major character like this.
Nic Klein's artwork is also a treat and maintains the level of spectacle and detail you want to see from a comic of this scale. His facial work is sharp, and his layouts a sight to behold, especially when paired with Wilson's typically exceptional coloring. There are moments where Klein's art comes off a bit too cartoony for the subject material, but those moments are few and far between. Also, Aaron Kuder is a terrific guest artist in issues 7 and 8, and his work fits right in with the tone of the series. Those two "prelude" issues to the Prey arc are delightful, and I love that Cates had the chance to tell that side story and let it lead into the significant events of the proper story arc.
My only critiques stem from the resolution, which is a little rushed (as is often the case, it seems) and wraps up some pretty dramatic narrative threads in just a few pages. I hope (and expect) to see these threads addressed in future story arcs, but it's always a little disappointing to feel like a story is rushing to wrap itself up. But even with that, I had a helluva time with this and can't wait for more. As someone who holds Aaron's expansive run on Thor as a personal favorite in the medium, I'm delighted with what Cates is doing and love how he is striking that perfect balance between expanding on what came before and carving out something new and fresh.
Nic Klein's artwork is also a treat and maintains the level of spectacle and detail you want to see from a comic of this scale. His facial work is sharp, and his layouts a sight to behold, especially when paired with Wilson's typically exceptional coloring. There are moments where Klein's art comes off a bit too cartoony for the subject material, but those moments are few and far between. Also, Aaron Kuder is a terrific guest artist in issues 7 and 8, and his work fits right in with the tone of the series. Those two "prelude" issues to the Prey arc are delightful, and I love that Cates had the chance to tell that side story and let it lead into the significant events of the proper story arc.
My only critiques stem from the resolution, which is a little rushed (as is often the case, it seems) and wraps up some pretty dramatic narrative threads in just a few pages. I hope (and expect) to see these threads addressed in future story arcs, but it's always a little disappointing to feel like a story is rushing to wrap itself up. But even with that, I had a helluva time with this and can't wait for more. As someone who holds Aaron's expansive run on Thor as a personal favorite in the medium, I'm delighted with what Cates is doing and love how he is striking that perfect balance between expanding on what came before and carving out something new and fresh.
mercedes's review against another edition
dark
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
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