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ludirik's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
quirkycatsfatstacks's review against another edition
4.0
God of Thunder volume one is the start of Jason Aaron's extended Thor plotline, totaling in eight volumes (Thor: God of Thunder one and two, Mighty Thor one and two, Thor: Goddess of Thunder one, two, and three, and finally Unworthy Thor). So if you've been curious about where it all starts, you now have your answer. It collects issues one through five, and is therefore a very quick read.
Quick warning first: Don't get attached to the flying horse (or really anybody but Thor, with a title that has “butcher” in the name, it's really better safe than sorry). The scene is only on one panel, so it is easily skipped.
The God Butcher is an aptly named title for this volume, as the main antagonist does just that (shocking, I know). Gorr rapidly becomes Thor's biggest foe, spreading their battles out throughout centuries. I personally like Gorr as an adversary for Thor – it's nice seeing Thor have to go out of his way and track his enemies down.
Thor is forced to investigate missing gods by using the library (gasp!) of all things, resulting in no end of amusement on my part. Very quickly we are shown just how effective and brutal Gorr really is; fully establishing him as a true opponent for Thor.
There are rapid transitions between the past (Thor on earth during the time of the Vikings), the present (self explanatory), and the future (the end of time). The transitions are sometimes jarring and confusing, and are the main reason I rated the book a four instead of a five star rating. The information gleaned from the transitioning back and forth is interesting however, so I'm glad they were added. I love that older Thor looks so much like his father in the end (and by that I mean the end of time Thor).
Overall I would say that Thor: God of Thunder was worth reading, and am looking forward to reading volume two - I'm the oddball that read the Mighty Thor and up before reading this, so I know where it ends up, but I'd like to see what happened in the middle.
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Spoiler
Quick warning first: Don't get attached to the flying horse (or really anybody but Thor, with a title that has “butcher” in the name, it's really better safe than sorry). The scene is only on one panel, so it is easily skipped.
The God Butcher is an aptly named title for this volume, as the main antagonist does just that (shocking, I know). Gorr rapidly becomes Thor's biggest foe, spreading their battles out throughout centuries. I personally like Gorr as an adversary for Thor – it's nice seeing Thor have to go out of his way and track his enemies down.
Thor is forced to investigate missing gods by using the library (gasp!) of all things, resulting in no end of amusement on my part. Very quickly we are shown just how effective and brutal Gorr really is; fully establishing him as a true opponent for Thor.
There are rapid transitions between the past (Thor on earth during the time of the Vikings), the present (self explanatory), and the future (the end of time). The transitions are sometimes jarring and confusing, and are the main reason I rated the book a four instead of a five star rating. The information gleaned from the transitioning back and forth is interesting however, so I'm glad they were added. I love that older Thor looks so much like his father in the end (and by that I mean the end of time Thor).
Overall I would say that Thor: God of Thunder was worth reading, and am looking forward to reading volume two - I'm the oddball that read the Mighty Thor and up before reading this, so I know where it ends up, but I'd like to see what happened in the middle.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
alexanderpaez's review against another edition
4.0
Espectacular. Menuda sorpresa. ¿Quién dice que los cómics de súperheroes no pueden ser tan maravillosos? Cada viñeta es puro arte, el dibujo de Esad Ribic es una pasada, y la trama escrita por Jason Aaron sorprendente. Escrita en 3 líneas temporales distintas no llega a confundir en ningún momento, dejando cliffhangers para el final donde empezamos a atar cabos. Muy recomendable y probablemente uno de los cómics de súperheroes que más me ha gustado hasta la fecha.
pedanther's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Murder
haramis's review against another edition
2.0
I don't get it? I found this terribly unappealing. It was boring and thinly-plotted. "Hahahaha! I'm evil! I'll kill everyone and save you for last...and it's all your fault. Ha!" Lame. Clearly, Gorr was butchering gods before he ever bumped into Thor, and even if he upped his game because Thor is the one who got away, he's responsible for his own actions. So we're treated to a cycle of blood and gore, and dead gods in three timelines, and very little sense. I found the art okay, though I'm not much of a fan of veiny super detail in my art or my Thor arms.
Needs more Loki.
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I picked this up at random from the New Book Shelf at the library. I had no expectations for it, and finally got around to reading it because I have so many holds coming in that I'm about to reach the check-out limit at the library and need to return something.
Needs more Loki.
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I picked this up at random from the New Book Shelf at the library. I had no expectations for it, and finally got around to reading it because I have so many holds coming in that I'm about to reach the check-out limit at the library and need to return something.
geese82's review against another edition
5.0
hmmm, since NOW initiative by Marvel started, it felt like DC 52, but I was wrong, besides the X.Men I really like their take on Thor. This book is a great start for this monthly ongoing, but I just wished Vol 1 is longer. The reader will have to pick up the next volume to finish the story. I guess they are copying the 4 issue volumes by Valiant, which they execute very well. Anyways with the new Thor movie I suggest reading this and the next, because the movie tie in follows both volume. Also what captured my heart is Esad Ribic great art, each panel greatly done to tell the story, years ago great art sacrifice panel execution. I just wish Ribic would stay in one title, rather than being a journeyman in Marvel.
tanarat's review against another edition
5.0
This is my first comic I have ever read after having watched Spider-Man No Way Home and feeling so impressed by that film, thinking I want to get into Marvel comic universe, and here I am. It was such a cool and fun story to start. Loved the villain and the arts. Amazing. Good time.
ngizmo's review against another edition
5.0
Con lo poco que he leído de Jason Aaron parecería a priori un tipo perfecto para escribir a Thor. Leer el primer volumen de esta saga Thor: God of Thunder ayuda a confirmar prejuicios. Redescubrir a Thor en su faceta más interesante: la de dios, miembro de un panteón y un conjunto de seres similares a lo largo y ancho del universo. Volver al aspecto cósmico dentro del universo Marvel pero sin adentrarse en quilombos de Krulls, Skree y la mar en coche. Hay por supuesto puentes a viejos conocidos pero es un viaje intimista a las cualidades que hacen de Thor el dios del trueno.
ink_soul's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0