Aaron Thor

Original Sin: Thor and Loki 5.2-5.5

I’m still not a fan of Angela retconned as Thor’s sister.  (How did she make it to the Marvel universe again?)  It’s completely random and makes no sense.  But if you’re going to do it, you could do far worse than Jason Aaron and Al Ewing’s effort here.  Secret tenth realm populated by cutthroat mercenary flying amazons?  Sure, I'm in.  

Hard to argue...

I’ve already expressed my appreciation for Angela over in Guardians, and this sets her up for her solo title.  (Written by Marguerite Bennett.  Still been meaning to check it out…)  Loki does some nice scheming, fitting in quite well with the double crossing angels.  

I like funny Loki.

Thor bashes things with his hammer (“Thor smash” seems to be Aaron’s unofficial motto for his run.).  Odin returns.  

Only including this because Lee Garbett's channeling a lot of Shawn McManus and Darick Robertson here.

All in all, a fun little tie in series for an event that I had zero interest in reading.  But I’ve already gone and ebayed the missing first issue for this title.  It’s good enough to complete, and I’d buy it again.

Regret buying: No

Would buy again: Yes

Would read again: Yes

Rating: Pretty good

Thor: God of Thunder 25

Aaron finishes up this series before rebooting for Lady Thor with a story anthology that doesn’t bring much to the table - Malekith’s meh origin, a tease for the return of Laufey, and a glimpse of the new Thor.  Skippable if it wasn’t part of what’s been an excellent run for Aaron.

Regret buying: No

Would buy again: Yes

Would read again: Yes

Rating: Nice

Aaron Thor

Thor: God of Thunder 19-24

Future Thor fights Galactus over the husk of Earth.  It’s insanely awesome, with appearances by the granddaughters of Thor and All-Black the Necrosword.  Esad Ribic draws the hell out of this, with amazing colors from Ive Svorcina.    

So imposing.

Great job conveying scale.

Present Thor and Roz Solomon begin their battle against Roxxon and The Minotaur.  Broxton is destroyed in the process, and the Asgardians decide to fly their city away from Earth.  As always, corporations prove themselves to be the lowest of villains, to the point where it’s not that fun to read.  It’s too real for the escapist schemes and plots that I generally look for in comics.  

"I so wish!"  Aww.

Regret buying: No

Would buy again: Yes

Would read again: Yes

Rating: Pretty good

Aaron Thor

Thor: God of Thunder 13-18

The return of Malekith as he goes on a rampage through the Nine Realms.  Thor forms the Justice League of the Nine Realms, and it’s pretty cool.  Ron Garney’s a good artist, but keeps the story from being the best it could be.  (Imagine Esad Ribic on it!)

Volstagg is taking well to his new role.

Reminds me of...

In the breather story, Thor meets, befriends, and kills a dragon.  It’s funny and surprisingly sad, with spectacular art from Das Pastoras.  There’s a very Milo Manara/European look to his style, in the best way possible.  (Looked it up, he’s from Spain.)

Meet cute.

*sniff*

Regret buying: No

Would buy again: Yes

Would read again: Yes

Rating: Pretty good

Aaron Thor

Thor 6-12

Jason Aaron and Esad Ribic somehow manage to top the previous arc with this Godbomb story, which is really just a continuation of God Butcher.  It’s basically a huge fight scene between Gorr and the three Thors, and it is EPIC.  Things move at a breathtaking pace, with exhilarating action and a number of OMG moments.  Plus, Aaron brings the humor with some lol moments.  

I love that there's a God of Bombs.

Heh.  Shark slap.

Yessss.

Heh.  Laughing hammers.

So badass.  This is out of Dragonball Z.

Issue 6 gives the origin of Gorr (maybe it would be better if Jackson Guice’s art was more impressive).  Issue 12 show us a day in the life of Thor, capped by a super sweet moment between him and the cancer-ridden Jane Foster.

Regret buying: No

Would buy again: Yes

Would read again: Yes

Rating: Really good (Nice for issue 6)

Aaron Thor

Thor: God of Thunder 1-5

I have great memories of Jason Aaron’s Thor run, but I’ve never re-read it.  Things are off to a great start with God Butcher.  He’s telling three stories in parallel here, and it’s impressive that the tales of past, present, and future Thor are all exciting and suspenseful, considering the fact that we know he survives at least the first two.  

And let’s not forget Esad Ribic’s art.  Geez louise.

Regret buying: No

Would buy again: Yes

Would read again: Yes

Rating: Really good