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Marvel Fanfare (1982) #13, 34–37
Thor: Warriors Three
Fandral the Dashing, Hogun the Grim, Volstagg the They may not have made it into the mythology books, but they're living legends to this day - and some of their solo sagas are collected here for the fi rst time! The Warriors Three tackle organized crime in Manhattan, then embark on an Asgardian quest that takes them deeper than ever before into peril - and into themselves! Featuring stories by Alien Legion co-creator Ala Zelenetz! Marvel Spotlight (1971) #30, Marvel Fanfare (1982) #13 & #34-37
134 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2010
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Len Wein
1,587 books154 followersLen Wein was an American comic book writer and editor best known for co-creating DC Comics' Swamp Thing and Marvel Comics' Wolverine, and for helping revive the Marvel superhero team the X-Men (including the co-creation of Nightcrawler, Storm, and Colossus). Additionally, he was the editor for writer Alan Moore and illustrator Dave Gibbons' influential DC miniseries Watchmen.
Wein was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2008.
Wein was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2008.
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June 29, 2024
There are two stories included in the Thor: Warriors Three premiere hardcover. As the title suggests, it is a collection that headlines the Warriors Three, the collective name for Fandrall, Hogun and Volstagg, who are usually part of the mighty Thor’s supporting cast. Their solitary adventures here attempt to prop them on their own feet and away from the Thunder God’s shadow.
The stories couldn’t be more different, as the two creative teams have dissimilar views of Warriors Three adventure. The first story, by Len Wein and John Buscema, have the trio on a bar hopping tour of New York City. The writer plays to comedic effect the contrast of an urban human city and the more mystical origins of the trio. They have a little misunderstanding regarding the customs of the city but still they stayed true to their nature, they couldn’t resist starting a bar fight in the city’s seediest dives, and rescuing the occasional damsel in distress. It is a story that has the charm of Crocodile Dundee.
The second story has the Three back in their element. It is a tale set in Asgard and it is beautifully drawn by Charles Vess. His ethereal line art suits the fantasy elements the writer evokes. The three heroes go on three separate quests to find a missing bridegroom who has been transformed into a goat. Going by this premise, one can see that the tale would have humor woven into it. It has the feel of a Disney movie, but with an edge fit for a young adult crowd.
These two tales may be separate stories, with different settings and sensibilities, but its shows that the Three, despite being gifted men at arms and seasoned warriors, have a soft spot in their hearts for a love story. The similarities in these two tales is that the Warriors Three are easily moved by any notion of a romantic quest, as they are quick to drawn their swords for adventure. The Three help two couples overcome the odd and bring them together, for true love is as valuable as precious gems.
This was an enjoyable read. Marvel did a great job in reprinting these stories again and this hardcover would add variety to any shelf.
The stories couldn’t be more different, as the two creative teams have dissimilar views of Warriors Three adventure. The first story, by Len Wein and John Buscema, have the trio on a bar hopping tour of New York City. The writer plays to comedic effect the contrast of an urban human city and the more mystical origins of the trio. They have a little misunderstanding regarding the customs of the city but still they stayed true to their nature, they couldn’t resist starting a bar fight in the city’s seediest dives, and rescuing the occasional damsel in distress. It is a story that has the charm of Crocodile Dundee.
The second story has the Three back in their element. It is a tale set in Asgard and it is beautifully drawn by Charles Vess. His ethereal line art suits the fantasy elements the writer evokes. The three heroes go on three separate quests to find a missing bridegroom who has been transformed into a goat. Going by this premise, one can see that the tale would have humor woven into it. It has the feel of a Disney movie, but with an edge fit for a young adult crowd.
These two tales may be separate stories, with different settings and sensibilities, but its shows that the Three, despite being gifted men at arms and seasoned warriors, have a soft spot in their hearts for a love story. The similarities in these two tales is that the Warriors Three are easily moved by any notion of a romantic quest, as they are quick to drawn their swords for adventure. The Three help two couples overcome the odd and bring them together, for true love is as valuable as precious gems.
This was an enjoyable read. Marvel did a great job in reprinting these stories again and this hardcover would add variety to any shelf.
April 7, 2023
Lo que más disfruté del Thor de Lee y Kirby fueron aquellas historias de complemento que comenzaron poco después de iniciar la serie y que después hemos visto en alguna otra etapa. Y, entre ellas, siempre esperaba las protagonizadas por Los tres guerreros, los mosqueteros al servicio de Thor con una dinámica muy marcada a la que se sobreponen a pesar de ser puros arquetipos. En este tomo se reúnen las cinco historias que Alan Zelenet y Charles Vess hicieron para Marvel Fanfare. Ninguna está a la altura de su novela gráfica El estandarte del cuervo, pero la más extensa, que se alarga durante cuatro números, sigue funcionando bien.
Vess está notable, con un estilo muy Kalutesco que marca bien las diferencias entre momentos: la imaginación a la hora de representar la mitología nórdica (sus serpientes y dragones...), la comedia detrás de ciertos chascarrillos, la grandeza de la lucha final con Loki, la separación entre héroes y dioses, los espacios naturales frente a las construcciones humanas... También se notan ciertos apresuramientos, propios de las restricciones de su forma de publicación que exhiben las endebleces de Vess en la planificación de ciertas secuencias o al representar algunas acciones. Nada que me haya interferido con el disfrute de estas aventuras clásicas.
Vess está notable, con un estilo muy Kalutesco que marca bien las diferencias entre momentos: la imaginación a la hora de representar la mitología nórdica (sus serpientes y dragones...), la comedia detrás de ciertos chascarrillos, la grandeza de la lucha final con Loki, la separación entre héroes y dioses, los espacios naturales frente a las construcciones humanas... También se notan ciertos apresuramientos, propios de las restricciones de su forma de publicación que exhiben las endebleces de Vess en la planificación de ciertas secuencias o al representar algunas acciones. Nada que me haya interferido con el disfrute de estas aventuras clásicas.
October 22, 2024
Set in 793-1066AD
A fun and action-packed tale involving Thor’s loyal companions: Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg. In this particular story, the trio is sent on an unusual quest involving a goat, which has been mysteriously transformed by Loki’s trickery.
“How can a God die better than facing fearful odds?” - Volstagg
Each of the Warriors must undertake a separate journey to find a mystical cure, and while their dynamic and banter remain the highlight, it’s the goat's predicament that adds a quirky twist to their adventure. Think of it like the film Baby's Day Out, but instead of a baby, its a goat, and instead of the kidnappers, it's the Asgardians.
The artwork is strong giving the story a sense of grand, epic adventure. The humor between the Warriors Three also give the narrative some heart, especially through Volstagg’s comical arrogance. However, the story sometimes feels a bit predictable and doesn’t explore the characters deeply or at all, besides highlighting their already known traits and that's all there is to it.
Overall, it's an enjoyable read, especially for fans of Asgardian mythology. It’s entertaining, but it’s not groundbreaking.
A fun and action-packed tale involving Thor’s loyal companions: Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg. In this particular story, the trio is sent on an unusual quest involving a goat, which has been mysteriously transformed by Loki’s trickery.
“How can a God die better than facing fearful odds?” - Volstagg
Each of the Warriors must undertake a separate journey to find a mystical cure, and while their dynamic and banter remain the highlight, it’s the goat's predicament that adds a quirky twist to their adventure. Think of it like the film Baby's Day Out, but instead of a baby, its a goat, and instead of the kidnappers, it's the Asgardians.
The artwork is strong giving the story a sense of grand, epic adventure. The humor between the Warriors Three also give the narrative some heart, especially through Volstagg’s comical arrogance. However, the story sometimes feels a bit predictable and doesn’t explore the characters deeply or at all, besides highlighting their already known traits and that's all there is to it.
Overall, it's an enjoyable read, especially for fans of Asgardian mythology. It’s entertaining, but it’s not groundbreaking.
December 18, 2020
Le vecchie apparizioni dei Tre Guerrieri, un classico nel cmplesso godibile per i bei disegni e le storie leggere.
August 2, 2014
42nd book read in 2014.
Number 342 out of 385 on my all time book list.
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Number 342 out of 385 on my all time book list.
Follow the link below to see my video review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8y26...
February 10, 2013
A trio of fierce and loyal Asgardian warriors and friends of Thor. Hogun the Grim, Fandral the Dashing and Volstagg the Lion of Asgard are the Warriors Three.
Fandral the Dashing, Hogun the Grim, Volstagg the Voluminous: They may not have made it into the mythology books, but they're living legends to this day - and some of their solo sagas are collected here for the fi rst time! The Warriors Three tackle organized crime in Manhattan, then embark on an Asgardian quest that takes them deeper than ever before into peril - and into themselves! Featuring stories by Alien Legion co-creator Ala Zelenetz!
The Warriors Three, first introduced in the Tales of Asgard feature but later folded into the main Thor feature when Tales of Asgard ended, are comic relief characters. The three are the Don Juan-ish Fandral the Dashing and the taciturn Hogun the Grim who play straight men to that wonderful homage to Shakespeare's Falstaff, the voluminous Volstagg.
This is a compilation of the three's "solo" adventures (meaning in this context, without Thor). The first is from Marvel Spotlight #30 and is the best of the bunch in my opinion. It shows the three at liberty in New York and the "fish out of water" theme adds wonderfully to the humor. It's also drawn by the late John Buscema, inked by Joe Sinnott. It doesn't get any better than that.
The remaining tales are set in Asgard itself and don't work quite as well. The writing and art have a more dreamlike, fairy tale-like mood which, while it works well enough on its own terms, undercuts much of the humor. The three are also separated much of the time which usually doesn't work well. Also, artist Charles Vess doesn't seem to have a good grasp of Volstagg's stature. Sometimes he looks like a dwarf, sometimes a giant.
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As a bit of info, sadly,
I puchased the book before being aware of this:
Writer Alan Zelenetz and I created over a hundred pages of this material in the early to mid-1980s all under the sure editorial hand of Al Milgrom. The lead off story (20 pages) by the way is by Len Wein and John Buscema. For my part I absolutely loved doing these stories (!!!) and, since one of them: The Ballad of The Warriors Three was done VERY early in my career, learning as an artist. But Marvel Editorial in their infinite wisdom has chosen not to pay a cent in either reprint fees or incentives AND not even bothered to send a single complimentary copy to me. So I would suggest that you NOT purchase this book. Thanks, — Charles Vess
Fandral the Dashing, Hogun the Grim, Volstagg the Voluminous: They may not have made it into the mythology books, but they're living legends to this day - and some of their solo sagas are collected here for the fi rst time! The Warriors Three tackle organized crime in Manhattan, then embark on an Asgardian quest that takes them deeper than ever before into peril - and into themselves! Featuring stories by Alien Legion co-creator Ala Zelenetz!
The Warriors Three, first introduced in the Tales of Asgard feature but later folded into the main Thor feature when Tales of Asgard ended, are comic relief characters. The three are the Don Juan-ish Fandral the Dashing and the taciturn Hogun the Grim who play straight men to that wonderful homage to Shakespeare's Falstaff, the voluminous Volstagg.
This is a compilation of the three's "solo" adventures (meaning in this context, without Thor). The first is from Marvel Spotlight #30 and is the best of the bunch in my opinion. It shows the three at liberty in New York and the "fish out of water" theme adds wonderfully to the humor. It's also drawn by the late John Buscema, inked by Joe Sinnott. It doesn't get any better than that.
The remaining tales are set in Asgard itself and don't work quite as well. The writing and art have a more dreamlike, fairy tale-like mood which, while it works well enough on its own terms, undercuts much of the humor. The three are also separated much of the time which usually doesn't work well. Also, artist Charles Vess doesn't seem to have a good grasp of Volstagg's stature. Sometimes he looks like a dwarf, sometimes a giant.
_______________________________
As a bit of info, sadly,
I puchased the book before being aware of this:
Writer Alan Zelenetz and I created over a hundred pages of this material in the early to mid-1980s all under the sure editorial hand of Al Milgrom. The lead off story (20 pages) by the way is by Len Wein and John Buscema. For my part I absolutely loved doing these stories (!!!) and, since one of them: The Ballad of The Warriors Three was done VERY early in my career, learning as an artist. But Marvel Editorial in their infinite wisdom has chosen not to pay a cent in either reprint fees or incentives AND not even bothered to send a single complimentary copy to me. So I would suggest that you NOT purchase this book. Thanks, — Charles Vess
September 19, 2013
I really enjoyed the first issue collected in this volume. But, ironically, the issues drawn by Charles Vess really suffered in the writing department. So you have one good short story with not so great art. Then a much longer story with great art, but tiresome and cliched.
June 27, 2011
I was entertained. And some of the Charles Vess illustrations are really nice.
August 1, 2012
Vess's art is utterly gorgeous, and I really need to find more of Zelenetz's writing. Such an unexpected treat.
May 23, 2014
Any story with Charles Vess providing the art is worth your time to read. This is a nice collection with two different stories on the warriors three.
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