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Thor (2007) (Collected Editions) #1-6
Thor by Straczynski & Gillen Omnibus
The hugely acclaimed run on Thor by J. Michael Straczynski and Kieron Gilleny, collected in its entirety!
Witness the return of Thor, in a story only author J. Michael Straczynski could tell! Resurrected after breaking the endless cycle of Ragnarok, the Asgardian God of Thunder is reunited with the mortal form of Dr. Don Blake. Together, they must reckon with the legacy of Thor’s mythic Norse kingdom and the rebirth of its immortal heroes — on Earth! How will Broxton, Oklahoma react to the arrival of the Norse gods?! Then, writer Kieron Gillen takes up the hammer, and reveals just how intricately Loki has been scheming all along! But when the Trickster’s plans spiral out of control — culminating in the Siege of Asgard and the return of an ancient evil — it’s up to Thor and his fellow Asgardians to save two realms!
Fantastic Four (2003) 536-537; Thor (2007) 1-12, 600-614; Thor Giant-Size Finale (2010); Loki (2010) 1, New Mutants (2009) 11
Witness the return of Thor, in a story only author J. Michael Straczynski could tell! Resurrected after breaking the endless cycle of Ragnarok, the Asgardian God of Thunder is reunited with the mortal form of Dr. Don Blake. Together, they must reckon with the legacy of Thor’s mythic Norse kingdom and the rebirth of its immortal heroes — on Earth! How will Broxton, Oklahoma react to the arrival of the Norse gods?! Then, writer Kieron Gillen takes up the hammer, and reveals just how intricately Loki has been scheming all along! But when the Trickster’s plans spiral out of control — culminating in the Siege of Asgard and the return of an ancient evil — it’s up to Thor and his fellow Asgardians to save two realms!
Fantastic Four (2003) 536-537; Thor (2007) 1-12, 600-614; Thor Giant-Size Finale (2010); Loki (2010) 1, New Mutants (2009) 11
1144 pages, Hardcover
Published January 23, 2024
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About the author
J. Michael Straczynski
1,372 books1,281 followersJoseph Michael Straczynski is an American filmmaker and comic book writer. He is the founder of Synthetic Worlds Ltd. and Studio JMS and is best known as the creator of the science fiction television series Babylon 5 (1993–1998) and its spinoff Crusade (1999), as well as the series Jeremiah (2002–2004) and Sense8 (2015–2018). He is the executor of the estate of Harlan Ellison.
Straczynski wrote the psychological drama film Changeling (2008) and was co-writer on the martial arts thriller Ninja Assassin (2009), was one of the key writers for (and had a cameo in) Marvel's Thor (2011), as well as the horror film Underworld: Awakening (2012), and the apocalyptic horror film World War Z (2013). From 2001 to 2007, Straczynski wrote Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man, followed by runs on Thor and Fantastic Four. He is the author of the Superman: Earth One trilogy of graphic novels, and he has written Superman, Wonder Woman, and Before Watchmen for DC Comics. Straczynski is the creator and writer of several original comic book series such as Rising Stars, Midnight Nation, Dream Police, and Ten Grand through Joe's Comics.
A prolific writer across a variety of media and former journalist, Straczynski is the author of the autobiography Becoming Superman (2019) for HarperVoyager, the novel Together We Will Go (2021) for Simon & Schuster, and Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer (2021) for Benbella Books. In 2020 he was named Head of the Creative Council for the comics publishing company Artists, Writers and Artisans.
Straczynski is a long-time participant in Usenet and other early computer networks, interacting with fans through various online forums (including GEnie, CompuServe, and America Online) since 1984. He is credited as being the first TV producer to directly engage with fans on the Internet and to allow viewer viewpoints to influence the look and feel of his show. Two prominent areas where he had a presence were GEnie and the newsgroup rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated.
Straczynski wrote the psychological drama film Changeling (2008) and was co-writer on the martial arts thriller Ninja Assassin (2009), was one of the key writers for (and had a cameo in) Marvel's Thor (2011), as well as the horror film Underworld: Awakening (2012), and the apocalyptic horror film World War Z (2013). From 2001 to 2007, Straczynski wrote Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man, followed by runs on Thor and Fantastic Four. He is the author of the Superman: Earth One trilogy of graphic novels, and he has written Superman, Wonder Woman, and Before Watchmen for DC Comics. Straczynski is the creator and writer of several original comic book series such as Rising Stars, Midnight Nation, Dream Police, and Ten Grand through Joe's Comics.
A prolific writer across a variety of media and former journalist, Straczynski is the author of the autobiography Becoming Superman (2019) for HarperVoyager, the novel Together We Will Go (2021) for Simon & Schuster, and Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer (2021) for Benbella Books. In 2020 he was named Head of the Creative Council for the comics publishing company Artists, Writers and Artisans.
Straczynski is a long-time participant in Usenet and other early computer networks, interacting with fans through various online forums (including GEnie, CompuServe, and America Online) since 1984. He is credited as being the first TV producer to directly engage with fans on the Internet and to allow viewer viewpoints to influence the look and feel of his show. Two prominent areas where he had a presence were GEnie and the newsgroup rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated.
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May 15, 2025
Top 5 run of all time, goes above and beyond. If you like Thor and Loki (especially *****) and you like the recent Thunderbolts* movie, this is some of the best marvel has to offer
July 24, 2024
I had heard that the run from JMS was good and the favourite/best for some so I had some expectations when I picked this up. Having now read it I thought it was excellent and I enjoyed it a lot though it isn't my favourite.
As I've not read much about Donald Blake, except in Donny Cates's Prey arc, I really enjoyed his significant role in the JMS stories. His relationship with Thor and the direct interactions between humans and Asgardians were really engaging and a strength of the run, also highlighted by Bill and Kelda.
The run feels quite low key with the focus on the new Asgard, the initial quest for Asgardians, its community and the local human community. However, that meant there was a more personal feel to the storytelling. I really enjoyed Loki's machinations and Gillen leans heavily into this when he picks up the reins.
I think the original printing of this omnibus must have been pretty unsatisfying without Gillen's stories, so I'm glad they extended it this time.
I thought Gillen's run was also excellent. He picks up the story threads and cliffhanger from JMS and strikes the same balance of Asgardian and human stories. This was done while contending with the Siege event that I enjoyed too. I wasn't quite as engaged with the final arc that goes full on mythological but it was still fun.
I can now get around to reading Gillen's Journey
As I've not read much about Donald Blake, except in Donny Cates's Prey arc, I really enjoyed his significant role in the JMS stories. His relationship with Thor and the direct interactions between humans and Asgardians were really engaging and a strength of the run, also highlighted by Bill and Kelda.
The run feels quite low key with the focus on the new Asgard, the initial quest for Asgardians, its community and the local human community. However, that meant there was a more personal feel to the storytelling. I really enjoyed Loki's machinations and Gillen leans heavily into this when he picks up the reins.
I think the original printing of this omnibus must have been pretty unsatisfying without Gillen's stories, so I'm glad they extended it this time.
I thought Gillen's run was also excellent. He picks up the story threads and cliffhanger from JMS and strikes the same balance of Asgardian and human stories. This was done while contending with the Siege event that I enjoyed too. I wasn't quite as engaged with the final arc that goes full on mythological but it was still fun.
I can now get around to reading Gillen's Journey
February 26, 2024
An amazing book from start to finish. The artwork throughout both JMS' and Gillen's issues is stunning, and stays consistent through the duration of this omnibus.
JMS' run on Thor is the highlight of the book for me, and I couldn't put it down, reading the first 14 issues in one sitting. It does really well to tie in with other books happening at the same time, such as Matt Fraction's Iron Man and Bendis' New Avengers, so if you are a fan of those titles you'll enjoy this book.
Gillen does really well to tie off JMS' run, with the 3 part "Latverian Prometheus" and it does not hesitate to deliver shock value and a dark tone which created some really great drama.
The tie in issues were great in this book too, but I enjoyed the issues of fantastic four in particular, they did a good job of establishing the story to follow. Having Siege included in the book was nice too.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking to start reading Thor, although it would help to have some prior knowledge of the events of Civil War, as well as the role Donald Blake plays, something that isn't explored in the MCU.
JMS' run on Thor is the highlight of the book for me, and I couldn't put it down, reading the first 14 issues in one sitting. It does really well to tie in with other books happening at the same time, such as Matt Fraction's Iron Man and Bendis' New Avengers, so if you are a fan of those titles you'll enjoy this book.
Gillen does really well to tie off JMS' run, with the 3 part "Latverian Prometheus" and it does not hesitate to deliver shock value and a dark tone which created some really great drama.
The tie in issues were great in this book too, but I enjoyed the issues of fantastic four in particular, they did a good job of establishing the story to follow. Having Siege included in the book was nice too.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking to start reading Thor, although it would help to have some prior knowledge of the events of Civil War, as well as the role Donald Blake plays, something that isn't explored in the MCU.
August 1, 2025
There’s not a bad story in this collection.
JMS starts his run on Thor in excellent fashion, and while him leaving before his story’s conclusion does leave a slight mark, Kieron Gillen does a solid job of wrapping those threads up.
The story of Siege is a dumb fun event, but I found it worked well in the omni given what had been setup prior.
Then what follows after is all Kieron Gillen’s stories which I found to be just as strong as the JMS stuff, so much so that I’ll be reading his Journey Into Mystery along with Fraction’s Thor.
What I really enjoyed about this run was the merging of Asgard with small town Broxton, Oklahoma, it added a good sense of stakes while also making the Asgardian characters more relatable than I think they’ve ever been.
As I’ve come to expect with Thor the artwork by all the artists inside was exceptional, with Oliver Copiel’s stuff the standout.
If you’re interested in Thor this is where I would recommend starting.
JMS starts his run on Thor in excellent fashion, and while him leaving before his story’s conclusion does leave a slight mark, Kieron Gillen does a solid job of wrapping those threads up.
The story of Siege is a dumb fun event, but I found it worked well in the omni given what had been setup prior.
Then what follows after is all Kieron Gillen’s stories which I found to be just as strong as the JMS stuff, so much so that I’ll be reading his Journey Into Mystery along with Fraction’s Thor.
What I really enjoyed about this run was the merging of Asgard with small town Broxton, Oklahoma, it added a good sense of stakes while also making the Asgardian characters more relatable than I think they’ve ever been.
As I’ve come to expect with Thor the artwork by all the artists inside was exceptional, with Oliver Copiel’s stuff the standout.
If you’re interested in Thor this is where I would recommend starting.
January 21, 2025
More Thor this month 🔨
I did something stupid.
I loved Michael Straczynski's run on Thor, i really did and when i saw the follow up or so i thought, i bought it directly. Started reading and i was like boy this look familiar... Looks like o double dipped. Because that entire run of J. Michael Straczynski (that i already own in another omnibus) is in this omnibus. I was not very happy about it, but i had a very good chunk left with Gillen's part. It was fine, a huge event with lots of issues, some i had read before aswell, but nice to read it completely, although its a pretty simple straightforward event i did enjoy myself. This is a very decent omnibus, especially for the first part, but when you, like me already own that omnibus, i would only get it if your extremely into owning them all.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars.
I did something stupid.
I loved Michael Straczynski's run on Thor, i really did and when i saw the follow up or so i thought, i bought it directly. Started reading and i was like boy this look familiar... Looks like o double dipped. Because that entire run of J. Michael Straczynski (that i already own in another omnibus) is in this omnibus. I was not very happy about it, but i had a very good chunk left with Gillen's part. It was fine, a huge event with lots of issues, some i had read before aswell, but nice to read it completely, although its a pretty simple straightforward event i did enjoy myself. This is a very decent omnibus, especially for the first part, but when you, like me already own that omnibus, i would only get it if your extremely into owning them all.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars.
did-not-finish
January 28, 2025Read Volume 1 in 2020 and gave it 3 stars.
Don't wanna continue, have decided I'm not gonna force myself to read Thor comics, when I just don't particularly care for him as a character no matter who's writing him.
Don't wanna continue, have decided I'm not gonna force myself to read Thor comics, when I just don't particularly care for him as a character no matter who's writing him.
January 6, 2025
The Straczynski and Coipel run was what really solidified me as a comic book guy in high school so rereading that stuff had a warm, coming back home feeling to them.
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