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Thor (1966) #400, 410 and 415-416
Thor: The Warriors Three: The Complete Collection
The Lord of the Sword, the Master of the Mace and the God of Girth! A romance-seeking rogue, a somber soldier and a fumbling family man: they're one odd trio, but they're the God of Thunder's closest comrades - and even without him, they remain Asgard's finest! Watch as the Warriors Three face down Loki, Ulik, the Enchantress, the Destroyer and more! COLLECTING: Thor Annual 2, Incredible Hulk (1968) 102, Marvel Spotlight (1971) 30, Marvel Fanfare (1982) 34-35, Journey Into Mystery (1952) -1, Warriors Three 1-4; material from Tales to Astonish (1959) 101, Marvel Fanfare (1982) 13 and 36-37, Thor (1966) 400, 410 and 415-416, Marve l Comics Presents (1988) 66, Thor Annual 17, Marve l Super-Heroes (1990) 15
254 pages, Paperback
First published November 26, 2013
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Stan Lee
7,562 books2,347 followersStan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber) was an American writer, editor, creator of comic book superheroes, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.
With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor as a superhero, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, The Inhumans, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.
With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor as a superhero, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, The Inhumans, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.
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June 5, 2019
The Warriors Three are Thor’s pals, his boon companions but if you’re a fan of the Marvel cinematic universe, they’re, uh, dead. Killed by Hela. So, sorry…
But here in this collected edition, the reader can enjoy a bunch of their collected adventures.
There’s grim (that’s become the operative term for this guy) Hogun…
Hornball sword-wielding Fandrall
…and roly-poly comic relief Volstagg.
This is an anthology, so Marvel has picked representative stories from decades of continuity.
Young uns today like to disparage old time comics, which is sad, because the Stan Lee/Jack Kirby tale from the Thor Annual #2 is probably the best thing here. People like to point to their collaboration on The Fantastic Four as their ultimate accomplishment, but their work on Thor, especially Kirby’s vibrant art work is worth checking into. Even Lee’s overcooked Shakespeare-in-the-park dialogue fits here.
Basically, it’s a tournament of champions called on by Odin, but Loki, imprisoned with the Absorbing Man in a previous book (remember when continuity was taken seriously), wants to throw an evil, magical, Asgardian monkey wrench into the works.
Plus, evil tournament cheaters…
…and Volstagg.
…and courtesy of Loki, the Destroyer. Zounds!
The trio also tangle with the Hulk…
…go bar hopping with hobos…
…get involved with some goat-filled hijinks (Loki again)…
…and in a tale that spans the ages, but is told circa the Siege crossover event, get involved with big, evil pooch, Fenris.
Bottom Line : As with any type of anthologized work, the quality is uneven, yet, if you are a fan of Marvel’s rendering of faux Norse mythology, you should find this entertaining. There’s a certain amount of sameness - each of the three characters are pretty much locked into their respective character representations (Fool Volstagg once shame on you, Fool Volstagg twice and shame on you) – and familiarity either breeds contempt or comfort. The choice, Goodreader, is yours.
But here in this collected edition, the reader can enjoy a bunch of their collected adventures.
There’s grim (that’s become the operative term for this guy) Hogun…
Hornball sword-wielding Fandrall
…and roly-poly comic relief Volstagg.
This is an anthology, so Marvel has picked representative stories from decades of continuity.
Young uns today like to disparage old time comics, which is sad, because the Stan Lee/Jack Kirby tale from the Thor Annual #2 is probably the best thing here. People like to point to their collaboration on The Fantastic Four as their ultimate accomplishment, but their work on Thor, especially Kirby’s vibrant art work is worth checking into. Even Lee’s overcooked Shakespeare-in-the-park dialogue fits here.
Basically, it’s a tournament of champions called on by Odin, but Loki, imprisoned with the Absorbing Man in a previous book (remember when continuity was taken seriously), wants to throw an evil, magical, Asgardian monkey wrench into the works.
Plus, evil tournament cheaters…
…and Volstagg.
…and courtesy of Loki, the Destroyer. Zounds!
The trio also tangle with the Hulk…
…go bar hopping with hobos…
…get involved with some goat-filled hijinks (Loki again)…
…and in a tale that spans the ages, but is told circa the Siege crossover event, get involved with big, evil pooch, Fenris.
Bottom Line : As with any type of anthologized work, the quality is uneven, yet, if you are a fan of Marvel’s rendering of faux Norse mythology, you should find this entertaining. There’s a certain amount of sameness - each of the three characters are pretty much locked into their respective character representations (Fool Volstagg once shame on you, Fool Volstagg twice and shame on you) – and familiarity either breeds contempt or comfort. The choice, Goodreader, is yours.
February 17, 2024
9.2/10
This jam-packed Warriors Three collection is an excellent and enthralling read for one main reason; the main three characters. The Warriors Three are wonderfully written characters- all with distinct personalities and traits, with constant light-hearted humour and persistent valour and spirit. Reading this compilation is unimaginably fun because of the rich characterisation of Fandral the Dashing, Hogun the Grim and Volstagg the Voluminous. Their middles ages era speech make for endless charm, and the stories included are incredible too. Not one story throughout is remotely dull or uninteresting whatsoever- and the collection could easily be read in one sitting if one had more time. My personal favourite story would have to be Marvel Spotlight #30 - in which the Warriors Three can be seen on the streets of New York City hungry for adventure, and ending up going on a fantastic one.
The writing in every story in consistently great, with many emotions blended in with humour as well as more serious, action-packed sequences. In Marvel Fanfare #34,35 and 36 each warrior is given his own adventure (similarly to Thor #400,415 and 416), which clearly shows the obvious constrast between the three, who yet work so amazingly well together. The four-part miniseries of their own was splendid as well, and had been a long time coming. I feel that the Warriors Three should be utilised more nowadays, not just as side characters for Thor, but just themselves demonstrating their clear power and prowess. The art in the book is first class as well - from the classic grace of Jack Kirby at the start to the modern, detailed art from Neil Edwards at the end.
Overall, this book is an unbelievably great read. Many may think this to be your ordinary Marvel comic collection, but the wonderful Warriors Three’s enthralling exploits in the astonishing realm of Asgard, with it’s nonstop imagination bursting from it’s seams, make this one a much different experience
This jam-packed Warriors Three collection is an excellent and enthralling read for one main reason; the main three characters. The Warriors Three are wonderfully written characters- all with distinct personalities and traits, with constant light-hearted humour and persistent valour and spirit. Reading this compilation is unimaginably fun because of the rich characterisation of Fandral the Dashing, Hogun the Grim and Volstagg the Voluminous. Their middles ages era speech make for endless charm, and the stories included are incredible too. Not one story throughout is remotely dull or uninteresting whatsoever- and the collection could easily be read in one sitting if one had more time. My personal favourite story would have to be Marvel Spotlight #30 - in which the Warriors Three can be seen on the streets of New York City hungry for adventure, and ending up going on a fantastic one.
The writing in every story in consistently great, with many emotions blended in with humour as well as more serious, action-packed sequences. In Marvel Fanfare #34,35 and 36 each warrior is given his own adventure (similarly to Thor #400,415 and 416), which clearly shows the obvious constrast between the three, who yet work so amazingly well together. The four-part miniseries of their own was splendid as well, and had been a long time coming. I feel that the Warriors Three should be utilised more nowadays, not just as side characters for Thor, but just themselves demonstrating their clear power and prowess. The art in the book is first class as well - from the classic grace of Jack Kirby at the start to the modern, detailed art from Neil Edwards at the end.
Overall, this book is an unbelievably great read. Many may think this to be your ordinary Marvel comic collection, but the wonderful Warriors Three’s enthralling exploits in the astonishing realm of Asgard, with it’s nonstop imagination bursting from it’s seams, make this one a much different experience
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