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Thor: Wolves of the North
Collects Thor: Wolves of the North, Thor: The Truth of History & Thor Annual #1. Hela lays siege to Asgard, and demon hordes are loose on Earth. Thor must make a dangerous bargain with a mortal woman in order to launch a last assault on the forces of death. Then legendary writer-artist Alan Davis sends Thor on one of his most epic adventures in history! Plus, enemies from Thor's past are back and howling for revenge!
103 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 4, 2011
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Mike Carey
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Mike Carey was born in Liverpool in 1959. He worked as a teacher for fifteen years, before starting to write comics. When he started to receive regular commissions from DC Comics, he gave up the day job.
Since then, he has worked for both DC and Marvel Comics, writing storylines for some of the world's most iconic characters, including X-MEN, FANTASTIC FOUR, LUCIFER and HELLBLAZER. His original screenplay FROST FLOWERS is currently being filmed. Mike has also adapted Neil Gaiman's acclaimed NEVERWHERE into comics.
Somehow, Mike finds time amongst all of this to live with his wife and children in North London. You can read his blog at www.mikecarey.net.
Mike Carey was born in Liverpool in 1959. He worked as a teacher for fifteen years, before starting to write comics. When he started to receive regular commissions from DC Comics, he gave up the day job.
Since then, he has worked for both DC and Marvel Comics, writing storylines for some of the world's most iconic characters, including X-MEN, FANTASTIC FOUR, LUCIFER and HELLBLAZER. His original screenplay FROST FLOWERS is currently being filmed. Mike has also adapted Neil Gaiman's acclaimed NEVERWHERE into comics.
Somehow, Mike finds time amongst all of this to live with his wife and children in North London. You can read his blog at www.mikecarey.net.
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May 25, 2012
As for the three stories in this collection, there seems to be one recurring theme: interesting plot, execution.. hmm. The art for these three one-shots is quite good, with my favourite art being the colourful drawings for the Egyptian story, but.. I don't know. That Egyptian story was lucky it had such good art, as the dialogue was lol-worthy. Why did the characters constantly talk of themselves in the third person?? Quite a shame as I did like the story.
The first story, in which Thor sort-of-but-not-really comes to the aid of a village was quite kickass and had a cool extra female character, but had my least favourite art of the three stories so meh. The last story, set after Thor kills his grandfather, was mostly sad. It had good art and did a good job giving an overview of some of Thor's most important personality traits. But also here.. hmm. It didn't flow as nicely as it could have.
So overall, the book has a good premise.. execution-wise it could have been better. But it's still fairly enjoyable.
The first story, in which Thor sort-of-but-not-really comes to the aid of a village was quite kickass and had a cool extra female character, but had my least favourite art of the three stories so meh. The last story, set after Thor kills his grandfather, was mostly sad. It had good art and did a good job giving an overview of some of Thor's most important personality traits. But also here.. hmm. It didn't flow as nicely as it could have.
So overall, the book has a good premise.. execution-wise it could have been better. But it's still fairly enjoyable.
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February 29, 2016I know I shouldn't expect historical accuracy in my comics but seeing the Norse God of Thunder get all morally uptight about Egyptian slaves, as if the Norse didn't do their share of slavery, was a little bit much.
The first issue of this collection was fine, the second was pretty cheap though -- the trip to ancient Egypt was just so steeped in Western ethnocentricity, ego, and superiority that it turned me off completely. The last didn't leave so bitter a taste in my mouth, and it was nice to see Don Blake and Thor interacting again. I kind of miss that element in the current Thor comics. But all in all, not sure this was worth the buy.
The first issue of this collection was fine, the second was pretty cheap though -- the trip to ancient Egypt was just so steeped in Western ethnocentricity, ego, and superiority that it turned me off completely. The last didn't leave so bitter a taste in my mouth, and it was nice to see Don Blake and Thor interacting again. I kind of miss that element in the current Thor comics. But all in all, not sure this was worth the buy.
May 15, 2018
Wolves of the North was a great Viking set story! 5 Stars!
Strangely the other two have to do with Egypt!
The first is a rather interesting imagining of an origin story for the Sphinx. Amusingly it’s bookended by an obvious caricatures of Lauren and Hardy (addressing each other as “Stan” and “Oliver”—-wink, wink, nudge, nudge) as bickering archeologists. While the suggestion that an Egyptian ruler would starve his people and let the crops be neglected urks my historian side, it’s also a story about Thor involving silent movie comedian bookends. Ignoring that, it’s actually pretty good!!! 4 Stars
The last is connected to what feels like a larger narrative, but works well as a stand alone. Blake shows up here (God, you forget Thor technically has an alter ego-thing). Amusingly he tells a possible love interest that he’s not married but has a significant other and she obvious takes him as gay (why use that wording? 😂 you obviously meant Thor). Egyptian mythological mercenaries show up, and things get blown up. 3 Stars.
Strangely the other two have to do with Egypt!
The first is a rather interesting imagining of an origin story for the Sphinx. Amusingly it’s bookended by an obvious caricatures of Lauren and Hardy (addressing each other as “Stan” and “Oliver”—-wink, wink, nudge, nudge) as bickering archeologists. While the suggestion that an Egyptian ruler would starve his people and let the crops be neglected urks my historian side, it’s also a story about Thor involving silent movie comedian bookends. Ignoring that, it’s actually pretty good!!! 4 Stars
The last is connected to what feels like a larger narrative, but works well as a stand alone. Blake shows up here (God, you forget Thor technically has an alter ego-thing). Amusingly he tells a possible love interest that he’s not married but has a significant other and she obvious takes him as gay (why use that wording? 😂 you obviously meant Thor). Egyptian mythological mercenaries show up, and things get blown up. 3 Stars.
December 15, 2017
This volume is a collection of unrelated one-off Thor stories of middling quality. Mike Carey pits Thor in Viking times against Hela in a story notable primarily for its Pg-13 levels of female nudity. Then there are two separate, unrelated stories where Thor and co. end up facing off against Egyptian gods; once in Egypt during the building of the pyramids (in a story bookended oddly enough by Laurel and Hardy serving as Archaeologists, which was utterly random), and then again in a small town in modern days as Thor and his human shell Blake deal with his weakened state. The middle story is jus over-the-top weird for no real purpose. The final story has some decent action and nice art, but a very dull story. All told, it's not a horrible collection, but there's really nothing here that makes it worth reading.
September 18, 2024
This fun volume delivers three stories featuring Asgard's mighty god of thunder. Thor faces the terrifying goddess of death, Hela, as she wages war on Asgard, while demonic forces rampage across Earth. Desperate for a solution, Thor strikes a perilous deal with a mortal woman, setting up a final battle against the forces of the underworld. Packed with heroic feats and larger-than-life action, old enemies return from Thor's past, hungry for revenge and more dangerous than ever. This collection is a fun read for any fan of the Norse god. With its action-packed adventures and familiar foes, Wolves of the North is an enjoyable read for any fan of Thor, offering classic storytelling and exciting battles.
November 9, 2017
Three tales from Thor's past. The first has Thor working with mortals to stop demons from reaching Asgard. The second has Thor visiting ancient Egypt with the Warriors Three. The final tale has an Egyptian god looking to get revenge on Thor when he thinks he is at a weakened state.
These three stories are okay but they don't really mesh into any kind of story arc. they also don't really seem to add that much to the Thor mythos. More of a filler than important part of your collection. On the other hand, it is nice to be able to sit down and read some stories without having to read a ton of other material to get the entire story. I would give this 3.5 stars. Nice but not essential.
These three stories are okay but they don't really mesh into any kind of story arc. they also don't really seem to add that much to the Thor mythos. More of a filler than important part of your collection. On the other hand, it is nice to be able to sit down and read some stories without having to read a ton of other material to get the entire story. I would give this 3.5 stars. Nice but not essential.
May 4, 2021
Wow, nice Thor's stories over here.
The first story, was a really good one, felt a lot of viking and nordic way in it, specially with the art. The second one was nice too, with the egyptian landscape and all. The third one was nice, but was something average between the great Stracyznsky's run (hope i got his name right).
It's a good book, speacially if you're a fan of the God of Thunder and his mythology.
The first story, was a really good one, felt a lot of viking and nordic way in it, specially with the art. The second one was nice too, with the egyptian landscape and all. The third one was nice, but was something average between the great Stracyznsky's run (hope i got his name right).
It's a good book, speacially if you're a fan of the God of Thunder and his mythology.
October 16, 2019
Quality wise,it was an average comic book with three unrelated stories.The first one happens in the viking era,the second in the egyptian pharaoh times(which made me interested to find out if their pantheon is in the marvel universe) and the third one actually has Thor's human alter ego,Donald Blake.
Nothing extraordinary but good to pass the time.
Nothing extraordinary but good to pass the time.
April 17, 2018
Interesting takes on the God of Thunder. Truth of History segment includes the Warriors Three who always amuse whilst shedding like on Life and Myth. The Hand of Grog fits into the contemporary (circa 2011) storyline. Although not the best i always enjoy others depictions and takes on Thor.
February 28, 2020
three stories, the second two i enjoyed. the first ends w/Thor bedding the teen-age virgin queen. but she wanted it, so its okay. and she's hot in that adult guy wanting to be w/a nickelodeon actress kinda way.
February 8, 2024
2.5 - 2.75 stars
Three one shots, none of which is particularly good, bad, or ugly. The art remains decent throughout and I'm glad they didn't just kill Einar off, so that's a plus.
Also, hi, Don, sweetie! How do you do?
Three one shots, none of which is particularly good, bad, or ugly. The art remains decent throughout and I'm glad they didn't just kill Einar off, so that's a plus.
Also, hi, Don, sweetie! How do you do?
April 20, 2018
Three fun unconnected stories. The first and title story was the best.
October 28, 2019
meh. With decent art but ridiculous costumes (especially Hela) and interesting plots but poor execution, Thor: Wolves of the North feels like a complete waste of time.
June 13, 2022
i really liked this comic! the only issue i didnt like was the "Hand of Gorg" or whatever i just thought it was boring and Blake was a pick me. 3.75/5 stars!
December 2, 2012
A collection of 3 different stories. Nothing to do with the film and the epic stories by Strazynski. It was his writing in Thor that brought me in to check on Asgard's favorite son. And it is also the lack of his writing in this collection that brings me out and in want of another Thor run penned only by him.
December 24, 2014
I swear I already reviewed this? Well, I'll make it brief. This comic had some pretty cool lines (i.e. the dialog wasn't terribly written, given what it is), but overall, nothing mattered to me, nothing at all, I didn't really like the art, the stories were meaningless, the characters mostly boring, & I just couldn't bring myself to care.
Don't send Thor to ancient Egypt again.
Don't send Thor to ancient Egypt again.
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January 31, 2016A brief fun read for the casual Thor fan. Three tales, two of which incorporate ancient mythology, i.e. Thor fighting alongside some vikings and interacting with the primitive ancient Egyptian society. Theres isn't anything particularly bad about this collection but that also means there wasn't anything particularly amazing about it either.
July 22, 2012
Thor hooks up with a feisty Viking girl after he saves her village! Thor makes it rain in ancient Egypt and is immortalized in a bas relief! Thor ... mopes around Oklahoma for a while until he gets his mojo back!
January 11, 2012
There was some great art in here, even some great writing, but on the whole, ... meh.
June 1, 2016
No character needs continuity less than Thor and this collection of unconnected stories works well that way. It's also hard to write a bad Warriors Three story.
November 2, 2021
Three one-shot stories that make for a short TPB, and don’t really offer anything special.
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