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Loki: Agent of Asgard #3
Loki heads back to the dawn of Asgard to join its greatest heroes on a quest for an otter-skin of gold, the heart's-blood of a dragon... and a certain magical sword. Meanwhile, Loki does not appear in this issue. Both these statements are, for once, true.
22 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 2, 2014
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September 22, 2019
Mitologia w natarciu. W "Nieparzystej" będzie Zygfryd :D
March 17, 2020
"Andvari could only guard against what he could think of. And wise as he was in the ways of magic, he was somewhat unimaginative" .
Loving the folktale quality of this installment!
Loving the folktale quality of this installment!
November 23, 2015
I have enjoyed the Loki: Agent of Asgard series very much, so much so that I flew through the issues very very quickly. However, I thought it would be best to put them down and actually review them for a while.
What I loved about issue three of Loki was that it showed us more of past Loki. There was a lot of history throughout this issue. Yet, at the same time, this is why I found this one a little harder to get through than the others. I know this issues is strictly a world building issue, if you will. They're giving us important information, information that we're going to be needing soon as readers of Loki: Agent of Asgard.
However, that doesn't mean I loved every second of that history/ important information. I missed the wit and the playfulness of new Loki throughout this issue and kept thinking to myself that it must get better.
It does get three stars though simply because I didn't hate it, I knew it was important and without this issue I would feel completely lost in latter issues to come and overall it was still entertaining.
What I loved about issue three of Loki was that it showed us more of past Loki. There was a lot of history throughout this issue. Yet, at the same time, this is why I found this one a little harder to get through than the others. I know this issues is strictly a world building issue, if you will. They're giving us important information, information that we're going to be needing soon as readers of Loki: Agent of Asgard.
However, that doesn't mean I loved every second of that history/ important information. I missed the wit and the playfulness of new Loki throughout this issue and kept thinking to myself that it must get better.
It does get three stars though simply because I didn't hate it, I knew it was important and without this issue I would feel completely lost in latter issues to come and overall it was still entertaining.
April 3, 2014
While overall it was an enjoyable read, it makes the overarching story even more choppy. There seems to be no consistency from one issue to the next in tone, characters, and even plot. It would be nice if the following books continued from where the last one left off instead of jumping around so much and then ending at a cliffhanger that doesn't get resolved. It's even more frustrating after waiting for a month just to see what happens and then getting next to nothing in resolution or continuity.
Character-wise, it's cool to see Old Evil!Loki being a trickster and causing mischief back in time with the young Odin. But the real interesting part should be how this planning, scheming, and the business with Sigrund will work out with Young!Loki. Hopefully that happens sooner rather than later.
Character-wise, it's cool to see Old Evil!Loki being a trickster and causing mischief back in time with the young Odin. But the real interesting part should be how this planning, scheming, and the business with Sigrund will work out with Young!Loki. Hopefully that happens sooner rather than later.
August 24, 2016
Where did you get such a gold-hoard old one?
I shoot a fish with a bazooka
I love Norse tales and Loki has been one of my favorite Norse Gods since I was 14. Marvel Loki has always been completely different from the Loki I imagined, but this guy.... Actually these guys....they are the Loki I've always wanted to see, the one I've truly loved.
Props for including a norse tale in this with their own adaptation of it of course. It was well done and entertaining.
I shoot a fish with a bazooka
I love Norse tales and Loki has been one of my favorite Norse Gods since I was 14. Marvel Loki has always been completely different from the Loki I imagined, but this guy.... Actually these guys....they are the Loki I've always wanted to see, the one I've truly loved.
Props for including a norse tale in this with their own adaptation of it of course. It was well done and entertaining.
August 26, 2016
La adaptación del mito está media rara, pero por lo demás, me gustó.
August 30, 2014
Your life is a story i've already written
November 14, 2018
Pretty gud
Is pretty gud, 10/10 would recommend. I’ve read up to this #3 so far and I’m really enjoying so if you enjoy Loki then I recommend this :)
Is pretty gud, 10/10 would recommend. I’ve read up to this #3 so far and I’m really enjoying so if you enjoy Loki then I recommend this :)
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July 27, 2021
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December 31, 2021
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February 3, 2022This issue delved into the past and even though I thought it was interesting I was also a bit bored by it. But that twist at the end though …
January 5, 2020
This issue threw me for a bit of a loop at first opening on Loki's distant past but it was a necessary jump to build the history and the gradual reveal of Evil Loki's machinations and scheming in later issues. The pacing did get a bit slow at points but the action made up for those lulls and when you realize what introduction the story is building towards, it makes so much sense. The issue pairs better with #1 because we get a better look into Evil Loki, not so much with everything that happened in #2 but hindsight being 20/20, now that I've read the entire arc... this issue was absolutely a necessary pause to build towards what's in issues to come.
April 13, 2016
Hrm. There is much to consider in this issue. First, it is uber sad that we did not get any of the "good" Loki in this issue. It's good that we got to know, sorta, what "evil" Loki is up to. He's changing things in the past. He's rewriting his story. He's rewriting the "good" Loki's story--and not for the better. "Evil" Loki has gone back in time, created a magical sword for himself by tricking Odin, and steals it before anyone can be the wiser.
Unless of course, it was the "good" Loki that stole it. We know he's up to something. I mean, from what happened in the previous issues. "Evil" Loki is a real bastard. Killing the shape shifter and pretty much making Odin eat him. Then turning his pelt into cloaks. What a horrible thing. Then the cursed gold. I wonder if this is in reference to something I have not read. Some old plot. That would be wicked cool
Once a month is simply NOT enough Loki time. Especially if we are going to have issues like these that don't focus on the "good" Loki. Oh, I realized something as I was reading the intro to this issue. "Evil" Loki goes to the All-Mother, he wasn't summoned by her. That makes much more sense. Why did they let him go though? Do they need him to do what he is doing? Do they really not know what he is up to? So many questions ... so long to wait for the next issue.
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Unless of course, it was the "good" Loki that stole it. We know he's up to something. I mean, from what happened in the previous issues. "Evil" Loki is a real bastard. Killing the shape shifter and pretty much making Odin eat him. Then turning his pelt into cloaks. What a horrible thing. Then the cursed gold. I wonder if this is in reference to something I have not read. Some old plot. That would be wicked cool
Once a month is simply NOT enough Loki time. Especially if we are going to have issues like these that don't focus on the "good" Loki. Oh, I realized something as I was reading the intro to this issue. "Evil" Loki goes to the All-Mother, he wasn't summoned by her. That makes much more sense. Why did they let him go though? Do they need him to do what he is doing? Do they really not know what he is up to? So many questions ... so long to wait for the next issue.
Read more commentary here: http://www.rjspindle.com/content/loki...
July 21, 2016
If you are wanting to see what happens to young Loki from the last issue, you are not going to find him here. This is the old Loki, or as a lot of the characters in this issue call him old god, or even just old one.
We are seeing the evil side of Loki here, the one who caused all the trouble with the Avengers - aka basically was the reason the Avengers were founded in the first place - who caused the trouble for Thor and indeed Odin, but this issue focuses on him kind of redeeming himself and helping his other, younger half to cleansing himself. Or at least that is how it seems, because this is old Loki and he is the mischief maker and trickster.
This issue goes back to Asgard, to when Odin wasn't the All-Father, he was simply Borson, or the son of Bor. Loki managed to befriend Odin and travel with him, as well as cause a bit of mischief along the way and use a bazooka - that is a spoiler, but trust me, it's worth reading this issue to learn more.
This issue connects more with issue 1, but if you look around for spoilers of issue 1 you will get the general gist of what he is doing.
We are seeing the evil side of Loki here, the one who caused all the trouble with the Avengers - aka basically was the reason the Avengers were founded in the first place - who caused the trouble for Thor and indeed Odin, but this issue focuses on him kind of redeeming himself and helping his other, younger half to cleansing himself. Or at least that is how it seems, because this is old Loki and he is the mischief maker and trickster.
This issue goes back to Asgard, to when Odin wasn't the All-Father, he was simply Borson, or the son of Bor. Loki managed to befriend Odin and travel with him, as well as cause a bit of mischief along the way and use a bazooka - that is a spoiler, but trust me, it's worth reading this issue to learn more.
This issue connects more with issue 1, but if you look around for spoilers of issue 1 you will get the general gist of what he is doing.
August 3, 2014
My reviews of the last two issues were tepid at best but this issue made me glad I stuck with my subscription. The story has a very epic mythology feel with a hint of tongue-in-cheek humor.
Almost completely ignoring the modern trying-to-make-good Loki, this story focuses on an old Loki, messing with Odin Borson (Thor's Papa). This Old(we're talking at least a millennium ago) Loki who is definitely up to no good orchestrating something big.
A violent story full of curses and evil plots, this issue had me stroking my mustache and rubbing my hands together with maniacal laughter.
Almost completely ignoring the modern trying-to-make-good Loki, this story focuses on an old Loki, messing with Odin Borson (Thor's Papa). This Old(we're talking at least a millennium ago) Loki who is definitely up to no good orchestrating something big.
A violent story full of curses and evil plots, this issue had me stroking my mustache and rubbing my hands together with maniacal laughter.
April 18, 2014
Humor wise this is my favorite. I spent the entire issue giggling.
That said, it is a little jarring how much the story/plot/focus shifts from issue to issue. For instance, this issue features 'old Loki' with only the barest of appearances of the Loki from this issue.
I'm sure everything is tying together into a future issue, but the way it's being shown is a little jarring as the focus jumps from volume to volume.
That said, it is a little jarring how much the story/plot/focus shifts from issue to issue. For instance, this issue features 'old Loki' with only the barest of appearances of the Loki from this issue.
I'm sure everything is tying together into a future issue, but the way it's being shown is a little jarring as the focus jumps from volume to volume.
October 15, 2015
Not a bad instalment by any means. Rather, not an issue that piqued my interest significantly. It centred around evil Loki, rather than the sarcastic, witty one that I prefer. And while the backstory for the Sword of Truth is most likely important for future issues, the plot seemed to become a bit disjointed.
April 6, 2014
mejor, aunque no hay mucha consistencia entre los 3 primeros números
July 17, 2014
Moc Lokiho tu nebylo, to se mi vůůůbec nelíbí :/
December 6, 2014
The story of the Dragon Gold
February 3, 2017
On the one hand, this was the long origin story of an inanimate object. On the other,
January 2, 2017
This felt more like a legend, and that's what made me love this one so much. Looking forward to the next one.
December 18, 2023
Not my cup of tea, and while I'm sure that this is weaving into the main story that we've been presented, it felt like filler.
June 26, 2014
Myth shenanigans! The ring saga! With hilarious twists! I freaking love this series.
April 4, 2017
A really unique and interesting twist on the mythological stories of Fafnir and Siegfried. Not totally accurate to Norse mythology to say the least, but still enjoyable, especially the bit about a bazooka.
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