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La Potente Thor #1
The Mighty Thor #1
When Dr. Jane Foster lifts the mystic hammer Mjolnir, she is transformed into the Goddess of Thunder, The Mighty Thor! Her enemies are many, as Asgard descends further into chaos and war threatens to spread throughout the Ten Realms. Yet her greatest battle will be against a far more personal foe: the cancer that is killing her mortal form.
31 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 18, 2015
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Jason Aaron
2,351 books1,679 followersJason Aaron grew up in a small town in Alabama. His cousin, Gustav Hasford, who wrote the semi-autobiographical novel The Short-Timers, on which the feature film Full Metal Jacket was based, was a large influence on Aaron. Aaron decided he wanted to write comics as a child, and though his father was skeptical when Aaron informed him of this aspiration, his mother took Aaron to drug stores, where he would purchase books from spinner racks, some of which he still owns today.
Aaron's career in comics began in 2001 when he won a Marvel Comics talent search contest with an eight-page Wolverine back-up story script. The story, which was published in Wolverine #175 (June 2002), gave him the opportunity to pitch subsequent ideas to editors.
In 2006, Aaron made a blind submission to DC/Vertigo, who published his first major work, the Vietnam War story The Other Side which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Miniseries, and which Aaron regards as the "second time" he broke into the industry.
Following this, Vertigo asked him to pitch other ideas, which led to the series Scalped, a creator-owned series set on the fictional Prairie Rose Indian Reservation and published by DC/Vertigo.
In 2007, Aaron wrote Ripclaw: Pilot Season for Top Cow Productions. Later that year, Marvel editor Axel Alonso, who was impressed by The Other Side and Scalped, hired Aaron to write issues of Wolverine, Black Panther and eventually, an extended run on Ghost Rider that began in April 2008. His continued work on Black Panther also included a tie-in to the company-wide crossover storyline along with a "Secret Invasion" with David Lapham in 2009.
In January 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Marvel, though it would not affect his work on Scalped. Later that July, he wrote the Penguin issue of The Joker's Asylum.
After a 4-issue stint on Wolverine in 2007, Aaron returned to the character with the ongoing series Wolverine: Weapon X, launched to coincide with the feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Aaron commented, "With Wolverine: Weapon X we'll be trying to mix things up like that from arc to arc, so the first arc is a typical sort of black ops story but the second arc will jump right into the middle of a completely different genre," In 2010, the series was relaunched once again as simply Wolverine. He followed this with his current run on Thor: God of Thunder.
Aaron's career in comics began in 2001 when he won a Marvel Comics talent search contest with an eight-page Wolverine back-up story script. The story, which was published in Wolverine #175 (June 2002), gave him the opportunity to pitch subsequent ideas to editors.
In 2006, Aaron made a blind submission to DC/Vertigo, who published his first major work, the Vietnam War story The Other Side which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Miniseries, and which Aaron regards as the "second time" he broke into the industry.
Following this, Vertigo asked him to pitch other ideas, which led to the series Scalped, a creator-owned series set on the fictional Prairie Rose Indian Reservation and published by DC/Vertigo.
In 2007, Aaron wrote Ripclaw: Pilot Season for Top Cow Productions. Later that year, Marvel editor Axel Alonso, who was impressed by The Other Side and Scalped, hired Aaron to write issues of Wolverine, Black Panther and eventually, an extended run on Ghost Rider that began in April 2008. His continued work on Black Panther also included a tie-in to the company-wide crossover storyline along with a "Secret Invasion" with David Lapham in 2009.
In January 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Marvel, though it would not affect his work on Scalped. Later that July, he wrote the Penguin issue of The Joker's Asylum.
After a 4-issue stint on Wolverine in 2007, Aaron returned to the character with the ongoing series Wolverine: Weapon X, launched to coincide with the feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Aaron commented, "With Wolverine: Weapon X we'll be trying to mix things up like that from arc to arc, so the first arc is a typical sort of black ops story but the second arc will jump right into the middle of a completely different genre," In 2010, the series was relaunched once again as simply Wolverine. He followed this with his current run on Thor: God of Thunder.
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May 17, 2016
Mighty Thor is focused on an unusually difficult topic for comics. Dr. Jane Foster has cancer.
The Asgardians want to heal her, but she continually declines instead opting for human methods. That would likely be inconsequential if not for the fact that Mjornir has chosen her to wield the power of Thor. The problem is Mjornir's power removed the chemicals from chemotherapy from Jane's body. So the item that makes her the strongest nearly simultaneously makes her the weakest.
I'm surprised cancer is a topic Marvel is choosing to address since it's geared mostly to teens and young adults. I'm also surprised how incredibly stubborn Jane Foster is being. She's willing to use Mjornir to give her strength, but she's unwillingly to take Asgard's aid to heal her. I know it's a comic book, but I'm still surprised that some Asgardian following Thor Odinson's orders didn't just force her to be healed. She seems insane to willingly negate the chemo by using Mjornir and yet remain unwilling to allow the Asgardians to heal her.
Mighty Thor is not a comic for someone simply looking to have an action packed adventure. It touches on real world stuff so I'd only recommend to people looking for a more serious story.
The Asgardians want to heal her, but she continually declines instead opting for human methods. That would likely be inconsequential if not for the fact that Mjornir has chosen her to wield the power of Thor. The problem is Mjornir's power removed the chemicals from chemotherapy from Jane's body. So the item that makes her the strongest nearly simultaneously makes her the weakest.
I'm surprised cancer is a topic Marvel is choosing to address since it's geared mostly to teens and young adults. I'm also surprised how incredibly stubborn Jane Foster is being. She's willing to use Mjornir to give her strength, but she's unwillingly to take Asgard's aid to heal her. I know it's a comic book, but I'm still surprised that some Asgardian following Thor Odinson's orders didn't just force her to be healed. She seems insane to willingly negate the chemo by using Mjornir and yet remain unwilling to allow the Asgardians to heal her.
Mighty Thor is not a comic for someone simply looking to have an action packed adventure. It touches on real world stuff so I'd only recommend to people looking for a more serious story.
August 31, 2016
I am not going to lie. When I heard Thor was being turned into a woman, I rolled my eyes. It is like Ghostbusters having an all female crew, not a bad idea but execution would be everything. I am not agaisnt Marvel rebooting their old heroes and adding some diversity, hell the push for female characters is what got me into reading comics this year! But again, it is all about execution and giving us a viable story instead of pleasing the masses. So I am not lying when I say The Mighty Thor is worthy.
I have not read any Thor comics, let's start with that. But this reboot helps you fill in gaps that might exist, like for example what happened to Thor? Is this in the same dimension? Answer: Yes, and Thor is off unto a far away land to lick his wounds. He is no longer worthy (something about Nick Fury whispering sweet nothings in his ear?) so Mjolnir has chosen a worthy champion in Jane Foster, who happens to be battling cancer at the moment. Jane takes on the responsibility of the Mighty Thor in order to save her world, and everybody else's, even though every time she picks up the hammer her cancer treatment regresses and her human shell gets worse. Questions such as "why doesn't she just use the hammer always?" are answered.
Asgard is in shambles, Odin has gone insane and even incarcerated his own wife. He is no longer the wise father, but the ruling tyrant. His brother is not helping much. Thor (male) is gone, and Odin is not happy about Mighty Thor taking his place. So things are bad in Asgard, as well as the Elvish world, something Thor comes to realize once dead light elves start falling from the stratosphere.
So expect lots of action, amazing art (like truly beautiful), and a great story line. I am captivated, and I plan on continuing this until the very end.
PS; Bonus? Loki!
I have not read any Thor comics, let's start with that. But this reboot helps you fill in gaps that might exist, like for example what happened to Thor? Is this in the same dimension? Answer: Yes, and Thor is off unto a far away land to lick his wounds. He is no longer worthy (something about Nick Fury whispering sweet nothings in his ear?) so Mjolnir has chosen a worthy champion in Jane Foster, who happens to be battling cancer at the moment. Jane takes on the responsibility of the Mighty Thor in order to save her world, and everybody else's, even though every time she picks up the hammer her cancer treatment regresses and her human shell gets worse. Questions such as "why doesn't she just use the hammer always?" are answered.
Asgard is in shambles, Odin has gone insane and even incarcerated his own wife. He is no longer the wise father, but the ruling tyrant. His brother is not helping much. Thor (male) is gone, and Odin is not happy about Mighty Thor taking his place. So things are bad in Asgard, as well as the Elvish world, something Thor comes to realize once dead light elves start falling from the stratosphere.
So expect lots of action, amazing art (like truly beautiful), and a great story line. I am captivated, and I plan on continuing this until the very end.
PS; Bonus? Loki!
August 22, 2017
Off to a great start
April 18, 2020
The flesh may be weak but the thunder is strong!
Ok I need the full volume now. So excited to see how it's gonna be adapted into the big screen!
August 20, 2016
Fun reboot. Gorgeous artwork. Don't follow comics much these days but do pick up the odd sale item on comixology. I like the new female Thor. Of course she'd be Jane Foster! The cancer storyline is a very cool twist. Freyja is wonderfully regal. Loki amusing as always. Malekith? No. His portrayal feels more like a simple rif on Loki's personality than the dark, malevolent personality he should be. Odin behaving like a toddler? Please. Fine I think for the all-Father to be mercurial and occasionally petty, but stupid and utterly blind to what's going on around him? No. Four stars for the concept and writing. Five for the artwork. Deduct one for the characterizations of Malekith and Odin. Intrigued to read the next book in the series.
November 28, 2015
Jason Aaron does an amazing job on Thor. The character has been appearing in comics, usually at least twice a month, since the 60's, so it really takes something to come up with a new approach.
Aaron proves himself an amazing writer over and over again.
Aaron proves himself an amazing writer over and over again.
December 14, 2015
I love the way Jane Foster's condition contrasts with Thor's. It's sad and beautiful, adding an unexpected yet brilliant aspect to her character. The art is lovely, as usual.
November 19, 2015
Despite being the champion of political correctness the new Thor continues to impress. Fresh stories and exceptional artwork abound in the series reboot.
December 23, 2015
Now that we know who Thor is, this takes a darker turn. This isn't her teasing any longer, this is her embracing her temporary mantle. All I see is a sad conclusion to this, and I hate that feeling.
January 4, 2016
It was a fun read. My personal preference for this series would be to read it as a graphic novel.
November 30, 2015
The art in this is just beautiful. Really excited to see where we go next.
April 24, 2018
I feel like every comic book has to go through a cycle of changes in order to stay relevant. Even when these changes aren't necessarily going to stay, they are things which can lead to some of the best superhero comics which are out there. For example, one of my all-time favorite Batman runs if not THE best Batman run was when Dick Grayson was Batman with Damien Wayne as his sidekick. On the other hand, quite a few changes can be done only to be undone just as quickly and leave no lasting impression.
For example, one of the most interesting things I think they did with Thor was have Ragnarok resettled in Broxton, Oklahoma as I was really interested in how the Asgardians dealt with living among mortal and what long term changes that might have on the book--the answer turning out to be none. Baldur was revealed as Odin's son and was King of Asgard but that's all taken care of as Asgard is once more in space, Odin is once more King, and Loki is now tottering on becoming a villain again. Ironically, this means that Jane Foster as Thor is actually something that's in a very otherwise "classic" Thor set up.
What do I think of Jane Foster as Thor? I think it's a perfectly good idea. Jane Foster is a classic character of the Thor Mythos and deserves more attention. While a lot of fans preferred Sif and Thor, I always rooted for poor Jane even though the writers abandoned her as Thor's love interest like 30 years ago. So, seeing her return and now as a badass challenging the ways of the Asgardians who dumped her (as well as the fans who thought she wasn't interesting because she wasn't an action girl) is interesting.
Do I actually think she's going to remain Thor forever? No, not in the slightest (and she's already had it removed as I understand it) because of myriad reasons but I wonder if this is possible to have as a permanent effect on Jane Foster's self. She might not be Thor but maybe she could be Thunderstrike or her own character that I'd continue to read and enjoy.
The book treats Odin as a corrupt dictator and sexist jerkass, which may settle down poorly with some fans but given he's allowed the Serpent back into Asgard (a man who has allied with literal Nazis), I'm not overly concerned as I suspect we'll find out he's being corrupted by his brother sometime. Odin did treat Jane like complete crap in the original Thor run (I read the Black and White Essentials Trades) too so I understand why there's some bad blood there. I'm not a big fan of Frigga as the Big Good contrast since I thought she treated Loki abominably in Agents of Asgard. I'm also not a big fan of the Congress of Worlds concept since as we see with this issue, Space U.N.s are only as good as the members involved in them.
So, yeah, I really enjoyed this book and its concepts. I don't like Loki's seeming backsliding but everything else is aces and I'm looking forward to the sequel.
9/10
For example, one of the most interesting things I think they did with Thor was have Ragnarok resettled in Broxton, Oklahoma as I was really interested in how the Asgardians dealt with living among mortal and what long term changes that might have on the book--the answer turning out to be none. Baldur was revealed as Odin's son and was King of Asgard but that's all taken care of as Asgard is once more in space, Odin is once more King, and Loki is now tottering on becoming a villain again. Ironically, this means that Jane Foster as Thor is actually something that's in a very otherwise "classic" Thor set up.
What do I think of Jane Foster as Thor? I think it's a perfectly good idea. Jane Foster is a classic character of the Thor Mythos and deserves more attention. While a lot of fans preferred Sif and Thor, I always rooted for poor Jane even though the writers abandoned her as Thor's love interest like 30 years ago. So, seeing her return and now as a badass challenging the ways of the Asgardians who dumped her (as well as the fans who thought she wasn't interesting because she wasn't an action girl) is interesting.
Do I actually think she's going to remain Thor forever? No, not in the slightest (and she's already had it removed as I understand it) because of myriad reasons but I wonder if this is possible to have as a permanent effect on Jane Foster's self. She might not be Thor but maybe she could be Thunderstrike or her own character that I'd continue to read and enjoy.
The book treats Odin as a corrupt dictator and sexist jerkass, which may settle down poorly with some fans but given he's allowed the Serpent back into Asgard (a man who has allied with literal Nazis), I'm not overly concerned as I suspect we'll find out he's being corrupted by his brother sometime. Odin did treat Jane like complete crap in the original Thor run (I read the Black and White Essentials Trades) too so I understand why there's some bad blood there. I'm not a big fan of Frigga as the Big Good contrast since I thought she treated Loki abominably in Agents of Asgard. I'm also not a big fan of the Congress of Worlds concept since as we see with this issue, Space U.N.s are only as good as the members involved in them.
So, yeah, I really enjoyed this book and its concepts. I don't like Loki's seeming backsliding but everything else is aces and I'm looking forward to the sequel.
9/10
January 11, 2020
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This was... way serious than i expected. Jane Foster has cancer, and everytime she pick up the hammer her chemotherapy regresses so she keeps getting weaker. Asgard calls the ‘female’ Thor, a thief. Asgard is in shambles, politic talks, i got a headache... It was still good just i was hoping for a little more fun. This is too heavy from what i want from a comic book.
This was... way serious than i expected. Jane Foster has cancer, and everytime she pick up the hammer her chemotherapy regresses so she keeps getting weaker. Asgard calls the ‘female’ Thor, a thief. Asgard is in shambles, politic talks, i got a headache... It was still good just i was hoping for a little more fun. This is too heavy from what i want from a comic book.
August 3, 2017
Holy god I've got to get my hands on the rest of this run. Lady Thor, beautiful character designs (I love these versions of Loki and Malekith so much??) and a great story to be told. Bless up, Aaron and Dauterman. Bless up.
August 12, 2017
Really enjoyable- I was especially a fan of Loki :))
November 24, 2017
Whoever greenlit pube-face Loki needs to be sent to fucking prison
December 29, 2017
The art in this one was particularly good, as were parts of the plot. I love the dichotomy of Thor/Jane and the two storylines running through. Loki was great.
July 9, 2018
JANE IS SO POWERFUL I LOVE HER
August 4, 2018
I like this war storyline. This is my first Thor comic
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March 9, 2022I like the whole cancer thing and how it is motivating Jane in the title of Thor. However, I thought this issue was a bit boring.
August 26, 2022
Kinda mixed feelings on how this is handling heavy stuff.
November 23, 2015
YAAAAASSSSS. Give me MOAR.
I was so excited to receive Thor! And LOVE that it's now "The Mighty Thor" because it's true and sad all at the same time.
Possible spoilers. Read at your own risk.
I enjoy that we get more of Jane's sickness. The initial issues (1-8) didn't dive too deep into it. We just know that she's super sick. It's sad, in a sense, to see that when she's Thor, it's literally killing her due to the way the power of Mjolnir works in her body. Like she said, she could stay Thor forever but... Love Jane's 'little' bodyguard. Talk about comic relief when things get grim.
Also, stuff's about to GO DOWN in the next few issues. After all, Loki. Enough said, I think.
The art's beautiful as always.
I was so excited to receive Thor! And LOVE that it's now "The Mighty Thor" because it's true and sad all at the same time.
Possible spoilers. Read at your own risk.
I enjoy that we get more of Jane's sickness. The initial issues (1-8) didn't dive too deep into it. We just know that she's super sick. It's sad, in a sense, to see that when she's Thor, it's literally killing her due to the way the power of Mjolnir works in her body. Like she said, she could stay Thor forever but... Love Jane's 'little' bodyguard. Talk about comic relief when things get grim.
Also, stuff's about to GO DOWN in the next few issues. After all, Loki. Enough said, I think.
The art's beautiful as always.
November 21, 2015
Thor is gone and Doctor Jane Foster now wields Mjolnir as Thor. However, with Odin gone mad in his fortress, Thor is now a wanted criminal. Despite that, Thor knows she must act as the Dark Elves slaughter the Light while the Council stays silent. On top of that, Jane is battling cancer and losing.
I love the angle of having Jane become Thor and the contrast of a powerful god within a dying woman's body makes for excellent storytelling. The art is lush and detailed and this edition comes with a pull-out full color poster showcasing nearly all the characters.
I love the angle of having Jane become Thor and the contrast of a powerful god within a dying woman's body makes for excellent storytelling. The art is lush and detailed and this edition comes with a pull-out full color poster showcasing nearly all the characters.
December 28, 2015
This story is amazing! I love that we now know who Thor is and therefor can get her perspective. The mystery girl trope was getting a bit old (perhaps I just watched too much Doctor Who). But this is awesome. I like the slice of life parts as much as the epic stuff - as is often the case with Marvel superhero comics.
issue 2: great story and it's good to see Loki back. Darn he is drawn sexy (though not sexualized). read December 28th
issue 2: great story and it's good to see Loki back. Darn he is drawn sexy (though not sexualized). read December 28th
November 23, 2016
Check out my full video review for issues 1&2 at https://youtu.be/fUcO42b4MXU
I love Jane as Thor. Her battle with cancer and how changing into Thor affects her is really interesting. She has such a different view of what being Thor means than Odinson. I can't wait to see how Jane does as Thor.
I love Jane as Thor. Her battle with cancer and how changing into Thor affects her is really interesting. She has such a different view of what being Thor means than Odinson. I can't wait to see how Jane does as Thor.
November 21, 2015
I OBSESSED with Dr. Jane Foster as Thor. It's a great story that features not only her being a badass warrior, but also a human dealing with a very real problem.
And that ending! I can't wait to read more.
And that ending! I can't wait to read more.
April 24, 2016
Odin needs to GO! How dare he do that to Freyja!
While I am still a bit disappointed that Jane is Thor I must say I find the whole cancer aspect fascinating. I'm very interested in where all of this is leading!
While I am still a bit disappointed that Jane is Thor I must say I find the whole cancer aspect fascinating. I'm very interested in where all of this is leading!
August 14, 2016
Fantastic concept and Jane Foster is such an interesting character here, faced with an impossible dilemma. Great start to a very promising series, I'm curious to see what happens with the Dark Elves (why couldn't the film villains be as interesting and devious as their comic counterparts?!).
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