Loki: Agente de Asgard, Vol. 3: Los últimos días de Loki

Loki: Agent of Asgard

by Al Ewing (Translator)

Contiene Loki: Agent Of Asgard 11-17 USA.
Con “Últimos días de Loki”, una trama ligada a “Secret Wars”. Mientras tiene lugar la muerte del Universo Marvel, sólo queda tiempo para una última historia, la del enfrentamiento que estabas esperando: Loki contra Loki. Y sólo uno de ellos vencerá.

Autores: Al Ewing y Lee Garbett

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Marvel, Fantasy, Superheroes, Graphic Novels Comics, Mythology

160 pages, Paperback

First published October 6, 2015

Reviews

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

I'm not gonna lie, after the last volume, I was tad afraid that this was going to end on a depressing and/or shitty angst-filled note.



And, honestly, I just didn't want that for this Loki. Know what I mean? This incarnation, starting with my first introduction to him in Young Avengers, has been written to perfection for the past few years. It's just my opinion, but I think a lot of comic fans would agree with me.
This Loki is the quintessential Damaged But Snarky anti-hero that everyone wants to root for. In other words, he's FUN! And even though deep down we wouldn't trust him with our car keys, we want him to get a Happily Ever After. Or at least, the Loki-version of a HEA.



Anyway, I'm happy to report that this one ended on a fantastic high.
I don't want to give spoilers, but Loki (quite literally) confronts his demons, and the solution he finds to his problem is pretty ingenious.



Yeah, all of that twisty-turny stuff was pretty freaking fantastic, and I can't say I saw much of any of it coming. So, yes, I'm super happy with the way this wrapped up, especially considering the entire Marvel Universe sorta exploded there towards the end, which probably severely limited Ewing's story options.



I have to admit that toward the middle of this one I got a little bogged down with all of the (just my opinion) boring Asgard stuff. That's just a personal preference thing, and in no way am I saying that it was sucky storytelling. I just kinda zoned out for most of it, because I'm not (and never have been) a fan of reading about the stuff happening in Asgard.



Other than that, I have zero complaints. <--alert my husband, he'll never believe it!
*cough*
Anyhoo, all three volumes are well worth a read.
Highly Recommended!

[Chad · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found all the different versions of Loki kind of confusing, especially their motives. I much preferred Kid Loki who's trying to redeem himself and he keeps screwing up.

[Subham · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS ONE WAS SO GOOD OMG!

This one is next level, like breaking the fourth and some more, so meta textual and deep and filled with commentary, some on the nose ad some hidden beneath metaphors and woven together with the larger story being told and the big status quo changing story at the time aka Secret wars aka end of the Marvel universe and its brilliantly written!

I like how this story starts with Loki learning how he becomes future king loki and the evilness of it and him choosing who he has to, and my god that part was brilliantly written and I like his convo with Verity during that time and I love the deepness of it and also her simple origin and my god I love Loki and Verity both!

Then the big stuff with the universe actually ending and my god Ewing brings the actual Ragnarok stuff led by King loki, the forces of Hel and Hela, Jorgmundr and all that and Odin and all the warriors of Valhalla stepping into save the day and I love the way Al manages to tie so many different continuities and actual norse legends into an amazing package of the story and how our boy Loki saves the day and its brilliant, and yes I will stop using brilliant so many times but its just that showing him in a heroic way and well redeeming and setting him towards an interesting journey in the end!

That convo he has with King Loki (future self) was so deep and meta-textual and Ewing talking about you don't have to be who you were, change yourself and thats the only constant aka change and its brilliant and so deep and my god the last page is just <3!

One of my favorite reads of the year already!!

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

My status update after reading the penultimate chapter of this book was '#17's going to have to be a real corker to redeem this mess'. Guess what? It was!

The final chapter of this collection was incredible. I really, really loved it and actually had a little tear in my eye at the ending. I honestly can't imagine a more perfect ending to this series.

If I was rating this collection purely on the strength of the final chapter, it would get five stars, easily. Unfortunately, I can't bring myself to overlook the aforementioned mess of the previous couple of issues.

I love your writing, Mr. Ewing, but I'm really not interested in seeing the Æsir fighting with modern day military grade artillery. Even if it does mean Odin gets to 'get Old Painless out of the bag'. Call me old fashioned.

Anyway, as happens so often these days, if I had a point I've forgotten it, so I'll stop typing now.

[Sesana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so happy with the way this ended up. In this volume, Ewing brings a satisfyingly complicated conclusion to a story arc that goes way back to Siege, through all of Kieron Gillen's fantastic work on Journey into Mystery and Young Avengers. He brought the character of Loki around to what I think could be a very interesting place. There's a lot of stories that you can tell with this version of Loki. And there's a ton of meta stuff that Ewing handles really well. I don't think you can talk about the nature of Loki, god of lies or stories without getting meta. I'm so glad that I started reading the evolution of Loki with Siege, which is absolutely what I would suggest anybody interested in the character do.

[Jesse A · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some silliness but all in all a decent series.

[Tom Ewing · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't generally review books by Al, because my critical objectivity would be in serious doubt. This one is worth an exception to that rule. It's both a cracking tale of Asgard in the mighty Marvel manner - a love letter to Walt Simonson's Thor run in style and reference, Lee Garbett's art crackling with energy - and the writer's entry into that grand, decades old conversation between British comics writers about stories and what they mean. And under the metafictional flourishes (which are a delight, but I always like that sort of thing) there's a very humane and kind piece about taking control of your own story, accepting yourself and moving on. A lovely comic, and a fitting goodbye (for now) to one of Marvel's most interesting characters of the 2010s.

[Ana M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5
Ha sido mi favorito de los tres, lástima que ya no quedan más.

[Neil R. Coulter · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don't understand anything in this book. The series as a whole has been frustrating on every page, because it presumes I've read a thousand other related series, and so it doesn't tell the full story of any of its plot threads. In the whole series, I never figured out what all the different Lokis were about (Is Loki in the comic books really almost the same as the Joker? At least one version of him here definitely is.), and I don't know why Asgard characters were fighting each other with machine guns, and I . . . oh, bother. I'm not going to type any more about this. It was no fun for me, and now I'm done.

[Dev · Rating 5 out of 5]

Volume 2 might have gotten off track a little bit due to an unfortunate and mandatory tie-in, but volume 3 finishes strong! Once again I'm just so impressed both with Ewing's characterization of Loki and also his ability to weave together the Marvel universe, elements of actual Norse mythology, and commentary on the nature of stories. I am now going to be forever sad that this version of Loki belongs to Marvel instead of DC because this style of story would have fit in perfectly with several classic Vertigo titles. Those would be some crossovers I could have gotten behind!

[Petergiaquinta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Volume 1 in this three-volume set starts off slow; Volume 2 really kind of stinks it up, but things get a little more interesting here in this third book, and although little will stick with me from these comics, there were some moments: Odin Borson and Loki meeting the giant otter, King Loki riding the Midgard Serpent, Freyja throwing open the doors of Valhalla. Bill son of Bill feasting at the heroes’ table? But best of all is when the focus shifts to the magic of stories, those told by the skalds thousands of years ago, the ones told by Loki and others in these pages, and of course the stories scripted by Al Ewing that I have been reading right now. Stories are powerful lies; lies that tell the truth and create reality itself, and as Loki is the god of lies, so too is he the god of stories. I just wish there were more of that in these three volumes and less of the stupid stuff.

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

First time reading a Loki-centric book. This basically leads into the Secret Wars. Strong start but got tiresome towards the end.
https://youtu.be/ch20x7t8WFY

[Cecilia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ending to a great series.

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow I thought I finished this series but I guess I didn't. My buddy reminded me of how good it was (and I did enjoy volume 1-2 a lot) so I dove right into it on Marvel Unlimited!

The end of days are here. Secret Wars is starting and the old Loki has made his move. Capturing the Teenage Loki, and forcing him to make a choice. However, some choices aren't simple, and BAM we are thrown a brand new twist on it all. Which Loki will emerge? Why? And how will he stop the war between Asguardians and Loki once more?

Overall, good stuff. I didn't love the middle as I felt it was over the top and kind of wonky. I also think if didn't know anything about secrets wars might be even more confusing. However, the first two issues are damn amazing and the last issue is GREAT. It really focuses on change and how we can grow as people.

Overall I really enjoyed the ending so much that it went from good to great for me. While not as strong as volume 1-2 it's still pretty damn great. A 3.5-4 out of 5.

[Connie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book via Kindle Unlimited.

In this final volume, we find out that Loki didn't truly die when he ascended into the void, simply changed into being the God of Stories rather than the God of Lies. He's now back to challenge King Loki, and prevent the end of Asgard as King Loki and the forces of Hel go against the heroes of Valhalla and Asgard alike. I was worried this Loki would have to sacrifice himself, again, to finish the story of the Agent of Asgard, but instead we get to see him overcome his desire for his family to want him and step into his own air of "you know what, do what you want" as he faces the higher Gods and lives to tell the tale and defeats King Loki. I'm glad this Loki got a slightly better ending than more angst and pain.

[Natalie H · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gotta say I think that's the first series I've got through where the library had them all. Whoop. Less read this one read that one tags and more story, which was good. I enjoyed this one more because I knew what was going on. Interesting ending, but ultimately ended with redemption. I liked that Loki and Verity stayed together, that was sweet, if you didn't think about her being dead to do it.

[Joanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

And all got what they deserved...

[Lauren Stoolfire · Rating 4 out of 5]

This final installment of this series is the best of the three. I really liked how it wrapped up. Still a bit confused though.

[Alex Sarll]

A delightful, intricate and incredibly meta conclusion to a wonderful series. Really, it could only have been improved had the fanservice quotient gone even higher with the sexual fluidity which Ewing initially talked about including, and which mutterings of late suggest editorial may have nixed. Still, the final issue in particular is a marvel, recalling Morrison, Moore and Gaiman in its fascination with the nature of stories - yet for all that, unmistakably Al.

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well that was imaginative. Ewing takes us on more than just a greatest hits tour of Loki as Marvel wrapper up that boot of the 616, giving us a chance to really delve deep into the philosophy of lies, gods and schemes. I enjoyed this meta version of the Loki’s we’ve seen in the last decade - walking the line, learning how to be more than his/her destiny, actually relating as more than just the cleverest sonofabitch in the room.

[Violeta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Menuda obra maestra

[Maj · Rating 2 out of 5]

Who has that gif of the guy crying and hugging his pillow but in like a Good fulfilled way. That’s how I feel

[Sienna Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5⭐️ - includes issues 12-17 -

[C.J · Rating 5 out of 5]

"It's alright."
A lighthearted Loki run managed to tell a story about change, loving yourself, becoming better. It was fantastic. The reveal of old Loki was a poignant moment that really struck me. Al Ewing is quickly becoming one of my favourite Marvel writers with Empyre, New Avengers and this.
Loki has always been a character defined by his past, the stories others told about him, even if they weren't true. As the God of Lies, he accepted that. But not this Loki. He retold his own story. The integration of other characters, especially Verity and Freya, was very well done. I loved the time travel and the beautiful art mixed with myth and storytelling. This was definitely the best Loki put to the page.

[kaitlphere · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were a whole lot of pieces from the previous two books pulled together for this one. There was some nice messaging deep in the story about changing ones self for the better and forgiving our past flawed selves, but that was buried pretty deep under tricks and fighting. I enjoyed the storyteller in the Norse tent 3000 years ago and how he looked like Loki. I did not enjoy that one of the tricks pulled to get a leg up in the fighting was guns, especially because it wasn't relevant after the reveal page.

[Julie In Wonderland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the last issue of Agent of Asgard series and damn it went out with a bang!
This volume has everything its predecessors did and did not have: the action, the lore, motherf**king Ragnarok, the emotional discovery, the humor and friendship.
I admit I got a bit teary at the end just seeing Loki and Verity. God, I looove great platonic friendships.
It ends on a great note. I love the last panel and all it hints at.
I just love everything in this comic and I’m so happy I discovered it.

[Davidrago · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loki, dios del engaño, dios de las mentiras... ¿Dios de las historias?
Como me ha gustado esta saga. Apela a muchas cosas que dan justo en la tecla para mí: El como evolucionar como persona y tratar de mejorar por el camino, como lidiar con tus antiguos yo, con tus demonios internos, con las malas decisiones del pasado. Y sobre la necesidad de contar historias, y como esas historias nos dan forma y nosotros les damos forma a ellas.
Sublime.

[Arlenne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Por fin, después de mucho tiempo, he podido saber cómo termina esta historia. ¿O debería decir cómo continua? ¿Es esta una metáfora sobre que somos lo que queramos creer? ¿O somos lo que otros dicen que somos?
Os lo dejo a vuestra elección.

"Y eso es todo lo que necesitas saber"


Loki... Un grande.

[Pablo Ujados · Rating 5 out of 5]

Espectacular !! Una historia impresionante que a traves de la accion marvel y la mitologia nordica , te explica la lucha interna de cada uno y como siempre tienes el poder de llevar tu vida a donde quieras , siempre que quieras !! simplemente Espectacular.

[Bekka · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great wrap up to the series, I loved how all the parts weaved together, and got serious Doctor Who vibes from the end! But, it was a little confused at points I will say, possibly because it's been a while since I read the comics this ties into. Still, enjoyable all the same!
TW for violence, guns, death, guilt, mentions of death of a child, apocalypse-type situations.