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Thor: Son of Asgard
Thor: Son of Asgard #5
Thor, Balder and Sif come ever closer to obtaining the fourth mystic element but a betrayal from within could lead to their failure!
22 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2004
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May 19, 2021
wOAH, WHAT WAS THAT ENDING? ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ME????? NO WAY
August 26, 2026
Thor: Son of Asgard #5 (2004) — The Cost of the Final Element
Writer: Akira Yoshida | Penciller: Greg Tocchini | Inker: Jay Leisten | Colorist: Guru-eFX
Five issues into a six-part arc, *Thor: Son of Asgard* finally lets its slow-building tension come to a head. Where earlier chapters were content to test the trio against external threats one at a time, issue #5 raises the stakes considerably — the quest for Odin's final mystic element brings with it the real possibility of betrayal from within the group's own ranks, and the series handles that reveal with more restraint and craft than a lesser Silver Age throwback might have managed.
Akira Yoshida makes the choice to split the trio apart for the bulk of this issue, and the decision pays off structurally as much as emotionally. Separating Thor from Balder and Sif allows the book to run two very different registers simultaneously — a solitary trial for Thor that plays almost like a classic Tales of Asgard vignette, and a rising sense of dread back home in Asgard proper that the series has been building toward since its opening pages. That dual structure keeps the pacing brisk without sacrificing the character work that's made this miniseries worth following.
Greg Tocchini's linework continues to be the book's connective tissue across wildly different environments, and this issue asks a lot of him — desolate, worn-down landscapes sit alongside the grandeur of Asgard's towers, and he renders both with the same painterly commitment to atmosphere that's defined the series since issue #1. Guru-eFX's coloring draws a clear visual line between Thor's isolated trial and the gathering storm back home, and that contrast does real narrative work even before the plot catches up to it.
What's most impressive here is how thoroughly earned the issue's late turn feels. The seeds for this moment have been planted patiently since the miniseries began — in small character beats, in lingering background presences, in exactly the kind of quiet groundwork that rewards readers who've stuck with the arc from the start. Newer or more casual readers will still follow the plot mechanics just fine, but the emotional gut-punch lands hardest for those who've been paying attention.
As the arc barrels toward its finale, #5 succeeds by making the danger feel personal and irreversible in a way the series has only hinted at before now.
Reading Order Value: Optional, but essential if reading the arc as a whole
New Reader Friendly: Yes, though best appreciated having read #1–4
Writer: Akira Yoshida | Penciller: Greg Tocchini | Inker: Jay Leisten | Colorist: Guru-eFX
Five issues into a six-part arc, *Thor: Son of Asgard* finally lets its slow-building tension come to a head. Where earlier chapters were content to test the trio against external threats one at a time, issue #5 raises the stakes considerably — the quest for Odin's final mystic element brings with it the real possibility of betrayal from within the group's own ranks, and the series handles that reveal with more restraint and craft than a lesser Silver Age throwback might have managed.
Akira Yoshida makes the choice to split the trio apart for the bulk of this issue, and the decision pays off structurally as much as emotionally. Separating Thor from Balder and Sif allows the book to run two very different registers simultaneously — a solitary trial for Thor that plays almost like a classic Tales of Asgard vignette, and a rising sense of dread back home in Asgard proper that the series has been building toward since its opening pages. That dual structure keeps the pacing brisk without sacrificing the character work that's made this miniseries worth following.
Greg Tocchini's linework continues to be the book's connective tissue across wildly different environments, and this issue asks a lot of him — desolate, worn-down landscapes sit alongside the grandeur of Asgard's towers, and he renders both with the same painterly commitment to atmosphere that's defined the series since issue #1. Guru-eFX's coloring draws a clear visual line between Thor's isolated trial and the gathering storm back home, and that contrast does real narrative work even before the plot catches up to it.
What's most impressive here is how thoroughly earned the issue's late turn feels. The seeds for this moment have been planted patiently since the miniseries began — in small character beats, in lingering background presences, in exactly the kind of quiet groundwork that rewards readers who've stuck with the arc from the start. Newer or more casual readers will still follow the plot mechanics just fine, but the emotional gut-punch lands hardest for those who've been paying attention.
As the arc barrels toward its finale, #5 succeeds by making the danger feel personal and irreversible in a way the series has only hinted at before now.
Reading Order Value: Optional, but essential if reading the arc as a whole
New Reader Friendly: Yes, though best appreciated having read #1–4
April 5, 2020
Loki comes to Thor and his friends with news that Karnilla, Queen of the Norns, is about to launch an attack on Asgard. Thor sends Sif and Balder back to Asgard with Loki, while he will attempt to get the final element for their quest. Thor will try to get the water from the Lake of Lilitha and return to Asgard before Karnilla’s forces will attack!
Yoshida diverges from his formula only slightly for this issue. While the issue starts with the character interactions again, this time we mostly get exposition from and distrust for Loki. Loki hasn’t really had a lot to do in the series so far, but the pranks he’s pulled and the other characters’ dialogue gives readers the notion to distrust him as well. Thor’s attitudes towards Loki are noble, he wants to protect him, but also seeks to have him pay for his actions in following them and hindering their quest.
The final battle is actually pretty exciting. Karnilla’s forces include many different creatures like goblins, lizard men and dragons, and this looks to be a massive attack. The Asgardian defenders fight in every section of the city and against all the various creatures to stave off defeat. Again, this is where Tocchini’s art shines with all of the various monsters and fight panels.
I found this to be the most entertaining issue so far.
Yoshida diverges from his formula only slightly for this issue. While the issue starts with the character interactions again, this time we mostly get exposition from and distrust for Loki. Loki hasn’t really had a lot to do in the series so far, but the pranks he’s pulled and the other characters’ dialogue gives readers the notion to distrust him as well. Thor’s attitudes towards Loki are noble, he wants to protect him, but also seeks to have him pay for his actions in following them and hindering their quest.
The final battle is actually pretty exciting. Karnilla’s forces include many different creatures like goblins, lizard men and dragons, and this looks to be a massive attack. The Asgardian defenders fight in every section of the city and against all the various creatures to stave off defeat. Again, this is where Tocchini’s art shines with all of the various monsters and fight panels.
I found this to be the most entertaining issue so far.
December 3, 2018
Okay, this was a nice twist to the story. I liked this issue the best so far. It was twisted, sure but it was still great. It held so much of suspense. Hehe. I just wish these comics were a little longer, say 40 pages each but hm, that's okay. It's all good so far.
The end did wreck my mind, though. I don't want to say what it was and give a spoiler but it definitely was baffling. I can't wait to read more and find out what happens next. :D
The end did wreck my mind, though. I don't want to say what it was and give a spoiler but it definitely was baffling. I can't wait to read more and find out what happens next. :D
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October 9, 2021As Thor and his pals travel through a forest Balder notices that it isn't as lush as it should be. Loki appears before them asking for help as Karnilla plans to attack Asgard. Thor sends his friends with Loki while he completes the quest. Once arriving at the lake he finds that the water is gone. He takes some dirt from the empty basin to remind himself of his failure and heads home. When he gets back Asgard is under attack. The Asgardians win, but Karnilla appears and shots Thor in the heart.
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February 8, 2021
Me encantooo, nunca habia conocido a karnilla.
Loki siendo loki.
Ya quiero saber como termina todo esto!
QUE FUE ESE FINAL
Loki siendo loki.
Ya quiero saber como termina todo esto!
QUE FUE ESE FINAL
March 8, 2022
the ending was just????
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March 1, 2025Not sure if I like Thor, sometimes he very macho man and its attractive but other times he's a spoilt brat.
Also the ending was dkdjdkdnsk and it made it worse cause I know whatll happen in the next issue and also I DONT KNOW IF I LIKE HIM SO IT'S HARD TO RESONATE
Also the ending was dkdjdkdnsk and it made it worse cause I know whatll happen in the next issue and also I DONT KNOW IF I LIKE HIM SO IT'S HARD TO RESONATE
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September 5, 2018
It was ok I guess but that cliffhanger was rather disapointing.
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