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Thor: Ragnarok: The Junior Novel
Thor's world is about to explode in this exciting junior novel based on the upcoming film Marvel's Ragnarok. His devious brother, Loki has taken over his home of Asgard, the powerful and ancient Hela has emerged with dark designs, and Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe. To escape and save his home, Thor must compete in an alien contest of champions, fighting his way to freedom against none other than his former ally and fellow Avenger... the Incredible Hulk!
Features an 8-page color insert!
(c)2017 MARVEL.
115 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 10, 2017
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Jim McCann
198 books31 followersJim McCann is an award-winning writer of comic books, television, and theatre. He worked on several films and music videos before he was accepted into the ABC Daytime Writer Development Program. During that time he wrote for the popular ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. Upon moving to New York, he found a position at Marvel Comics, where he remained for six years, working in publicity and PR.
He wrote several critically acclaimed Marvel HAWKEYE series before branching out into creating his own comics and graphic novels, as well as other projects. His first graphic novel, RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN, won the comic book industry's top award: Best Original Graphic Album. He has since gone on to create hit series such as the space-heist LOST VEGAS and the ongoing top-rated series MIND THE GAP, both published through Image Comics.
McCann earned his BA in Communication Arts, Electronic Media as well as a double minor in English and Theatre from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH.
He currently resides in Los Angeles, where he is represented by Chelsea Reed at CAA and managed by Stan Spry at The Cartel.
He wrote several critically acclaimed Marvel HAWKEYE series before branching out into creating his own comics and graphic novels, as well as other projects. His first graphic novel, RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN, won the comic book industry's top award: Best Original Graphic Album. He has since gone on to create hit series such as the space-heist LOST VEGAS and the ongoing top-rated series MIND THE GAP, both published through Image Comics.
McCann earned his BA in Communication Arts, Electronic Media as well as a double minor in English and Theatre from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH.
He currently resides in Los Angeles, where he is represented by Chelsea Reed at CAA and managed by Stan Spry at The Cartel.
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March 2, 2019
Yeah now I just have to spend my Friday night watching the Thor movies. 🔥Chris Hemsworth🔥 time! I liked the bonus story a lot.
My quick and simple overall: This little book is based on the movie and doesn’t disappoint in entertaining Marvel fans.
My quick and simple overall: This little book is based on the movie and doesn’t disappoint in entertaining Marvel fans.
February 14, 2018
5 🌟
Liked the movie novelization of this movie. Thor seems to have a good sense of humor. Nice to finally know what happened to the Hulk. Still don't like the Hulk and Black Widow romance. Too much out of the blue. Can't wait to see what's next for Thor's adventures.
Liked the movie novelization of this movie. Thor seems to have a good sense of humor. Nice to finally know what happened to the Hulk. Still don't like the Hulk and Black Widow romance. Too much out of the blue. Can't wait to see what's next for Thor's adventures.
November 23, 2017
As always with the junior book, they hack off the end of the movie, so beware of that firstly, if you're planning to read this. Also, a fair amount of scenes are also missing around the midway, for example, Doctor Strange does not make an appearance in his book, and there were slight changes with the early scenes with Hela and with Odin as well with dialogue with the GM and Loki. But on the plus side, there is a nicely fleshed out prologue titled "before the battle" which is as is suggests and offers insight as to Hulk/Banner ended up on Sakaar in the first place and Thor getting to Muspelheim, the realm of Surtur and battling his way to seek his audience.
As for the book its self, very easy to read print and fancy patterned pages. 5/5
As for the book its self, very easy to read print and fancy patterned pages. 5/5
February 7, 2018
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(Thank you so much to Penguin Random House SA for sending me this book in exchange for an honest review.)
I haven't watched the Thor Ragnarok movie yet, but I love Marvel and Loki is my bae. I was so excited to read this short little book.
It turns out that Let The Battle Begin is quite a significant title. This book covers only half of what I imagine the full story is - as seen in the movie - and it stops just before Thor and co. are returning to Asgard to face Hela. So don't expect to find the whole film transcript in here (which is basically what I expected).
The writing isn't amazing, and I don't think it's meant to be. This is a short and sweet tale, with characters we know and love, and a strong story. Even though this isn't a great price of literature, it serves its purpose: fun, entertaining, and enjoyable. You watched the movie, now enjoy this little story.
It's fun.
Marvel fans will love this short and entertaining story packed with the characters we love and have followed for years.
It also has some awesome illustrations.
(Thank you so much to Penguin Random House SA for sending me this book in exchange for an honest review.)
I haven't watched the Thor Ragnarok movie yet, but I love Marvel and Loki is my bae. I was so excited to read this short little book.
It turns out that Let The Battle Begin is quite a significant title. This book covers only half of what I imagine the full story is - as seen in the movie - and it stops just before Thor and co. are returning to Asgard to face Hela. So don't expect to find the whole film transcript in here (which is basically what I expected).
The writing isn't amazing, and I don't think it's meant to be. This is a short and sweet tale, with characters we know and love, and a strong story. Even though this isn't a great price of literature, it serves its purpose: fun, entertaining, and enjoyable. You watched the movie, now enjoy this little story.
It's fun.
Marvel fans will love this short and entertaining story packed with the characters we love and have followed for years.
It also has some awesome illustrations.
September 15, 2020
What is included in this junior novel is good, though it's not what I was hoping for. Half way through the story it ends and goes back to fill in details from before Thor and Hulk met in the Arena on Sakaar. I liked the details and explanations, the filled in gaps of this insert. But I feel it was poorly placed and wonder where the rest of Ragnarok is? We'll have to find another edition of the story.
December 19, 2017
Very incomplete. Tells the first part of the story then jumps into several short stories.
July 27, 2018
The movie was better.
Why do Marvel stories end in the middle? Why can't there at least be a part two?
Why do Marvel stories end in the middle? Why can't there at least be a part two?
August 14, 2018
I picked it up for funsies to see how it matched the film. It didn't...at all.
August 15, 2018
It is not your standard movie novelisation that's for sure.
The fact that the cover bears no info regarding the author also speaks volumes about the quality.
First of all, the book doesn't cover the whole movie content. It spans before the events of the movie, covering some details of Thor's decision to search for the roots of his vision in Avengers 2, which brought him to Muspelheim, and how Hulk ended up on Sarkar and then ends right about when our plucky heroes are returning to Asgard.
And my they are plucky, stalwart and serious. Most of the humour of the movie is gone from here, and this bare-bones story with the nuance and many story beats seemingly the same, but completely shifted, makes most of the characters very noble and quite one dimensional, with either simplified or just random motivations. Ppl who liked previous Thor movies better might enjoy that as it is upkeeping with the previous storytelling full of pathos, but I found myself not very happy with it, particularly regarding the missing humour.
Still, if you are interested in the movie, and its production history, and varying news and trailer versions that circulated, you can find some interesting information in how the story was shaped and how some past story/script versions must have looked like.
You can see that the 'friend from work' seems to be quite an early addition, whereas the meeting with Odin in Norway (as opposed to New York) or addition of Doctor Strange, are later ones and they do not exist in the book, and that seems to touch many plot developments or character moments in the story.
For example, Thor and Loki find Odin still in NY and without his memory, also the resolution and the reasoning behind Hela's arrival is slightly different which in turns changes a lot of plot but also makes many things much more vague, and that includes Odin's final fate.
All in all an informative and interesting read for the movie fans, if not particularly riveting or well-written one.
The fact that the cover bears no info regarding the author also speaks volumes about the quality.
First of all, the book doesn't cover the whole movie content. It spans before the events of the movie, covering some details of Thor's decision to search for the roots of his vision in Avengers 2, which brought him to Muspelheim, and how Hulk ended up on Sarkar and then ends right about when our plucky heroes are returning to Asgard.
And my they are plucky, stalwart and serious. Most of the humour of the movie is gone from here, and this bare-bones story with the nuance and many story beats seemingly the same, but completely shifted, makes most of the characters very noble and quite one dimensional, with either simplified or just random motivations. Ppl who liked previous Thor movies better might enjoy that as it is upkeeping with the previous storytelling full of pathos, but I found myself not very happy with it, particularly regarding the missing humour.
Still, if you are interested in the movie, and its production history, and varying news and trailer versions that circulated, you can find some interesting information in how the story was shaped and how some past story/script versions must have looked like.
You can see that the 'friend from work' seems to be quite an early addition, whereas the meeting with Odin in Norway (as opposed to New York) or addition of Doctor Strange, are later ones and they do not exist in the book, and that seems to touch many plot developments or character moments in the story.
For example, Thor and Loki find Odin still in NY and without his memory, also the resolution and the reasoning behind Hela's arrival is slightly different which in turns changes a lot of plot but also makes many things much more vague, and that includes Odin's final fate.
All in all an informative and interesting read for the movie fans, if not particularly riveting or well-written one.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 11, 2021
A very simplistic take on the movie.
It misses a lot out and what it does tell has most of the humour and action removed. Easy enough to read but hard to enjoy. Not recommended if you haven't seen the movie. Not recommended if you have seen the movie. It exists as a cash-in rather than anything that adds to the MCU.
It misses a lot out and what it does tell has most of the humour and action removed. Easy enough to read but hard to enjoy. Not recommended if you haven't seen the movie. Not recommended if you have seen the movie. It exists as a cash-in rather than anything that adds to the MCU.
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September 20, 2019
At least it's slightly more in character than the movie.
December 2, 2020
I only read it for the Loki parts. Just doesn’t quite capture Tom Huddleston’s rendition. Surprise surprise.
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