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Thor (2020) (Collected Editions)
Thor, Vol. 2: Prey
Something is wrong with Mjolnir! And this is a poor time for the new All-Father of Asgard to lose his primary weapon. The Golden City is in chaos after Galactus' ill-timed visit, and new threats loom on the horizon. Thor needs his hammer now more than ever before...and yet the Uru grows heavier with each passing day. What will it take for the God of Thunder to hold onto one of the most powerful weapons in the multiverse? Perhaps the answer lies in Broxton, Oklahoma, the former home of Asgard - where right now, everyone gets a hammer! The mighty mallet of Thor is free for the taking - no worthiness required! You get a Mjolnir, and you get a Mjolnir, and...
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First published June 29, 2021
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July 23, 2021
After having my doubts about Donny Cates’ first volume of Thor, I’m happy to say he’s definitely got his groove on with volume two.
This volume starts with a really nice two part story that returns Mjolnir to Broxton along with an unwelcome (but hilarious) surprise for Iron Man. The main event, however, is the six-part epic (and it is epic) titled Prey which features possibly the most unlikely antagonist Cates could have come up with in an absolute stroke of genius.
This volume features a host of guest stars, most importantly the Mighty Throg and Lockjaw! Always overjoyed to see either of those guys but it’s even better when they’re together.
My only complaints about this volume are that I’m almost positive there’s a continuity error or two here (although I’m going to have to do some back issue diving to be sure) and that I wasn’t 100% happy with the ending. I know why Cates ended it the way he did (it leaves it open for certain characters to return) but to get this ending certain characters had to take some actions that I found rather unlikely.
These are minor irks, though, and when you factor in how great the artwork was throughout this volume I’d give this one 4.5 stars if I could. Great stuff.
My next book: Fantastic Four vol. 7: The Forever Gate
This volume starts with a really nice two part story that returns Mjolnir to Broxton along with an unwelcome (but hilarious) surprise for Iron Man. The main event, however, is the six-part epic (and it is epic) titled Prey which features possibly the most unlikely antagonist Cates could have come up with in an absolute stroke of genius.
This volume features a host of guest stars, most importantly the Mighty Throg and Lockjaw! Always overjoyed to see either of those guys but it’s even better when they’re together.
My only complaints about this volume are that I’m almost positive there’s a continuity error or two here (although I’m going to have to do some back issue diving to be sure) and that I wasn’t 100% happy with the ending. I know why Cates ended it the way he did (it leaves it open for certain characters to return) but to get this ending certain characters had to take some actions that I found rather unlikely.
These are minor irks, though, and when you factor in how great the artwork was throughout this volume I’d give this one 4.5 stars if I could. Great stuff.
My next book: Fantastic Four vol. 7: The Forever Gate
July 26, 2022
First, Aaron Kuder steps in for a two issue story that explores what's going on with Mjolnir. It seems something is affecting Asgard's magic. I love Iron Man and Thor pranking one another. (BTW, that was a real phone number you could call and get Tony's voice mail.
Although I think it's been disconnected at this point.)
Nic Klein returns for the Prey storyline and things get real dark. Donald Blake returns. Unfortunately, he went insane while being trapped alone for so long. His character design is terrific. That ending. So dark... and appropriate to Norse myth.
Although I think it's been disconnected at this point.)
Nic Klein returns for the Prey storyline and things get real dark. Donald Blake returns. Unfortunately, he went insane while being trapped alone for so long. His character design is terrific. That ending. So dark... and appropriate to Norse myth.
July 3, 2021
Thor second outing is dark as hell, and I'm here for it.
So this collection starts of with a two-parter. Thor throws his hammer down to earth to test a theory. It mostly works as he learns other people can pick up his hammer get the Odin Force. After having a little confrontation with Tony Stark Thor decides he has to take some drastic measures. So he decides to let Donald Blake come back to the real world but Blake isn't too....happy.
This is a great look into Thor and Blake's life and view on things. Loki and the others get to really shine this volume, even Jane does. I liked the fact it felt smaller scale, and the fact we got Frog Thor to show up and he's a fucking badass in this volume.
So yeah overall this was great. A little rushed at the end, but man did I like this arc a lot.
So this collection starts of with a two-parter. Thor throws his hammer down to earth to test a theory. It mostly works as he learns other people can pick up his hammer get the Odin Force. After having a little confrontation with Tony Stark Thor decides he has to take some drastic measures. So he decides to let Donald Blake come back to the real world but Blake isn't too....happy.
This is a great look into Thor and Blake's life and view on things. Loki and the others get to really shine this volume, even Jane does. I liked the fact it felt smaller scale, and the fact we got Frog Thor to show up and he's a fucking badass in this volume.
So yeah overall this was great. A little rushed at the end, but man did I like this arc a lot.
October 15, 2021
Another banging story by Donny Cates, everything this guy writes for Marvel is guaranteed fun, but I have to confess that his frenetic storytelling style burned me out a bit on this one, I thought the story about the return of Donald Blake needed a bit more build up, ended too abruptly, concluded yet again with another character/power mashup, a new Marvel trend that I'm growing really tired of, call me old fashioned, but I like seeing our golden age heroes using their original powers. A pretty damn solid book nonetheless, three-and-a-half stars, rounded up.
August 4, 2021
While it's been a little while since I read Vol. 1, the recap page helped me to remember what had happened. The first two issues of this collection are basically the transition/breather between the bigger story arcs. These provide some levity between Thor and Iron man but also act as foreshadowing, although maybe a bit more direct. Referencing a previous story/time period (the JMS run) is a good reminder that there is history to the MU. Something weird is going on with Thor's powers and he's getting a really bad feeling that's everything's about to go to Hel. Didn't care for the art on these issues and got concerned the series was taking a turn for the worse.
However, the next six issue story, called "Prey" was phenomenal. The art was much better and the villain was somebody who you would never think of. Cates spends a few issues making it clear who this person is and why they are so angry. Their strength and abilities are a clear threat. Additionally, the ending tells the reader just who Thor really is, compared to his father.
Another strong entry by Cates and looking forward to the next volume.
However, the next six issue story, called "Prey" was phenomenal. The art was much better and the villain was somebody who you would never think of. Cates spends a few issues making it clear who this person is and why they are so angry. Their strength and abilities are a clear threat. Additionally, the ending tells the reader just who Thor really is, compared to his father.
Another strong entry by Cates and looking forward to the next volume.
October 26, 2023
#DonaldBlakedidnothingwrong.
June 11, 2021
Ok, this is more like it. I bemoaned Donny Cates' first Thor arc as a story he hadn't earned the power to tell just yet - this second arc is what he should have lead with, if you ask me.
The first two issues are actually unrelated to Prey itself, seeing Thor troll Iron Man and throw his hammer into the middle of Midgard to test a theory about how his kingly duties and his God of Thunder powers are interacting (spoiler: badly). This is goofy fun, and it's nice to see Aaron Kuder over at Marvel for a change (and for him to finish two issues on time and pencil all forty pages of them).
Then we get Prey itself, which sees Donald Blake return and set out for revenge on all of Asgard, taking it apart from top to bottom. We get a whistlestop tour of almost all of the Thor characters you'd expect to see (and some you're not, like Frog Thor), and it ends with a climactic battle that feels like the end of an arc this damaging should. The fact that Thor's only really a bit-player in this arc makes me wonder if Cates is happier writing other Asgardians instead of the big guy himself. Departing series artist Nic Klein draws these issues with the usual flair and grit which makes the battle scenes really feel visceral.
A much better second entry into Thor's world from Cates and crew. While the first arc had me wondering if I should get up and get off, if he's got more stuff like this up his sleeve then I'm sitting back down and strapping in for the ride.
The first two issues are actually unrelated to Prey itself, seeing Thor troll Iron Man and throw his hammer into the middle of Midgard to test a theory about how his kingly duties and his God of Thunder powers are interacting (spoiler: badly). This is goofy fun, and it's nice to see Aaron Kuder over at Marvel for a change (and for him to finish two issues on time and pencil all forty pages of them).
Then we get Prey itself, which sees Donald Blake return and set out for revenge on all of Asgard, taking it apart from top to bottom. We get a whistlestop tour of almost all of the Thor characters you'd expect to see (and some you're not, like Frog Thor), and it ends with a climactic battle that feels like the end of an arc this damaging should. The fact that Thor's only really a bit-player in this arc makes me wonder if Cates is happier writing other Asgardians instead of the big guy himself. Departing series artist Nic Klein draws these issues with the usual flair and grit which makes the battle scenes really feel visceral.
A much better second entry into Thor's world from Cates and crew. While the first arc had me wondering if I should get up and get off, if he's got more stuff like this up his sleeve then I'm sitting back down and strapping in for the ride.
April 15, 2021
This one was awesome! Its about Thor sending the hammer to test in Oklahoma, meeting with a man named Adam Aziz and then a fun encounter with Iron man and then summoning Donald blake who has now become a threat in this voldemort like get up, us finding what happened to him and his revenger against Odin-magic users and so he faces off against Jane, Dr Strange, Throgg and Beta-rey bill and the final battle between him and the others and ultimately Thor and what his ultimare fate would be! This story was so good and changes so many things about Thor mythos going forward, the writing is like a well paced action movie with a good climax but the art is the real deal, its so good and the colors just compliment it so well! Amazing!
January 4, 2023
One word:
EPIC!
This series is amazing. I highly recommend.
EPIC!
This series is amazing. I highly recommend.
August 7, 2021
WOW! Talk about a blast from the past causing damage in the present!
Way back, years ago, Thor had a secret identity in Donald Blake. Vanished mostly from 1983-2011, only coming back into the fold after the events of Fear Itself, Blake still remained mostly inside a hidden realm deep under the roots of the world tree. Thought to be living in peace and unknowing of his near eternal repeated existence, Blake "wakes up" and figures out the trap he is in.
All-Father Thor has been experiencing issues with Mjolnir, including the ability for almost anyone to be able to pick it up. As a possible solution to this issue, he decides to readopt the identity of Donald Blake, hoping that his time as Blake will give him insight to solve the problem. BUT... when he changes, Blake goes on a rampage, having access to a large portion of Thor's power. Taking down Sif (and stealing her sword, thus now able to control the bifrost), Beta Ray Bill, Throg, the Warriors Three, and Lockjaw AND Doctor Strange, Blake seems unstoppable. When Valkyrie (Jane Foster, who had thought to possibly rekindle a relationship with Blake) gets a surprisingly NOT DEAD Odin to join in, Blake is stopped once Thor finds his way out of the hidden realm. Loki gets some redemption as well when he bestows the title of "God of Lies" on Blake, Loki no longer keeping that devious side.
Really amazing. The story came off as a surprise and I thought how they handled it was perfect. This is really starting to be a great run on Thor.
Recommend.
Way back, years ago, Thor had a secret identity in Donald Blake. Vanished mostly from 1983-2011, only coming back into the fold after the events of Fear Itself, Blake still remained mostly inside a hidden realm deep under the roots of the world tree. Thought to be living in peace and unknowing of his near eternal repeated existence, Blake "wakes up" and figures out the trap he is in.
All-Father Thor has been experiencing issues with Mjolnir, including the ability for almost anyone to be able to pick it up. As a possible solution to this issue, he decides to readopt the identity of Donald Blake, hoping that his time as Blake will give him insight to solve the problem. BUT... when he changes, Blake goes on a rampage, having access to a large portion of Thor's power. Taking down Sif (and stealing her sword, thus now able to control the bifrost), Beta Ray Bill, Throg, the Warriors Three, and Lockjaw AND Doctor Strange, Blake seems unstoppable. When Valkyrie (Jane Foster, who had thought to possibly rekindle a relationship with Blake) gets a surprisingly NOT DEAD Odin to join in, Blake is stopped once Thor finds his way out of the hidden realm. Loki gets some redemption as well when he bestows the title of "God of Lies" on Blake, Loki no longer keeping that devious side.
Really amazing. The story came off as a surprise and I thought how they handled it was perfect. This is really starting to be a great run on Thor.
Recommend.
September 10, 2021
Wow, wow, wow! OMG, is this ever amazing! From start to finish, this, THIS, is what a Thor title should be, and it's only Cates' second volume? What the what? From story to art, this is just outstanding stuff and I can hardly wait to see what's next...
November 21, 2021
4.5🌟
Great follow up volume. I'm starting to really like Cates writing and the direction of this series.
Great follow up volume. I'm starting to really like Cates writing and the direction of this series.
October 30, 2023
Another great volume of Thor! This one felt like it was diving a lot into some deep Thor history and bringing some elements that I’m not familiar with to the front of the story. Cates writes so well in this series that those things are explained well enough within the context of the story that I never really felt out of the loop. I will say the beginning of this volume went from 0 to the Donald Black issues hitting 100 miles per hour really quick!
July 23, 2021
Wow I didn’t don’t see that coming. Cates just threw Thor into the horror genre.
Oh the horror.
Oh the horror.
February 8, 2023
This volume convinced me more than the previous one. Cates made good use of a character whose very existence I had forgotten- I actually thought he had been retconned-namely Donald Blake.
Who comes back with a vengeance.
Thor is on the bench for most of this one, leaving the playing field to others and a few guests too. The way Blake is used is original and interesting, generating unsuspected levels of tension and violence lavishly illustrated by Nic Klein who clearly seems to have a ball. It ends on a quite somber irony, a bit abruptly maybe, but still remains a good story-even though captions tend to be invasive and overwritten.
The book also includes a much lighter two-parter set in Broxton, Okla., focused on Mjolnir’s weight problems.
Who comes back with a vengeance.
Thor is on the bench for most of this one, leaving the playing field to others and a few guests too. The way Blake is used is original and interesting, generating unsuspected levels of tension and violence lavishly illustrated by Nic Klein who clearly seems to have a ball. It ends on a quite somber irony, a bit abruptly maybe, but still remains a good story-even though captions tend to be invasive and overwritten.
The book also includes a much lighter two-parter set in Broxton, Okla., focused on Mjolnir’s weight problems.
December 8, 2022
This started off a little plodding, and I wasn't sure if it would grab me.
Well, it did. Big time. Once the action picks up it doesn't stop and the whole volume crescendos into a fantastic showdown and finale. Great stuff.
Well, it did. Big time. Once the action picks up it doesn't stop and the whole volume crescendos into a fantastic showdown and finale. Great stuff.
July 21, 2021
4 stars.
Read as single issues.
(Double-posting this to the final volume of the Aaron run.)
As someone who's been reading Thor consistently since the 70's, I've seen some stellar runs on the title over the years....
And Cates is right up there so far, based on his run so far. (But so is Jason Aarons.) And that speaks to the enduring power and flexibility of the Thor character, mythos and supporting cast.
THE AARONS RUN:
While Aarons run was more cerebral overall, focusing on some of the supporting cast leading into the War of Realms, he also introduced some major elements into the mythos that hopefully will enduren and be fully integrated by future authors. (Lady Thor, War of Realms, War-Thor, Gorr the GodButcher, Punisher Kill Krew [which TOTALLY needs a follow-up!!] etc.)
I loved the Jane Foster-Thor storyline right up until the end; a large part of the story focused around Janes battle with cancer, which kept the title grounded in reality as the plot with the Nine Realms escalated.
Early in the story, she refused magical healing, choosing to retain her humanity. She then proceeds to make the ultimate sacrifice to defeat the Mangog, only to be IMMEDIATELY brought back as Valkyrie. Now, while I love the Valykries (and their current mini-series is WONDERFUL!), this compeltely undermines the conceit of that entire arc. leaving a bit of a sour taste in my mouth.
THE CATES RUN:
Cates is a much more bomabastic writer, great at sweeping storylines and set pieces; he's also a much more charismatic presence in the comics scene, and brings a large following and enthusiasm for whatever he does.
In some ways, this is a boon to the Thor series/mythos; Cates is not afraid to make sweeping changes and introduce characters and plots that take time to play out properly. In some other senses, it can be a detriment as "Spectacle" takes over from "Plot and Character". (To use another example, the main Venom title stayed consistently excellent under Cates, while his "King in Black" was pure overblown spectacle.)
The first arc gave me doubts, as Thor interacted with threats like Galactus and Black Winter, while this 2nd arc boosted my confidence, and returned to focus more on Thor and bringing some forgotten elements of his mythos to the forefront once more.
Read as single issues.
(Double-posting this to the final volume of the Aaron run.)
As someone who's been reading Thor consistently since the 70's, I've seen some stellar runs on the title over the years....
And Cates is right up there so far, based on his run so far. (But so is Jason Aarons.) And that speaks to the enduring power and flexibility of the Thor character, mythos and supporting cast.
THE AARONS RUN:
While Aarons run was more cerebral overall, focusing on some of the supporting cast leading into the War of Realms, he also introduced some major elements into the mythos that hopefully will enduren and be fully integrated by future authors. (Lady Thor, War of Realms, War-Thor, Gorr the GodButcher, Punisher Kill Krew [which TOTALLY needs a follow-up!!] etc.)
I loved the Jane Foster-Thor storyline right up until the end; a large part of the story focused around Janes battle with cancer, which kept the title grounded in reality as the plot with the Nine Realms escalated.
Early in the story, she refused magical healing, choosing to retain her humanity. She then proceeds to make the ultimate sacrifice to defeat the Mangog, only to be IMMEDIATELY brought back as Valkyrie. Now, while I love the Valykries (and their current mini-series is WONDERFUL!), this compeltely undermines the conceit of that entire arc. leaving a bit of a sour taste in my mouth.
THE CATES RUN:
Cates is a much more bomabastic writer, great at sweeping storylines and set pieces; he's also a much more charismatic presence in the comics scene, and brings a large following and enthusiasm for whatever he does.
In some ways, this is a boon to the Thor series/mythos; Cates is not afraid to make sweeping changes and introduce characters and plots that take time to play out properly. In some other senses, it can be a detriment as "Spectacle" takes over from "Plot and Character". (To use another example, the main Venom title stayed consistently excellent under Cates, while his "King in Black" was pure overblown spectacle.)
The first arc gave me doubts, as Thor interacted with threats like Galactus and Black Winter, while this 2nd arc boosted my confidence, and returned to focus more on Thor and bringing some forgotten elements of his mythos to the forefront once more.
December 17, 2021
Donny Cates' first Thor volume left me a bit cold, even though it featured huge battles and powerful cosmic entities. It just felt like Cates skipped over the whole "Thor is King now - how's he feeling about that?" part and jumped right to "King Thor saves the universe at the end of time."
Fortunately, Cates takes a step back with Prey, providing a smaller, more Asgardian story that still features plenty of action and fun co-stars. Thor is feeling a bit at loose ends, so he decides to take a quick break from the crown by switching places with Donald Blake. Cates neatly explains Blake's role, so you don't have to recall ancient Thor comics to know what's going on. Amusingly, Blake has gone insane in the time since he and Thor last swapped roles, so now that he's released on the world, he's decided to kill all the Thors. And yes, when it comes to defeating Thors, Throg is included (it's awesome).
The storytelling in Prey is crisp and clear, the art spectacular. Cates does a wonderful job of digging into Thor lore while also moving the character forward in his kingly role. This should have been volume one in the series - I'm now much more excited for what's to come.
Fortunately, Cates takes a step back with Prey, providing a smaller, more Asgardian story that still features plenty of action and fun co-stars. Thor is feeling a bit at loose ends, so he decides to take a quick break from the crown by switching places with Donald Blake. Cates neatly explains Blake's role, so you don't have to recall ancient Thor comics to know what's going on. Amusingly, Blake has gone insane in the time since he and Thor last swapped roles, so now that he's released on the world, he's decided to kill all the Thors. And yes, when it comes to defeating Thors, Throg is included (it's awesome).
The storytelling in Prey is crisp and clear, the art spectacular. Cates does a wonderful job of digging into Thor lore while also moving the character forward in his kingly role. This should have been volume one in the series - I'm now much more excited for what's to come.
October 27, 2021
Solid. This volume began a little slow pace but really picks up in the end. Cates does a really clever retcon on the character of Thor as the enemy King Thor must face is non other then Donald Blake. Longtime Thor readers would remember that Donald Blake was the original human alias of Thor in the earlier Jack Kirby and Stan Lee tales. This series has been a fun read. Cates has definitely breath new life into the series. It doesn't have the deeper Viking myth that many may have enjoyed in Jason Aaron's run, see Thor: God of Thunder, Volume 1: The God Butcher, but there is still an epic quality that Cates brings to his take on Thor. The artwork here suffers a bit as I felt that the Aaron Kuder & Nic Klien issues looked a little better than the art by Matthew Wilson. So far Thor appears to be one of the best series being published currently at Marvel.
June 20, 2021
Cates ví a umí, i když se zdá, že je to člověk co píše drsně epochální věci plné hromady bitek tak tady zase ukazuje jak zvládá pomalejší tempo, kde se víc šťourá v emocích postav. Bavím se strašně, v kombinaci s kresbou je to zábavně strávený čas.
August 26, 2021
You know..I was wondering what became of Donald Blake..
November 13, 2021
Another good enough volume of Cates' Thor. Lots of action, good art, some good humor. There are things I don't like, though:
Why does every Thor run lately revolve around taking Thor's powers away or weakening them in some way? They have been doing this same thing to Dr. Strange for the last few years. I want to read about cosmic beings "pew pewing" things, not depowered heroes sulking.
I didn't care for the main villain in this volume. The way he gets his powers, how they work, and just all of the rules surrounding them are murky. He can take other Thor's powers. Ok, why and how? Also, him being an unstoppable god of destruction and him getting his ass easily handed to him seem to just happen randomly. So is he super powerful or not? And why and when? None of it makes much sense.
I also hated the resolution to this volume.
Why does every Thor run lately revolve around taking Thor's powers away or weakening them in some way? They have been doing this same thing to Dr. Strange for the last few years. I want to read about cosmic beings "pew pewing" things, not depowered heroes sulking.
I didn't care for the main villain in this volume. The way he gets his powers, how they work, and just all of the rules surrounding them are murky. He can take other Thor's powers. Ok, why and how? Also, him being an unstoppable god of destruction and him getting his ass easily handed to him seem to just happen randomly. So is he super powerful or not? And why and when? None of it makes much sense.
I also hated the resolution to this volume.
May 26, 2021
Frog Thor punching through a guy's mouth with his hammer is about as ridiculous as I want my comics to be. I'm still not convinced about the pacing but the whole "widescreen epic battles" thing is a good format for the Cates brand of superheroics.
May 3, 2021
Alright, I'm officially 100% on-board with the Donny Cates hype-train. After a strong debut volume, Cates comes out swinging with a killer, brutal follow-up that interrogates the mythos and introduces a new and consequential villain to it. I love how little of this story actually focuses on Thor but still manages to examine what it means to be a God of Thunder or King of Asgard. Cates' script feels like it has real consequences, which is a rarity in Big 2 comics. While I question how much those consequences will stick around, for the 7 issues included here, they feel real enough to make for a stellar reading experience.
Nic Klein's artwork is also a treat and maintains the level of spectacle and detail you want to see from a comic of this scale. His facial work is sharp, and his layouts a sight to behold, especially when paired with Wilson's typically exceptional coloring. There are moments where Klein's art comes off a bit too cartoony for the subject material, but those moments are few and far between. Also, Aaron Kuder is a terrific guest artist in issues 7 and 8, and his work fits right in with the tone of the series. Those two "prelude" issues to the Prey arc are delightful, and I love that Cates had the chance to tell that side story and let it lead into the significant events of the proper story arc.
My only critiques stem from the resolution, which is a little rushed (as is often the case, it seems) and wraps up some pretty dramatic narrative threads in just a few pages. I hope (and expect) to see these threads addressed in future story arcs, but it's always a little disappointing to feel like a story is rushing to wrap itself up. But even with that, I had a helluva time with this and can't wait for more. As someone who holds Aaron's expansive run on Thor as a personal favorite in the medium, I'm delighted with what Cates is doing and love how he is striking that perfect balance between expanding on what came before and carving out something new and fresh.
This is a strong 4.5 stars, and I once again am begging Goodreads to provide us with a 10-point scale, so I don't have to struggle between rounding up or rounding down.
Nic Klein's artwork is also a treat and maintains the level of spectacle and detail you want to see from a comic of this scale. His facial work is sharp, and his layouts a sight to behold, especially when paired with Wilson's typically exceptional coloring. There are moments where Klein's art comes off a bit too cartoony for the subject material, but those moments are few and far between. Also, Aaron Kuder is a terrific guest artist in issues 7 and 8, and his work fits right in with the tone of the series. Those two "prelude" issues to the Prey arc are delightful, and I love that Cates had the chance to tell that side story and let it lead into the significant events of the proper story arc.
My only critiques stem from the resolution, which is a little rushed (as is often the case, it seems) and wraps up some pretty dramatic narrative threads in just a few pages. I hope (and expect) to see these threads addressed in future story arcs, but it's always a little disappointing to feel like a story is rushing to wrap itself up. But even with that, I had a helluva time with this and can't wait for more. As someone who holds Aaron's expansive run on Thor as a personal favorite in the medium, I'm delighted with what Cates is doing and love how he is striking that perfect balance between expanding on what came before and carving out something new and fresh.
This is a strong 4.5 stars, and I once again am begging Goodreads to provide us with a 10-point scale, so I don't have to struggle between rounding up or rounding down.
May 13, 2025
Donald Blake wants to be a real boy but with Thor and Odin both kinda de-powered, it makes a mess. An easily fixed mess cause you know, five issues of setup then a few lightning strikes in the sixth issue.... special guest: Throg!
February 26, 2023
Cates gives us another strong volume of Thor.
May 1, 2023
in which thor continues to act like a big dumb idiot
June 20, 2025
Moje jméno je Blake, Donald Blake. Protřepat, nemíchat.
July 8, 2021
In some ways Cates is heading in the right direction with the Thor character, in that the ensemble cast is being represented well and things are pretty dark (for Marvel standards). However, in even more ways the comics are heading in the wrong direction. The Thor mythos of the past four years or so has become overly dependent on stripping Thor of his power. For instance, look at how many different characters have wielded Mjolnir in different aspects of the Marvel universe in the last several years. The Thor character is being cheapened more and more with each installment. Thor hasn't felt powerful or awesome in quite some time; he has felt like a supporting character in his own comics for some time now.
The story presented here with Donald Blake brings forth some good concepts, but they were not executed well. The general storyline pretty much follows, on a much smaller scale, the God Butcher arc with Gorr. While it wasn't poorly written overall, I don't think this volume added anything valuable to the Thor universe.
The story presented here with Donald Blake brings forth some good concepts, but they were not executed well. The general storyline pretty much follows, on a much smaller scale, the God Butcher arc with Gorr. While it wasn't poorly written overall, I don't think this volume added anything valuable to the Thor universe.
June 7, 2021
A great Thor story that is different from what we’ve seen before. Great art by Aaron Kunder & Nic Klein elevates the plot.
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