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Thor (2020) (Collected Editions)
Thor, Vol. 3: Revelations
Odin has returned! But an air of tension now sits upon the throne. Father and son. All-Father and All-Father. Odin and Thor. Is this relationship forever doomed, and what does it mean for the Ten Realms? Determined to the best leader that he can be for Asgard, Thor makes the fateful decision that he must surrender Mjolnir. But what if the hammer isn’t ready to give up Thor? As all of Asgard reckons with Odin’s return and the aftermath of Donald Blake’s brutal attack, the God of Thunder will be rocked by revelations — and face a shocking confrontation with the Avengers! Plus, when the Infinity Stones return, Thor and a surprising guest-star must confront an infinite destiny!
COLLECTING: Thor (2020) 15-18, Thor Annual (2021) 1
COLLECTING: Thor (2020) 15-18, Thor Annual (2021) 1
120 pages, Paperback
First published December 14, 2021
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July 27, 2022
Thor broods for 4 issues. There is one big development but it hasn't went very far this arc. There's a lot of wheel spinning here.
The annual is written and drawn by Aaron Kuder. Some weird new villain shows up from another universe. He explores the darkest path of what could have been and eats chaos. I don't know. This wasn't good but looks real purdy.
The annual is written and drawn by Aaron Kuder. Some weird new villain shows up from another universe. He explores the darkest path of what could have been and eats chaos. I don't know. This wasn't good but looks real purdy.
November 4, 2022
This one was so good!
It starts off with Thor feeling like something is wrong with the hammer again and then being plagued by the visions of Thanos and how he deals with it, so he goes to Cap and talks about it and then the stuff with hammer, meeting with Jane and then ultimately a thing with Odin and Freya and Angela and I love how all these things tie together and make for some fun family time and really makes you appreciate the world of Thor and shows how close he is to both of them and finally that moment with his mother was so awesome! I just love that scene!
And then an annual showing some meeting in Alfheim and how Thor gets invited there after WOTR and a new enemy called "Valg" there waiting for him and its a fun short story but shows the new powers of All-father thor and so it was fun, it doesn't have anything to do with the larger story Cates is telling but its still a fun read!
Definitely get this volume as I feel like a big event with Thanos is coming soon and Cates has been building upto it really well!! Also the art of Nic Kelin has just levelled here, its just too damn good!
It starts off with Thor feeling like something is wrong with the hammer again and then being plagued by the visions of Thanos and how he deals with it, so he goes to Cap and talks about it and then the stuff with hammer, meeting with Jane and then ultimately a thing with Odin and Freya and Angela and I love how all these things tie together and make for some fun family time and really makes you appreciate the world of Thor and shows how close he is to both of them and finally that moment with his mother was so awesome! I just love that scene!
And then an annual showing some meeting in Alfheim and how Thor gets invited there after WOTR and a new enemy called "Valg" there waiting for him and its a fun short story but shows the new powers of All-father thor and so it was fun, it doesn't have anything to do with the larger story Cates is telling but its still a fun read!
Definitely get this volume as I feel like a big event with Thanos is coming soon and Cates has been building upto it really well!! Also the art of Nic Kelin has just levelled here, its just too damn good!
February 28, 2022
Pretty Good. Donny Cates run on Thor continues to be a solid read my only gripe is that his story is good but I just do not care about everything else going on in the larger Marvel Universe. Cates is sewing plot threads that could be really interesting. I mean we get a preview of a future Thanos vs Thor battle and the mysterious Black Winter. This volume is not a action romp but more of a character study Eventhough Cates fills the story with some epic moments. The artwork ranges from pretty good to spectacular with Aaron KuderAaron Kuder on artist duties for the Annual issue. Love it or hate it Cates does a top-notch job in capturing the personalities of Thor's supporting cast. Volstagg talks like Volstagg, Loki sounds like Loki and even Captain America is in character. Most of the issues I'm having with Thor stem from the baggage Cates has to carry from previous runs. I 'm still not a fan of the divorce Freyja and Odin, nor superhero bro Jane, and the ridiculous idea of the sentient Mjournir aka Thor's Hammer. Do not get me wrong I have enjoyed the self reflective Odinson who is now king but is pondering over the question of should he even be king and the heavy weight the throne of Asgard carries. This volume of Thor was pretty good but not as good as the earlier volumes. Looking forward to the next volume.
May 28, 2022
Donny Cates' Thor series spins its wheels for a volume, but Revelations is nonetheless enjoyable, with quality art, dialogue, and pathos. Thor is struggling as king and Mjolnir grows ever heavier (). A dejected Thor visits friends and family in an attempt to uncover what's got him (and Mjolnir) on the fritz.
The issue with Thor, Odin, Freyja, and Angela is likely the high-water mark, with the quadrant arguing and coming to terms with the fact that something is off. (The Throg issue plays a close second in terms of satisfaction, though.) Does anything get resolved in Revelations? No. (I'm not even certain there were any revelations.) All the character interactions are satisfying, though. Sometimes it's nice to see the heroes talk about their issues.
The annual is an enjoyable one-off with an intriguing new villain. How it ties into the Infinite Destinies initiative, I'll never know. Nary an Infinity Stone in sight here.
The issue with Thor, Odin, Freyja, and Angela is likely the high-water mark, with the quadrant arguing and coming to terms with the fact that something is off. (The Throg issue plays a close second in terms of satisfaction, though.) Does anything get resolved in Revelations? No. (I'm not even certain there were any revelations.) All the character interactions are satisfying, though. Sometimes it's nice to see the heroes talk about their issues.
The annual is an enjoyable one-off with an intriguing new villain. How it ties into the Infinite Destinies initiative, I'll never know. Nary an Infinity Stone in sight here.
May 9, 2022
Thor continues to be fun though this is probably the shortest and least compelling volume so far.
Thor is questioning himself, like any person would. However, Thor is no regular person, he's a God and a KING. And every move he makes will effect so many people. And when his hammer isn't being nice and listening he starts trying to find solutions to it all.
It's entertaining to watch Thor kind of deal with problems but not by himself. First going to Steve Rogers, then to Jane, and eventually trying to enlist his brother and Frog Thor to aid him in retrieving his hammer back. It's a nice set up to a arc that I believe will be a lot of fun. This one is solid but not mind-blowing.
A 3.5 out of 5.
Thor is questioning himself, like any person would. However, Thor is no regular person, he's a God and a KING. And every move he makes will effect so many people. And when his hammer isn't being nice and listening he starts trying to find solutions to it all.
It's entertaining to watch Thor kind of deal with problems but not by himself. First going to Steve Rogers, then to Jane, and eventually trying to enlist his brother and Frog Thor to aid him in retrieving his hammer back. It's a nice set up to a arc that I believe will be a lot of fun. This one is solid but not mind-blowing.
A 3.5 out of 5.
February 7, 2022
Total let down. All over the place with no solid story.
December 26, 2021
There was very little here unfortunately. The plot is eluding to some interesting points in the next volume but I'm not very compelled to continue on.
December 9, 2021
I was disenfranchised with Cates' Thor after the first arc, but the second won me back over, and this third collection really sold me on it. I was worried for a while that Cates was more comfortable writing Thor's supporting cast but Thor himself, but the big guy is front and centre for most of these issues and Cates shows us that he really knows what he's doing.
The main Revelations arc here brings back some missing members of Thor's family to prove once and for all just why badass they are, and to get Thor and his father to start talking again. The art here by guest artist Michele Bandini is absolutely gorgeous - I'd love for him to stick around.
And then there's the Master Of Whispers issue, which also brings back some familiar characters with an ending that had me punching the sky with happiness. On art for this is Pasqual Ferry, who is no stranger to Thor's world either.
Oh, also included is this year's Thor Annual, which isn't part of the ongoing plot or even written by Cates, but it's fun enough, and fills out the space since this is only a four issue trade otherwise.
After some sweeping stories, Donny Cates draws a laser focus on Thor and his family for a bit, showing a range in storytelling that I knew was there in his other books, but took a little while to show up here.
The main Revelations arc here brings back some missing members of Thor's family to prove once and for all just why badass they are, and to get Thor and his father to start talking again. The art here by guest artist Michele Bandini is absolutely gorgeous - I'd love for him to stick around.
And then there's the Master Of Whispers issue, which also brings back some familiar characters with an ending that had me punching the sky with happiness. On art for this is Pasqual Ferry, who is no stranger to Thor's world either.
Oh, also included is this year's Thor Annual, which isn't part of the ongoing plot or even written by Cates, but it's fun enough, and fills out the space since this is only a four issue trade otherwise.
After some sweeping stories, Donny Cates draws a laser focus on Thor and his family for a bit, showing a range in storytelling that I knew was there in his other books, but took a little while to show up here.
June 5, 2022
A nice little arc that focuses on the reasons behind the wrongness in the recent volume of Thor, full of lots of talking, which is insightful and interesting. A nice change from the fighting of recent arcs, but doing at least as much to advance the plot.
Also, a dull annual where the fighting is mostly in Thor's head.
Also, a dull annual where the fighting is mostly in Thor's head.
May 14, 2022
Real drop off in quality this time out. There isn't a lot of connection in the story and it doesn't really go anywhere. And I think the Thor Annual story that's included here has to be one of the worst things I've read in quite some time.
December 22, 2022
Definitely awesome although not at the heights of the first two volumes. There's a bit of filler here as it acts as a bridge between huge storylines. Throg is awesome, though.
November 2, 2023
I love where this run is going. The mighty Thor is facing challenges that are so human that it weirdly feels relatable in an almost ridiculous way. I also really like what is going on at the end of this volume with Throg assembling the “Avengers” as Thor’s spy group. The annual was just alright, which brought this volume from a 5-star to a 4-star.
October 25, 2021
While I’m a little tired of the “Thor isn’t worthy” story that’s been on and off in Thor books for years now, I really like the dialogue between the weird characters that crop up in the Thor universe. The final page alone has some fun potential for future stories. As always Donny Cates knows how to write no matter the overall story and the artwork is Bandini and Ferry is just stellar for this type of story.
April 8, 2023
What an impressive dive in quality.
May 1, 2023
in which thor (you guessed it) continues to act like a big dumb idiot
May 19, 2022
This feels more like an intermission than a proper continuation of the run. Thor travels around to various people and tells them about his problems. The end.
It all feels like it is building to another Marvel-wide Thor mega event and it would be awesome if we could have a break from those for a second or two.
It all feels like it is building to another Marvel-wide Thor mega event and it would be awesome if we could have a break from those for a second or two.
December 21, 2021
I continue to vibe with Cates' run on Thor. This collection is a little uneven, simply because it's responsible for a decent bit of setup and includes a good but unremarkable annual. But the core story of Thor asking his family and friends for help regarding his continued issues with Mijonir is excellent. Cates strikes an ideal balance of action, humor, and heaviness, and I love seeing him continue to put Thor through an emotional wringer. The tension between Thor and Mjolnir is somewhat tired ground at this point, but I appreciate the angle Cates takes with it and am eager to see more of how he continues to shape Thor into an All-Father of Asgard.
Bandini's art for those three primary issues is almost exclusively top-tier. Bandini captures the grandiose scale of the action with just as precision as the more intimate moments between Thor's family, especially when backed up by Wilson's consistently outstanding colors. The concluding issue is fun (I always enjoy seeing Throg), but the more whimsical tone is a little jarring and leaves the story on a weird note. I continue to be very onboard with whatever Cates is doing with Thor, though, and I hope he sticks around long enough to make a lasting mark on the character.
Bandini's art for those three primary issues is almost exclusively top-tier. Bandini captures the grandiose scale of the action with just as precision as the more intimate moments between Thor's family, especially when backed up by Wilson's consistently outstanding colors. The concluding issue is fun (I always enjoy seeing Throg), but the more whimsical tone is a little jarring and leaves the story on a weird note. I continue to be very onboard with whatever Cates is doing with Thor, though, and I hope he sticks around long enough to make a lasting mark on the character.
March 16, 2022
Highlights:
- Thor continues to have problems wielding and lifting Mjolnir. Seeking help from Loki and then Captain America, he decides that he cannot be both the warrior and the King, so he leaves Mjolnir with the Avengers, until he can sort his powers out for sure.
- Angela (Thor's sister) gets Thor, Odin, and Freyja to sit down and try to work things out as a family, under threat of taking the throne of Asgard for herself (she is the eldest of Odin's children afterall...). They do talk, but it ends with Freyja merely reassuring Thor that things will work out if they all continue to work together.
- The Avengers call Thor. Mjolnir has been stolen.... which should be impossible, but even Sif cannot see where it is. So... Thor goes to Throg, needing a team steeped in magic to search where he can not. Throg, Huginn, Muninn, Lockjaw, Lockheed, and Bats join together to form "The Avengers", though a kind of animal version. (I really hope that the next Volume of Thor is mostly their adventure to find Mjolnir!)
It is nice to see a more human side of Thor, especially now, since his is way more powerful (or should be) than he ever has been. I like seeing internal struggle and questioning. This run by Donny Cates has been amazing so far.
Recommend.
- Thor continues to have problems wielding and lifting Mjolnir. Seeking help from Loki and then Captain America, he decides that he cannot be both the warrior and the King, so he leaves Mjolnir with the Avengers, until he can sort his powers out for sure.
- Angela (Thor's sister) gets Thor, Odin, and Freyja to sit down and try to work things out as a family, under threat of taking the throne of Asgard for herself (she is the eldest of Odin's children afterall...). They do talk, but it ends with Freyja merely reassuring Thor that things will work out if they all continue to work together.
- The Avengers call Thor. Mjolnir has been stolen.... which should be impossible, but even Sif cannot see where it is. So... Thor goes to Throg, needing a team steeped in magic to search where he can not. Throg, Huginn, Muninn, Lockjaw, Lockheed, and Bats join together to form "The Avengers", though a kind of animal version. (I really hope that the next Volume of Thor is mostly their adventure to find Mjolnir!)
It is nice to see a more human side of Thor, especially now, since his is way more powerful (or should be) than he ever has been. I like seeing internal struggle and questioning. This run by Donny Cates has been amazing so far.
Recommend.
June 4, 2023
Thor by Donny Cates: Vol 3: Revelations is a decent book. Thor by Donny Cates: Vol 3: Revelations is the third volume of the latest Thor run written by Donny Cates. In this book, Thor struggles to lift Mjolnir and decides to leave it behind with the Avengers. That’s pretty much everything I can say without spoiling.
One thing I liked about this book was the art. The details in every scene are immaculate. Thor by Donny Cates: Vol 3: Revelations does a fantastic job, from the facial features to the background details to the colors.
One thing I disliked about this book was the plot. I cannot lie; the plot in the first two books was much better than the third book. The pacing felt off, and I felt confused about some parts of the book because I didn’t have enough background knowledge of Thor. Furthermore, the entire book built up to the climax, but the climax never happens, which was pretty disappointing.
Overall, I would give Thor by Donny Cates: Vol 3: Revelations a 7/10. It is a decent book with fantastic artwork, but the plot was disappointing when compared to the first two in the series. I would recommend this book still, as the entire series is definitely worth reading. With all that said, thank you for reading my review.
One thing I liked about this book was the art. The details in every scene are immaculate. Thor by Donny Cates: Vol 3: Revelations does a fantastic job, from the facial features to the background details to the colors.
One thing I disliked about this book was the plot. I cannot lie; the plot in the first two books was much better than the third book. The pacing felt off, and I felt confused about some parts of the book because I didn’t have enough background knowledge of Thor. Furthermore, the entire book built up to the climax, but the climax never happens, which was pretty disappointing.
Overall, I would give Thor by Donny Cates: Vol 3: Revelations a 7/10. It is a decent book with fantastic artwork, but the plot was disappointing when compared to the first two in the series. I would recommend this book still, as the entire series is definitely worth reading. With all that said, thank you for reading my review.
May 13, 2024
Odin's enchantments on Thor's hammer, Mjolnir, are malfunctioning. The inscription he placed on the side of the hammer reads: "Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor." The hammer is becoming too heavy for Thor to pick up, while others, including "bad guys," can pick it up effortlessly. Thor is also having a reoccurring nightmare that supervillain Thanos steals the hammer and puts the Infinity Stones in it and kills him. Thor is summoned to an emergency family meeting in the Roaring Elms of Vanaheim. Strangely enough, Thor doesn't bring up the hammer at all, and his younger sister Angela argues with their father, Odin, and she randomly teleports him to a gladiator-style match before Thor can ask Odin to recalibrate the enchantments on the hammer. After that, Thor and his mom have a heart-to-heart. Their meeting is interrupted by Captain America calling on Thor's cell phone: Mjolnir is missing! Kind of boring...
January 2, 2022
Sure, this is largely set up for whatever it is Cates is going to be doing next with Thor and Mjolnir, but it's good set up. It starts to define Thor's issues with Mjolnir, which is fortunately more complex than mere worthiness, it reestablishes his family connections, it does a bit more to define Loki's entire deal, and it continues Throg as badass by promising a superanimal team up that I simply can't wait to read. Also, a guest appearance by Captain America that makes a certain amount of sense in context. The annual is fine, but it isn't written by Cates and as such can add nothing to the ongoing story.
March 13, 2022
When a god wields the power of the storm, but his weapon of choice doesn't answer all of his calls...
What do you do?
Mjolnir has been acting up for ages now. It's only getting worse and this leads Thor to make a fateful decision. There could be major repercussions if his luck holds as it has in previous months.
Bonus: Angela cameo. A MacFarlane creation that went to litigation, if I remember right...
Bonus Bonus: Pet Avengers (well, 3/4 of them) Assemble! Throg is my new favorite.
Bonus^3: FINALLY, Freya puts in her two cents (her timing is purrrr-fect)
Still a consistently enjoyable read. A fair balance between internal character melancholy and HUGE action scenes. Love it!
What do you do?
Mjolnir has been acting up for ages now. It's only getting worse and this leads Thor to make a fateful decision. There could be major repercussions if his luck holds as it has in previous months.
Bonus: Angela cameo. A MacFarlane creation that went to litigation, if I remember right...
Bonus Bonus: Pet Avengers (well, 3/4 of them) Assemble! Throg is my new favorite.
Bonus^3: FINALLY, Freya puts in her two cents (her timing is purrrr-fect)
Still a consistently enjoyable read. A fair balance between internal character melancholy and HUGE action scenes. Love it!
July 30, 2022
Ok so there's actually a ton of stuff in this I don't give a fuck about. And like on the whole absolutely not a 5 starer.
But.
Angela being my favorite take no shit goddess brings me joy. I just love her so much!!
AND MY GODDESS FREYJA BEING THE GOD OF THE HUNT LOOKING FIERCE AND FINE AS FUCK!! LORDS HAVE MERCY!! And her love for Thor got me all misty eyed.
And I can not believe I'm going to say this but Odin's new look is also fine as hel! I'm super not into facial hair but damn he be lookin scrumptious in this comic.
Michele Bandini just made everyone look delicious and I very much appreciate it.
But seriously I don't give a fuck about the frog.
But.
Angela being my favorite take no shit goddess brings me joy. I just love her so much!!
AND MY GODDESS FREYJA BEING THE GOD OF THE HUNT LOOKING FIERCE AND FINE AS FUCK!! LORDS HAVE MERCY!! And her love for Thor got me all misty eyed.
And I can not believe I'm going to say this but Odin's new look is also fine as hel! I'm super not into facial hair but damn he be lookin scrumptious in this comic.
Michele Bandini just made everyone look delicious and I very much appreciate it.
But seriously I don't give a fuck about the frog.
March 25, 2022
These three issues really focus on what's wrong with Thor and why he's basically...depressed. My favorite was issue 18 when he talks with his mom.
I preferred Bandini's art on the first two issues which has a little bit of Copiel's look to it. Ferry's art wasn't bad though. His facial expressions really helped sell the emotional states of the characters.
Also included is an annual which really serves no purpose. Didn't care for the art and not really sure the point of the story so it felt like what it was: filler.
I preferred Bandini's art on the first two issues which has a little bit of Copiel's look to it. Ferry's art wasn't bad though. His facial expressions really helped sell the emotional states of the characters.
Also included is an annual which really serves no purpose. Didn't care for the art and not really sure the point of the story so it felt like what it was: filler.
April 20, 2022
I wonder if this would have made more sense if I read volume 2...but it all feels familiar, what with the unworthy Thor theme. Loki also seemed to flipflop between being friendly with Thor to being cold and withdrawn, which was rather bizarre.
Frejya's new outfit reminds me of the DC dark metal/metal Batman arc, which I didn't actually read and thus can't properly name.
Frog-Thor was actually quite funny but his animal-themed Avengers isn't something I'll leap to read. Don't think I'll continue.
Frejya's new outfit reminds me of the DC dark metal/metal Batman arc, which I didn't actually read and thus can't properly name.
Frog-Thor was actually quite funny but his animal-themed Avengers isn't something I'll leap to read. Don't think I'll continue.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 4, 2022
Still dealing with his potential end Thor continues to try and understand why his hammer is getting heavier and why he can’t wield it like he did before.
After 2 strong volumes this 3rd volume hits a bit of a lull. Fundamentally there’s nothing bad here. The story is solid and continues Cates’ character study but it loses a bit of momentum. Angela popping up is always welcome and her challenging Thor for the throne is interesting and a fight I wouldn’t mind seeing.
Cates continues a strong run here but hopefully after this volume it moves quicker.
3/5
After 2 strong volumes this 3rd volume hits a bit of a lull. Fundamentally there’s nothing bad here. The story is solid and continues Cates’ character study but it loses a bit of momentum. Angela popping up is always welcome and her challenging Thor for the throne is interesting and a fight I wouldn’t mind seeing.
Cates continues a strong run here but hopefully after this volume it moves quicker.
3/5
August 30, 2023
So the idea of Thor going through what is basically a mid life crisis as he fears he is not good enough to wield Mjolnir anymore. It is interesting and I do like some of the dialogue and Thor does get some good development here as he explain why he feels this way. Also I do like even though this is more character focused we still get the usual super hero over exageration when we see Thor's Mom Freyja come in on a giant black cat with machine guns. And I love it when comics capture the deep characters but also keeps the ridiculousness of super hero comics.
December 22, 2022
So this was a very in-between book. The last one tried to go really epic but maybe went a bit more crazy. This one was a natural need to breathe and stake stock, and we did that but also didn't really achieve anything significant.
To be fair, this collection isn't a particular story arc. Is that bit where you get several one-shot stories together and call it a day. There are some solid things going on, but on the whole I don't know if we really made the best use of the time in this set.
To be fair, this collection isn't a particular story arc. Is that bit where you get several one-shot stories together and call it a day. There are some solid things going on, but on the whole I don't know if we really made the best use of the time in this set.
August 21, 2023
Donny Cates fantastic run continues here. There is some really good Asgardian family drama presented and its definitely not a new idea but its done extremally well. I really enjoyed it. Thor dealing with his shortcomings as a king and Mjolnir's issues is fun and intriguing. The annual collected here felt out of place and a waste of time. The art was very good throughout the entire book. Overall, excellent drama teamed with very good art equals another very good book.
May 31, 2024
Collects Thor (2020) issues #15-18, Thor Annual (2021) #1
As I write this review, I happened to have read Volumes 3 and 4 back to back, and I can report that this volume, while mostly filler, is filler that puts the pieces into place for the stronger story found in Volume 4.
I do have to say, though, that the Annual issue that was included seemed like a throw-away story in relationship to the Cates narrative being told.
As I write this review, I happened to have read Volumes 3 and 4 back to back, and I can report that this volume, while mostly filler, is filler that puts the pieces into place for the stronger story found in Volume 4.
I do have to say, though, that the Annual issue that was included seemed like a throw-away story in relationship to the Cates narrative being told.
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