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Thor (2014) (Collected Editions) #1-2
Jane Foster: The Saga of The Mighty Thor
Goddess of Thunder! When the Odinson is rendered unworthy of lifting Mjolnir, another claims the hammer! Her battles against Frost Giants, Malekith and the Minotaur prove she's well worthy of the name Thor! But this new hero is secretly Dr. Jane Foster - and each time she transforms, it worsens the cancer that's killing her! As the Odinson comes to terms with the loss of his hammer, the new Thor defines her independence when she battles Odin himself! But will she prevail when she's caught between Roxxon and S.H.I.E.L.D.? Meanwhile, Malekith is waging war across the realms - and Jane must lead a powerful new team to oppose his terrible plans! Collecting THOR (2014) #1-8; MIGHTY THOR (2015) #1-5, #8-11 and #13-14; GENERATIONS: UNWORTHY THOR AND MIGHTY THOR; and material from THOR ANNUAL (2015) #1.
472 pages, Paperback
Published May 3, 2022
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About the author
Jason Aaron
2,359 books1,677 followersJason Aaron grew up in a small town in Alabama. His cousin, Gustav Hasford, who wrote the semi-autobiographical novel The Short-Timers, on which the feature film Full Metal Jacket was based, was a large influence on Aaron. Aaron decided he wanted to write comics as a child, and though his father was skeptical when Aaron informed him of this aspiration, his mother took Aaron to drug stores, where he would purchase books from spinner racks, some of which he still owns today.
Aaron's career in comics began in 2001 when he won a Marvel Comics talent search contest with an eight-page Wolverine back-up story script. The story, which was published in Wolverine #175 (June 2002), gave him the opportunity to pitch subsequent ideas to editors.
In 2006, Aaron made a blind submission to DC/Vertigo, who published his first major work, the Vietnam War story The Other Side which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Miniseries, and which Aaron regards as the "second time" he broke into the industry.
Following this, Vertigo asked him to pitch other ideas, which led to the series Scalped, a creator-owned series set on the fictional Prairie Rose Indian Reservation and published by DC/Vertigo.
In 2007, Aaron wrote Ripclaw: Pilot Season for Top Cow Productions. Later that year, Marvel editor Axel Alonso, who was impressed by The Other Side and Scalped, hired Aaron to write issues of Wolverine, Black Panther and eventually, an extended run on Ghost Rider that began in April 2008. His continued work on Black Panther also included a tie-in to the company-wide crossover storyline along with a "Secret Invasion" with David Lapham in 2009.
In January 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Marvel, though it would not affect his work on Scalped. Later that July, he wrote the Penguin issue of The Joker's Asylum.
After a 4-issue stint on Wolverine in 2007, Aaron returned to the character with the ongoing series Wolverine: Weapon X, launched to coincide with the feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Aaron commented, "With Wolverine: Weapon X we'll be trying to mix things up like that from arc to arc, so the first arc is a typical sort of black ops story but the second arc will jump right into the middle of a completely different genre," In 2010, the series was relaunched once again as simply Wolverine. He followed this with his current run on Thor: God of Thunder.
Aaron's career in comics began in 2001 when he won a Marvel Comics talent search contest with an eight-page Wolverine back-up story script. The story, which was published in Wolverine #175 (June 2002), gave him the opportunity to pitch subsequent ideas to editors.
In 2006, Aaron made a blind submission to DC/Vertigo, who published his first major work, the Vietnam War story The Other Side which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Miniseries, and which Aaron regards as the "second time" he broke into the industry.
Following this, Vertigo asked him to pitch other ideas, which led to the series Scalped, a creator-owned series set on the fictional Prairie Rose Indian Reservation and published by DC/Vertigo.
In 2007, Aaron wrote Ripclaw: Pilot Season for Top Cow Productions. Later that year, Marvel editor Axel Alonso, who was impressed by The Other Side and Scalped, hired Aaron to write issues of Wolverine, Black Panther and eventually, an extended run on Ghost Rider that began in April 2008. His continued work on Black Panther also included a tie-in to the company-wide crossover storyline along with a "Secret Invasion" with David Lapham in 2009.
In January 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Marvel, though it would not affect his work on Scalped. Later that July, he wrote the Penguin issue of The Joker's Asylum.
After a 4-issue stint on Wolverine in 2007, Aaron returned to the character with the ongoing series Wolverine: Weapon X, launched to coincide with the feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Aaron commented, "With Wolverine: Weapon X we'll be trying to mix things up like that from arc to arc, so the first arc is a typical sort of black ops story but the second arc will jump right into the middle of a completely different genre," In 2010, the series was relaunched once again as simply Wolverine. He followed this with his current run on Thor: God of Thunder.
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January 25, 2023
Parts of this collection I would rate at 5 stars (about the first two thirds), and parts much less. I didn't care for the League of Worlds story arc towards the end of the book.
On a purely mechanical note, perhaps the graphic novel collections would have been a better option. They're more complete and nowhere near as heavy. This is literally on that border of unreadable simply because of the mass of the volume.
On a purely mechanical note, perhaps the graphic novel collections would have been a better option. They're more complete and nowhere near as heavy. This is literally on that border of unreadable simply because of the mass of the volume.
May 18, 2022
It’s hard to put into words how much this comic run meant to me. This compilation tells the story of Jane Foster during her time as Thor. Not “Woman Thor” or “Lady Thor”—just Thor. After both the God of Thunder and Odin become unworthy to wield Mjolnir, Jane picks up the hammer to protect the realms and fill the role of Thor.
I was thrilled that these comics not only delivered an engrossing story line but also artfully tackled subjects like misogyny, patriarchy, corruption, and illness. The Saga of the Mighty Thor felt a lot more vulnerable and relatable than other comics I’ve read. Plus, it’s just so refreshing to read about a badass woman superhero.
My only grievance with this specific volume is that it is missing some significant chunks of Jane’s story as Thor (particularly the last few issues of The Mighty Thor, including her arc’s conclusion). However, it‘s absolutely worth a read—especially for those getting excited for The Mighty Thor’s MCU debut in July.
I was thrilled that these comics not only delivered an engrossing story line but also artfully tackled subjects like misogyny, patriarchy, corruption, and illness. The Saga of the Mighty Thor felt a lot more vulnerable and relatable than other comics I’ve read. Plus, it’s just so refreshing to read about a badass woman superhero.
My only grievance with this specific volume is that it is missing some significant chunks of Jane’s story as Thor (particularly the last few issues of The Mighty Thor, including her arc’s conclusion). However, it‘s absolutely worth a read—especially for those getting excited for The Mighty Thor’s MCU debut in July.
May 25, 2022
Aside from some pacing issues in the first three issues and a somewhat odd story that the collection ends on, this book is amongst the best Marvel comics I have ever read. This is a feminist spin on Norse mythology set in the Marvel 616 universe that uses compelling characterization with clear consequences that make this book hard to put down. Jane Foster as Thor is far better a character than I thought she would be even with the hype.
January 19, 2023
I would like to state that this comic anthology does an excellent job of preserving the secret identity of the latest Thor. However, it gives the game away on the cover, which is too bad. Without that, this book does a great job of preserving the mystery until halfway through the book.
Thor has lost one of his arms and the puissant Mjolnir. (I thought it was horrid when one of the Marvel movies robbed him of his hair, one of his eyes and the hammer. What is with these people that they have to screw over one of the Avengers’s greatest heroes?) So he’s plenty ticked off about seeing the hammer in the hands of another. The scene where he battles the new Thor while in the midst of Frost Giants is both hilarious and frustrating. As the new Thor keeps pointing out, there are FROST GIANTS, the Thunder God’s traditional enemies, in the room and he keeps whining about getting his little toy back! It reminds you that the Thor of the original Norse tales was a real thickie.
Who is Lord Thunder Britches without Mjolnir? The Norse myths made him a potent fighter even before he got his famous weapon. So he needs to remember that he’s a tough dio whether he’s got his hammer or not. This Thor Odinson manages a certain gravitas and nobility once he realizes the hammer has chosen a new carrier. When someone points out that Mjolnir was crafted to be well-nigh indestructible and will outlast every single person who uses it, we understand that it’s very like the Elder wand. A person may wield it for a while but not even a god can hold it forever once it’s picked someone else.
The journey of Dr. Jane Foster as she tries to manage the hammer’s call and deal with the cancer that’s killing her is poignant to read. The artifact confers power but demands great sacrifices. It’s as much a curse and a blessing as she swiftly learns. Throw her medical battle into a conflict that threatens to engulf the Ten Realms, Odin’s obstinance about retrieving the hammer as if it’s stolen property and his smug patriarchal insistence of resuming the reins of command from his level-headed wife Freyja and the attempts by various people to unmask the new Thor and you’ve got one far-reaching tale on your hands.
There are power struggles going on throughout this book and not all of them are fought with traditional weapons. Corporate entities are wrestling for domination over Earth and aren’t particularly concerned with the environmental damage they commit…and one of them doesn’t mind bringing his hunger for wealth and power into other worlds. Dario Agger is a new supervillain, one I’ve never encountered before reading this anthology and he’s a heavy hitter. He’s got a superpower granted to him by a very old and angry god that he prayed to when his family was butchered by a group of pirates.
Is his unquenchable desire to extend his earthly empire due to his own nature or the result of the godly powers bestowed upon him? It’s tough to tell and that doubt is one of the aspects that make this such a captivating read. I’m not a Thor fan and prefer Bullfinch’s Mythology to the Poetic Edda. But a saga like this reminds me why I find any kind of myth so compelling—there’s nothing so gripping as a great story well told.
There’s something I have to add to this review, something that reflexively caused me to remove a star. The whole fight between the light and dark elves came off as being rather bigoted. All the “dark” elves, characterized by black skin, are supposed to be on the side of evil. The light elves are the good guys in the fight and we’re meant to mourn for them when Malekith’s forces drain their rivers, consume all their food, slaughter most of the inhabitants and attempt to murder their queen.
That’s not just racist, it ignores the true meanings behind “light” and “dark” fey designation. The words aren’t meant to denote skin color or character. Light sidhe are creatures that populate in open spaces like meadows, streams, open rivers, glades and grassy knolls. They are usually characterized as the winged creatures that resemble angels, sprites, leprechauns, etc. Dusky fey are in forests and mountain fastnesses and could be kobolds, dwarves, etc. The dark elves are found in deep caves, bogs, swamps and fens, e.g. The latter usually include giants, werewolves, vampires, necks, the sluagh, etc. They tend to favor the darkness and some emerge only at night—another reason for their designation as “dark”.
I realize that the creators took liberties when making this story. But the racist connotation can’t be ignored and puts a sour note on many passages. It reinforces the ugly notion of “blackness” being inextricably linked to evil or malevolence.
Thor has lost one of his arms and the puissant Mjolnir. (I thought it was horrid when one of the Marvel movies robbed him of his hair, one of his eyes and the hammer. What is with these people that they have to screw over one of the Avengers’s greatest heroes?) So he’s plenty ticked off about seeing the hammer in the hands of another. The scene where he battles the new Thor while in the midst of Frost Giants is both hilarious and frustrating. As the new Thor keeps pointing out, there are FROST GIANTS, the Thunder God’s traditional enemies, in the room and he keeps whining about getting his little toy back! It reminds you that the Thor of the original Norse tales was a real thickie.
Who is Lord Thunder Britches without Mjolnir? The Norse myths made him a potent fighter even before he got his famous weapon. So he needs to remember that he’s a tough dio whether he’s got his hammer or not. This Thor Odinson manages a certain gravitas and nobility once he realizes the hammer has chosen a new carrier. When someone points out that Mjolnir was crafted to be well-nigh indestructible and will outlast every single person who uses it, we understand that it’s very like the Elder wand. A person may wield it for a while but not even a god can hold it forever once it’s picked someone else.
The journey of Dr. Jane Foster as she tries to manage the hammer’s call and deal with the cancer that’s killing her is poignant to read. The artifact confers power but demands great sacrifices. It’s as much a curse and a blessing as she swiftly learns. Throw her medical battle into a conflict that threatens to engulf the Ten Realms, Odin’s obstinance about retrieving the hammer as if it’s stolen property and his smug patriarchal insistence of resuming the reins of command from his level-headed wife Freyja and the attempts by various people to unmask the new Thor and you’ve got one far-reaching tale on your hands.
There are power struggles going on throughout this book and not all of them are fought with traditional weapons. Corporate entities are wrestling for domination over Earth and aren’t particularly concerned with the environmental damage they commit…and one of them doesn’t mind bringing his hunger for wealth and power into other worlds. Dario Agger is a new supervillain, one I’ve never encountered before reading this anthology and he’s a heavy hitter. He’s got a superpower granted to him by a very old and angry god that he prayed to when his family was butchered by a group of pirates.
Is his unquenchable desire to extend his earthly empire due to his own nature or the result of the godly powers bestowed upon him? It’s tough to tell and that doubt is one of the aspects that make this such a captivating read. I’m not a Thor fan and prefer Bullfinch’s Mythology to the Poetic Edda. But a saga like this reminds me why I find any kind of myth so compelling—there’s nothing so gripping as a great story well told.
There’s something I have to add to this review, something that reflexively caused me to remove a star. The whole fight between the light and dark elves came off as being rather bigoted. All the “dark” elves, characterized by black skin, are supposed to be on the side of evil. The light elves are the good guys in the fight and we’re meant to mourn for them when Malekith’s forces drain their rivers, consume all their food, slaughter most of the inhabitants and attempt to murder their queen.
That’s not just racist, it ignores the true meanings behind “light” and “dark” fey designation. The words aren’t meant to denote skin color or character. Light sidhe are creatures that populate in open spaces like meadows, streams, open rivers, glades and grassy knolls. They are usually characterized as the winged creatures that resemble angels, sprites, leprechauns, etc. Dusky fey are in forests and mountain fastnesses and could be kobolds, dwarves, etc. The dark elves are found in deep caves, bogs, swamps and fens, e.g. The latter usually include giants, werewolves, vampires, necks, the sluagh, etc. They tend to favor the darkness and some emerge only at night—another reason for their designation as “dark”.
I realize that the creators took liberties when making this story. But the racist connotation can’t be ignored and puts a sour note on many passages. It reinforces the ugly notion of “blackness” being inextricably linked to evil or malevolence.
July 26, 2022
me reading the first issue after only seeing nick fury in the mcu:
favorite quote (among many!): "tell me all-father, have you but one ear to go with that eye of yours? can you not hear the cries from outside your window?", all-mother freyja
this comic was magnificent start to finish. i prefer dauterman's art but i understand the shift in issue 13 and 14. the art from epting definitely emphasizes the terror of malekith's relentless attack. that dark elf needs a serious pummeling for what he did to queen aelsa-that panel made me shiver in fright.
favorite quote (among many!): "tell me all-father, have you but one ear to go with that eye of yours? can you not hear the cries from outside your window?", all-mother freyja
this comic was magnificent start to finish. i prefer dauterman's art but i understand the shift in issue 13 and 14. the art from epting definitely emphasizes the terror of malekith's relentless attack. that dark elf needs a serious pummeling for what he did to queen aelsa-that panel made me shiver in fright.
November 30, 2022
My husband has been after me to read this for a while because I read Jason Aaron's Gorr the God Butcher storyline and *loved* it, and guess what, I loved this too. It addresses things like patriarchal rule, sexism, illness and grief without ever getting preachy about any of them. My only complaint is that I thought this included all of Jane-as-Thor, but it doesn't. The ending of the collection seems really random. That's more on the collection than the story itself though, and I'm definitely planning on finding the rest on Hoopla. Even if you've never read a single Thor comic, you can jump in here and enjoy.
April 14, 2025
The design for the character is amazing, and the artwork really shows it well. It was an amazing idea to have Jane Foster take up the mantle of Thor. Her human struggle with crippling illness made her even more compelling. I only wish that Jane could have maintained a more consistent down-to-earth personality while wielding the hammer rather than succumb to its identity. Much of her "self" is relegated to thought bubbles, and those aren't super frequent.
The story felt natural, and the antagonists played decent roles. Loki was somewhat lackluster in this saga.
The story felt natural, and the antagonists played decent roles. Loki was somewhat lackluster in this saga.
December 17, 2023
Because nothing is simple in comics, I had read some of this in The Mighty Thor vol 1 and 2 but this collection goes back to the regular Thor run to show Thor losing the hammer. Having that bit of context helped flesh out the villain story and the extra content is fun, too. Plus there are some gorgeous variant covers included. Jane as Thor is just so great.
June 13, 2022
Beautiful artwork, compelling dialogue, and an excellent female lead!
I was never a big fan of Thor, but this new Goddess of thunder is definitely for me.
I was never a big fan of Thor, but this new Goddess of thunder is definitely for me.
June 15, 2022
When it comes to Asgard(ia), Jason Aaron’s pen is Mjolnir.
July 18, 2022
I loved the graphics, but as far as the story goes for me it left much to be desired.
July 22, 2022
Gorgeous art. A little slow towards the end but overall good story.
August 14, 2022
fav marvel character
November 24, 2022
I thought this was spectacularly written. Didn’t expect to be so drawn into the story as I was. Highly recommend.
March 21, 2023
You really cannot go wrong with Jason Aaron writing Thor. A really great sample of the Goddess of Thunder run.
December 21, 2025
A really great story but this collection doesn’t give a full arc which takes away from it.
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