What do you think?
Rate this book
Loki (2010) #1-4
Thor: The Trials of Loki
The true origin of Thor's archenemy and Marvel's most unpredictable villain! He is the lie-smith; he is the shape-changer; he is the fire that burns. The God of Mischief and Trickery, Loki. Meet the mirthful, beloved young man that made all the Asgardians laugh...until the first time he killed. Discover the gnarled roots of his twisted, unrelenting hatred of the Asgardians. And learn the chilling truth of why he'll never be stopped...
Collects: Loki 1-4
Collects: Loki 1-4
158 pages, Hardcover
First published December 1, 2010
29 people are currently reading
1154 people want to read
About the author
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
460 books476 followersRoberto Aguirre-Sacasa is an American playwright, screenwriter, and comic book writer best known for his work for Marvel Comics and for the television series Glee, Big Love, Riverdale, and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. He is Chief Creative Officer of Archie Comics.
Aguirre-Sacasa grew up liking comic books, recalling in 2003, "My mom would take us out to the 7-Eleven on River Road during the summer, and we would get Slurpees and buy comics off the spinning rack. I would read them all over and over again, and draw my own pictures and stuff."
He began writing for Marvel Comics, he explained, when "Marvel hired an editor to find new writers, and they hired her from a theatrical agency. So she started calling theaters and asking if they knew any playwrights who might be good for comic books. A couple of different theaters said she should look at me. So she called me, I sent her a couple of my plays and she said 'Great, would you like to pitch on a couple of comic books in the works?'"
His first submissions were "not what [they were] interested in for the character[s]" but eventually he was assigned an 11-page Fantastic Four story, "The True Meaning of...," for the Marvel Holiday Special 2004. He went on to write Fantastic Four stories in Marvel Knights 4, a spinoff of that superhero team's long-running title; and stories for Nightcrawler vol. 3; The Sensational Spider-Man vol. 2; and Dead of Night featuring Man-Thing.
In May 2008 Aguirre-Sacasa returned to the Fantastic Four with a miniseries tie-in to the company-wide "Secret Invasion" storyline concerning a years-long infiltration of Earth by the shape-shifting alien race, the Skrulls,and an Angel Revelations miniseries with artists Barry Kitson and Adam Polina, respectively. He adapted for comics the Stephen King novel The Stand.
In 2013, he created Afterlife with Archie, depicting Archie Andrews in the midst of a zombie apocalypse; the book's success led to Aguirre-Sacasa being named Archie Comics' chief creative officer.
Aguirre-Sacasa grew up liking comic books, recalling in 2003, "My mom would take us out to the 7-Eleven on River Road during the summer, and we would get Slurpees and buy comics off the spinning rack. I would read them all over and over again, and draw my own pictures and stuff."
He began writing for Marvel Comics, he explained, when "Marvel hired an editor to find new writers, and they hired her from a theatrical agency. So she started calling theaters and asking if they knew any playwrights who might be good for comic books. A couple of different theaters said she should look at me. So she called me, I sent her a couple of my plays and she said 'Great, would you like to pitch on a couple of comic books in the works?'"
His first submissions were "not what [they were] interested in for the character[s]" but eventually he was assigned an 11-page Fantastic Four story, "The True Meaning of...," for the Marvel Holiday Special 2004. He went on to write Fantastic Four stories in Marvel Knights 4, a spinoff of that superhero team's long-running title; and stories for Nightcrawler vol. 3; The Sensational Spider-Man vol. 2; and Dead of Night featuring Man-Thing.
In May 2008 Aguirre-Sacasa returned to the Fantastic Four with a miniseries tie-in to the company-wide "Secret Invasion" storyline concerning a years-long infiltration of Earth by the shape-shifting alien race, the Skrulls,and an Angel Revelations miniseries with artists Barry Kitson and Adam Polina, respectively. He adapted for comics the Stephen King novel The Stand.
In 2013, he created Afterlife with Archie, depicting Archie Andrews in the midst of a zombie apocalypse; the book's success led to Aguirre-Sacasa being named Archie Comics' chief creative officer.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 148 reviews
May 1, 2015
Three and a half stars.
I’m not much for high fantasy or cosmic storylines, so every time I pick up a Thor or Green Lantern (Ha!) book, I do it with trepidation. For me, on this one, the fact that Loki was on the cover was the major selling point. Let’s face it, Thor can at times simply be a hammer-wielding, troll-pounding dullard, so, yes to Loki and his manipulations and machinations. Evil bastard!
This collection takes a step back from the super heroics and offers up a tale that may or may not have been part of the original Norse Saga, but this is the setting that Aguirre-Sacasa chooses to tell his Loki-centric tale. Loki comes up with a series of Oh-What-A-Tangled-Web-We-Weave scams, including the origin of Mjolnir, to bring about this version of Ragnarok, which would lead to many gods dying and his ascension in Asgard. There’s also a clever tale in which a younger Loki answers a mortal’s prayer (everyone else was busy) and as a result discovers his raison d’etre – fear.
I’m not much for high fantasy or cosmic storylines, so every time I pick up a Thor or Green Lantern (Ha!) book, I do it with trepidation. For me, on this one, the fact that Loki was on the cover was the major selling point. Let’s face it, Thor can at times simply be a hammer-wielding, troll-pounding dullard, so, yes to Loki and his manipulations and machinations. Evil bastard!
This collection takes a step back from the super heroics and offers up a tale that may or may not have been part of the original Norse Saga, but this is the setting that Aguirre-Sacasa chooses to tell his Loki-centric tale. Loki comes up with a series of Oh-What-A-Tangled-Web-We-Weave scams, including the origin of Mjolnir, to bring about this version of Ragnarok, which would lead to many gods dying and his ascension in Asgard. There’s also a clever tale in which a younger Loki answers a mortal’s prayer (everyone else was busy) and as a result discovers his raison d’etre – fear.
July 16, 2021
Beautiful artwork and new interpretations of the old myths - yes and yes!
Originally, my daughter and I thought this would be about Marvel Loki. It’s more like a throwback to the original Norse myths with new looks for the characters. Quite a few references to other tales from the adventures of Loki, but this installment focuses on his issues with feeling excluded from the core family. His feelings give him the impetus to hurt and betray his adopted family, the family that doesn’t always understand why their actions hurt him so. Of course, the tales are told from Loki’s point of view and there’s a moment between him and Thor that causes the reader to pause and question Loki’s perspective. Truth is usually somewhere in the middle. The lead up to Ragnarok is great! Is Loki just the Trickster god or is he the Destroyer of gods? Beautiful drawings and well developed characters make this a must read.
Originally, my daughter and I thought this would be about Marvel Loki. It’s more like a throwback to the original Norse myths with new looks for the characters. Quite a few references to other tales from the adventures of Loki, but this installment focuses on his issues with feeling excluded from the core family. His feelings give him the impetus to hurt and betray his adopted family, the family that doesn’t always understand why their actions hurt him so. Of course, the tales are told from Loki’s point of view and there’s a moment between him and Thor that causes the reader to pause and question Loki’s perspective. Truth is usually somewhere in the middle. The lead up to Ragnarok is great! Is Loki just the Trickster god or is he the Destroyer of gods? Beautiful drawings and well developed characters make this a must read.
June 3, 2015
This is so my kind of thing. It takes Marvel's Asgardians to their mythological roots. Quite literally, by retelling those old myths with the versions of the Norse gods Marvel readers are familiar with. I love reading mythology and I have a deep fondness for what Marvel has done with their Asgardians, especially in recent years. Having these retellings be from Loki's point of view is an incredible bonus. Throw in really, really good art and I'm a happy reader. Highly recommended to readers who like to see Marvel's Thor as an actual, literal god.
September 1, 2016
The story itself: Fun to read, but nothing I haven't read before except for the tale of the Loki and the Farmer's family (that was different to read).
The major selling point of course, our favorite Trickster God on the cover.. When this finally came from the library I jumped on it right away.
I don't know what I expected but definitely... "more" than here. Something different than the myths I've read but also including them at the same time maybe? *shrugs*
Artwork was in turns good and so-so in some places, speech bubbles were sometimes hard to read for my eyes unless I held it up close (my issue only, my head hates small print... I can stand it in small doses such as here but still have to rest my eyes in between).
Would sort of recommend, not a bad collection but so-so for me.
2.5 to 3 stars
March 23, 2018
4.5/5 *
November 5, 2012
This book gave a background context of Loki and really brought up his motivations as a villain, which the recent movie (Avengers) failed to show.
Poor Loki.
Neglected.
Alone.
Unloved.
Poor Loki.
Neglected.
Alone.
Unloved.
May 19, 2011
As a fan of the Norse mythology first and the Marvel comics’ reworking second, I found this to be a perfect blending of the two. Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s script was really, really well-done and breathed some new life into an ancient story. Sebastian Fiumara’s artwork worked in a beautiful harmony with the text, but also added a lot of dimension. I loved every page, particularly his rendering of the worlds on Yggdrasil’s branches, Hela’s realm, and Loki in exile.
I think the best part of the graphic novel is how well it captured every aspects of Loki, who not only changes shape when it suits his purposes but also has a hard time believing in his own lies. There is something really fascinating to me about characters who are not wholly one thing. And Loki is probably as complicated as a god gets seeing as he is a trickster and therefore is not solely a force of evil anymore than he can be considered to be a force of good. In both the myths and the comics, he is neglected to a really, really dangerous degree and never can forget he doesn’t belong. In both the myths and comics, he is shown to be capable of kind acts so long as no one tells him he’s been kind.
The issues of destiny and how much control anyone ever really has over what they become was fascinating too. Despite my desire to read more books or see more movies where character punch their unhappy fate-assigned in the face, I was pleased to see that the bleak outlook of Norse Mythology was still present even in a Marvel re-working of the events leading up to Ragnarok.
Of course little details changed and Loki’s take on certain things is in stark contrast to Thor’s or any of the Aesir, but that was great too. I loved the twisted remorse and resolve Loki had to end the world because that was the only role left for him that isn’t one he would have to share with someone else. And I especially loved that Thor continually pointed out that whatever Loki was meant to be isn’t as important as the fact that Loki has chosen time and time again to take “the crooked path.”
In conclusion, very awesome. I hope that other people pick this graphic novel up and enjoy it as much as I did!
(Review originally posted at CSI:Librarian.)
I think the best part of the graphic novel is how well it captured every aspects of Loki, who not only changes shape when it suits his purposes but also has a hard time believing in his own lies. There is something really fascinating to me about characters who are not wholly one thing. And Loki is probably as complicated as a god gets seeing as he is a trickster and therefore is not solely a force of evil anymore than he can be considered to be a force of good. In both the myths and the comics, he is neglected to a really, really dangerous degree and never can forget he doesn’t belong. In both the myths and comics, he is shown to be capable of kind acts so long as no one tells him he’s been kind.
The issues of destiny and how much control anyone ever really has over what they become was fascinating too. Despite my desire to read more books or see more movies where character punch their unhappy fate-assigned in the face, I was pleased to see that the bleak outlook of Norse Mythology was still present even in a Marvel re-working of the events leading up to Ragnarok.
Of course little details changed and Loki’s take on certain things is in stark contrast to Thor’s or any of the Aesir, but that was great too. I loved the twisted remorse and resolve Loki had to end the world because that was the only role left for him that isn’t one he would have to share with someone else. And I especially loved that Thor continually pointed out that whatever Loki was meant to be isn’t as important as the fact that Loki has chosen time and time again to take “the crooked path.”
In conclusion, very awesome. I hope that other people pick this graphic novel up and enjoy it as much as I did!
(Review originally posted at CSI:Librarian.)
February 6, 2017
A solid mini-series.
I've always enjoyed reading about mythology and, let's face it, Loki is one of the more interesting parts of Norse mythology. Sorry, Thor, but without your adoptive brother, you're a little boring. No offense!
Loki is not wholly evil or good but he definitely acts out of envy. Aguirre-Sacasa portrays his evolution from trickster to destroyer through what seems to be misunderstandings between the gods. Loki and Thor remember their upbringing quite differently (bullying vs being playful). The result being that the god of mischief never feels he truly belongs and that his purpose is to bring about Ragarnok. The events changed a bit from the Norse tale but you get the gist.
The artwork is quite nice too. It's not my favorite but the coloring makes the nine realms feel mystical. Overall, it's an interesting portrayal.
I've always enjoyed reading about mythology and, let's face it, Loki is one of the more interesting parts of Norse mythology. Sorry, Thor, but without your adoptive brother, you're a little boring. No offense!
Loki is not wholly evil or good but he definitely acts out of envy. Aguirre-Sacasa portrays his evolution from trickster to destroyer through what seems to be misunderstandings between the gods. Loki and Thor remember their upbringing quite differently (bullying vs being playful). The result being that the god of mischief never feels he truly belongs and that his purpose is to bring about Ragarnok. The events changed a bit from the Norse tale but you get the gist.
The artwork is quite nice too. It's not my favorite but the coloring makes the nine realms feel mystical. Overall, it's an interesting portrayal.
June 22, 2024
Thor: The Trials of Loki was rather good. While the artwork is merely decent, the story is quite well done.
In Norse mythology, from the Poetic Eddas, there are various stories regarding Loki. This volume is based on those stories. From Loki's true nature coming on display when he cuts Sif's hair, or the tricks he plays on the Dwarves, to the killing of Balder. These famous tales are combined into one that looks at the inevitable nature that quantifies Loki. He can't help himself since he IS the God of Mischief.
If you are familiar with the original Norse tales of Loki, then this is nothing new. But it is relatively faithful to the original stories and that's a great thing. Too bad the art wasn't better then this would have been a 5 star volume.
In Norse mythology, from the Poetic Eddas, there are various stories regarding Loki. This volume is based on those stories. From Loki's true nature coming on display when he cuts Sif's hair, or the tricks he plays on the Dwarves, to the killing of Balder. These famous tales are combined into one that looks at the inevitable nature that quantifies Loki. He can't help himself since he IS the God of Mischief.
If you are familiar with the original Norse tales of Loki, then this is nothing new. But it is relatively faithful to the original stories and that's a great thing. Too bad the art wasn't better then this would have been a 5 star volume.
August 9, 2015
4.5 Stars. A great Loki story that borrows heavily from Norse myth. Loki fans will love it.
December 1, 2012
Recently I've read a lot of really good Thor stuff that didn't get Loki quite right; it's so easy to portray him as a dull, cackling megalomaniac, like so many other Marvel villains.
Aguirre-Sacasa avoids that, writing the most interesting Loki save perhaps for Gillen's in Journey Into Mystery. Here, Loki lies so deftly he has convinced even himself of his righteousness. His desire for love and acceptance are always teasing at the edge of his mind--but it's his own mistakes and pettiness that ruin it for him, as much as misunderstanding from the other gods.
This story jars with regular Thor continuity in little ways, which is explained by Loki and Thor disagreeing on versions of their lives (Loki remembers Thor bullying and hurting him, Thor remembers Loki lying and swears he never hurt Loki in return). That, plus the lack of other Marvel characters, makes this Loki a great place for new readers unfamiliar with Marvel, as well as readers interested in Norse mythology over superhero comics, to start reading, because they won't have to worry about previous storylines coming to up confuse them.
The art matches, much more fantasy-esque than superhero-style with some beautiful full-page spreads and a dark color palette making everything look dreamlike, like the whole world is clouded over and waiting for a storm. The result is very effective.
I can recommend this one to regular Thor fans and mythology/fantasy fans alike.
-Elizabeth Reuter
The Demon of Renaissance Drive
Aguirre-Sacasa avoids that, writing the most interesting Loki save perhaps for Gillen's in Journey Into Mystery. Here, Loki lies so deftly he has convinced even himself of his righteousness. His desire for love and acceptance are always teasing at the edge of his mind--but it's his own mistakes and pettiness that ruin it for him, as much as misunderstanding from the other gods.
This story jars with regular Thor continuity in little ways, which is explained by Loki and Thor disagreeing on versions of their lives (Loki remembers Thor bullying and hurting him, Thor remembers Loki lying and swears he never hurt Loki in return). That, plus the lack of other Marvel characters, makes this Loki a great place for new readers unfamiliar with Marvel, as well as readers interested in Norse mythology over superhero comics, to start reading, because they won't have to worry about previous storylines coming to up confuse them.
The art matches, much more fantasy-esque than superhero-style with some beautiful full-page spreads and a dark color palette making everything look dreamlike, like the whole world is clouded over and waiting for a storm. The result is very effective.
I can recommend this one to regular Thor fans and mythology/fantasy fans alike.
-Elizabeth Reuter
The Demon of Renaissance Drive
June 30, 2020
The story is confusing, interesting, thrilling and dull.
There are many things that are confusing me; like:
- Did the first issue really happen?! Cause Thor was saying none of it was real.
- Why was Sif so upset about her hair?! Won't it just grow back?!
- Blader is Odin's son!? So that makes Horder his son as well?! I'm confused.
How many kids do they have!?
They said in the comic that Thor was a kind person, then why did he torture Loki by sewing his mouth?! He was nothing but rude, rough and cruel to him throughout the series. The parents (Odin and Frigga) are cruel as well. They were okay by Loki's head being cut and when his lips were sealed. So, their son's death means nothing to them?! how is Loki the bad guy here?! He's just being abused. If they can't give him his rights, love, care and respect, why take him in the first place?! is it for torturing and revenge?!
I was hoping for a satisfying ending but it disappointed me greatly, on top of not clearing those confusions, they repeated a destiny from Loki 2004 comic. So 2 stars with a big disappointment.
There are many things that are confusing me; like:
- Did the first issue really happen?! Cause Thor was saying none of it was real.
- Why was Sif so upset about her hair?! Won't it just grow back?!
- Blader is Odin's son!? So that makes Horder his son as well?! I'm confused.
How many kids do they have!?
They said in the comic that Thor was a kind person, then why did he torture Loki by sewing his mouth?! He was nothing but rude, rough and cruel to him throughout the series. The parents (Odin and Frigga) are cruel as well. They were okay by Loki's head being cut and when his lips were sealed. So, their son's death means nothing to them?! how is Loki the bad guy here?! He's just being abused. If they can't give him his rights, love, care and respect, why take him in the first place?! is it for torturing and revenge?!
I was hoping for a satisfying ending but it disappointed me greatly, on top of not clearing those confusions, they repeated a destiny from Loki 2004 comic. So 2 stars with a big disappointment.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 3, 2013
For fans of Norse Mythology this is a review from Loki's perspective that sheds some light on his feelings of isolation and why he turned on them.
Since I knew a lot of this already it was only of passing interest to me but your mileage may vary.
CHARACTERS/DIALOGUE: B minus; STORY/PLOTTING: C plus to B minus; ACCURACY OF THE MYTHOLOGY: B plus; ARTWORK: B to B plus; OVERALL GRADE: B; WHEN READ: end of December 2011.
Since I knew a lot of this already it was only of passing interest to me but your mileage may vary.
CHARACTERS/DIALOGUE: B minus; STORY/PLOTTING: C plus to B minus; ACCURACY OF THE MYTHOLOGY: B plus; ARTWORK: B to B plus; OVERALL GRADE: B; WHEN READ: end of December 2011.
October 13, 2017
This was terrible and ridiculously sexist. One of the characters is raped, which they just call "attacked", and falls in love with the rapist. The queen has emotional outbursts in public while the king is stoic and calm in public. The widow dies of a broken heart seeing her husband off for the final farewell. A female warrior is devastated by the loss of her pretty hair. All the women in it are vulnerable, emotional, weak, and vain.
January 16, 2020
Though Loki's story is familiar, it's written and drawn quite marvelously in this collection. You know what's coming, but aren't let down, cos the book's just that well-done. This is an enjoyable enough read.
November 1, 2019
To escape the wrath of The All Father for the heinous crime that he had committed, Loki has fled and hidden himself away from the Asgardians. But Thor eventually finds him and they recollect or try to recollect everything about Loki.
The writing in the book is decent. The narrative is beautiful, like reading a fantasy novel. The book is told from Loki's point of view, so we get to dwell deep inside his character. There is so much hatred and loathing inside him that he cannot even truly recall some of the memories. But going through these uneven memories, his motivations and actions are made clearer than before. But the character isn't dug deep enough to be explored fully, inside out. That is what I found to be an unpolished piece left in this book.
The art is decent. There are some splash pages which are beyond mesmerising. The mythical creatures and the environments have been drawn specially well.
The writing in the book is decent. The narrative is beautiful, like reading a fantasy novel. The book is told from Loki's point of view, so we get to dwell deep inside his character. There is so much hatred and loathing inside him that he cannot even truly recall some of the memories. But going through these uneven memories, his motivations and actions are made clearer than before. But the character isn't dug deep enough to be explored fully, inside out. That is what I found to be an unpolished piece left in this book.
The art is decent. There are some splash pages which are beyond mesmerising. The mythical creatures and the environments have been drawn specially well.
March 31, 2018
Ero interessata a conoscere meglio questo personaggio, e questo fumetto devo dire che è stato buono. Non ho le conoscenze di base sulle vicende di Thor e Loki per comprendere perfettamente tutti i retroscena, però è facilmente leggibile anche da chi, come me, è neofita. I disegni devo dire che non mi hanno fatto impazzire e ho trovato la storia interessante, ma nulla di più: forse mi aspettavo qualcosa di più eclatante, ma il fumetto è vecchiotto e tutto sommato è stata una gradevole lettura.
November 26, 2023
i actually enjoyed that this wasn’t mcu loki but rather more norse mythology loki. i think a lot of marvel fans forget loki's source material, so i enjoy what i essentially think is a bit of a beginners guide to norse mythology loki. the drawings were so cool (and at times really uncomfortable) and the stories really threw me for a loop. really good!
April 11, 2022
Más clásico, adaptación de las leyendas del Loki mitológico, pero el drama está servido
February 6, 2022
Este volumen consta de 4 capítulos que explican cómo Loki se convierte en exiliado de Asgard, rechaza formar parte del círculo de Odin y demás dioses y se convierte en el dios de los renegados. Parte de esta historia se basa en la verdadera mitología nórdica, incluye el mito que explica cómo Loki es quien crea el martillo de Thor por una apuesta y no como un encargo de Odin como lo muestra la serie cinematográfica. Nuevamente vemos en este libro el pésimo trabajo paternal de Odin, el “amor fraternal” de Thor a su medio hermano y porqué Loki decide traicionarlos a todos, provoca los inicios de Ragnarok y decide irse de Asgard. En las últimas décadas se le ha dado protagonismo a los antihéroes y villanos en la literatura, cine y cultura pop, no solo se admiran sino que se les ha dado la oportunidad de exponer sus puntos de vista y de contar sus historias. Loki es uno de tantos antihéroes que ha tomado fuerza junto con Joker, Maleficent y muchos más en la cultura popular de los últimos años.
January 17, 2024
3,5 estrelas
March 7, 2025
this was so much sadder than i thought it would be.. i think loki should be allowed to kill his entire family actually
October 4, 2013
beautiful covers - otherwise a bit mediocre/so-so artwork.
It was relatively promising the first 4-6 pages of #1... but after that I found it lacking. And in terms of Norse mythology.. well.. in general Marvels Thor is like Norse mythology on weed... everything is wrong/askew. And when you know that, it's ok! - but this storyline tries to pick up a more accurately "happening" from the tales of the mythology.. and that's when it gets annoying, because there is SO much false information. if only the writer(s) had translated it MORE into Marvel-Thor instead of Norse-Thor... then it might have worked for me, like Marvels Thor otherwise does...
So... I have to admit.. I thought it was rather dissapointing and lacking as a graphic novel!
It was relatively promising the first 4-6 pages of #1... but after that I found it lacking. And in terms of Norse mythology.. well.. in general Marvels Thor is like Norse mythology on weed... everything is wrong/askew. And when you know that, it's ok! - but this storyline tries to pick up a more accurately "happening" from the tales of the mythology.. and that's when it gets annoying, because there is SO much false information. if only the writer(s) had translated it MORE into Marvel-Thor instead of Norse-Thor... then it might have worked for me, like Marvels Thor otherwise does...
So... I have to admit.. I thought it was rather dissapointing and lacking as a graphic novel!
January 15, 2022
Not great storytelling
I'm not sure what the purpose of this story is, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't achieved. There are several stories being told that contradict the history of Loki established long ago in comics. There is some rewriting going on here, but it is not authoritative, and it is unsatisfying to read. The point of view seems to be that of Loki, but it is not told by Loki, and shifts from time to time, sometimes seeming to be history, and other times seeming to be conjecture, as if the author wants us to believe some things, but remain confused at the truth of the story overall. Bad storytelling, disappointing read.
I'm not sure what the purpose of this story is, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't achieved. There are several stories being told that contradict the history of Loki established long ago in comics. There is some rewriting going on here, but it is not authoritative, and it is unsatisfying to read. The point of view seems to be that of Loki, but it is not told by Loki, and shifts from time to time, sometimes seeming to be history, and other times seeming to be conjecture, as if the author wants us to believe some things, but remain confused at the truth of the story overall. Bad storytelling, disappointing read.
December 11, 2016
Review of Issue #1 only: I really, really wanted to love this. Instead, I just kind of like it. The writing style was a bit too over the top. It tried to sell Loki as a poor, misunderstood person who just wants to be loved. Which is fine, but I felt it missed the trickster, devious side of him that makes him so interesting. I'd still read the next issues because it is Loki, but I only have medium expectation.
Read
June 3, 2012Oh, my dear Loki. Such torture you've had to endure, but you shouldn't have made the decisions you did. Poor, poor Loki.
Throughout the story, I kept on thinking; "Where the hell is Sigyn?!" Sigyn is Loki's wife, and the one who catches the poison from dripping on his face when he was being tortured. WHY was she not in this?!
Throughout the story, I kept on thinking; "Where the hell is Sigyn?!" Sigyn is Loki's wife, and the one who catches the poison from dripping on his face when he was being tortured. WHY was she not in this?!
August 31, 2014
Great insight into the trickster god and the convolution of tales from history, as well as the dynamic between Loki / Thor / Baldur. Liked hearing about Ragnarok. The art was nice overall but I particularly enjoyed the first chapter's artist.
December 30, 2017
It’s great getting to see the Norse mythology, especially from Loki’s point of view. One can really understand him better with this read.
I enjoyed everything about this and I especially liked seeing Thor as more of a god!
I enjoyed everything about this and I especially liked seeing Thor as more of a god!
August 20, 2016
Not the superhero approach, but pure Norse Mythology.
April 17, 2022
Loki-centric stories tend to be quite hit or miss and this was a miss for me. Didn’t care for the art styles and characterizations were bland
Displaying 1 - 30 of 148 reviews