Thor: For Asgard

After seeing Simone Bianchi's gorgeous artwork for Astonishing X-Men, I was stunned to see him top his previous work with this book. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous illustrations. Bianchi knows the points where word balloons need to go away, and just to show us the epic gods of Asgard as they were meant to be seen. (I would have loved to see him render an entire issue without dialogue, or perhaps single-page spreads as Walt Simonson did long ago.) That's not to say the writing is something to ignore, the characters are compelling and real in a sense that was perhaps lacking through many other Thor runs. At times, I wondered if the various 'dissenting' characters would break into dialogue from "Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail", but it was great to see regular Asgardians brought forth and presented in the spotlight. They will be needed, as the body count for this story is high. But what's immortality without a little risk to make it interesting? A magnificent effort. Perhaps the mythologies don't quite match up with "Thor - Avengers Disassembled", but that's okay. We're taking Thor in new directions. And the reader is lucky to be along for the ride in this one.

Being of Swedish descent, I am a huge Thor/Norse Mythology fan. I think Robert Rodi has earned his spot in Valhalla. Everyone always brags on the J. M. Straczynski run, but it does not hold a light to the Rodi books. I even liked Matt Fraction's Thor: Ages Of Thunder better than the JMS run. I am a huge fan of the Loki book Rodi put out a couple years ago with Esad Ribic art a couple years ago(now re-released as Thor & Loki Blood Brothers). It was so good that I pre-ordered this book as soon as I could. It was not a let down at all, every bit as good as Loki. This is another story set at a very dark time in Thor's life. The All-Father Odin has been gone for two years. The Fimul Winter has made the trees not produce the Golden Apples they need for immortality and Thor con not even lift his hammer The Mighty Mjolnir(Myol-neer). The art by Simone Bianchi is fantastic. I love how the panels are laid out in this book. Also with the dustjacket off it is a beautiful hardcover, shocking white with pearl silver letters. I can not wait till The Astonishing Thor by Rodi comes out later this year. Buy this book before it is gone.

Good book but I bought "Like New". That's debatable. I recommend the book but I'm upset with the condition of the book

Love the artwork. Good Thor tale.

One of the best Thor stories. Beautiful art.

I collect Thor comic books and graphic novels. I thought the story was pretty bad, but i bought this one for the art, which was excellent

Fantastic art, intriguing spin on Marvel's usual Asgard Ian fare. Looking forward to more like it.

Thor is ruler of Asgard after Odin wandered off. Thor is unable to lift his hammer as he is an unworthy King. Asgard is trapped in a seemingly unending winter after the death of Thor's brother Balder an act orchestrated by Loki, this winter is killing the fruit of the gods that they need for long life. Odin has gone to see Gaea (Thor's mom) to see if this can be remedied but must atone for past sins. A great deal more happens with Thor taking a trip to Hel, gods being sent to plant the god fruit elsewhere and an uprising in Asgard. We are left with many questions at the end and now I need to find what the next book is. The art reminds me of old knight books I had so it did a good job getting an old timey feel.

Good book! Arrived on time, fullfil my expectatives!

Great art, interesting enough story behind it. Love the drawings and poses for the panels.

Very disappointed with this story. The artwork is beautiful to look at, but the story is lacking in many ways. It's rather boring, a bit confusing, and the ending is rushed and anti-climatic.

I have been a fan of Marvel's Thor for many years. The art in this book is wonderful. The fact that it was out of continuity was refreshing. If you are a fan of Thor this is a good read.