Comic Book Review The Mighty Thor #13

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Published On:2016-11-23

Published by: Marvel

Author:Jason Aaron

Artist:Steve Epting

Colorist:Frank Martin Jr

Letterer:VC's Joe Sabino

Avengers of the Ten Realms

Comic book review written on June 12, 2022

In This Issue of

What Else Happens in this Comic?

The Ten Realms aren’t coming together to fight against Malekith. There’s bickering among the Congress of Worlds. Lady Thor and Sif reform the League of the Realms to rescue Queen Featherwine. The plan goes about as well as expected and soon the League is fighting to stay alive against the entire Dark Elf army. Malekith with Loki tethered to him like an Asgardian wizard-dog makes the second move in their War of the Realms.

How is the Writing in ??

The Dialogue

We’ve read this in issue after issue, Jason Aaron does great dialogue. The members of the League of the Realms jump onto the page as fully formed characters with history (even if we don’t know what it is). A dwarf and a troll. An Asgardian and an Angel of Heven. The citizens of the Ten Realms don’t generally like each other and it makes for great comics.

Showing Versus Telling

We’ve read this in issue after issue, Jason Aaron does great dialogue. The members of the League of the Realms jump onto the page as fully formed characters with history (even if we don’t know what it is). A dwarf and a troll. An Asgardian and an Angel of Heven. The citizens of the Ten Realms don’t generally like each other and it makes for great comics.

The Vibe

The Mighty Thor #13 reads like an issue of a war comic. Our team is venturing deep into enemy territory on a potential one way mission.

Comic Art Review

We’ve had three artists so far in The Mighty Thor. The guest artist for issues 13 and 14 is Steve Epting. He has a thicker line, more realistic style to his art. There’s plenty of detail but not on the level of Russell Dauterman. Shadows and light come into play often. Fans of classic Thor, Conan or Red Sonja will likely enjoy the art from these two issues. Angela’s ribbons are particularly fun to look at. It’s a carry-over from McFarlane’s art style, and Epting uses it perfectly. The ribbons are always floating around giving a dynamic, energetic feel to the panels.

On the Cover

Russell Dauterman, series regular artist, drew this month’s cover. It’s a fight scene from the perspective of someone who has fallen down. The League of Realms is fighting with Dark Elves. We’re treated to just a quick glimpse of Russell’s character design work for the League members.

World Building

Locations

This adventure happens in the spoiled lands of the Light Elves around the capital city of Ljosalfgard.

Who's Who

- Kurse
- Malekith the Accursed
- Queen Featherwine
- Loki
- Ro Bloodroot
- Agent Roz Solomon
- Angela
- Titanya Vaetilda Vinnsuvius
- Sif
- Ud the Troll
- Screwbeard
- Sir Ivory Honeyshot
- League of Realms

Big Question

What is a Kurse?

League of Realms, may we strike with speed and fury this day.

Thor to the League

Who Will Like

Fans of the League of the Realms from previous Thor runs will enjoy this issue. If you liked MCU Thor #2 and the Dark Elves, you’ll like this issue. I enjoyed seeing the breadth of the Dark Elf army from soldiers to bats.

I Need More Content like

The first time I remember readinga bout the League of the Realms was in The Mighty Thor #2 The Galactus Seed 2: Neighbors. Sif and Thor are attempting to train the league in that issue known at the time as the Brigade of the Realms. It was a different League but still interesting to see citizens of the Ten Realms work together. Angela can be found in any number of Marvel comics over the last few years. I enjoyed her a lot in All-New Xmen Volume 3 when the Guardians helped the Star Jammers rescue Jean Grey.

Should You Buy This Comic Book?

Read issues thirteen and fourteen as one complete story. We're getting an early taste of the War of the Realms, and it feels like that cross-over event is going to be a good one.

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