The Mighty Thor #8
May 23, 2022
Comic Book Review The Mighty Thor #14
8
Rating
Published On:2016-12-28
Published by: Marvel
Author:Jason Aaron
Artist:Steve Epting
Colorist:Frank Martin Jr
Letterer:VC's Joe Sabino
Malekith's Kurse
Comic book review written on June 16, 2022
In This Issue of
What Else Happens in this Comic?
The League of the Realms botched their rescue attempt and now are fighting the entire Dark Elf army. Malekith has unleashed the Kurse on Lady Thor. Can our Asgardian adventuress defeat a being powered by the Beyonder? For most of the battle, it doesn’t go well for Lady Thor. She has back-up in the League of the Realms, and Malekith isn’t ready to start the full war just yet.
How is the Writing in ??
The Dialogue
After just one scene between Malekith and Lady Waziria, I want more. I could read entire issues filled with “What in the name of the mother of maggots” and “Algrim the Strong”. When we pull away from Midgard and deal with purely Nine Realms activity, The Mighty Thor really shines as a fantasy adventure comic.
Showing Versus Telling
After just one scene between Malekith and Lady Waziria, I want more. I could read entire issues filled with “What in the name of the mother of maggots” and “Algrim the Strong”. When we pull away from Midgard and deal with purely Nine Realms activity, The Mighty Thor really shines as a fantasy adventure comic.
The Vibe
It’s a giant Marvel movie style epic conclusion to the two part story. Picture unlimited budget cgi action with our heroes out of their depth but still working for the win.
Comic Art Review
I feel like Steve Epting’s art really came into focus with this second issue. We have strong facial expressions. Check out Malekith’s evil smile, Queen Aelsa’s despair or Loki’s loathing for what he is seeing done to the Light Elves. There’s creatures and Roz flying SHIELD style. The fight between Kursed and Lady Thor is brutal. Last issue we have a full page shot of the League of the Realms. There’s another in The Mighty Thor #14 and this team shot is the one you’ll want as a poster for the office. The last panels of the issue between Queen Aelsa and Lady Thor are poetic.
Mighty Thor 14 Cover
On the Cover
On first glance, there’s not much to the cover for The Mighty Thor #14. Kurse’s eyes and evil grin on black. Look closer. The art team has a subtle sub-image hidden in the cover.
World Building
Locations
We start with a flashback to Nastron Prison in the realm of Niffleheim before returning to the present and the land of the Light Elves.
Who's Who
- Spiders of Hel
- Lady Waziria
- Malekith
- Queen Aelsa
- Loki
- League of the Realms
- Kurse
- Lady Waziria
- Malekith
- Queen Aelsa
- Loki
- League of the Realms
- Kurse
Big Question
Who is Lady Waziria and will she be forever cursed to wear the mantle of Kursed?
We are Hel. For monsters like you. On this day. And all the ones that will ever follow.
Thor to Kurse and Malekith
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Need more Steve Epting artwork? The best place to visit is his website at www.steveepting.net. It hasn’t been updated in a bit, but you’ll still see fantastic artwork by the Eisner award winner.
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Should You Buy This Comic Book?
Jumping into the second year of an ongoing comic can't be easy, but Steve Epting and Frank Martin created an epic conclusion to this two part story. Buy issues The Mighty Thor issues thirteen and fourteen together and read them as one complete story. You'll enjoy it much more than single issues.