Comic Book Review The Mighty Thor #16

10

Rating

Published On:2017-02-15

Published by: Marvel

Author:Jason Aaron

Artist:Russell Dauterman

Colorist:Matt Wilson

Letterer:VC's Joe Sabino

Challenge of the Gods

Comic book review written on June 21, 2022

In This Issue of

What Else Happens in this Comic?

Sharra and K’ythri have challenged Lady Thor to a contest overseen by an arbiter from Omnipotence City (the same place Lady Thor visited to learn about Mjolnir). They haven’t given Jane much choice in accepting the contest. The first contest takes place on Chandilar. Thor can’t believe her eyes at the challenge and proceeds to break the rules. Keep your eyes on Shadrak, the arbiter. Watch his reactions to the challenge and assume the things he mutters are very important.

How is the Writing in ??

The Dialogue

My favorite scene is the argument between Sif and Cul Borson. The dialogue between the characters is perfect Viking, Asgard, and warrior talk. Check out the comic quote below! Hildegarde speaking in the third person cracks me up every time.

Showing Versus Telling

My favorite scene is the argument between Sif and Cul Borson. The dialogue between the characters is perfect Viking, Asgard, and warrior talk. Check out the comic quote below! Hildegarde speaking in the third person cracks me up every time.

The Vibe

Giant budget, huge blockbuster movie is the only way I can describe The Mighty Thor #16. It’s a mash-up of Star Wars and Avengers movies with great character moments.

Comic Art Review

Russell’s facial expressions in this issue are over the top. The hate and resolve the Warriors Three and Sif have for Cul Borson is visible in their eyes. Cul can’t stand these Asgardians and loathes Lady Thor. Shadrak is dismayed at the destruction caused by Sharra and K’ythri. His entire body language screams sadness and despair. The Shi’ar gods are so smug. Their smiles are always smirks. During the Challenge of the Gods, you can see the terror in the eyes of the Shi’ar citizens as their own gods unleash hell on Chandilar, the Shi’ar throneworld. Lady Thor can barely contain her anger and disbelief as the challenge starts.

On the Cover

Our primary cover by Russell Dauterman is a trippy Lady Thor versus the Shi’ar Gods. The secondary cover of classic Thor Odinson is by legendary artist Joe Jusko.

World Building

Locations

This issue we get to go everywhere. We start outside of space and time in the M’krann Cystal palace of Sharra and K’ythri. We move to the ethereal chamber of the Congress of Words. From there, we jump to Cul’s throne room. After visiting Chandilar, the Shi’ar homeworld, we jump to the interior of one of their space ships.

Who's Who

- Lady Thor, Jane Foster
- Gladiator
- Sharra
- K'ythri
- Kid Gladiator
- Warbird, Ava'Dara Naganandini
- Shadrak, God of Daffodils
- Volstagg
- Members of the Congress of Worlds
- Warriors Three
- Hildegarde
- Shi'ar warriors

Big Question

How is Lady Thor going to stop the Shi'ar Gods? They are more powerful by a factor of ten.

Show me, Cul the Serpent, that you have that it takes to lead the gods into war.

Sif to Cul Borson

Who Will Like

Those Thor super fans that enjoy wide-screen super-hero action with multiple characters will think The Mighty Thor #16 is the best comic ever.

I Need More Content like

You can find more Joe Jusko artwork on his website. Look for the paintings button to see the artwork.

Should You Buy This Comic Book?

I didn't think The Mighty Thor #14 could be topped. How do you create a better story than the origin of Mjolnir? Jason Aaron and the art team found a way. Give Lady Thor and all of Asgard a cosmic level threat to deal with and let the story unfold. This issue is fantastic. Buy it.

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