Comic Book Review The Mighty Thor #18

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Published On:2017-04-26

Published by: Marvel

Author:Jason Aaron

Artist:Russell Dauterman

Colorist:Matt Wilson

Letterer:VC's Joe Sabino

Gods and Cosmic Level Forces

Comic book review written on June 28, 2022

In This Issue of

What Else Happens in this Comic?

We have a flashback forward issue with several flashbacks filling in missing parts of the story so far. Lady Thor and the Asgardians are fighting for their lives and the lives of everyone on earth against the Shi’ar gods. When it looks like they’ve lost the Challenge of the Gods, – Sharra and K’ythri decide to burn it all down with the help of the Phoenix.

How is the Writing in ??

The Dialogue

At this point in the story, the dialogue is so good. Jason Aaron knows these characters backwards and forwards. From Cul’s insults to Hildegarde’s female superiority to Shadrak’s constantly changing titles, it is so much fun to read The Mighty Thor.

Showing Versus Telling

At this point in the story, the dialogue is so good. Jason Aaron knows these characters backwards and forwards. From Cul’s insults to Hildegarde’s female superiority to Shadrak’s constantly changing titles, it is so much fun to read The Mighty Thor.

The Vibe

The joke of Krakoa popping up randomly and disappearing before being fully observed never gets old. I could read an entire comic of that joke played out over and over.

Comic Art Review

There aren’t many artists that draw the Phoenix Force well. Most draw it like a 2-d flat drawing. To find the best, look at John Byrne (the original), Russell Dauterman, and next issue’s Valerio Schiti. These artists draw the Phoenix as a three-dimensional cosmic force made of fire. It is glorious to behold. There’s also a battle between Asgard’s Destroyer and the Phoenix. It ends the only way such a fight could when a metal gnat bothers a star.

On the Cover

On the cover this month, we have an isolated Lady Thor and Quentin Quire posing for the camera. Every time I look at the cover, my only thought is why a green gradient behind the characters? The Phoenix isn’t green. Quentin’s power signature is blue. Lady Thor is yellow or red. It does stand out on the comic store shelves.

World Building

Locations

In addition to our usual locations (Chandilar space and M’kraan), we add the Isle of Krakoa.

Who's Who

- Quentin Quire
- Krakoa
- Kid Gladiator
- Deathbird
- Lady Thor
- Sif
- Cul Borson
- Gladiator
- Sharra
- K'ythri
- Shadrak
- Hildegarde
- The Phoenix Force

Big Question

How is Lady Thor and Quentin going to stop the rampaging Phoenix Force?

Nothing can destory the Phoenix because the Phoenix is destruction.

Quentin to Lady Thor

Who Will Like

Fans of the Phoenix Force need to pick up this issue and consider it the first of three parts of a myth building Phoenix story. Too many of Marvel’s Phoenix tales are just rehashing the fall of Jean Grey. Jason Aaron gives us something fresh with the Phoenix, and it’s so good.

I Need More Content like

You can learn about Quentin’s connection to the Phoenix force in All New X-men and X-men: Battle of the Atom. Future Quentin is the bearer of the Phoenix Force.

To fill-in details about Krakoa, read House of X. The Living Island has a new purpose in modern Marvel comics.

Kid Gladiator hung out with Quentin Quire in Wolverine and the X-men when Logan was running the Jean Grey School for Gifted Youngsters.

Should You Buy This Comic Book?

It look a long time to get to this point in the story. For those that like linear storytelling, you're not going to be a fan of The Mighty Thor #17. Fans of the Phoenix Force will consider this a must-have comic book.

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