Comic Book Review The Mighty Thor #2

6
Rating
Published On:2015-12-16
Published by: Marvel
Author:Jason Aaron
Artist:Russell Dauterman
Colorist:Matt Wilson
Letterer:VC's Joe Sabino

It Should Have Been Super-Sized

Comic book review written on May 2, 2022

In This Issue of

What Else Happens in this Comic?

We continue the story of Malekith’s first strikes in the War of the Realms. He’s consolidating the lands of the elves.  Lady Thor stands in his way but will she be enough to save the Light Elves.  Loki is put through a trial of ice.  One of our favorite Asgardians, the Enchantress, makes an appearance facing down Malekith.

How is the Writing in ??

The Dialogue

Jason Aaron’s dialogue works on two levels.  First we learn who every character is through the words that they use.  When Heimdall speaks, you know it’s him.  Only the Guardian of the Rainbow bridge with his all-sight speaks like he’s in a day dream while knowing exactly what’s going on. Cul is the school yard bully.  The second level is to move the story forward.

Showing Versus Telling

Jason Aaron’s dialogue works on two levels.  First we learn who every character is through the words that they use.  When Heimdall speaks, you know it’s him.  Only the Guardian of the Rainbow bridge with his all-sight speaks like he’s in a day dream while knowing exactly what’s going on. Cul is the school yard bully.  The second level is to move the story forward.

The Vibe

It definitely felt like this issue was riffing on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  It’s too bad Christopher Eccleston didn’t get to play this version of Malekith.  The Dark Elf is wickedly smart in The Mighty Thor.

Comic Art Review

There’s a lot of magic in The Mighty Thor #2.  It is a Thor comic.  The art team, Dauterman and Wilson, gives every magic user their own style of magic.  Loki’s magic is green and light-based.  Malekith’s slides around like a stringy shadow. When Heimdall waves his hand, the Rainbow Bridge changes from a road to a giant gateway.

Speaking of Wilson’s colors.  He uses color to indicate where we are in the Ten Realms.  Blue for the frost giants. Pink for the Light Elves. Saturated, bright hues for Asgardia.

On the Cover

This issue we are treated to everyone’s favorite Mischief God, Loki in the midst of battle with Lady Thor. The foreshortening and extreme angle make this covera lot of fun. The colors keep our focus on Loki’s face as Thor is about to deliver a hammer blow.

World Building

Locations

Lauffey treats us to more of the Ten Realms with a walk down Bloodicle Canyon. The citadel of the Light Elves is under siege so we get a few peaks at the lands of the fey.

Who's Who

- Laufey, frost giant leader
- Loki
- Jane Foster
- Thunder Guard
- Heimdall
- Cul Borson
- Malekith the Accursed, dark elf
- Entrantress

Big Question

Loki always has a side-hussle. What's he trying to accomplish by talking to Lady Thor?

"I am the Loki who just slaughtered your greatest warriors with nothing but words.

Loki to Lauffey

Who Will Like

If you enjoy Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (like Thor Love and Thunder), you’ll really like this issue of the Mighty Thor. There’s one panel that’s Russel’s interpretation of Tom Hiddleston. It’s spot on, yet still Dauterman.

I Need More Content like

If you’re wondering, “who’s this Cul Borson guy”? Check out Fear Itself by Matt Fraction and Stuart Immonen.  In that mega cross-over event, Cul is freed from Odin’s imprisonment.  It’s the Avengers movie that was never made.  It’s one of the best Avengers comics ever and reads like the MCU Avengers were transferred into a comic.

Should You Buy This Comic Book?

If you were buying singles, this issue may have been a let down. It continued all of our plot threads from issue one, but nothing original happened. It was a bridge issue between one and three. Verdict. Buy the trade and read the first five issues at once.

Official Website
Best Reviews, Marvel, Super Hero, Mighty Thor