The Mighty Thor #14
June 16, 2022
Comic Book Review The Mighty Thor #20
8
Rating
Published On:2017-06-21
Published by: Marvel
Author:Jason Aaron
Artist:Valerio Schiti
Colorist:Veronica Gandini
Letterer:VC's Joe Sabino
The Horror of War
Comic book review written on July 13, 2022
In This Issue of
What Else Happens in this Comic?
We jump back to the War of the Realms with the Queen of Cinders’ attack on Nidavellir, the realm of the Dwarves. Several senators from the Congress of Worlds get caught in the attack. Volstagg’s life is changed by the war forever.
How is the Writing in ??
The Dialogue
Once you’ve read the first section, return to it. Notice how each of the senators speaks like a denizen of their part of the World Tree. All of them are speaking about the war, but how they say it and what they observe are unique to their cultures. World building doesn’t get much deeper. Thanks Jason!
Showing Versus Telling
Once you’ve read the first section, return to it. Notice how each of the senators speaks like a denizen of their part of the World Tree. All of them are speaking about the war, but how they say it and what they observe are unique to their cultures. World building doesn’t get much deeper. Thanks Jason!
The Vibe
It’s interesting how a different writer and artist team change the presentation of a comic. Jason Aaron, Valerio Schiti and Veronic Gandini combined bring a cinematic, war movie feel to The Mighty Thor #20. Other issues of The Mighty Thor have been epic. The look of this issue is large.
Comic Art Review
If you take the excellent character designs by Russell Dauterman and give them to another artist, what happens? We find out in The Mighty Thor #20 when Valerio Schiti takes over for Russell on art duties for this next arc of stories. Valerio brings a movie aesthetic to the comic and the character designs translate perfectly. Valerio is a master at facial expressions and drawing with light/shadows. It’s a thicker line style with much heavier dark areas. Valerio is a good match for this story.
Mighty Thor 20 Cover
On the Cover
The new Ultimate Thor, or War Thor, in action destroying The Mighty Thor’s logo with the Ultimate version of Mjolnir. Art by Russell Dauterman.
World Building
Locations
There are two locations in The Mighty Thor #20. Congress-people visit Nidavellir to see how the Light Elves are doing. It’s a harsh dark land.
We also visit Old Asgard the previous home of the Norse gods. It was broken and abandoned. Now Thor and Odin use it as a place to sulk.
Who's Who
- Stonefoot, dwarf
- Lady Solomon, SHIELD
- Lord Milkmane, ligth elf
- Lord Volstagg
- Prince Thor Odinson
- Thori
- Muspelheim Firefly Rider
- Lady Solomon, SHIELD
- Lord Milkmane, ligth elf
- Lord Volstagg
- Prince Thor Odinson
- Thori
- Muspelheim Firefly Rider
Big Question
What will the War Thor do?
Behold the War Thor. And prepare to bleed.
Narrator
Who Will Like
If you read the Ultimates and enjoyed that universe, you need to read The Mighty Thor #20 to see what happens to the Ultimate version of Mjolnir, the final survivor of that dead universe.
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Should You Buy This Comic Book?
We jump into a new story arc this issue. It's a little jarring to change from series regular Russell Dauterman, but once you get used to the art team change, the issue moves along quickly and sets up a very good story. Volstagg doesn't get a lot of panel time. This story will change that and how you look at the good-hearted senator.