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Comic Book Review The Mighty Thor #4
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Rating
Published On:2016-02-17
Published by: Marvel
Author:Jason Aaron
Artist:Russell Dauterman
Colorist:Matt Wilson
Letterer:VC's Joe Sabino
Enchanted
Comic book review written on May 10, 2022
In This Issue of
What Else Happens in this Comic?
Lady Thor has pledged herself to the defense of Alfheim, realm of the light elves. Malekith has thrown everything he as at Thor, and she’s still standing. What else does he have up his flowing inkblot sleeves? Meanwhile, civil war is brewing on Asgardia. Odin refuses to listen. Cul is spoiling for a fight, and Sif is ready to give it to him.
How is the Writing in ??
The Dialogue
Listen to the dialogue of the queens in this issue. Compare it to Odin’s words. The queens are regal and thinking straight. The All-Father is angry and apparently losing his mind. It’s a great juxtoposition.
Showing Versus Telling
Listen to the dialogue of the queens in this issue. Compare it to Odin’s words. The queens are regal and thinking straight. The All-Father is angry and apparently losing his mind. It’s a great juxtoposition.
The Vibe
We start the issue moving 100 miles an hour before slowing the pace for political intrigue. Odin’s right. His family is scheming against him. More than we’re shown.
Comic Art Review
The art team pulls of many major feats in this issue of Mighty Thor #4. There’s a huge cast of characters to draw. We have a lot of action. There’s subtle talking heads with great expressions. They even fit in a height accurate panel of Laufey talking down to Lady Thor and Loki. The ice giants are really tall.
Mighty Thor Cover Dauterman 
Mighty Thor 4 Cover Alt Adam Hughes Mighty Thor 4 Cover Alt Mchael Cho
On the Cover
The primary cover by Russell Dauterman sets the stage for the b-story of this issue. Odin isn’t happy with Thor. Compared to the covers on the previous issues, this one is a miss. Our additional covers are by Adam Hughes and Michael Cho. Hughes would have had more to work with if it was Jane reaching for Mjolnir with a terrified look on her face.
World Building
Locations
Half of the issue is in the realm of the light elves, Alfheim. The rest takes place on Asgardia. Pay special attention to the architecture between the two locations. It’s completely realized. The motifs used carry between all the elements, i.e., flowers for the buildings of the light elves.
Who's Who
- Jane Foster
- Loki
- Queen Aelsa
- Malekith
- Laufey
- Enchantress
- Lady Freyja
- Odin
- Cul Borson
- Warriors Three
- Hildegarde
- Loki
- Queen Aelsa
- Malekith
- Laufey
- Enchantress
- Lady Freyja
- Odin
- Cul Borson
- Warriors Three
- Hildegarde
Big Question
How much will it hurt when Odin's fist connects with Lady Thor's helmet?
His laughter shakes the ground. And I vow to remember every second of it.
Lady Thor referencing Laufey
Who Will Like
If you are an Enchantress or Hildegrande fan, you need to add this comic to your collection. They don’t have big scenes, but they always steal the scenes they are in.
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I need more of Queen Aelsa. She was a new character for me. Her style and grace can be found in many panels. Luckily, we’ll see more of her over the next few issues of The Mighty Thor.
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Should You Buy This Comic Book?
I wasn't crazy about the Lady Thor versus Odin smackdown, but the rest of the issue is really fun. Malekith makes many bold moves. Lady Freyja and Loki have some side hussle that's only hinted at in this issue. This is also the lead-in to next issue so you'll be lost without it.