Comic Book Review The Mighty Thor #7

4

Rating

Published On:2016-05-25

Published by: Marvel

Author:Jason Aaron

Artist:Rafa Garres

Colorist:Rafa Garres

Letterer:VC's Joe Sabino

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Comic book review written on May 22, 2022

In This Issue of

What Else Happens in this Comic?

What should have been a cautionary tale for Dario Agger came across as the perfect solution to his current problems. Loki finishes his story of Bodolf who’s fight with Thor Odinson was so epic it draws the attention of the Avengers 1000 AD. You didn’t know there were Viking Age Avengers (Avengers 1000 AD)? I’m not sure anyone did before this issue, but the members looked very interesting.

How is the Writing in ??

The Dialogue

I like it best when Thor has a little Shakespeare to his speech patterns, and we get a lot of that in the Bodolf story. Present day Loki seems genuinely upset by the events he’s put in motion. It’s a big leap from classic Loki to modern Loki. I couldn’t make the stretch, but it wasn’t because Jason Aaron’s words didn’t try to help me. His classic Loki sounds exactly as I remember.

Showing Versus Telling

I like it best when Thor has a little Shakespeare to his speech patterns, and we get a lot of that in the Bodolf story. Present day Loki seems genuinely upset by the events he’s put in motion. It’s a big leap from classic Loki to modern Loki. I couldn’t make the stretch, but it wasn’t because Jason Aaron’s words didn’t try to help me. His classic Loki sounds exactly as I remember.

The Vibe

This issue was about as classic Marvel as you could get. Two heroes fist-fighting their way around the world. I couldn’t see any medium outside of comic books handling this story well.

Comic Art Review

If you are a fan of Rafa Garres @Rgarres, you’ll really like this issue. Most of the pages are from the story of Bodolf. There’s a great full-pager of Bodolf sitting on a throne. It reminds me of the Maestro and would make a good poster print. Rafa draws and colors the bigger than life battle between thunder god and monster. His blockier style fits the two warriors well giving them a sense of strength and power.

On the Cover

This is the second of two covers created with similar layouts and style. I was a huge fan of the first and remain so with the second. I really would have liked the entire run of The Mighty Thor to have second printing covers done in this style. It is dynamic. There’s a touch of humor. We get the major characters found in the comic. Russell Dauterman has another winner for his portfolio.

World Building

Locations

Bodolf and Thor’s epic battle takes them around the world as their blows send them flying through the skies or through the earth. Somewhere hidden on Earth is the dragon’s lair with its cave drawings.

Who's Who

- Bodolf
- Thor
- Loki
- Dario Agger
- Red dragon
- Avengers 1000 AD

Big Question

Will we see the Avengers 1000 AD again?

Rest easy, old girl. Your time had long since passed. It's an age of new monsters now.

Loki to the Red Dragon

Who Will Like

Loki fans will like it. Thor Odinson fans might like it. Lady Thor fans will wonder where she disappeared to during this story.

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You can find more Rafa Garres art on Instagram or Facebook.

You can find the Avengers 1000 AD in King Thor #4 from 2020. Interestingly, Gorr also makes an appearance in this series. Gorr the God-Butcher is rumored to be the main villain in Thor Love and Thunder.

Should You Buy This Comic Book?

I'm sure we'll see a pay-off for the Bodolf story sometime before the Mighty Thor ends. It could have been a single issue for me or spread across several issues as one scene among many. I'm buying The Might Thor to see Lady Thor so her absence was very noticeable. Loki had some good scenes. Dario's a bit of a throw-away villain for me.

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