Comic Book Review The Mighty Thor #8

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Rating
Published On:2016-06-22
Published by: Marvel
Author:Jason Aaron
Artist:Russell Dauterman
Colorist:Matt Wilson
Letterer:VC's Joe Sabino

The Enemy of my Enemy is still my Enemy.

Comic book review written on May 23, 2022

In This Issue of

What Else Happens in this Comic?

As if answering my big question from last issue, we find out that Jane has been saving people and the world on a regular basis. We get peaks into events outside of the Mighty Thor. Loki was running for president or secret agent. Shield makes trouble for Jane Foster. The One Percent make trouble for Dario Agger. Agent Solomon from Shield gets some screen time.

Mighty Thor 8 Page 3
Mighty Thor 8 Page 3

How is the Writing in ??

The Dialogue

When you get to the One Percent, the dialogue by Jason Aaron is pitch perfect. I could read any passage to you (without the pictures) and you could tell me which of the One Percent said the words. That’s great dialogue. I enjoyed Dario’s reaction to the One Percent. He’s not in their league, but he doesn’t know it.

Showing Versus Telling

When you get to the One Percent, the dialogue by Jason Aaron is pitch perfect. I could read any passage to you (without the pictures) and you could tell me which of the One Percent said the words. That’s great dialogue. I enjoyed Dario’s reaction to the One Percent. He’s not in their league, but he doesn’t know it.

The Vibe

There’s a different vibe about The Mighty Thor #8. It reads a bit like a Men-in-Black episode or a crime drama. It’s a good change and allows us to see more of Jane Foster’s world and characters.

Comic Art Review

Designing super hero costumes is a difficult job. There’s a fine line between cool and odd. Ms. Midas’ costume falls on the wrong side of that line. She has an odd pain motif that marks her as a villain. Complementing the words of the One Percent are their facial expressions — cool, detached, angry, and murderous. Pay special attention to Agent Solomon’s infiltration of the One Percent board room. It’s all done with color thanks to Matt Wilson. Jane’s transformation into Lady Thor is also a visual delight of color and etheric wonderfulness.

On the Cover

We have a powerhouse set of artists creating covers this month. Primary artist Russell Dauterman brings the lightning. Legend Greg Hildebrandt drew us a classic Thor Odinson and cast cover. Marguerite Sauvage drew my favorite cover this month. It has the entire cast in a standard movie poster layout. Brilliant work.

World Building

Locations

World building is more than just places around the universe, it’s also about the things. Last issue we had the debut of the Avengers 1000 AD. This issue we are introduced to the group meeting of the 1 Percent of the 1 Percent (which could use a better nickname). This group of power brokers seeks to control the world at the financial level. It’s a collection of heavy-hitters from across the Marvel universe (including the Shi’ar).

Who's Who

- Agent Kurdel, Shield
- Agent Krill, Shield
- Tiberius Stone, Alchemax
- Sebastian Shaw
- Darron Cross
- Ezekiel Stane
- Shingen Harada
- Drr'dox
- Whilhelmina Kensington
- Wilson Fisk
- Dario Agger
- Jane Foster, Lady Thor
- Agent Solomon
- Oubliette Midas

Big Question

Who is Oubliette Midas and what does she want?

Right now the Earth doesn't need a sickly doctor from Staten Island. It needs the Goddess of Thunder.

Jane talking to herself.

Who Will Like

Anyone that enjoys seeing the characters of the entire Marvel universe overlap and interact with each other will really like this issue. Marvel has always done an excellent job of cameos. Bringing the One Percent into The Mighty Thor is a good example.

I Need More Content like

Fans of the Brothers Hildebrandt can find more visual goodness on their official website.

French illustrator Marguerite Sauvage has an active presence on Art Station, Instagram and Twitter. As you prepare for Thor Love and Thunder, be sure to look at their amazing art.

Should You Buy This Comic Book?

Creating Thor-level villains isn't easy. Thor is a cosmic level super hero. Thor Odinson's and Lady Thor's villains need to possess something that puts them in Thor's league. I'm interested in determining if street level thugs like the One Percent can compete against Lady Thor as a credible threat. They have worldly power. Is it enough to beat Uru and lightning? Buy this issue and let's find out together.

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