MIGHTY THOR VOL. 1: THUNDER IN HER VEINS Paperback – January 17, 2017

I haven't read a western comic in about 25 years, when I was a kid, and I have to say this one is really good. Mind you I picked it up after stumbling onto the designs for the elf wedding between Malekith and Aelsa and had to see what was going on. Everything is colorful, well written, interesting, and you can't argue with a strong breeze though long hair.I have already picked up volume 2 and plan on getting them monthly to spread out the goodness.The ONLY con is that once you see Malekith in this series, his appearance in Dark World gets more disappointing. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman continue the amazing work they started in the previous "Thor" title with this awesome volume. Picking the story from Thor Vol 2 "Who Holds the Hammer" this book focuses mainly on the new Thor (Jane Foster) who is dying of cancer in her normal life while picking up Thor's hammer as a new superhero on the side. A few things have happened since the end of the previous Thor title and this book's relaunching. A) Odin has returned in full and seeks to reclaim his title and throne from the more democratic Freya and her Congress of Worlds (on which Jane serves as a human representative of Earth). B) Thor Odinson has gone missing since losing his hammer to Jane. While these two pieces of info being left out do throw off any readers who jump into this book straight from "Who Holds the Hammer" it is a minor shift. The overall arc of Jane going up against Daario Agger of Roxxon and Malekeith the Dark Elf is still the main story and the one that is the best. Also, apparently the Frost Giant Laufey has been resurrected since Malekeith reclaimed his skull in the first female Thor book.The main draw of this volume is Thor's throw-downs with both Loki and Odin. Loki makes his debut appearance in the new series (looking an awful lot like Tom Hiddleston) and although he actually doesn't want a brawl with Thor Jane is fueled by rage from all the times in her life she was kidnapped or tormented by Loki to get to Thor through her. Meanwhile, the battle with Odin comes about when he attempts to take his throne back from Freya by force. Just like with Loki, Jane has a long history of dislike between herself and the All Father and it is fun seeing her in these fights where she is fueled by personal history the opponents aren't privy to (since her identity is still secret). All in all this is a terrific book and my favorite title from Marvel these days.

Russell Dauterman's illustration work and the color work on the comic are outstanding, and while Jason Aaron is not Walter Simonson by any stretch of the imagination, Aaron's take on the characters is probably the most readable since that classic run. This is saying a lot because the two major changes, placing Jane Foster in the role of Thor and moving Odinson to a different position in the Marvel universe and having her cancer that she can't heal, struck me both as gimmicks that weren't entirely narratively earned. Aaron does good things with the former conceit including the possibilities of an Asgardian civil war looming due to Thor's mantel being claimed by Jane, but he doesn't do enough with the cancer plot line to make it feel truly utilized. So this is a flawed book that feels overly complicated, but Aaron does a lot what he is given and the art is among the best I have seen in new Marvel work.

I loved the introduction of Dr. Foster as the Mighty Thor. Her strength of character is more remarkable than any physical feat. I can't wait to see where this goes in the comics, and look forward to the interpretation of the Mighty Thor on the big screen this summer.

Tbh, I’m more a DC fan, Deadpool and Might Thor are currently my favorite Marvel characters. The awesomeness of Jane Foster under Dauterman does make her a Wonder Woman to me. Odinson can happily retire I promise the ten realms, just look at that arm!

Worlds of fancy, brighter and shinier than any Oz, this is the world of the nine realms as seen through the Marvel lens and with this incarnation of Thor, never looked as beautiful or terrifying. War comes, at every level and the only champion to keep it at bay, consistent as time - Thor.

I've heard quite a bit about changes in the Marvel Universe (Iron Man a black math whiz?) and wanted to see the changes in Thor, one of my favorites. I grew up in an area with many Swede and Norwegian descendants, my high school mascot was a Viking. This is why no doubt I've always been fascinated by Norse Mythology, so I read the original Thor comic in the 60's.And my, what a difference 50 years makes. Dr. Jane Foster, Thor's old love interest who takes up the mantle (and hammer) when Thor goes missing. She is known as false Thor in Asgard, where dissent is high since Odin has gone kinda mad. There's a lot of Game of Thrones political machinations, power plays, and familial plotting. Oh and there's an inter world war happening that involves all the world's, including Jotunheim, world of the ice giants. One of my favorites.On top of that, Thor's human form, Jane, has cancer, and the treatments aren't working, as every time she turns into Thor she negates the chemo. Just like Marvel to have the twist, nothing was simple or easy in their stories. I liked that. The two entwining stories work also, the war in Alpheim, land of the elves (complete with human allies driving corporate branded tanks!) and the revolt in Asgard spin and weave together quite nicely.Oh, and Thor? She kicks pass.

Exciting from start to finish. Jane Foster as Thor brings great nuance to an already outstanding character. Can’t wait for the next volume

Nesse primeiro volume, retornamos as aventuras da Thor após as guerras secretas. E como o esperado, ela terá de enfrentar a revolta de Odin pois a considera uma ladra do Mjölnir. Além disso Malekith continua a arquitetar sua guerra dos reinos angariando mais aliados, inclusive uma grande corporação da terra.A narrativa é excelente, Jason Aaron desenvolve uma trama com entretenimento e profundidade. E soma-se a isso, o trabalho brilhante artístico de Russel Dautermann.

Great book!

The first of 5 books you might want to read before watching the next Thor movie (love and thunder).A piece of marvel history you might want in your collection.The package was well done but couriers don't give half a crap and they bend twist and squish everything.

Very refreshing to see a great female superhero. The character of Jane Foster's Thor remains strong and consistent with that of the original hero whilst providing a sense of vulnerability not shared with her male counterpart. The political drama is exciting even if it is a bit generic (maybe I need more context as I'm new to reading marvel) but the villains and heroes never fail to excite. If the female Thor is as interesting in possible future films as this one I won't be disappointed. And there are enough twists and turns to keep you turning the pages. The commentary on the fact the gender of Thor has been changed within the story also provides a compelling narrative and shows that whilst some may disagree with her new appointment, she is definitely here to stay and she is not giving up that hammer without a fight; rather shrewdly holding up a mirror to some of he controversy to Marvel's more diverse renovation of their new lineup. Overall, it is an intelligent, well drawn and well told story with interesting characters (even if some of the conflicts' turning points seem a awkward). Can't wait for the next book.

Leitura envolvente e divertida. Gostei muito.