The (Insert Synonym for "Official" Here) Thor Thread

[ThorFan]

It sucks how when this arc is done, we mignt not see Magni for a long, long time. I really liked him. I think Jurgens should have brought him a long time ago that way he already would have been a regular.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

I like Magni a lot, too. Making him essentially like Thor's younger self but even stronger was a pretty smart of Jurgens because he basically gave the young Thor's idealism and affinity for mortals a mouthpiece in the Reigning.

What I'm really interested in seeing is whether Odin will return after the future stuff. If he does and Jurgens is still writing, there should be some damn intriguing developments given that Odin displayed knowledge of the Reigning in Thor #35, long before he died.

 

[Johnny Blaze]

So Corpy, you psyched for the Loki mini that's in the works?

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Haven't heard about it, but now that I have, yeah. Loki's been on the sidelines too long. The Jake Olson arc and the Reigning are pretty much the only places he's been important during Jurgens' run.

 

[ThorFan]

What's up guys? Read Thor 77 yet? Man that was good, but it's really sad to know that Jurgens is 2 issues away from his last.

What he has done for Thor was so special. He made him matter once more. I'll be honest I loved each and every comic from the 2nd volume except issue 59 which he did not write. So I know there are only 2 issues left, which was your favorite from the Jurgens era? Mine had to be the one that didn't have a script, where Thor, Loki and everyone else had their own memories of Odin, man was that special.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Just read in the "Buzz Bin" column in Wizard that Neil Gaiman is rumored to make an appearance on Thor. It's unconfirmed and I'm not holding my breath for it or anything, but if it happened... that would kick indescribable amounts of ass...

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Well... the end has come. Has anyone else read Jurgens' last issue, and the conclusion of all the crazy future Thor stuff that's been going on for the better part of this year? If not, I'll wait until tomorrow to talk about it. I will say that I was about equally happy and disappointed overall, but I was happier than I was disappointed with the story itself. If that makes any sense.

 

[Johnny Blaze]

It does, and I feel the same way. It was a good way to end it, but it would've been better if he had another issue or two to do it in and draw it out alittle more. It just felt rushed to me.
Other then that, I loved it and will be sad to see Jurgens go.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Yeah, I figured that'd be the way it would happen, but I'm glad that Jurgens at least didn't skimp on some poignancy. I absolutely loved his last words to Sif.

Anyway, I'm kinda happy that Thor's still got the Odinpower though.

 

[Johnny Blaze]

Yeah, I kinda figured that he'd lose it when it was all said and done. It will definitely make the upcoming "Disassembled" crossover more interesting.

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I'm just glad Jurgens' didn't cop out and bring Odin back. That would've ticked me off.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Seriously. And I'm glad King Thor went out with a bang. What he did to Desak was insane.

 

[Mr. Fear]

I'm pissed, I keep have to delaying buying 78, so I have to get that and 79 now.

Is anyone else dropping the book like me after Jurgens leaves. The artwork doesn't look that bad, but I've never read any Oeming before, and I wish the King Thor story would continue. I'll pick it up if Gaiman comes on though.

 

[Johnny Blaze]

Nope, I ain't dropping it. I give all new writers that I am not familiar with an arc. After that, then I'll decide whether to drop it or keep it. From what I've heard though, I'll probably be keeping it.
As for the King Thor story, I am glad it's ended. It went on long enough, though I still would've liked another issue so Jurgens could've wrapped it up better. If it kept on going, getting drawn out even further, it would be no different then Jones' Hulk. Well, Jurgens can write, but still...you get the point.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

All good things must come to an end, and frankly I think it's kind of stupid to drop a book with a character you've enjoyed for a while just because of a creator change. At least without giving the newbies a chance, anyway. Maybe Oeming will revolutionize Thor in ways Jurgens could never dream of. Not likely, but you wouldn't know if you stopped reading. I've made some colossal mistakes that way, like missing a lot of Priest's great run on Deadpool after Kelly left.

 

[Mr. Fear]

I'm not sure, I wasn't interested in Thor until the King Thor story, but I might skim some issues to see.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Well, if you want to really get into the best of the older Thor stuff, I recommend the Walt Simonson run. Most of it is available in the Thor Visionaries: Walt Simonson TPB volumes (there are 3 now, I think). Really, really great stuff. And, if you've got any questions, feel free to ask around here. I'm happy to help get anyone into Thor that I can.

Or you can check out http://www.immortalthor.net. That's got a lot of Thor info, including summaries of a lot of the older issues.

 

[newnoiseimage]

finally found a place that had death of odin and lord of asgard, so now it just has to arrive.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Originally posted by newnoiseimage
finally found a place that had death of odin and lord of asgard, so now it just has to arrive.

You know, I actually haven't read a lot of the Death of Odin stuff myself... I had stopped collecting Thor for a while just before King Thor came about. I may have to get that TPB myself...

 

[Red]

Bump I guess

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Haha, I forgot I even made this thread. I saw the title and was like, "Which wannabe-clever *****ebag couldn't figure out a synonym for 'official'?"

Those Thor smilies are cool, though.

 

[The Question]

Cool stuff. Can't wait for the new series. Hope it's good.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Me, too. I have a feeling it won't be, but it's Thor, so I'm setting aside my usual pessimism and hoping it'll beat the odds.

 

[The Question]

Truth be told, were I set with the task of reviving Thor, I would hav gone about it a bit differently from the direction JMS seems to be taking it. Basically, I'd have it be that even without Those Who Sit above The Shadows, the universe won't allow for there not to be an Asgard. That's why Those Who Sit Above The Shadows came into being in the first place. To ensure that Ragnarok or no, there would always be an Asgard, thus maintaining a certain cosmic balance. Without them, different actions are taken. Asgard and it's associated worlds, or at least aspects of them, begin to bleed over into our world. Places and objects of Asgard lay dormant as objects and places in our world. The Gods and other creatures of Asgard find themselves reborn as humans (or super humans, as some begin to regain knowledge of their godly atributes). The only one who remembers everything (or, more acurately, the first one to remember everything) is Volstagg. He then, naturally, charges himself with the task of tracking down Hogan and Falstaff, The Lady Sif, and Asgard's royal family and reawaken their true natures. The quest is hastened as more hostile aspects of the nine worlds, such as Fire Giants and Dark Elves, re-emerg and begin wreaking havoc in our world. The culmination of the first storyline or two is the triumphant return of Thor to kick some major ass when it's needed most.

 

[Still A ThorFan]

Bless thee Corpulent for the creation of this thread. I'm currently reading The Eternals Saga. Roy Thomas has skills! I just love to see Thor in battle not being afraid to show a bit of arrogance and smashing his enemies at will.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

He then, naturally, charges himself with the task of tracking down Hogan and Falstaff,

It's Fandral, actually (provided you're talking about the third member of the Warriors Three after Hogun there). Your take sounds decent, but it might be a little too similar to the Eternals mini for Marvel's liking. Granted, by the time Thor's new comic launches, it looks like the Eternals mini will be long finished at this point.