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The future of Asgard and the legend of Thor is explored through the eyes of his many allies and villains. Magni looks for a place to fit in. Enchantress looks for forgiveness. Skurge seeks purpose. Beta Ray Bill looks for meaning. Lady Sif stays steadfast and thinks of Heimdall. The Gods of Utgard scheme. Loki, Baldur, Odin, Blackjack O’Hare and more feature in this week’s issue of The Immortal Thor!
- Written by Al Ewing
- Art by Jan Bazaldua, Dan Jurgens & Brett Breeding, Luciano Vecchio, Karen Darboe, Jorge Fornes, Juan Ferreyra, Valerio Schiti, Rod Reis, Juann Cabal, Gleb Melnikov, Steve Skroce, Leonard Kirk, C Cafu, Phil Noto, Martin Coccolo, Lee Garbett, Humberto Ramos, David Baldeon & Gavin Guidry
- Colors by Matt Hollingsworth, Espet Grundet Jern, Juan Ferreyra, Rod Reis, Frank D’Armata, Phil Noto & Edgar Delgado
- Letters by Joe Sabino
- Associate Editor Danny Khazem
- Editor Will Moss
- Editor in Chief C. B. Cebulski
The Wheel Turns for All in The Immortal Thor #19
It’s the quiet before the storm. Thor has left Asgard and Magni is a Prince of of place. The residents of Asgard each have a thread to pull in the legend that is Thor. Deep thoughts and strong emotions are revealed. It’s easy to see that the chess pieces for a dangerous war are being set in place. What that means for each of these characters is yet to be seen. However, each of them will have consequences for The Immortal Thor.
Al Ewing Takes a Trip Around the Heavens in Immortal Thor
Fans of the Thor universe rejoice as Al Ewing takes a deep dive into the lives of each of the side characters in The Immortal Thor #19. What I thought would be a laborious task ended up being very intriguing. Lady Sif, Magni, and Enchantress have the most weight in this look around the world of Thor. Characters like Skurge, Beta Ray Bill, Loki, and Odin may have less page time, but seem to still weigh heavy on the scale. The Gods of Utgard even get a moment to shine, reasserting their importance to the story to come.
With so much going on, Al Ewing does a great job of keeping things clear and balanced. The dialogue of these characters are so unique and embody their spirit. This keeps the issue fresh and fun, free of the fatigue of moving from place to place so quickly. Whether it’s a panel, a page, or several pages, each character shines through with purpose and a clear understanding of who they are and what they seek.
The Many Threads in The Immortal Thor Makes for Many Artists
This one issue credits 20 artists and 7 colorists. Maybe you didn’t hear me. 20 ARTISTS AND 7 COLORISTS. That’s a huge number for an issue that isn’t a compilation or collection of stories nor a legacy issue. I honestly thought it would be chaotic and distracting, but much like the revolving door of character side stories, it came together in a cohesive way. I dare say I actually enjoyed the various art styles.
Overall Grade: 8/10
When I read the list of artists, I honestly thought that I was going to have to “bring the hammer down” on this issue. In a surprising twist I found myself immersed in the lore and the various character motivations. Never did a change in art style take me out of immersion, in fact, I found myself more engaged. An issue of The Immortal Thor without the titular character is tough, but the subject matter remained interesting. This was a filler episode as AL Ewing takes an issue to set up future story threads. I am excited for what’s to come.
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