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A review by odin45mp
Thor, Volume 1: The Goddess of Thunder by Jason Aaron
4.0
I am glad that I listened to the podcast "The Lightning and The Storm" which recaps Walter Simonson's run on Thor prior to reading this. It gave me some context for who these characters are and why they are here that I otherwise wouldn't have, as my only other exposure to Thor has been in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
So apparently in recent events before this picks up, Thor Odinson has been laid low and made unworthy to hold his hammer, Mjolnir. This is obviously a Big Problem. Bigger Problem: Odin can't wield it either. But someone else, whose identity remains a secret, can... and she is awesome! Mjolnir is doing tricks we've never seen it do before, even as the new wielder wrestles with how far to take this mantle destiny has bestowed upon her. I really love the internal monologue where she realizes, piece by piece, what it means to be THOR - "Oh, man. Oh, wow. Quick, say something badass!" "Still HUNGRY, giants?" Of course, Thor Odinson is not going to take this affront lying down, and seeks to uncover the identity of the new Thor and reclaim his hammer...
I am really glad that I also have volume 2 on hand because this is a great story that I don't want to wait to find out what happens next!
So apparently in recent events before this picks up, Thor Odinson has been laid low and made unworthy to hold his hammer, Mjolnir. This is obviously a Big Problem. Bigger Problem: Odin can't wield it either. But someone else, whose identity remains a secret, can... and she is awesome! Mjolnir is doing tricks we've never seen it do before, even as the new wielder wrestles with how far to take this mantle destiny has bestowed upon her. I really love the internal monologue where she realizes, piece by piece, what it means to be THOR - "Oh, man. Oh, wow. Quick, say something badass!" "Still HUNGRY, giants?" Of course, Thor Odinson is not going to take this affront lying down, and seeks to uncover the identity of the new Thor and reclaim his hammer...
I am really glad that I also have volume 2 on hand because this is a great story that I don't want to wait to find out what happens next!