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the_sunken_library's review against another edition
4.0
A great storyline with a good finish. This plot line had potentially to end poorly but I think the final solution not only made sense, but also wasnt nauseatingly ridiculous the way most marvel saves are. Thor didn't save everyone and actually didn't win the day all by himself, or all 3 selves. Will be interesting to see where this series goes next.
cocainebear's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
aceinit's review against another edition
5.0
There were some moments when reading Godbomb when it occurred to me that Thor, like Gillen’s Iron Man, was an absurdly silly little comic. Most of those moments involved sharks in outer space, and gods getting slapped with them. And, yes, this collection does feature sharks. In outer space. Radioactive green ones.
But here’s the thing: despite those moments of silliness, Aaron and Ribic have crafted an absolutely masterful 11-issue arc, which started all the way back in issue 1 and concludes here, with issue 11. The struggle between a trio of Thors and Gorr the God-Butcher. When you’re dealing with a topic such as the enslavement and death of gods, everything has to be handled on a greater-than-human scale, which is handled seemingly effortlessly by the creative team. The story comes to a head in a climactic battle and, along the way, first-rate writing and storytelling combine for one of the best comic book rides I’ve been on in years.
Gorr is a much more complex character than I initially gave him credit for, transforming from a mortal with a grudge into the very thing whose existence he sought to eliminate. He is, ultimately, a far more intriguing character than the Thors, and Aaron and Ribic do a wonderful job of breathing life into him.
The pacing is superb, the art is damn-near flawless, and every page leaves you with the urge to keep turning...to find out what happens next.
There is ray of hope at the end, in the words of advice from Allfather Thor to Thor the Avenger that gives me hope that we’ll see some of the more familiar Asgardian faces start to appear in future issues...namely a certain brother who has been known to cause a few problems for Thor. Regardless of what happens, I’ll definitely be around to wait impatiently for each issue. Thor is one of my must-reads. And, after Godbomb, it will be one of yours, too.
But here’s the thing: despite those moments of silliness, Aaron and Ribic have crafted an absolutely masterful 11-issue arc, which started all the way back in issue 1 and concludes here, with issue 11. The struggle between a trio of Thors and Gorr the God-Butcher. When you’re dealing with a topic such as the enslavement and death of gods, everything has to be handled on a greater-than-human scale, which is handled seemingly effortlessly by the creative team. The story comes to a head in a climactic battle and, along the way, first-rate writing and storytelling combine for one of the best comic book rides I’ve been on in years.
Gorr is a much more complex character than I initially gave him credit for, transforming from a mortal with a grudge into the very thing whose existence he sought to eliminate. He is, ultimately, a far more intriguing character than the Thors, and Aaron and Ribic do a wonderful job of breathing life into him.
The pacing is superb, the art is damn-near flawless, and every page leaves you with the urge to keep turning...to find out what happens next.
There is ray of hope at the end, in the words of advice from Allfather Thor to Thor the Avenger that gives me hope that we’ll see some of the more familiar Asgardian faces start to appear in future issues...namely a certain brother who has been known to cause a few problems for Thor. Regardless of what happens, I’ll definitely be around to wait impatiently for each issue. Thor is one of my must-reads. And, after Godbomb, it will be one of yours, too.
emilaroc's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
albertico66's review against another edition
5.0
TRULY. AMAZING. Haven't read a fun Thor romp in a while.
brandonadaniels's review against another edition
5.0
The second half of the first big arc. It sticks the landing well. The scale is huge and and ends with a definitive conclusion. I’m just surprised that Aaron chose not to come come back to a lot of these ideas in his long run from what I can remember.
daileyxplanet's review against another edition
5.0
Basically Crisis on Infinite Gods, which is great. All three Thors from the last book team up to defuse the Godbomb. Gorr's origin story is a good look inside the mind of the God Butcher. As a Christian I am well aware of the pain of unanswered prayers. However, Aaron smartly never portrays Gorr as a sympathetic character. Now I'm interested in how much these books will actually influence the next Thor movie.
dantastic's review against another edition
4.0
Gorr, the God Butcher, builds a bomb designed to travel back in time and kill all gods. The present day Thor and the All-Father Thor united to stop him. But can two, or even three, thunder gods be enough?
Wow. The three Thors vs. the Butcher of Gods. It reminded me quite a bit of the Elric tales when multiple versions of the Eternal Champion would team up against some huge menace. Whereas the first volume was mostly setup, this one was all payoff, like a porno that's entirely money shots.
Aaron brought forth his A-game in this one. It was everything a cosmic fantasy tale should be. The three Thors kicked serious ass and ended the menace of the God Butcher. The carnage level was pretty huge but it seems to me that a story headlined by so many gods should feature wholesale destruction.
The interplay between the three Thor incarnations was worth the read alone. I like that this tale is how the young Thor finally become worthy to wield Mjolnir. Old Thor drops some tantalizing hints of things to come, hopefully during Jason Aaron's run.
Four out of five hammers.
Wow. The three Thors vs. the Butcher of Gods. It reminded me quite a bit of the Elric tales when multiple versions of the Eternal Champion would team up against some huge menace. Whereas the first volume was mostly setup, this one was all payoff, like a porno that's entirely money shots.
Aaron brought forth his A-game in this one. It was everything a cosmic fantasy tale should be. The three Thors kicked serious ass and ended the menace of the God Butcher. The carnage level was pretty huge but it seems to me that a story headlined by so many gods should feature wholesale destruction.
The interplay between the three Thor incarnations was worth the read alone. I like that this tale is how the young Thor finally become worthy to wield Mjolnir. Old Thor drops some tantalizing hints of things to come, hopefully during Jason Aaron's run.
Four out of five hammers.