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rayofhope's review
4.0
It's taken me a while to get through this one, not only because I'm reading lots of other comics in-between according to the guide I'm following, but also because I had to keep requesting this book through interlibrary loan and they always wanted it back before I was ready.
It's nice to be done. There are a lot of things about Thor's marvel origin that I didn't know, like the dual-identity with Donald Blake, and the ongoing drama of being forbidden to love a mortal. I can see the seeds that were used to create the first Thor movie, which I appreciate. Overall, this feels much like the other comics of it's time -- over the top, comedic, nonsensical, dramatic -- and it's pretty fun to read! I do with they let Loki be more complex but I know that comes in much later decades so I will be patient.
It's nice to be done. There are a lot of things about Thor's marvel origin that I didn't know, like the dual-identity with Donald Blake, and the ongoing drama of being forbidden to love a mortal. I can see the seeds that were used to create the first Thor movie, which I appreciate. Overall, this feels much like the other comics of it's time -- over the top, comedic, nonsensical, dramatic -- and it's pretty fun to read! I do with they let Loki be more complex but I know that comes in much later decades so I will be patient.
velocitygirl14's review
5.0
Just started it and Thor is my first favourite character in the Avengers (then Captain America, Loki, and Iron Man follow closely) I wanted to read his origin for the first time. I love that this is a huge book and I am slowly delving into it. Loving it so far.
This is honestly a really good primer for Thor and all the stories. Although some parts didn't age well (The anti-Communist stance, the misogyny and how weak Jane's character started out, Loki's evilness for no real explained reason) it did keep me enthralled. I did roll my eyes and wonder at the quality of LSD that must have been going around in the Marvel offices, but I also have to remind myself of the context of the books.
And yes, I still love Thor and all he stands for, even with the technicolour WTF stories and rogues gallery.
This is honestly a really good primer for Thor and all the stories. Although some parts didn't age well (The anti-Communist stance, the misogyny and how weak Jane's character started out, Loki's evilness for no real explained reason) it did keep me enthralled. I did roll my eyes and wonder at the quality of LSD that must have been going around in the Marvel offices, but I also have to remind myself of the context of the books.
And yes, I still love Thor and all he stands for, even with the technicolour WTF stories and rogues gallery.
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