Ready for a spooky review this close to Halloween? If so, I guess Doctor Strange counts. The good doctor reminds me of Wonder Woman in that they are both heroes that seem tricky to nail down just right. But here comes Jason Aaron’s take. Is he the guy to find the right balance? Doctor Strange … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Doctor Strange #1
Lately I’ve been reading a lot of silver age Marvel comics thanks to the Marvel Unlimited app. This includes some Kirby Thor (currently fighting Galactus.) I’ve been enjoying the heck out of them, but there is a side effect. Switching for Silver Age to modern comics can sometimes make it feel like nothing happens in … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Thor #6
MJ Thor kicks some Absorbing Man butt and then punches a Titania that has already surrender for a kind of wash action scene. Asgard plots thicken like an over cooked stew. And a shirtless Thor Odinson drinks. Writer: Jason Aaron Artist: Jorge Molina Publisher: Marvel The basic plot synopsis is above, so let’s just get … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Thor #5
Oh my God! Mary Jane kissed Thor! She kissed him! Right on the lips! Two tickets to tounguesville for Mary Jane and Thor! Yowza. Nobody tell Peter. Thor #4 Writer: Jason Aaron Artist: Russell Dauterman Publisher: Marvel Plot Overview: Thor gets an arm. Then fights Thor. Then the bad guys get away. Then we all … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Thor #4
In my last review I discovered that I liked the issue a lot more if I just imagine Lady Thor as secretly being Mary Jane Watson. It helps this issue too, but unfortunately I find this more issue less enjoyable than the last two. Verily, diminishing returns. Thor #3 Writer: Jason Aaron Artist: Russell Dauterman … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Thor #3
Thor #2 brings our first glimpse of Lady Thor in action! Unfortunately it doesn’t bring much else and just kind of sits there. But it was pretty. Thor #2 Writer: Jason Aaron Artist: Russell Dauterman Publisher: Marvel Quick Synopsis: Issue 2 opens with new Thor adjusting to begin Thor and then flying off to … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Thor #2
Since I recently made a post of my initial thoughts concerning the new direction for Thor, I figure I might as well review her debut issue. Thor #1 Writer: Jason Aaron Artist: Russell Dauterman Spoiler-free (as if it hasn’t been spoiled already) synopisis: Frost giants attack earth! Thor can’t lift his hammer! A new Thor … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Thor #1
There has been some buzz about the upcoming changes to the status quo of Marvel’s Thor comics. Namely the current Thor, Thor Odinson, will become unworthy to wield Mjolnir. An unrevealed female character will pick up the hammer and thus become Thor. This identity of this character will be a secret even to Odin, or … More Thoughts on (Lady) Thor
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