In disguise as Freya, Thor takes her place in a most unusual wedding feast with a vile ogre king-and with Loki's help, maybe he can come out on top, retrieve his mighty hammer, and put an end to the whole sordid ordeal in his own characteristically violent fashion.
Russell knows how to strike a bold line and where to layer softer impressions. The images are bold and fluid. Each one reflects the rainbow of colors contributed by Jill Thompson. Galen Showman captures the deception of Loki, the menacing threat of the ogre, and the violent fury of Freya's anger to life with letters that feel etched by their emotions. There are brilliant legends and then there are the storytellers who make them indelible with their legendary renderings. Read Full Review
Jill Thompson and P. Craig Russell have delivered an entertaining story from the classic mythology adapted from Neil Gaiman's splendid book. This is a great example of how so much can be said and done in a story that may not seem deep on its surface, and how a master artist can make it come alive in new ways. Read Full Review
"Freya's Unusual Wedding" might be the best short story yet we've gotten from this Norse Mythology reimagination. Read Full Review
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