THE TRIALS OF UTGARD!
Young Thor faced the tricks of the Utgard-Loki, with all that lived at stake - in a tale twice-told and now told again. Yet the teller was the Skald of Realms, in their aspect as Thor's enemy. And thus, the tale could twist upon itself - and if Thor faltered, it could make a new end. This is the story of the IMMORTAL THOR...and the story may yet destroy us all.
Rated T+
Immortal Thor #7 reminds us that storytelling at its best is a form of magic. Read Full Review
The Immortal Thor #7 is a great example of pushing the comic narrative in new and interesting ways. There's a complexity to this book that calls back to Thor's history, plays with comics in a metafictional way, and builds a brand new set of gods to play with. Somehow, this creative team has celebrated the past while paving the way for the future, and I'm all for it. Read Full Review
Coccolo delivers some beautiful art throughout the issue. The visual style is perfect for this arc with some great classic looking moments for the characters. Read Full Review
Between Al Ewing's gripping dialogue and Martn Cccolo incredible artwork Immortal Thor #7 was another home run of a comic book. This issue does an great job building up the Utgard Gods through the chemistry shared by Thor and Loki. All the while setting up even bigger things to be excited for in future issues. Read Full Review
:Immortal Thor #7 pits young Thor and Loki in a trial of endurace by the one and only Utgard-Loki himself. The art team do an impressive job when it comes to the action, facial expressions, and depicting the scale and massive size difference between the heroes and their gigantic host. The story feels very much like a mythic tale, and even after it's over, the comic leaves with some interesting questions and sets up intriguing ideas for future issues to explore. Read Full Review
It's an entertaining read but feels primarily invested in laying groundwork and seeding themes that will pay off later in the series' run. Read Full Review
The Immortal Thor #7 reads and feels like a story from classic Viking mythology, but the slow pacing and lack of meaning coming out of this issue signals an arc that's better left to the trades at a reduced price. Read Full Review
Plot
THOR continues listening to Loki's story when they visited Utgard and the Loki of Utgard challenged them to a series of tests disguised as deceptions, where only Thor managed to pass one, but it was not enough.
On the other hand, Amora and Skurge read with the mysterious Darius the comic that tells this story, this subplot is not yet connected to what happens but it is chilling.
Thor closes with a key question, if there is Thor and a Loki of Utgard, then there must be an Odin.
This installment has an addictive read as it narrates each of the challenges and then shows the reality behind each one, each one was a promise of epic and mythological scale.
Art
Martin Coccolo offers amazing more
I didn't enjoy this as the rest of the series thus far, but it was still a pretty good issue. It's hard for me to not like something Ewing wrote. I thought the dynamic between Thor and Loki was fun and written well overall. I'm also really looking forward to this Roxxon story with the Minotaur, Enchantress, and Skurge that's been teased for a while now.
Nice.
really good issue of the retelling Thor's origin. I liked it
In terms of pure technical excellence, you're not going to fine a better made book than what @al_ewing & @martincoccolo have put out issue after issue so far in this series. IMMORTAL THOR #7 is another visually stunning and well-written issue, yet the narrative feels like we're in a holding/waiting pattern.
Giving readers a chance to catch their breath after the epic opening Toranos arc is understandable & forgivable, especially with a potential clash with an alternate universe Odin looming large on the final page.
Those who are deeply invested in a sustained, ongoing storyline might find this and the previous issues' deliberate pacing frustrating, but those who appreciate strong character work, stunning visuals, and more
Not too bad. I like the concepts, but it just feels lacking in delivery.