THE DEATH OF THE MIGHTY THOR Part 4
• The Mangog has come to Asgardia. But as every god assembles to meet him, there is one noticeable absence.
• Where is Thor? Where is Jane Foster?
• Without their mightiest hero, who among the Asgardians can face the wrath of a billion murdered beings--and survive?
Rated T+
I couldn’t be more excited for the next issue of the Mighty Thor. The team behind this title has been consistently on top of their game this whole time, and I’m one hundred percent positive that it will go down as one of the character’s greatest runs. I honestly loved every single panel. Once again, this kind of quality is entirely deserving of your time and money. Go buy it, and wait anxiously for the next issue like me. Read Full Review
It looks like the end of the line for Lady Jane, though. She has sacrificed all, but the smallest of chances of being cured. Should she transform again she WILL die. Jason Aarons writing has been nothing short of epic for this whole series. Seeing Mangog wreck Asgard is exciting and sad at the same time, because we all know what comes next. Read Full Review
I can't praise this book enough as it is going down as one of my all-time favorite runs. This is just amazing comic book storytelling. "Nuff said!" Read Full Review
THE MIGHTY THOR #703 is one of the best comics to have been released in a long time. With a fantastic cast of well-rounded characters and some of the best fight scenes in modern comics, this story needs to be on your shelf yesterday! Read Full Review
Issue #703 is Aaron and Dauterman doing what they both do best. It's almost as if Aaron's script is the hammer and Dauterman is the only one worthy enough to pick it up and create wonders with it. This is the kind of genius work Black Album era Jay-Z would warn us we're going to miss when it's gone. Read Full Review
The Mighty Thor continues to make a strong case for it being not just Marvel's best series, but the best ongoing series from any publisher right now. The book remains remarkably consistent as Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman dig deeper into "the Death of the Mighty Thor." While Marvel is seemingly telegraphing the outcome of this story, that does nothing to diminish its impact as Jane Foster gears up for his last and greatest battle. Read Full Review
While I, personally, don't want this story to end, I can't wait to see where it's going. Read Full Review
This is an emotional milestone for the title, characters, and creative team. No other "Big 2" comic book is this effective on such a grand scale. Read Full Review
The Mighty Thor is easily one of the best monthly series right now, it's telling an incredible story and has some fantastic artwork. Read Full Review
The Death of the Mighty Thor trudges on with the continued spilling of god-blood and the failing health of a hero. It balances the drama and action mostly quite well. This is a powerful tale from Aaron, Dauterman, and Wilson, and it definitely earns itself a recommendation. Give it a read. Read Full Review
The story by Jason Aaron is rocketing toward a fierce conclusion, and the fierce and sometimes surreal art by Russell Dauterman (with color by Matthew Wilson) is impressive. Read Full Review
The build up to the finale for The Mighty Thor is showing a lot of promise, Jane's characterisation and how caught she feels between her two lives is very compelling. While I don't want to see the Mighty Thor go, this run of comics has been successful and in both Marvel and DC characters do happen to have a habit of coming back" like the one who gets a cameo on the final page! Read Full Review
We have seen some madness in throughout the War of The Ten Realms, but The Mighty Thor #703 proved that things could always be worse. Asgardia thought they could turn a blind eye to the chaos around them, and that decision right there is what brought this nightmare to their doorstep. Any reader will want to see what comes next, but that will not come without fear of what else and who else can be lost to the Mangog. Read Full Review
'The Fall of Asgard' showcases some of the best action and emotional scenes this side of Midgard as Jason Aaron weaves a tale of devastating villainy from within and without. Read Full Review
Ok, so Jane's cancer has ALWAYS been the main underlying fact of this series. It's mentioned in every issue and imbedded in our brains with good reason. But to now see the seriousness of it, the effects it has finally had on Jane is hard. Really hard, and not just for the characters but for the reader. The severity of the situation has finally been addressed and it couldn't have come at a worse time. You can see Jane's pain in the amazing artwork as she makes the decision wither to save the Realms or die. Especially since Jane has always been so Gun-Ho about being Thor and saving other's lives over her own. Also, don't worry about the mysterious stranger at the end of the comic. It's a set up for the return of one of Marvel's biggest character's and he's just popping in for a quick cameo. Read Full Review
Aaron's dialogue is at times overwrought, even for a scenario as melodramatic and dangerous as the one facing our heroes in The Mighty Thor #703, but artist Russell Dauterman and colorist Matthew Wilson deliver some truly incredible Asgardian action sequences. Read Full Review
Another fun issue of the War of Realms sets up more and more excitement to come! Read Full Review
Insane.
There is something almost horror like, in the menacing threats that are contently giving chase this chapter. When paired with the art it is very unsettling in a great way. Asgardia is being pursued by the Mangog with its own horrific results. Jane meanwhile is chased by the cancer that will inevitably kill her after another transformation, as well as Mjolnir as it calls to her. A fantastic issue that I would recommend checking out. The "end credit" Logan scene has no real impact or significance, but if you are excited about his return I am sure it will tie in somehow.
This has been one of the most satisfying character runs in a long time. You can tell from this issue that Jason Aaron has been planning this for a while and the payoff thus far has been emotional. Dauterman is having a blast drawing this because the book looks incredibly detailed and colorful. "The Death of the Mighty Thor" has been one of the best Thor stories, on par with "The God Butcher".
Man, just brutal. Juxtaposing Mangog's alongside Dr. Foster's battle against cancer is brilliant.
Wow just wow. Stan Lee would be proud of this Mangog story
As the Mangog starts inflicting fearful damage on Asgardia, Jane's closest friends intervene to force her to choose between a chance at life or the death of embracing the hammer. It's another riveting chapter in an all-time epic story, but once again the palpable sense that this is merely preparation for even greater moments keeps me from rating it a perfect 10/10. Also, the ongoing "will she or won't she" tension regarding Jane's chemo has pretty much reached its boiling point.
The Mangog is tearing up Asgard, Odin and son are reunited, and Hera steps up in a surprising way, but the main bring-home of this issue is Jane’s struggle with her responsibilities as Thor and that her transformation into the Thunder Goddess is accelerating her cancer. Jane’s struggle, her bravery, are movingly portrayed by Aaron and Russell Dauterman, who draws an absolutely gorgeous issue. This is a really great book right now.
Being named "The Death Of Mighty Thor", one could expect things to ge epic and massive in this arc. It sure did, but not in the most standard of way. It's a very emotional kind of epicness for both Jane, Odinson, Odin and now, Falcon. The toll Mjolnir takes on Jane Foster is more than ever felt in how she is depicted. Yes, as a cancer patient nearing death, but also as a kind of addict who can't see what's good for her anymore as people close to her see her kill herself without consideration. All this on an almost Ragnarok level threat to Asgardia is a truly great combination of event. It's well written, well drawn and pushed all the right emotional buttons to create a really genuine feeling toward the characters.
Good psychological insight, awesome Mangog shenanigans, beautiful art as always.
Another great issue in this arc. The art takes it to another level. A must read.
I enjoyed this issue.
BUT
For me the Dr. Strange/Falcon moments didn't fit and detracted from the story and the momentum. Also, the cover led me to expect a little more narrative progression than what we got, which was disappointing - I closed the book and felt like they'd accidentally used the cover for #704 on this issue.