Still, that aside, this is another terrific issue in what is quickly developing into one of Marvel's best series. I can only hope Straczynski has even bigger plans for his next major storyline. That would be a book fit for the gods. Read Full Review

For those who complained that this new Thor series has been drudging itself along, this two-part storyline should silence those complaints. And really, how can you complain with Marko Djurdjevic doing the art? The guy was born to draw this book and as much as I love Olivier Coipel, there's just no competing with Djurdjevic. Read Full Review

JMS doesn't seem to have it in him to really get any epic, barbaric, Asgardian flavor into the story, unless it's as a punchline or to teach a lesson about responsibility. And the rest of the time it's just damned depressing. No fun at all. Read Full Review

For the Thor / Odin stuff, it's a Must Read, but the other half focused on Blake, I find it's a take it or leave it type of story and I'll be glad to see the two recombined next issue and more focus shifted back to Thor and company. Read Full Review