Each of the three tales here presents their own take on things and works through a different approach to the kind of tone it wants. There's an ease and smoothness about all of them and each of them appeals to different aspects of what Thor is and who the characters has been, is now and could be in the far flung future. The beauty of comics, and superheroes in particular, is the way they can be re-interpreted in so many ways and so many times. There's a good, honest simplicity in the final story that shows us a Thor without depth but with a lot of fun. And it contrasts well to the heavy weight of the first story from Jason Aaron. But it's also well bridged by the middle story with the new mystery Thor that we're dealing with. I had a whole lot of fun with this book through and through with each team and what they brought to the page. This is an easily accessible book and the kind that really needs to be shared with audiences of all ages. Read Full Review

The Thor Annual is a fun read. It's a dense read with three ten-page stories, but doesn't warrant the five-dollar price tag. The talent in the comic all bring their A-game in providing good stories and visuals. The book may not fold into continuity neatly but they all seem to have a place in the Thor lore. This is a great book to pick up. Read Full Review

I find Annuals to be very hit-or-miss, and "Thor Annual" is a definite hit. It's not related to continuity, so unless you're already a fan of this corner of the MU, it isn't a must-read, but it's a blast. Read Full Review

Overall, this is an interesting and fun collection of stories that Im glad I picked up. My curiosity for CM Punks ability as a writer has been (mostly) happily satisfied and my taste for Noelle Stevensons work has been piqued to the point that I may now have to go check out Lumberjanes. This was a nice way for Marvel to bring attention to new or less prolific writers, but now Im definitely ready to get back to trying to find out just who the Goddess of Thunder is under that helmet. Read Full Review

The third story Young Thor is the most frivolous. Rob Guillorys cartoon like style adds to the shameless fun in a wonderfully colorful fashion. Fans of Loki will be happy to see him up to his old tricks as well, attempting to manipulate his brother and gain all the glory. CM Punk has clearly been a fan of Thor as a character for a while, perfectly emulating both him and the rest of the cast in a way that fans most desperately want to see. Perhaps not on a full time basis, but this is exactly what we needed at this point in time with all the commotion that is going on in regards to this title. In conclusion, the Thor Annual is a must read for all even remotely interested in the character. Read Full Review

Thor Annual#1's three storiesmight make up a perfectanthology, but it shows that stories with iconic characters can be told in many styles and tones. Each story has well-rendered art and some thought-provoking and/or hilarious momentsand is worth picking up forany fan of Odinson, Thor, or the creators thatappear in this comic Read Full Review

Like a lot of annuals, this one is not essential to the core Thor issues. It is merely three writers having fun with our three Thor's without the pressure of continuity. Like all of the annuals that Marvel publishes, it's a tad bit expensive, sitting at a $4.99 price point. If you've got the extra cash this week to get an extra book, by all means get this. It's enjoyable and it made me feel very good, but it is by no means a mandatory reading. Read Full Review

This is 100% lighthearted fun. There's no significant link back to the main story; it's all about embracing this fantasy world and having a crazy amount of fun with it. The opening story is mythos heavy and a little touching (it gives a brief update on future Galactus), the secondary story is cute and a little heartwarming, and the final one is all about purposefully over-the-top silliness and comedy -- it feels like a wacky cartoon. If you're cool with an issue that is focused purely on making you smile, odds are this might be worth your $4.99. Again, seeing as they're all delivering different kinds of comedy, I strongly recommend checking out the preview to see if this is something you'll appreciate. Read Full Review

The Thor Annual #1 has one really shining moment in a 34 page issue, but the art is solid across the board. Read Full Review

I love collections like this. Especially when each chapter is as strong as these three are.Go out and get this annual. You won't regret it. Read Full Review

Thor Annual #1 is a solid collection, each writer/artist team delivering a tale worthy of Asgard. There's not much to take away from the read beyond some slight progression, but it's nevertheless an enjoyable read for fans both new and old. Read Full Review

While Thor #1 may have marked the beginning of a new era for Marvel's Asgardians, it cannot be said that it is the beginning of the story. Indeed, while it was rightly presented as a jumping on point, Jason Aaron's current volume of Thor is very much a continuation of his work on Thor: God of Thunder and nowhere is that more apparent than in this first Annual issue. Read Full Review

Whilst there are a few rough edges here, Thor Annual #1 is a diverse selection of stories from a faithful hand, a promising up-and-comer and an oddball celebrity fan. Read Full Review

Despite being an overall enjoyable experience, it's not an absolute must read and it does pretty much nothing to move the current storyline forward. It also comes with a $5 price tag which is pretty steep when you aren't getting a ton of extra pages. This is perfect for the die hard Thor fan, but not for the more casual reader. Read Full Review

The new Thor Annual comes at a $5 stamp on the cover so I feel like it's only really intended for heavy duty Thor fans, as it's far from a must buy. It does give you non-canonical takes on the character and his/her legacy, but without any extra pages, that $5 seems even hefty and better off spent towards something you're really passionate about. Read Full Review

Thefinal and perhaps mostcringeworthy chapter of this annualwas written bywrestler-turned-mma fighter-turned comic book writer Phil CM Punk Brooks. To keep it brief, it was garbage. A story dealing with what we would picture frat boy college dorm Thorpre-Mjolnir acquisition spending his nights In a tavern. Drinking his eyes out. It wouldnt be so bad except for the fact that itwas meant as a comedy/spoof that you might see on Adult Swim, where the punchline of all the characters would be them passing out and saying Whyyyyyy!?!? Yeah.Whyyyyyyy did I read this? Right because Im a devout Thor fan and Jason Aarons chapter is worth the price of admission alone.- Daniel W. Read Full Review

I liked the first story or this would be lower.