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Nic Klein's coming back issue 19.
THE FINALE OF "PREY" - AND THE FIGHT OF THOR'S LIFE!
All-Father Thor breaks out of his prison! But Donald Blake has amassed more power than the King of Asgard can know. One thing is certain: When the hammer comes down, only one man will remain standing. Big action and big stakes are the Donny Cates and Nic Klein special - but you've never seen them like this before. This is the issue you can't miss!
Rated T+
Overall, the Prey mini-series has really given the Cates Thor run some real weight in story. The stylistic choice to bring back an obscure character like Donald Blake and empower and twist his being to become a dark version of Thor was an absurdly great move. Maybe Im a sucker for a good old-fashioned evil doppelgnger. Where Cates takes this series from here, who knows? But if he continues to take exciting chances such as this one, then count me on board for more. Read Full Review
Ultimately, a simple task by Loki was deemed enough to end this turmoil, which I feel like could have happened at anytime much sooner. Granted, one would argue a battle-torn Blake made the switch-a-roo a bit more manageable. Yet, the switch never really happens. Its presented as a big deal that THOR and Blake cant occupy the same space at the same time. Nonetheless, the issue concludes as if its now somehow possible. Read Full Review
Nic Klein delivers some beautiful art in this issue. The fight scenes were brilliantly brutal and gorgeously detailed. Read Full Review
Thor #14 is a brutal read worth every Thor fans time. Visceral & striking, it always puts its characters who they have been and who they are becoming above all else. Read Full Review
An epic conclusion to the Prey storyline, it’s clear the ramifications from this issue will carry on well into the future. All of the main characters have undergone some big changes and growth across the series, and especially during this mini-arc. Wherever Donny Cates takes this tale, it’s clear that Thor, Loki etc will be greatly changed by it. This is a Thor story told by a writer with a clear reverence for the character and his history, and drawn by an incredible artist who fills each panel with so much detail, what’s not to love? Read Full Review
Thor #14 wraps up nicely, and serves as a fitting end to a wonderful arc. Donny Cates continues to give fans what they want with Thor. The pencils and colors by Klein and Wilson are what you want to see in a mystical book like this. Thor is a series that never fails to exceed expectations. Read Full Review
If you were expecting a massive battle in the final issue of "Prey," you're not going to get what you came for with Thor #14. But this finale is better than expected, and it gives Thor his best single moment in years, potentially. Read Full Review
The story seemed exciting at one point, but it ends in the most obvious way and nothing of substance occurred. Read Full Review
Why words? You saw my 10. What an end to the arc. I mean this run is incredible. Everytime it keeps me guessing. The art once again fits like a glove. This team is like a raging bull, just get out of their way. All hail Donny "The Scribe" Cates!!
Really excited to see what comes next. Another breather? A new twist? The set ups and antecipation go in different directions. Many interesting directions.
Why are you still reading this? Place this on your pull list, order it right now man!
Fantastic ending from a good story arc. I'm definitely onboard for what comes next.
Somewhat of a brutal end to this fantastic storyline. Donald basically getting his ass kicked by Thor was satisfying, as Thor showed his might as king. I also very much appreciated the love for Beta Ray Bill in the beginning, as he’s one of my favorite comic book characters. I don't know what else to say here other than the fact that Donny Cates and Nic Klein are two-for-two on great Thor 6-issue arcs.
This was a quick and brutal end to the arc. I really don't have much to say here. Other than I wonder where this is going. Another Ragnarok?
Another great Thor arc by this creative team, wasn't expecting that ending. kind of wish writers would stop dumping on Odin, but I'm sure Donny has something good planned for him.
This was a solid end to a great arc, though it does feel a tad anticlimactic. Art is strong as ever. Nic Klein is working magic with this run.
I loved this Arc. As someone who didnt know much about Dr. Blake I loved this Arc and really like this style of storytelling for Thor. For so long hes had a single voice this version of him feels new in the good way.
This was great, Cates was treading water these last few issues but he ended this arc on a really high note, good job, it's just such a shame that we only have one more issue of Nic Klein's art.
" Donald Blake the dragon comes at last to face his creator. His erstwhile father his would be brother and his destroyer."
- NARATEUR
Holy s***, that is one dark ending
Harsh, dude.
After Donny Blake absorbs a brutal amount of clobbering, he finds himself at the mercy of the restored Allfather Thor. But Loki steps in at the 11th hour and charts a mythological fate for Blake. The prose is decent, the art is strong, and the plot and character developments are fascinating. This was not my favorite arc but I really admire where the author steered it here at the end.
Thor
Volume: 6, Issue: 14
“Prey: Finale”
Publisher: Marvel @marvel
Writer: Donny Cates @dcates
Artist: Nic Klein @nic__klein
Colors: Matt Wilson @colornmatt
Letters: Joe Sabino @joesabinoletterer
Cover: Olivier Coipel @oliviercoipel & Michael Cho @michael_cho_art
Reckoning has come calling for Donald Blake as he faces the consequences for his sins. Thor, adorning the Destroyer armor, beats Blake within an inch of his life. As Odin prepares to erase the stain of Blake from the realms, Loki repairs Blake’s staff, allowing Thor to truly return. Emerging from the Destroyer armor, Thor dismisses Odin and seeing Blake as a brother, spares his life. Not allowing his crimes to go unansw more
It was pretty solid. The story was good until the end and then it just wrapped pretty quickly and uninspired. I did like it overall. It had great art and some great scenes. Just that ending...
This ending was sorta underwhelming?
Odin 🤝 Tony
Writers making something their fault. Difference here is Thor is always cleaning up after Odin, its a tired troupe.
I'm not a fan of what happened.. Loki and Thor seem to feel sorry for Donald, so they stop Odin from killing him… but then they torture him for eternity. What?
Two major arcs in a row where Cates doesn't land the ending. The book is still decent but I'm hoping there's more to it soon than just "the BIGGEST and BADDEST thing oh nevermind its over".
I'm loving the Cates/Klein run and had been really into this story, although this conclusion lacked in several significant ways. Donald Blake had been set up as a nigh unstoppable foe, yet he ends up being defeated rather simply. Also, the arc did a nice job making Blake a sympathetic character, but the fate he endures here comes across as incongruously cruel. Perhaps Cates and Klein have more in store for us later in the run. For now, this one is simply a bit disappointing.
Disappointing conclusion
This is totally weird and unpleasant. The story stands in the place of the decadent gods. Thor opposes Odin’s old-fashioned, cruel way of doing things like always, which is good. Then the writer made Loki do Odin’s job... WTF? What’s wrong with you three？It seems that the father and two sons all need Psychological treatment.
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