Thor #801

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• 9.5

  Nerd Initiative - ShawnFoles

  Sep 23, 2026

  Thor #801 is a strong and confident kickoff to the new “Quest for Thor arc. Instead of taking the easy path and jumping right back to godhood, Thor #801 strips Thor down to a relic and forces a mortal to step into the realm of Gods and legends. Read Full Review

• 8.2

  Comic Watch - Jamison Nilsson

  Sep 25, 2026

  Thor #801 is a successful transition into a return of Thor storyline, featuring strong character writing and fantastical artwork full of colorful moments. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Fanlight Zone - Josh Allen

  Sep 23, 2026

  A solid issue that get’s the story to the return of Thor started in a very compelling way. Al Ewing’s writing really excels in the issue, and together with artwork that will blow you away they make this a story you can’t afford to pass up on! Read Full Review

• 8.0

  But Why Tho? - William Tucker

  Sep 23, 2026

  Thor Issue 801 starts to finish a long-awaited quest. Asgard and the Ten Realms have been locked away for a while now. This issue opens the doorway once again, and a very different journey begins anew. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Comic Crusaders - Al Mega

  Sep 24, 2026

  By the end, I wanted to follow Sigurd through the next door. That’s the win. Thor #801 doesn’t try to top #800 by screaming louder. Ewing and Ferry change the rhythm, open another chapter and send us looking for a god who may not be as gone as everybody thinks. Thor’s legacy has gotten complicated as hell over the years, but when Ewing focuses that history into character instead of trivia, this series can still hit hard. Read Full Review