Valkyrie is back on Earth - and searching for guidance on her powers and her larger mission. The one woman alive who might have the answers is Annabelle Riggs - but will she be on this side of the grave for long? Meanwhile, Bullseye's mysterious employer is watching...and he has plans of his own for the Gods of Asgard!
Rated T+
Valkyrie is damn good comics, built on everything that makes for good storytelling. Read Full Review
Valkyrie #4 was a dramatic issue, quickly and effortlessly establishing a new threat and plot for Jane Foster. And it wasn't afraid to put other characters in the line of fire in order to increase the emotional investment of its readers. Read Full Review
The series continues. Foster is being pushed in quite a few different directions this issue alone. Shes just learning the ropes. The challenge is going to be letting her gain some proficiency and wisdom on the job. Without maintaining the earthbound charm that the series has been gliding through so fluidly so far. The fourth issue is a fun mix of different elements. If they can maintain that mix going forward, this particular Valkyrie could have a nice, long life. Read Full Review
You gotta hand it to this creative team, they have stood true to this story exploring the tug of war between life and death. Valkyrie: Jane Foster #4 took us straight into the next challenge, and so far hitting all the right notes for this warrior who is not ready for the death that is knocking at her door. Read Full Review
Cafu's art is fantastic. I love the style and how the characters are brought to life on the page. Read Full Review
Ewing, Aaron, CAFU, and Aburtov craft another engaging beautiful installment with Jane Foster: Valkyrie #4. Every piece seems to fit just right with a sense of intent, making the delay and means of acknowledging a characters orientation even more prominent. Read Full Review
Lots of characters are introduced in Valkyrie: Jane Foster #4 with a rapid-fire appearance of the heroes and villains that's handled in such a way that it doesn't feel overwhelming. Read Full Review
This comic is a high-wire act of comedic absurdity, blending the ridiculous and the melodramatic into a sublime, hilarious whole. Where lesser creators might faceplant in the course of this delicate balancing act, the Valkyrie team triumphs and delivers an exceptionally "comic-book-y" comic. It's a good-vs-evil struggle with the highest possible stakes, yet it's also a shaggy dog story with a flying, talking horse. It all works thanks to the talent, effort, experience, and close collaboration of the creative team. Read Full Review
Jane is struggling with her new life and is just trying to figure out what the heck is next? But she won't have to wait too long as the Masterminds behind Bullseye's attacks come out of the shadows. . Read Full Review
This book up until now couldn't decide whether it wanted to be a serious Thor-esque book with all the pomp and pageantry or a funny book that doesn't take itself too seriously. This issue goes full out funny - and picks up because of it. Read Full Review
After a great issue 1, J found issues 2 and 3 of Valkyrie: Jane Foster to be quite unimpressive. And wow, what an issue. Valkyrie: Jane Foster 4 is a bit of a day off of sorts for Jane, as she attends a lecture with her buddy Lisa. Meanwhile, Mephisto, who is endlessly funny, recruits Grim Reaper to be his Valkyrie, which is only possible because of an old deal with Hela. To become a Valkyrie, the Reaper must either kill Jane or bring another hero to Valhalla. Dr Strange happens to be at the same lecture as Jane when a magic mirror starts acting up. Out of the mirror, which turns out to be a portal to the purple dimension, comes 3 of Stephen’s foes, including Kaecilus. In the middle of the battle, Grim Reaper accepts Mephisto’s deal and more
Mephisto is great.
In the interview in Immortal Hulk Director's Cut #6, Al Ewing talked about tailoring every one of the early issues in that series to be a working "hop on" point for new readers. I think he's applying that lesson here, and the thorough recapping does slow down the pace a bit. But the recapping's enjoyable as all get-out, and all of the guest stars crowding out Jane in this issue deliver more than enough delight to make up for the slowdown.
Prelude:
Jason Aaron and Al Ewing have been knocking it out of the park with Valkyrie. Now that we're back on track with the story, let's see how it all goes.
The Good:
Mephisto. Man, he was amazing.
Didn't expect to see Strange either. Always glad to see him though.
Mr Horse continues to be funny.
This was quite a funny issue all things considered.
The Bad:
Grim Reaper isn't too much of a threat really but it'll be interesting to see how this all plays out.
Strangely, this issue feels like it focuses less on Jane and more on what's happening around her.
Conclusion:
Another great chapter for Valkyrie though for this issue, both our hero and vill more
I don't know what made it so good, but this was awesome.
Wacky, smart fun, with a zany Mephisto.
Mephisto was my favourite part.
I think this book is solid. It was part funny part serious and everything in between. A really cool read and im really enjoying this series.
Ha ! No, you listen to the devil, Babe listen, stop by sometime--we'll do brunch sure exactly. Ciao for now. "
- MEPHISTO
Bursting into the lecture was rather painful to witness, but I am excited to see Doctor Strange.
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