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8.6
Overall Rating

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".

Interesting choice for the Phoenix at least. Not my favorite arc; I dig this book more than most I'd say but this was mostly just some nice looking fights. Blade issue and Heroes Reborn have me pretty excited though, especially the Stokoe issue.
7.0
 Curse of the Man-Thing (2021): Spider-Man #1 Apr 30, 2021
7.0
 Immortal Thor (2023) #11 May 22, 2024
7.0
 New Mutants (2019) #4 Dec 22, 2019

Ending has me intrigued at least.
7.0
 The Mighty Valkyries (2021) #2 May 19, 2021
7.0
 The Trials Of Ultraman (2021) #3 May 21, 2021

Unsure of how I feel about this run so far. It looks great at least but I feel like I'm missing something with the story. I'll stick around for sure but not the knock out blow I was expecting when it was announced.
7.0
 X-Factor (2020) #9 May 15, 2021
7.5
 Alien (2021) #2 Apr 24, 2021
7.5
 Avengers (2018) #40 Jan 29, 2021
7.5
 Eternals (2021) #2 Feb 17, 2021
7.5
 Giant-Size (2024): Thor #1 Sep 4, 2024
7.5
 Guardians of the Galaxy (2020) #11 Feb 17, 2021
7.5
 Heroes Reborn (2021) #3 May 21, 2021
7.5
 Immortal Hulk #46 May 7, 2021
7.5
 The Infinity Watch Annual (2024): Immortal Thor #1 Jul 17, 2024
7.5
 X-Factor (2020) #8 Mar 13, 2021
8.0
 Action Comics (2016) #1061 Jan 9, 2024

Solid story. I appreciate that it isn't just aping off the second film again like so many Aliens stories do. Art is rough though unfortunately. I'm interested enough to keep going, but Larroca's best work seems to be behind him at this point.
8.0
 Avengers (2018) #34 Aug 4, 2020
8.0
 Avengers (2018) #39 Dec 12, 2020
8.0
 Avengers (2018) #42 Feb 6, 2021
8.0
 Daredevil (2019) #27 Feb 17, 2021
8.0
 Guardians of the Galaxy (2020) #13 Apr 16, 2021
8.0
 Guardians of the Galaxy (2020) #14 May 15, 2021
8.0
 Immortal Thor (2023) #6 Jan 24, 2024
8.0
 Namor (2024) #2 Sep 4, 2024
8.0
 The Mighty Valkyries (2021) #1 Apr 23, 2021
8.0
 The Rise Of Ultraman (2020) #3 Nov 4, 2020
8.0
 The Trials Of Ultraman (2021) #1 Apr 24, 2021
8.0
 Thor & Loki: Double Trouble #1 Mar 13, 2021
8.0
 Thor & Loki: Double Trouble #2 Apr 16, 2021
8.0
 Thor & Loki: Double Trouble #3 May 7, 2021
8.0
 Thor (2020) #12 Feb 17, 2021
8.0
 Wonder Woman (2016) #770 Apr 6, 2021
8.5
 Avengers (2018) #29 Jan 15, 2020
8.5
 Avengers (2018) #41 Jan 29, 2021

Could do without some of the "haha the Avengers don't like Dane" stuff as its a bit heavy handed but the rest of this is very interesting stuff and I can't wait to see what Spurrier has in store for the rest of the series.
8.5
 Daredevil (2019) #26 Jan 29, 2021
8.5
 Heroes Reborn (2021) #2 May 15, 2021
8.5
 Immortal Hulk #45 Apr 9, 2021
8.5
 Immortal Thor (2023) #2 Sep 27, 2023
8.5
 Immortal Thor (2023) #7 Feb 28, 2024
8.5
 Immortal Thor (2023) #8 Apr 3, 2024
8.5
 Immortal Thor (2023) #13 Aug 2, 2024
8.5
 Immortal Thor (2023) #16 Oct 4, 2024
8.5
 John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America (2024) #8 Sep 4, 2024

I missed this series (or I guess I missed the previous series) and its interesting look at death in a superhero universe. Its good to see it again. King in Black has some really interesting mini-series and I haven't yet felt lost for not reading the main book.
8.5
 King In Black: Return Of The Valkyries #3 Feb 28, 2021
8.5
 King In Black: Return Of The Valkyries #4 Mar 31, 2021
8.5
 Shang-Chi (2020) #1 Oct 10, 2020
8.5
 Shang-Chi (2021) #1 May 21, 2021

Missing the cool extras and back ups form the first issue but still pretty great thus far.
8.5
 The Trials Of Ultraman (2021) #2 Apr 24, 2021

Off to a good start, although some of the issues I have with the first arc are around. Still, interesting premise, so I'm onboard and hope a more horror themed Thor arc knocks it out of the park.
8.5
 Thor (2020) #13 Mar 19, 2021

This book hasn't been my favorite Thor run in a lot of ways, and I still have problems with it, but the twist here really ripped and is more than enough for me to get exited about Thor again.
8.5
 Wonder Woman (2016) #771 Apr 13, 2021

multiple man on the page for a panel, blessed content, miss that dude
9.0
 Avengers (2018) #12 Jan 9, 2019
9.0
 Avengers (2018) #16 Mar 6, 2019
9.0
 Avengers (2018) #28 Dec 22, 2019

Good stuff, but the art mix is distracting. Would be better if it was just Zaffino, as he's the best of the bunch.
9.0
 Avengers (2018) #33 Aug 4, 2020
9.0
 Avengers (2018) #38 Nov 4, 2020

Better than issue one. Love a good Dracula shout and the cast of characters is an interesting one.
9.0
 Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade #3 May 19, 2021
9.0
 Daredevil (2019) #30 May 21, 2021
9.0
 Guardians of the Galaxy (2020) #12 Mar 26, 2021
9.0
 Immortal Thor (2023) #3 Oct 25, 2023
9.0
 Immortal Thor (2023) #5 Dec 13, 2023
9.0
 Immortal Thor (2023) #14 Aug 14, 2024
9.0
 Immortal Thor (2023) #15 Sep 4, 2024
9.0
 John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America (2024) #7 Jul 17, 2024

Pretty good stuff. Put Ram V's name on the cover though. He rules.

we love a good quint quote in our books don't we folks
9.0
 Runaways (2017) #29 Jan 15, 2020
9.0
 Runaways (2017) #33 Feb 6, 2021

That this book keeps on existing in the current market climate is never short of amazing to me, and that it keeps being so good is even more amazing. An all timer in the making.
9.0
 Shang-Chi (2020) #5 Jan 29, 2021
9.0
 Silk (2021) #1 Mar 31, 2021
9.0
 The Rise Of Ultraman (2020) #1 Oct 9, 2020
9.0
 Valkyrie: Jane Foster #7 Jan 15, 2020
9.0
 Way of X (2021) #2 May 19, 2021
9.0
 Wonder Woman (2016) #772 May 11, 2021

He left the northern hills to seek his fortune A lone barbarian with only death lust to guide He carved a kingdom of stone King Conan, sitting on his bloody throne
9.5
 Curse of the Man-Thing (2021): Avengers #1 Apr 2, 2021
9.5
 Daredevil (2019) #29 Apr 16, 2021

Really good. I'm over all things Thanos, but Gillen and Ribic is too strong a creative team to miss.
9.5
 Immortal Thor (2023) #9 Apr 3, 2024
9.5
 Namor (2024) #1 Jul 17, 2024
9.5
 Swamp Thing (2021) #1 Mar 6, 2021
9.5
 Thor Vol. 4: God Of Hammers Sep 26, 2023
9.5
 Way of X (2021) #1 Apr 30, 2021

The best issue of the series so far. Aaron nails the arrogance necessary in Marvel's Dracula, introduces cool new villains and builds the team dynamic all in one issue. This arc has been excellent so far and if it keeps it up it could be an all timer Avenger story.

My favorite issue in the series in a while. The Dracula subplot has been the best and this update is super interesting for all parties involved. Echo as Phoenix is promising as well. No idea where Heroes Reborn is gonna go but with the line up of artists I'm ready for the ride.
10
 Beta Ray Bill (2021) #1 Apr 2, 2021

This is the best comic book being published right now. DWJ needs to be allowed to write and/or draw an arc of Thor proper at some point (hell give him the book when Cates is done.)
10
 Conan The Barbarian (2019) #1 Jan 2, 2019
10
 Daredevil (2019) #28 Mar 13, 2021
10
 Heroes Reborn (2021) #1 May 7, 2021

Thor is my favorite Marvel character so I was pretty excited for this. Ewing put a lot of pressure on himself with the name, and I would say the book isn't quite as immediately shockingly good as that firs tissue was. But how could it be? Expectations are there now, whereas Immortal Hulk seemed to come out of almost nowhere. That's enough for comparisons though because this was really great and probably my favorite Thor number 1 since God of Thunder so it deserves to stand on its own no matter how good the previous titles it draws from were. There's a clear interest in what came before (Matt Fraction's run gets a reference! No one references that anymore!) but its not beholden to the same beats that the book has been about for the past ten years. I think that alone is its greatest strength; as much as I adored the Aaron run (its one of, if not my number one superhero run ever), we don't need another story about worthiness or anything like that. Art is really strong, and Matt Wilson continues to be the absolute hero to the Thor series. His consistently great work has given all the disparate artists over the years a bit of unity and I can't be more happy to see him continuing on with the book. The Utgard-Thor in particular has this great, different look to its coloring and art that makes it feel like its truly not a part of this world. Hopefully Wilson, Coccolo (this was my first real exposure to his work as I missed a bunch of Banner of War) and Ewing are in it for the long run. The last run had its moments but real life got in the way a lot. This seems like the follow up to Aaron's saga I always wanted; big, new and exciting. Its a great time to be a Thor fan.

My favorite issue of the series thus far. Thor and Storm's battle and discussion was a highlight, and the gathering of the Thors combined with the continued sheer scale and size that Coccolo gives Toranus has me very excited for the upcoming battle. Even better was the teaser at the end; I'm very glad Ewing is writing that character again and can't wait to see what he's cooking with the teased idea. Last few issues were good but slightly dragging their feet; this one feels much more eventful and I can't wait to see what comes next on multiple fronts.

The Fraction run is not necessarily my favorite but I appreciated the pull from it with the Keep in this one. Ending is not where I expected this to go. Ewing really cooked with this arc.
10
 John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America (2024) #1 Jan 16, 2024
10
 John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America (2024) #5 May 22, 2024
10
 John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America (2024) #9 Oct 4, 2024

Thank you Jason Aaron.

Quite enjoying this series. I figured for sure I'd like the writing as Ram V rules, but the real treat has been the art. This is my first time reading Perkins' work and he's creating some very pretty and scary pages. Very curious to see where this goes from here and I wish it was an ongoing, but any Swamp Thing is good to have.

Book continues to look gorgeous and to intrigue. One of the best comics around right now.
10
 Thor (2018) #4 Aug 17, 2018

Mythic in the truest and best sense of the word.
10
 Thor (2018) #9 Jan 9, 2019

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