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The Mighty Thor by Walter Simonson 1 Paperback – January 1, 2013

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Few people have ever left their mark on one character quite the way Walter Simonson has. His work on the Mighty Thor swept the Norse God of Thunder to heights never before seen and rarely achieved in his wake. Spanning epic tales of heroism and treachery, love and war, Simonson's work is often considered the definitive Thor. From the majesty and mystery of fabled Asgard to the gritty streets of New York City, Thor was never the same. That is the mark of a true visionary. This first volume begins the collection of Simonson's epic run.
COLLECTING: Thor 337-345
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  1. Print length
    232 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Marvel Enterprises
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2013
  5. Grade level
    7 - 9
  6. Dimensions
    6.5 x 0.5 x 10 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0785184600
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0785184607
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Marvel Enterprises; First Paperback Edition (January 1, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0785184600
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785184607
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.5 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 58 ratings

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Nick W
5.0 out of 5 stars I get it now
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2016
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I've never been an action comic book guy. As a kid I loved my uncle's old Peanuts books, and owned many collections of The Far Side, Doonesbury, Calvin and Hobbes, and that's about it.

Enter my 5 year old son. He played Lego Marvel at his uncle's house, and liked it so much (I did too) that I bought it for our PlayStation. Sadly, my poor little guy can't handle the disappointment when he has to stop playing, so we just can't let him play much. I'm talking full on addict, and I get it, I spent plenty of video game time as a kid, and any time a GTA game came out in my 20s I'd hole up in a room for as long as it took to win it.

So I have a game we both like, but I can't be the awful dad that lets his 5 year old kid be a video game addict, so I figured that he might like to actually read about his favorite characters, and the one that stood out most in the game for him was Thor. I did a little research and came across this collection, and I'm very glad I did.

Simonson's work is just flat out good illustration and writing. The art is rough and alive, the characters are rarely one dimensional, the good guys are good, and the bad guys are REALLY bad. I didn't go into this book thinking i would like a character as much as Beta Ray Bill (despite the silly name), and loathing one as much as Loki (who only makes a couple appearances... But is a world class pri&$).

I love the Norse mythology tie in, the sprinkles of wit and humor, the hot comic babes, honestly, as with any truly good writing, the plot is almost irrelevant (listen to the Marc Maron podcast with Ethan Hawke for an interesting discussion of the unimportance of plot in great films, a better interview than I expected). And the plot isn't bad either!

My son just can't get enough of it, he simply won't let me stop reading to him until he's asleep. He asks a lot of questions, it's just too darn cute to hear him ask if Lady Sif is as powerful as Thor and Bill, and the book makes it interesting to answer. I know he can't understand most of the archaic language, and I simplify it slightly, but hey, there are also brilliant pictures to help the kid, and he honestly doesn't ask many questions about the plot- again, it's not as important as the characters and moments themselves.

All I can say is, I get it now. Good comic writing is just good writing. I've already ordered volume two, since I liked volume one so much I read it all the way through myself after the kid fell asleep one night. We just meet Malekith at the end of this volume, and the last panel is not to be missed... these are some bad dudes.
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Bobby Nash
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended reading!
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2015
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It all begins here! Walt Simonson's run on The Mighty Thor is one of the greatest runs in the book's history. If you're a long time Thor fan or have only come to know Thor through the recent movies, this collection is recommended for you as a lot of the movie comes from things in this run. All 5 volumes are great reads and the new coloring only adds to the beauty of Simonson's art and storytelling. Don't miss it! Highly recommended reading!
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Charles E. Douglas, III
4.0 out of 5 stars Magic
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2018
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Pure Simonson magic on every page.
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Filip
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Volume best run of Thor.
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2015
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Best writer of Thor, that I have seen so far, this is one great TBP and there are many more. They have a single of all Walter Williamson's work, but found it cheaper to buy the volumes in the market place. You save 60% or more over Amazon's price. Excellent action packed, first volume, great start for anyone wanting to know more about the Mighty Thor. Plus by the best writer of Thor. An added, bonus.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The beginning of the best run on Thor
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2014
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I was just eleven years old when this run began but the covers alone compelled me to purchase the individual issues then. Now beyond forty years of age the stories in this volume are still a mark of excellence for this character. In short here's why you should buy it fabulous art superb battles and fresh dialogue even by today's standards this volume does not disappoint it is a must for any serious fan of Thor
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Lloyd Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Re-reading them here reminds me why Walter Simonson's Thor easily stands beside Frank Miller's Daredevil and John Byrne's Fantas
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2017
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Read these comics back in the 80s when they were brand new. Re-reading them here reminds me why Walter Simonson's Thor easily stands beside Frank Miller's Daredevil and John Byrne's Fantastic Four as the BEST Marvel Comics of the 80s!
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J Smith
3.0 out of 5 stars Not my cup of tea
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2015
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What I learned from reading this:
1) I strongly prefer the more spaced out, cinematic style of modern comics to this.
2) Within the world of 1980s comics, I strongly prefer gritty noir (such as Miller's Daredevil) to this.
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Joe K.
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm glad I finally got into this
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2017
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Walt Simonson is a superb draftsman and a lively storyteller. It's no wonder his Thor run has achieved classic status. I'm glad I finally got into this. I'm sure I'll end up buying all 5 volumes of the Simonson trades.
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M J
5.0 out of 5 stars The best Thor stories
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2020
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I used to collect the original Simonson Thor issues way back in 1980’s when he took over as writer/artist.
At the time it was unlike anything I’d seen in Thor comics or perhaps in any comics.
I liked very much Simonson’s kinetic energetic type art.
Thor can be huge challenge for any writer to take on but Simonson does an incredible job, injecting explosive new ideas with story and art, taking Thor to a totally new direction with Simonson’s knowledge in Norse mythology
Amazing thing is it still stands as some of the best Thor stories ever written to this day.
It’s wonderful to have the collected issues in this book
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Adam M.
5.0 out of 5 stars This is some of the best Thor material out there
Reviewed in Canada on November 28, 2016
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This entire volume series is worth their weight in Gold. This is some of the best Thor material out there, even for folks who maybe didn't ever really jive with the old school comic schtick.
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Stan FREDO
5.0 out of 5 stars Légendaire !
Reviewed in France on September 16, 2013
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Avec ce 1er tome, Marvel Comics entreprend une nouvelle réédition du "run" véritablement légendaire de Walter SIMONSON sur le personnage de Thor, et plus particulièrement la réédition par "petits trade paperbacks" de l' Omnibus  de 1192 pages (!) publié en 2011.

Dessinateur et scénariste, SIMONSON a été le scénariste du mensuel "The Mighty Thor" à compter du #337 de novembre 1983 jusqu'au #382 d'août 1987. Il a aussi dessiné ses histoires jusqu'au #368, cédant les pinceaux à Sal BUSCEMA (source : wikipedia).

Âgé aujourd'hui de 66 ans, Walt SIMONSON a été un gamin fanatique du panthéon et des contes et légendes nordiques autant que du Thor créé par Stan LEE et Jack KIRBY.

Lorsque pour les 21 ans du personnage de Thor, le déjà fort de 10 ans d'expérience dans les comics SIMONSON a pris en main le personnage (sous la direction de Jim SHOOTER), il est revenu aux fondamentaux, tant de la véritable mythologie nordique que de la façon de raconter des histoires de LEE et KIRBY, avec beaucoup de textes à la rédaction soignée à la manière de LEE et le style graphique tout en puissance de KIRBY.

Mais, dans ce premier recueil de 9 numéros de ce "run", SIMONSON abandonne élégamment Don BLAKE, alter ego "mortel" du dieu nordique voulu par LEE et KIRBY. Il introduit le magnifique personnage de Beta Ray Bill, particulièrement fort à tous les sens du terme car il est la 3è créature après Odin et Thor à pouvoir soulever le marteau enchanté Mjolnir. Il donne à Balder, compagnon d'armes indéfectible de Thor, des tourments à la mesure de ce qu'il a vécu dans le "run" précédent. Il positionne Loki (demi-frère malfaisant de Thor) dans une posture coutumière de manigances maléfiques. Etc.

Bref, SIMONSON maîtrise de bout en bout un projet à multiples tiroirs, réservant au lecteur ébahi action, suspense, romance, humour (on voit Clark KENT et Lois LANE à un moment...) etc.

Au plan graphique, la restauration et les nouvelles couleurs rehaussent efficacement le dynamisme voulu par SIMONSON qui, à une exception près, fait lui-même l'encrage de ses planches.

A la fin de l'ouvrage sont proposés les couvertures, les dessins promotionnels, un strip complémentaire et un dessin de... 1966 signé SIMONSON ! La  suite  ne tardera pas, elle est déjà en pré-commande !
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1.0 out of 5 stars Mal servicio
Reviewed in France on December 6, 2015
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Yo pagué un precio especial por la entrega inmediata y lo recibí casi tres semanas después porque el mensajero no encontró a nadie pero no dejó recado de que había venido ni se me habló por teléfono. Yo tuve que ligar a Amazon para saber qué pasaba y ahí me dijeron que el servicio de mensajería lo tenía en sus oficinas. Si no llamo no me entero de nada.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great story-telling from an Author who understood Thor's link not ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2015
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Great story-telling from an Author who understood Thor's link not only to the Marvel Universe,but also his place in Mythology with nods and winks to the Thor of just not Norse myths but those of Northern Europe as a whole.
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