Immortal Thor #1

Despite the return of Thor's classic Jack Kirby-designed costume, fans of Ewing's Marvel work know better than to expect a retrograde "back to basics" approach. Instead, this opening chapter offers something more foundational, elemental, and compelling. Read Full Review

The Immortal Thor #1 is a glorious fusion of newness and nostalgia. This is an entirely fresh story, with characters setting out on journeys with roles they’ve never had before. Read Full Review

Regarding being bold, The Immortal Hulk #1 is worth going out or ordering online to read or add to a collection of Thor comics. This new series works for newcomers and older fans alike as it is a way to reintroduce Thor and bring those adventures back into exploring. Thor is just getting started and there is nowhere to tell where he will be met with. The only choice is to pick this one up and prepare for the next issue in the new series. Not the best idea to get left behind, so dont miss out! Read Full Review

Immortal Thor #1 embraces everything that makes Thor great. Brimming with hope and mythic in scope, this series storytellers are creating something truly special. Read Full Review

This is the most exciting launch from Marvel in a very long time. Best of all, it delivers. I can't wait to see more. Read Full Review

This is a textbook example of classic superhero comic book storytelling created by a team of consummate professionals with a proper understanding of scale and stakes, but who arent afraid to show more quiet and humanizing moments. Read Full Review

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Coccolo delivers fantastic art in the issue. I love the classic look of the characters and how that looks helps define the tone and emotion of the story. Read Full Review

Immortal Thor #1 from Al Ewing and Martin Cccolo is an excellent first issue and a great jumping on point for new and longtime Thor fans. The comic starts a brand new journey for the God of Thunder as it eases readers into Thor's current life as All-Father of Asgard but the familiar Avenger we all know and love. Thor's heroic characterization is strong in this comic and maintains a presence throughout the comic. Al Ewing & Martin Cccolo set the stage for a brand new story for Thor as there are familiar friends and allies, Loki being Loki, and new threats emerging to face him. At the end of the day, this is an excellent first issue and a solid Thor comic. Read Full Review

The Immortal Thor #1 swings for the fences with an epic tale in tone, scale, and atmosphere to deliver a Thor tale worthy of Asgard. Ewing goes all in by taking the material, and Thor, seriously with a realm-destroying threat, and the art is amazing. Read Full Review

The Immortal Thor #1 will get you excited for what comes next as Thor faces something more powerful than anyone can imagine. Casual fans and classic Thor fanatics will adore the dynamic art and the promise for an exciting new chapter of Thor. Read Full Review

Immortal Thor #1 is good overall. It sets things up really well and delivers a threat that feels like it actually might be one. But, some of what's presented feels like things we've seen elsewhere so hopefully things begin to stand on their own even more as the series progresses. But, as a first issue, it delivers more than enough to be excited and return for. Read Full Review

derbycomics

Aug 23, 2023

The next immortal retelling of another Marvel legend by Al Ewing is finally here. Ewing is joined by Martin Cóccolo on art, Matt Wilson on colors, and who else but Alex Ross on main cover art duties for this week’s IMMORTAL HULK #1. The final handful of issues from the previous Thor series went out with a whimper after a last minute creative team swap due to unfortunate events completely out of anyone’s control so it was refreshing to see much needed stability brought on for the God of Thunder. There are few creators who can elevate such popular characters to even grander heights the way Ewing can and his abilities are on full display in this debut issue which gives it’s titular hero the gravitas he’s sorely missed. The story p icks up with Thor in the improved mental state in his role as the new All-Father that Ewing first introduced in the backup story from THOR ANNUAL 2023 #1. Thanks to Ewing’s script, Cóccolo’s drawings and Matthew Wilson’s colors, the first scenes offer an immediate sense of epicness that continues throughout the entire book. Thor gets an early “hero” moment where he deals with a group of Frost Giants threatening Asgard. I appreciated Ewing’s dialogue between Thor and Loki, whose appearance leaves more questions than answers. The brothers have a colorful past, but Ewing’s script highlights the mutual respect the two have formed over the years even when they don’t have the same goals in mind. Loki uses a new form of magic he’s acquired to repair the Bifrost, which likely serves as a way to get the bridge fixed early on in the series and set up a future plot point for the tricker that Ewing will explore. Martin’s colors on the pages featuring the Bifrost are simply stunning. With the bridge repaired, Thor travels to Midgard where he gets to experience a separate life in his mother’s realm. Ewing writes a really wonderful juxtaposition between his role as All Father on Asgard and as Avenger on Earth. We get to see what brings him joy, as well as understand what causes him angst, in both realms. It’s on Midgard where Thor’s peace is interrupted by Toranos, the first major threat Thor will face in this new series. Cóccolo and Martin’s art serves as a truly jaw-dropping introduction to the villain in an awesome two-page spread. The book’s ending teases who’s behind Toranos’ attack on Thor in Midgard and indicates things aren’t going to get any easier for Thor in the near future. IMMORTAL THOR #1 is the work of creators at the top of their game. While light on action, the issue pays respect to the decades of Thor mythos that laid the foundation for the characters and worlds we’ll explore and instantly establishes a palpable level of grandeur. We’re only one issue in yet this already has the makings of an instant classic equal to Ewing’s IMMORTAL HULK. Rating: 10/10 more

dynamitegunstar

Aug 23, 2023

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 t en 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. more

Texas VII

Aug 23, 2023

When I heard Al Ewing was writing the next Thor book, and giving it the Immortal tag, I couldn’t be more hype for anything else this year. Thor is my favorite character in fiction, and what Ewing has done here in the first issue is nothing less than a masterpiece. The art is stellar, and the story immediately feels epic and big. Jaw dropping, page turning goodness, easy 10/10.

Hailey

Aug 24, 2023

Im loving this so much already.

Nicolly

Aug 25, 2023

Increbile

BirdmanG07

Aug 31, 2023

This is likely the best #1 I have ever read, I’m very excited to see where this goes. “For every storyteller is a liar, trickster, and traitor. Our first allegiance is always to the tale. To trust us is to risk your very heart. Understand ye yet? You will.”

Gio

Jan 12, 2025

Just started this series and #1 is great, the art is just right, and the story while not starting from scratch or being to heavy on past context gives the reader a great base to start on Thor.

Jawsh

Aug 29, 2023

A very strong, and successful relaunch for Thor. Al Ewing is aiming for skies with this one.

Ioannis Dassios

Sep 10, 2024

In this issue, the reintroduction of Thor takes a fresh and bold approach that’s both engaging and surprising. The narrative brings in a formidable foe, one that adds layers of complexity to the storyline, keeping readers on their toes. The build-up to this reveal is well-executed, blending suspense and action seamlessly. What truly stands out, however, is the artwork. The visuals in this issue are nothing short of stunning. Every panel feels meticulously crafted, from the detailed character expressions to the dynamic action sequences. The use of color and shading heightens the dramatic tension, making each scene feel larger-than-life. Overall, this issue delivers both in terms of story and visuals. It’s a thrilling chapter in Tho r’s journey, one that fans won’t want to miss. more

CrazyforRAMU

Dec 31, 2024

The key question I had going in was, will this be good enough to allay my suspicion that a cynical editorial calculation launched this volume? "Al Ewing + Immortal Whoever = $$$". Well, the first issue isn't that good. It's BETTER. This builds slowly but steadily, showing us a satisfied Thor at the height of his powers before challenging him with a convincingly ultimate threat. The art is superb and the prose might be the finest Asgard-speak I've seen in a host of years. Not packed with fauzebethan "thee thou verily" nonsense, but also not the vocabulary and diction one would hear on the 21st-century street. It's all anchored in a bedrock of thoughtful ideas. Norse myth and Marvel continuity and even some more challenging stuff- -I caught a heady whiff of Platonic philosophy hiding in the shadows. Plus, Loki looks destined for a compelling role as the secondary protagonist. I love that Marvel seems to be going all-in on making them non-binary instead of a gender-shifter. Let me share my continuity nerdery: The missing tooth says this is the same Loki from Ewing's Loki: Agent of Asgard (Thor knocked it out in #10). They've also been through Ewing's Defenders: Beyond, and subsequent shenanigans (like Ewing's strip in Thor (2020) #24) suggest they may be a variant existing in parallel with other Lokis. It's certainly a handy escape hatch if Loki appears elsewhere and fails to live up to the brilliance with which Ewing handles them. more

Murph

Aug 22, 2023

Wow, Al Ewing has me strapped in already. There have been plenty of Thor #1's in the last decade, but this has a different feel. Tonally, it brought back memories of the short but memorable Thor: The Mighty Avenger run. It's somewhat of a surprise, but a welcome one to see a far more jovial (comic version, not MCU) Thor. It's quite intentional once you read Al Ewing's afterword and I'm all for it. Beyond that, Thor is carrying himself as an all-father should and this comic serves as a solid introduction to this version of Thor we'll be seeing for the foreseeable future. Plus, the classic is icing on the cake. Martin Coccolo knocks it out of the park too! And thanks to my local shop giving me a copy day early, woo! Rating of 9 for the lev el of current optimism I have for future issues. more

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Murph - Aug 22, 2023

classic *outfit*

daspidaboy

Aug 23, 2023

while I'm not really a huge fan of Al Ewing as sometimes his writing can bore me, I can easily say that when Al Ewing is on a roll, it f*cking hits. I really wasnt expecting this issue to be the same level as Immortal Hulk #1, but it was really great, and the art is fantastic, and it seems to resemble more Eldritch horror for Nordic beings. Overall, I really enjoyed this issue, and I hope to see more of this. Al Ewing may not be my on my list of favorite writers, but objectively speaking he's one of the best modern comic book writers right now. I'm willing to put my biases aside, and admit that he's a great writer. Like I said, I hope Al Ewing ends this series strong

Screaming Enigma

Aug 24, 2023

This was a really strong debut for this series. I wasn't sure what to think going into this after seeing the previews, but I knew I had to check it out with Ewing writing it AND with the "Immortal" tagline. As you can see by my score, I'm glad I did. I wasn't a big fan of Ewing bringing back the classic costume, but the story and the art here were both fantastic. Cóccolo's art is really good here and looks so smooth throughout. Moving back to Ewing, he does an outstanding job of using this issue to introduce Thor to new readers while also giving older readers enough to be entertained and interested. Overall, Ewing has definitely sold me on this series and gotten me to come along for the ride. I can't wait to see what's to come.

Str4yK1d

Jan 23, 2024

Thor debuts a new volume with an essence of back to origins. We have all his friends, Loki and the mythology of Asgard. However, he debuts a new villain who appears to be one of his biggest challenges. The art is perfect.

DDJamesB

Aug 27, 2023

I'm not completely sold on this secret realm stuff where the people call themselves the same names, but it did have a lot to be hopeful about as well. Itbwas a pretty solid issue 1.

2birdsstoned815

Aug 24, 2023

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maljoss

Aug 25, 2023

Cautiously optomistic. Immortal Thor #1 was pretty goood. There were sections of this comic that were similar to Walt Simonson's first issue, which was much appreciated. The story was fine, with several standout elements, such as Loki's narration, and the reveal of the antagonists. Other parts didn't land as well, such as "The Utgard-Thor", having an evil version of the hero as an opener was not impressive. Overall, the story was fine, but felt like a lot of things we've seen before. Given Ewing's track record with Immortal Hulk (except for that ending. Yeesh!), Defenders, and Venom, I'm intersted in seeing where the story goes. At least, if this series ends with Thor yelling at God, it will be thematically appropriate. The art wa s good, nothing special, Coccolo's an Asgard veteran and he gets the job done. Decent panel count per page, no over-reliance on splash pages, good page turns. Solid storytelling. Matt Wilson's colors were kinda washed out. It's a personal taste thing, but I like a more vibrant palette for Thor comics. Muted colors are for Daredevil or Punisher. Solid cover by Alex Ross, but, and this is a nitpick, it's a pinup, and doesn't tell me much about the comic. All that said, for 3.99 it was find, for 6.00, it could have been better. more

cincyfan

Aug 26, 2023

I thought I'd give this a shot while picking my books up at my lcs as I'm a big fan of al Ewing. Unfortunately this did very little for me. It was pretty good but just wasn't for me. I see I'm in the minority which is good I'm always glad to see others are enjoying it even if it didn't interest me much

Gizmo

Sep 28, 2023

Al Ewing spends most of this issue resetting most of Asgard's continuity from the last couple of years back to the status quo. I'm not totally against this, but it could have been done much more gracefully as part of a story arc rather than Loki fixing everything with a convenient magic staff and deciding they don't want to do what the previous writer told them anymore. I found the captions and expository dialog difficult to work through at times as well. With introductions out of the way, the series will either take off against this new threat, or continue in this in this storytelling style, which is not for me, but I'm glad others are enjoying it.