Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 802nd issue of Thor from Marvel Comics!
Sigurd Jarlson is just an ordinary man it turns out. However he holds the key to a very important task, bringing Thor back to life! So what will it take? Let’s jump into it!
Credit: Marvel Comics
Thor #802 by Al Ewing (Writer), Pasqual Ferry (Artist), Matt Milla (Color Artist), VC's Joe Sabino (Letterer) & Alex Ross (Cover)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
The Story
For the last year and change we’ve watched as Sigurd Jarlson navigated life inside New York City, all the while he’s navigated trying to live his own life while everyone it seems has a bone to pick with him. He’s also had to navigated Asgardian forces the likes of Odin & Loki (just to name a few) meddling in that life. Now it’s time for Sigurd to take what’s presumed to be his final journey and bring back the God of Thunder we all know and love. But does the issue live up to expectations?
If you’re familiar with the story as it’s played out thus far then this issue really doesn’t shock you at all. It hits a lot of the same familiar beats that you’re used to. The story is progressing along it’s path at it’s usual pace and at times it makes some waves, but this issue really isn’t one of those type of situations.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s still enjoyable and worth your time if you’ve been keeping up with the story. However I think this issue, together with the last, will read better in a trade paperback format. If you’re thinking of jumping on at this point, I’d say go back and jump in at issue 800. Because 802 might not really have enough in there to give you a full sense of what’s going on or bring you back for more. There is a bit of cliffhanger ending to the issue, but what happens next is anyone’s guess.
The Artwork
Pasqual Ferry & Matt Milla are in charge of the art for this issue and they continue to do a good job for the series. It’s an art style that readers of the series will be used to, and it stays very consistent from one issue to the next with the tone and look of the art. The action sequences are particularly enjoyable and the use of color was really well done. The art continues to be one of the standout points of the series.
Overall Grade: 7/10
A decent issue that is a continuation from the previous issue. It’s got great action, but really doesn’t do anything earth shattering or noteworthy. The art continues to be one of the best parts of the entire series.
