I believe this is the beginning of Marvel's "reset" of their Avenger characters based on renewed interest from the films. I liked this book. Thor finds himself on Earth, but doesn't remember how he got there or any of the argument/fight leading up to it. He gets in Jane Foster's good graces when he saves her from the Hulk and later manages to find his hammer. This compilation contains the first four stories of Thor and most of them forward the plot. One of them was a break for some fun when Thor's three friends pay him a visit on Earth (they decide not to enlighten Thor about why he is on Earth and unable to get back since it may be part of Odin's plan). I may continue reading Thor. As a bonus this also contained reprints of the very first two Thor stories. In the original story a doctor with a limp finds Thor's hammer and transforms into Thor. When he wants to go back to his doctor self the hammer turns into his walking stick. While I like the idea that Thor has a secret identity, in the old stories Jane Foster was the doctor's nurse and like Lois Lane, played the role of damsel in distress. I liked this a lot more than I thought I would. I've never read any Thor comics before (or, I think, any superhero comics before), so it was interesting to break away from manga or more indie titles. I actually read this and the second trade paperback because of a glowing review by an artist I admire, and everything she said about it is true.The art is probably its best feature. The style is really appealing, the characters have real expressions, and the female character is real and not relegated to a sex object. The comic is specifically for all-ages, so I didn't really expect extreme violence and sexuality, but it was refreshing anyway.Any issues I had with it I would have for any superhero comic, I think. I don't really like the episodic, compressed storylines, and the deluge of guest characters is kind of tiring. I'm used to stories that end, also, and don't get "rebooted" every few years.Regardless, this is how I wish all superhero comics were like. It's a shame something cute and funny and appropriate for all ages is a rare exception to the genre.
What do You think about Thor The Mighty Avenger, Vol. 1 (2010)?
Not bad. Samnee is always great. Worth the 1.99 I paid digitally for sure haha.
—Danny
I'm not usually a superhero person, but this was pretty fun!
—princess
Interesting story, old school art. I liked it well enough.
—gathara
"In all the excitement, I accidentally fell overboard!!"
—Lynnea
