Russell Dauterman

Jane Foster is fighting stage 4 cancer and no one can understand why the chemotherapy is barely touching it. Jane, however, knows the reason: every time she picks up Mjolnir and becomes Thor, the powers of Thor burn the chemo out of her veins. But with war in the offing between the light and dark elves and the very real threat of civil war in Asgard, this is no time for Thor to be absent while Jane fights cancer.

This story arc is so good. I'm a big fan of Jane Foster and of her as Thor and show more these comics really do her justice. It's also fascinating to see the commentary on leadership and authoritarianism that are subtly woven in to Odin's characterization (very apropos for a comic that was being released in 2016). Plus there's plenty of bam and pow action if that's your appeal factor for comics. Recommended. show less

Odin has returned to Asgardia only to find all is not as it should. Freyja is less than willing to relinquish her role as the All-Mother and Thor is no longer worthy of lifting Mjolnir. However, a mysterious woman is now hefting the hammer and taking on the role of defender of Midgard.

Such an excellent comic arc. The plot is excellent and the mystery of the identity of the new Thor is well-hidden (viewers of Thor: Love and Thunder will know the answer, of course, but within this arc there show more are hints but no reveal). I also love that Aaron manages to call out any misogynistic fanboys about Thor being a woman within the world of the comic and smack it down completely. There's also some excellent humour interspersed in here (I particularly loved Spider-Man's speculation on what the new Thor's name might be), which adds some levity to an action and politics heavy arc. Recommended. show less

I finally read this, and was blown away. I hadn't really followed Marvel comics for a long time, but was intrigued at the thought of a new Thor, a female Thor. I ended up speeding through this first volume in one sitting and immediately buying the next.

Unfortunately, the internet already spoiled me on who this new Thor was, so much of the mystery was lost on me. But I really enjoyed the plot, with the frost giants and the evil Roxxon corporation head who is more than he seems.

Fifteen years ago, on or about the 13th of October I was diagnosed with Cancer (Hodgkin's Lymphoma, successful cure after 6 months, 12 rounds, of Chemotherapy) and next week I am due to go to the Oncologist for what will hopefully be my last visit. Jane Foster and her experiences resonate. I would have loved to have the escape of being someone else, of having power over something (I had knitting, it was a minor victory to finish something). Her weakness is shown several times during this show more story to be her strength. Her human body may be failing but her spirit is very strong.and she refuses to go softly into that good night. In this she fights against the dark elves and against the gods of another realm and against those who would undermine her. Using the rage against her illness often in interesting ways.

I find it compelling reading, this is my Thor. show less