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    Thor » Thor #618 - The World Eaters Chapter 4 released by Marvel on February 2011.

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    Review: Thor #618

    Though a solution to the unusual problem of the goblin refugees isn't to be found yet, Thor makes  a bold move to bring Odin back to Asgard's aid.
     

    The Good

    Compliments to Fraction and Ferry for thinking outside the box. While still staying true to the character's nature, this doesn't look or feel like any Thor I've read before. That scene with the Aesir looking over the horde of neon refugees is demonstrative of that in itself. I especially liked the glowing, Tron-like humanoids who seemed far removed from any corner of Asgardian mythology.

    The Bad

    The biggest criticism I've heard about this run so far is that it's moving along too slowly. I haven't shared in the sentiment so far but, upon reflecting on how much progress this issue makes, I'm starting to agree that maybe it's a bit too decompressed. I'm also honestly a little disappointed about Odin's return, since Asgard been a lot more interesting without his guidance.

    The Verdict - 4/5

    Thor's a notoriously difficult title to get new audiences to relate to. And it's just as notorious for the difficulty of finding new angles  on the thoroughly-explored Norse mythology. This team thus deserves double-praise for circumventing both of those possible limitations in a exciting and fresh arc like this. Although, I do have to say, I wish it could move along at a quicker clip.
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      Thor #618 - The World Eaters Chapter 4 by dark_noldor on December 31, 2010

      There is a lot going on in Asgard and the Nine Worlds and Matt Fraction has a tremendous job ahead of him: mantain cohesion of the plot (it´s a lot in his plate) and avoiding loose ends. In general he is suceeding in this difficult task, but it´s already started to crumble in the details: for example, in issue # 617, Eric Solvang was kicked in the nuts by Dr. Jane Foster, and in issue # 618 Tony Stark refered to this incident as "getting maced" while his eyes were red - What was that, can someon...

      3 out of 3 found this review helpful.

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      Thor #618 - The World Eaters Chapter 4 by timrothsays on December 14, 2010

      Matt Fraction and Pasqual Ferry are continuing to deliver one of the best Marvel ongoing.  The GoodEverything. Really, I don't say it very often but, seriously, everything. Unlike Kieron Gillen (and I absolutely loved his Thor stories), who has been writing this title like a hardcore rock CD, Matt Fraction with each issue creates a wonderful fairytale, which strikes and holds your imagination in a constant leap of never ending orgasms. Ferry's pencils are magnificent and his work on the each of ...

      3 out of 3 found this review helpful.
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