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Ultimate Comics Thor Paperback – January 1, 2011

by Jonathan Hickman (Author), Carlos Pacheco (Illustrator)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 118 ratings
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Loki has warned of it, and now Ragnarok has arrived. And with it comes betrayal, death and the destruction of fabled Asgard! But what connects the battle that forever rages against the Norse godhood with a Zemo-led Nazi plot set in 1939? And what secrets lie inside the mind of a man enrolled in the European Super-Soldier Program and deemed mentally unstable by scientists? These three story strands merge in a masterful narrative full of excitement and drama - with action that takes readers from Midgard to Valhalla while exploring the origin of Thor and the majesty of fabled Asgard!
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    Ultimate Comics Thor
  2. Print length
    112 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Marvel Enterprises
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 2011
  6. Grade level
    10 - 12
  7. Dimensions
    6.75 x 0.25 x 10.25 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    0785151885
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0785151883
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Jonathan Hickman is an American comic book writer and artist. He is known for the Image Comics series The Nightly News (Nominated in 2008 for "Best Limited Series" Eisner Award) and currently writes Secret Warriors, FF (previously Fantastic Four), and S.H.I.E.L.D for Marvel Comics.

Jonathan Hickman is an American comic book writer and artist. He is known for the Image Comics series The Nightly News (Nominated in 2008 for "Best Limited Series" Eisner Award) and currently writes Secret Warriors, FF (previously Fantastic Four), and S.H.I.E.L.D for Marvel Comics.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Marvel Enterprises; First Edition (January 1, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0785151885
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785151883
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.25 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 118 ratings

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Batman89
5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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This is a story worthy of the character. Multilayered and grand in scope, it fills in a lot of the events that led up to his introduction in Ultimates. Maybe with the return of the Ultimate universe, Hickman will write another mini series or even an ongoing.
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UltimateFan
4.0 out of 5 stars Really Good! Just Not Long Enough.
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2011
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I am a fan of the Ultimate Marvel Universe and its incarnation of Thor. I am a fan of Thor in the 616 Universe as well. I'm just a fan of Thor. Period. This origin story of the Ultimate Thor character is clever and throughly enjoyable. The dialogue is never stale and the artwork by Pacheco is, as always, excellent. Only probelm is...IT'S TOO SHORT! I wanted more. Nay, I craved more! But unfortunately, my hunger was not sated. For some reason, Marvel decided this story was as long as it needed to be. I disagree. It deserved at least another issue's worth of pages. If it weren't so short, I'd give it 5 stars. As it stands, the plot is great, the characters are great, the writing is great, and the art is great. BUT, the length of the story is just not worthy of the Thundergod's Ultimate Universe origin. I love the book. I would recommend the book to any Thor fan. I just can't in good conscience give it the full 5 stars due to its length, or lack thereof. I will give it 4 1/2 though!
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Jmaynard
5.0 out of 5 stars I could get to like these Ultimates!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2013
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I've only started reading Marvel comics in the past year. So, I've stuck with newer releases that are supposed to be newbie-friendly, like Journey into Mystery and The Mighty Thor. But, once I started, I was hooked. I particularly like the Thor comics, mainly because I love Loki. He's my favorite villain of myth, and now comics. While browsing, Ultimate Thor popped up as a recommendation. I was hesitant at first because it appeared to be another reimaging of his origin. And it is. But, it is also a jumping off point for a new take on the hero.

The book switches between three time lines: The Present, 1939 and Asgard of various eons or ages ago. In the present, Thor appears to be in a sanitarium. They have been experimenting with something designed specifically for him but now suspect he may be crazy because he thinks he's the reincarnated Thor! In 1939, we follow the masked Zemo as he finds the Norn stones and prepares to invade Asgard with the help of a Nazi and Frost Giant army. And, eons ago we see the three sons of Odin fighting an endless war against Jotunheim; but, it will soon end and change everything.

First, I love that in this world, Loki is actually Odin's son and not adopted. It presents so many opportunities to not only reimagine the tale, but to provide explanation for his and others' actions. I mean, why would Odin put up with him for so long when he favored his real sons anyway? Here, he is a real son and it makes sense why Odin wouldn't give up on his child. It also provides a possible motive for Loki's treachery - a spurned mother. Zeno's army presumably achieves Ragnarok, causing the reincarnation of Thor and Balder - as men. But, we cannot have Thor without his lightning, and the remedy for that is clever and full of possibilities.

Overall, I loved this Ultimate Thor, but am left unsure how to proceed. I want more of the story but since the various character often intertwine, I do not know what book to go to next...
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Melissa Tibbs
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect jumping on point
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2013
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I had never read a Thor comic before, so I turned to the Ultimate Comics Universe. It was a perfect jumping on point. If you're a fan of the movie, this is great. Loki, Odin, Thor, the Frost Giants are all here. If you're interested in becoming a reader of Thor, pick this up.
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jakeD20
3.0 out of 5 stars Not The Best Origin But Still Happy With It
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2012
Finally the origin of Thor.This volume follows the adventures of Thor before he becomes a Ultimate in The Ultimates by MM and BH.I was happy with this volume and also sad.It was not the best origin but it was okay.The book is made up of 3 story arcs all leading together.The thing is though this book could of been 12 issues longer easily.Thats what I hate about the comics these day is they try to put a story that should be long but they shrink it into a smaller book.Another thing is though I never found out how thor ended up losing his powers and turned into human form.Then Balder The Brave shows up human form after being shot in the chest and head ages ago then just pops up from the middle of nowhere.what the heck?After reading the book you are left off thinking how did this happen.Also none of it comes out in the Ultimates series.So this is a origin that leaves a lot of questions unanswered.Then again why I was happy with it is because I always wanted to know thors origin before he was a Ultimate.The art is very clean and crisp.Its colorful and really works with the book.So if your are a fan of the Ultimates buy this book if you have never read the Ultimates before buy that series then buy this book.
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Jacob Alvarado
4.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Ragnarok #1
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2016
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A story that jumps throughout time following present day Thor on Earth (pre-Ultimates), World War 2 era Thor and Thor in ancient times. The far past features Thor's relationship with his brothers (Balder and Loki). WW2 era is a Ragnarok story with classic villains the Frost Giants & Nazis. These events lead to current day Thor's appearance in Ultimates. The Norn Stones connect all the events.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ⚡Awesome⚡
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2020
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Fantastic Book with my favorite version of thor, yes it's a must buy from me⚡
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Jeffrey Volk
5.0 out of 5 stars THOR
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2011
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AWWESOME READ. JUST BECAME ONE OF MY FAVORITE GRAPHIC NOVELS....AND GRAPHIC IS WHAT IT IS!!!
SCENES OF THOR HEAVING MJOLNIR, (HIS HAMMER), COMPLETELY THROUGH HIS ADVISARIES HEAD, MADE THIS STORYLINE EXTRA GRITTY.
IF YOU'RE A FAN OF; THOR, NORSEMEN, GODS, ASS KICKING, OR HAMMER TOSSING, GET THIS BOOK!
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Caput
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2012
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If you don't know what you're getting into, Ultimate Thor is prequel to Mark Millar's Ultimates 1 & 2, which you should read first if you want to understand what's going on at the end.

Ultimate Thor jumps between world war two, ancient asgard and europe in the run-up the the finale of Ultimates 1, volume 1. The Asgard of the ultimate comics universe is very different to the asgard in the movies and other comics. Its a fantasy dimension rather than a soft scifi alien planet.

If you've just watched The Avengers and you want more of that, then this isn't the book for you. Instead, read The Ultimates. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

This book gives Thor quite a bit more background, but I think it raises as many questions as it asks. It's not really about filling in the gaps in the Ultimates: It's about the fall of Loki and how a masked nazi general called Baron Zemo set out to cause ragnarok. If that sounds awesome to you, you'll like this.

If I have one criticism it's that it just doesn't feel like it's on the right scale. It rushes through what could have been epic battles, presents a miniature ragnarok and altogether feels like it wanted to be twice as long.
That said, it's not expensive and what there is is very enjoyable.
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CPHSHEK
4.0 out of 5 stars Simple but great storyline and artwork
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2011
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The plot is simple, and set out intricately enough to keep me engaged from page to page. The artwork is also very good. It captures the typical Thor story with a modern twist toward the end.

The book, however, is quite short. Enjoyable nonetheless.
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Valerie Murray
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2014
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arrived very quickly happy as its a Christmas present
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