I’m still catching up from last week, so forgive all the announcements from Marvel hyping its multitude of sold out issues. The latest is Thor: Ages of Thunder that will be going back to press with a variant cover with interior art by Patrick Zircher on the cover.
“All of us here on Team: THOR - AGES OF THUNDER are pleased as punch to discover that America enjoys the sight of Ice Giants getting brained with giant hammers as much as we do,” said Fraction. “We look forward to carrying that momentum forward through this upcoming time of transition, where we will continue to deliver the big hammer brainings America demands under the new guise of Team: THOR - REIGN OF BLOOD. Thank you.”
Because issues #7 and #8 of the new Thor series, written by J. Michael Straczynski have both sold out at Diamond Comics, Marvel is going back to print and combining the two issues into one giant issue - Thor: Search for Odin Must-Have.
This is an excellent little arc featuring Thor’s search for his father hoping to restore him to life. The Major Spoilers Podcast (the podcast for comic and pop culture fans) reviewed issue #7 some time ago, and loved the first part of the story.
Thor: Search for Odin Must-Have will sell for $3.99 (that’s cheaper than buying the two issues singly) and arrives June 4, 2008.
If you aren’t reading the new Thor series, then you are missing out on a great story as Thor rebuilds Asgard and attempts to reunite his people. If you are more interested in tales of Thor in the ye’ olde times, check out Thor: Ages of Thunder.
Marvel sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of the one shot that arrives at the end of the month.
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008--by Stephen Schleicher
Bryan is MIA this week so it is up to Rodrigo and Stephen to review Thor #1-6, War is Hell: The First Flight of the Phantom Eagle #1, The Foundation #3, and a whole lot more!
The Major Spoilers Podcast panel is currently in the process of reading all six issues of the newly relaunched Thor titles for an upcoming episode, and today we found out issue #6 has sold out.
Instead of going back to press, Marvel is encouraging people to buy the Thor Volume 1 Premiere Hard Cover Edition that will ship April 16.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008--by Stephen Schleicher
I’ve heard nothing but positive praise when it comes to Marvel’s Thor. The company has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of issue #7 that arrives in stores March 19.
With the first three issues of Thor selling out like hotcakes at Diamond, Marvel has decided to collect the three issues into a minitrae to get readers up to speed in one fell swoop.
Featuring Thors return from beyond, the re-emergence of his homeland and the battle with Iron Man that had the Internet buzzing, Thor 1-3: Rebirth is the perfect jumping on point for fans new and old alike. Plus, dont miss Thor #4, as Thor continues his quest to restore his people and his homelandwith shocking results!
The mini-trade will be available November 7. In the press info Marvel sent, there was no price listed. This doesn’t mean it is free, but could mean the price hasn’t been set, or they are hiding it from me after seeing one of my recent posts on the subject.
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher
Diamond Select Toys has announced the latest incarnation of Thor will make it into the Marvel Select line in March.
The Mighty Thor sports the new chain-mail costume designed for his latest ongoing series, which chronicles the iconic heros struggles to rebuild Asgard on Earth - eight feet above Oklahoma! With over 14 points of articulation and a deluxe Asgard base, not even Loki himself can stop this legendary god as he battles a new era of enemies and deals with the fallout of Civil War, World War Hulk and more!
The figure is sculpted by Gentle Giant, based on the art stylings of J. Michael Straczynski.
Sunday, September 9th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher
Time for the second half of Marvel sneak peeks arriving in stores this week. Today we bring you NOVA 6, PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL 11, SPIDER-MAN FAIRY TALES 4, THE LONERS 5, THOR 3, ULTIMATE POWER 7, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN 113, ULTIMATE X-MEN 86, X-FACTOR 23, and X-MEN: EMPEROR VULCAN 1.
Marvel Comics has announced that the second printing of Thor #1 has sold out at the distributor level. The company says it will go back to press for a third run, with a black and white sketch cover by Michael Tuner.
Thor, meet Iron Man. Iron Man, meet Thor. Now touch gloves and come out fightin’!
Ever since it was discovered Tony Stark created Clor, readers have been speculating when Thor and Iron Man would come to blows. Looks like it is about to happen in the pages of Thor #3.
Take a look at the sneak peek Marvel sent Major Spoilers. Even though there isn’t dialogue, this looks like it is building to an awesome battle.
Marvel Studios has announced it has hired Matthew Vaughn to direct the Thor movie. Mark Protosevich wrote the adaptation, and with Vaughn at the helm, Marvel hopes hopes to roll film this winter.
“Thor” marks Vaughn’s second effort at a superhero pic. He was attached to direct “X-Men 3″ before bowing out for personal reasons. Vaughn, who produced the Guy Ritchie-directed films “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” and “Snatch,” made his directing debut with the Daniel Craig starrer “Layer Cake.”
Since the House of Ideas is steadily moving toward an Avengers movie, having Thor on board seems like a sure bet. I just wonder what story or arc Protosevich has pulled from when writing the script.
Still on the line-up from Marvel
Ant-Man, Marvel - Writer (Edward Wright, Joe Cornish) and director (Edgar Wright) engaged
Captain America, Marvel - Writer engaged (David Self)
Nick Fury, Marvel - Writer engaged (Andrew Marlowe)
The Avengers, Marvel - Writer engaged (Zak Penn)
Wednesday, August 8th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher
Marvel sent us an e-mail to let us know Thor #2 by J. Michael Staczynski and Oliveir Coipel has sold out at Diamond distributors. Marvel says they will be going back to press for a second release that will feature a new wraparound here.
Take the jump for a peek at the new cover, puls a couple of pages from Thor #3.
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