Ever since the new Thor first picked up Mjolnir, fans have wondered how the enchanted hammer's previous owner would take to the news. Well, wonder no more, as issue #4 sees the two thunder bearers go head to blonde-maned head in spectacular fashion. Creators Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman continue their epic new direction, offering enjoyable nods to the past as the new Thor embraces her sudden and welcome future.
At last detailing the events leading to Thor Odinson's return, in addition to finally explaining the arm seen worn by Old Thor-The-Cantankerous, Aaron wastes no time in getting to the fun stuff. His Thor, still reeling from the events that led him to lose his arm and his hammer, is at his arrogant, pumped-up best, so focused on winning back his weapon that every other danger is merely secondary. This brusque approach offsets well with Aaron's cooler depiction of the current Thor (confused yet?), though their similarities still prove increasingly entertaining. The resulting battle is appropriately grandiose, but it's the aftermath that proves most affecting. Thor's struggle reflects the same issues longtime fans have had with the change in character, and in having the Odinson himself acknowledge and accept that same shift as a symbol of worthiness above all else, the new Thor is clear to reach her own great heights.
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