Comic Book: Thor (2009 series)
What This Book is About:
Volume 4: Returning to the original numbering, this series concerns Thor and his confrontation with Norman Osborn culminating in the epic siege of Asgard!
Data Sheet:
Apr 2009 to May 2011
2009
N/A
Characters most frequently found in this comic book:
In order of appearances.
Comics Index
Total Indexed Comics:
22
Comics sorted by date. Oldest shown first. Up to 25 comics per page. Page navigator at the bottom of the page.
April 2009"Victory"
Script: J. Michael StraczynskiAfter much planning, Loki (in the body of Sif since issue #5 of the previous series) is ready to spring his trap: he recalls Bor, father of Odin, from the living snow he had become and restores him to his normal form in downtown Manhattan. [...]
June 2009"Defining Moments"
Script: J. Michael StraczynskiThe exiled Thor sits in a wilderness contemplating the broken Mjolnir; from limbo Don Blake is worried that the loss of the magic hammer will leave him trapped. Thor strikes the hammer on the ground and the transformation succeeds, albeit painfully. [...]
August 2009"Uncertain Destinies"
Script: J. Michael StraczynskiAt a New York hospital, cancer patient Mrs. Chambers goes into cardiac arrest. With a flash of intuition, Dr. Jane Foster knows that the dying woman is the human host of the missing Lady Sif. [...]
November 2009"(No title given)"
Script: J. Michael StraczynskiThor spends time with the recently returned Sif, bringing her up to date on developments and seeking a place for her in this new world. Meanwhile, the Warriors Three arrive at Bill’s Diner in Broxton and find it closed since Bill Junior has joined Kelda in Latveria. [...]
February 2010"Latverian Prometheus Part 1 of 3"
Script: Kieron GillenKelda Stormrider goes to Doctor Doom’s castle to confront Loki over the death of her beloved Bill Junior (seen in THOR GIANT-SIZE FINALE). As she faces Doom while standing on a thundercloud in a storm, he tells her Loki is gone and he taunts her about her foolish love for a mortal. [...]
February 2010"Latverian Prometheus Part 2 of 3"
Script: Kieron GillenIn the Asgardian assault on Doom’s castle, Doctor Doom prepares to face Thor; nothing an avail however, as the God of Thunder easily deflects Doom’s attack and slams him off the wall with the blow of his mighty hammer. [...]
March 2010"Latverian Prometheus Conclusion"
Script: Kieron GillenOutside the walls of Doctor Doom’s castle, Loki wields his magic to keep the Lady Kelda alive without her heart. Meanwhile, the Doom-controlled Destroyer hurls Thor through a wall and out into the forest. [...]
April 2010"Siege: Ragnarok Part 1"
Script: Kieron GillenVolstagg, having been tricked by Norman Osborn into destroying a crowded sports arena causing many casualties, makes his way back to Broxton where he surrenders to the local police. [...]
May 2010"Siege: Ragnarok Part 2"
Script: Kieron GillenAs Norman Osborn’s forces are pushing back the defenders at the siege of Asgard, Heimdall discovers that he enemy leader, the Hood, bears the Norn Stones, increasing the attackers’ power. Balder and Heimdall set out to find Loki since it is obvious he is behind this, while Tyr leads the troops. [...]
June 2010"Siege: Ragnarok Part 3"
Script: Kieron GillenLady Kelda has left Bill’s parents’ house to be confronted by Norman Osborn’s H.A.M.M.E.R. forces demanding her surrender. The sound of the falling Asgard rattles everyone; Kelda reacts with anger and the soldiers shoot her down. [...]
July 2010"Siege: Ragnarok Conclusion"
Script: Kieron GillenThe day after the Siege of Asgard, King Balder is in despair, blaming himself in part for the disaster which has befallen them. Thor arrives and Balder lifts his exile, explaining how Loki (who died for Asgard in SIEGE #4) admitted to manipulating Bor’s death as well as the siege. [...]
August 2010"The Fine Print, Part 1"
Script: Kieron GillenIn the aftermath of the siege of Asgard, King Balder presides over the funeral for the warriors who fell in battle, sending them on their way to Valhalla. Next comes a smaller, quieter ceremony: Thor speaks in memory of Loki, God of Mischief, who in the end gave his life for Asgard….. [...]
September 2010"The Fine Print, Part 2"
Script: Kieron GillenReturning to Hell, Brun warns her sisters of the Disir to prepare themselves for the coming of the Asgardian hosts.
Meanwhile, Thor and the Aesir debate how to pursue this war against a grisly supernatural enemy. Hela can transport only two warriors to aid her. [...]
October 2010"The Fine Print, Part 3"
Script: Kieron GillenPrologue: In the days before the Siege of Asgard, Loki entered Hell to employ Mephisto’s forge to create the magic sword Eir-Gram…. [...]
November 2010"The Fine Print, Part 4"
Script: Kieron GillenAfter a detailed recap provided by Mephisto’s H.R. Gigeresque minion (a rarity in itself) we get down to business as Thor summons the Disir to him as he attempts to wield the Eir-Gram before the Throne of Hell, drawing three of them away from Tyr as the God of War makes a last stand to protect Hela. [...]
November 2010"[The World Eaters, Chapter 1]"
Script: Matt FractionAt a diner in Broxton, quantum cosmologist Dr. Eric Solvang is trying to explain his theories to the greatest scientific mind of Asgard (who is not seen by the reader). [...]
December 2010"[The World Eaters, Chapter 2]"
Script: Matt FractionThe ladies of Broxton come to comfort the Lady Kelda who has been weeping bitterly since the death of her beloved Bill Junior. Even matzo ball soup will not comfort her….
Volstagg bring Dr. Eric Solvang to the tomb of Odin where Thor and Balder are cleaning up the damage from the fall of Asgard. [...]
November 2010"[The World Eaters, Chapter 3]"
Script: Matt FractionDr. Eric Solvang, driven out of Asgard without his car and walking alone in the Oklahoma desert, phones Tony Stark, and before he knows it Iron Man is hovering beside him…. [...]
December 2010"The World Eaters, Chapter 4"
Script: Matt FractionIn Limbo, the dead Odin spends his days in endless combat with enemies such as the Hel-Wolf, while refugees from across the Nine Worlds come to Asgard near Broxton, Oklahoma for safety. [...]
March 2011"[The World Eaters, Chapter 5]"
Script: Matt FractionOdin recounts for the assembled gods how his father Bor planted the seed which grew into the World Tree—and how Asgard must attract evil as light does moths. [...]
April 2011"[The World Eaters, Chapter 6]"
Script: Matt FractionAs blood falls on Earth and the Aesir lie in trances, Odin invokes the ritual which will summon the Asgardian Blood Colossus to their aid. [...]
May 2011"[The World Eaters, Chapter 7]"
Script: Matt FractionThe World Eaters foot soldiers concentrate their attacks on the Colossus bearing the soul of Thor, on his way to destroy the World Tree. A concerted effort by the enemy slices through one of the giant’s ankles, bringing it to its knees. [...]