Thor #7 was the highlight of a pull list that included not only the latest issue of Amazing Spider-Man but also the latest outing from the Justice League of America. This fact really shouldn't come as a surprise. Thor's been the best thing going at Marvel since the relaunch actually took place back in 2007. With a new artist on board, could Thor #7 keep the momentum going?

The quick answer is yes. The momentum is still entirely intact. Staczynski may have had a rough run during his time on Spider-Man for the simple fact that he was trying to establish Spider-Man as a totemic, ancestral character that was destined to become what he is because of a legacy that was created long before he ever even existed. The good thing about Thor is that he doesn't need establishing. He's the God of Thunder and son of Odin. The mythological traits are already there so that Staczynski can spend his time creating great mythological stories, which is one of the things that he's really go at, rather than trying to change the core character. Thor #7 further explores Thor's mythological background by establishing the state of the relationship between himself and Odin. As with the previous issues, Straczynski's writing carries the story to the point where it's almost more of a fairy tale rather than a superhero comic book.

With Oliver Coipel out, Marko Djurdevic is handed the reigns in the art department. My first thought on the matter was disappointment as I've been very pleased with everything Coipel's been bringing to the series however, Djurdevic is a really solid substitute to the regular art of Coipel and, after checking out the couple great fight scenes near the end of the issue, I'm sure most people would agree with me.

Overall, Thor #7 was exactly what I thought it would be. Artistically, even with Djurdevic on the pencils, it's still one of the better looking comics Marvel is pumping out each month and, thanks to the great writing by Straczynki, it's also one of the best stories being written. If mythology and gods are your thing, Thor's a solid choice for you. The God of Thunder keeps the momentum going for at least one more month.

Thor #7
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8.6/10 (How'd you get that?)

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