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by: Rob Rodi, Esad Ribic
Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 0759606116522
Label: Marvel Comics
Manufacturer: Marvel Comics
Number Of Pages: 104
Publication Date: February 23, 2005
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Sales Rank: 7446928
Studio: Marvel Comics
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Product Description:
There are two sides to every story. You've heard Thor's - now it's time to hear Loki's. Odin's least favorite son rewrites Asgardian lore from his perspective in this groundbreaking collection, featuring the breathtaking painted artwork of Esad Ribic (Wolverine). In this story, Loki's insatiable lust for power, his conflicted sentiments toward Sif, his antipathy toward Balder, and his deep-seated feelings of longing and resentment toward his older brother, Thor, and uncaring father, Odin, will take on new meaning. And if that's not enough, just stare at the lush painted art by Ribic - you won't be disappointed!
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Mediocre Mythology
First off the concept of revealing why Loki is the way he is, is great. Too bad it is executed poorly and goes on forever with not much excitement. The only thing that makes this book mediocre is the amazing artwork. If you are a hardcore fan of Thor I say this is a great addition for you, if not stay away.
Rating:  - Persepctive
The key to every story is the perspective in which it's written. Rodi delivers an uncompromising view of the maniacal Loki's torment and motivation. As philosophical as it is beautiful, Rodi's tale, coupled with Ribic's masterful artwork, thrusts you into Loki's world and implores you to hear both sides of the story - the godly Thor's, and lowly Loki's. Is Loki a tragic figure whose life was spared for the sole purpose elevating the Odinson's existence? Or is Loki a product of an eternity of ... Read More
Rating: - Twilight of the gods
A beautiful piece of art. This is one of those works that shatter the stereotype's on the comic genre; it's not all about capes & tights! This is a well laid out story & executed brilliantly & I can't imagine a non comics fan not bieng blown away by this book.
Rating: - a new perspective
i've never been a huge thor fan, i always thought the character was a little dated, and in the half a dozen or so thor stories i've read, the dialogue and artwork just did'nt click with me. in this excellent hardcover, however, even those who are'nt thor enthusiasts will be wowed by the impressive story and spectacular painted artwork. loki is of course the focus, and this change in storytelling perspective allows the reader to see both the malevolent trickster and his noble stepbrother in a way ... Read More
Rating: - Sometimes the ending just....
I haven't read a lot of Robert Rodi's comic work but what I have read sticks with me. This tale of the awesome Thor finally captured by his evil adopted brother Loki is a gem. It starts with pairing Rodi with his old artist collaborator Esad Ribic. The two of them worked on a wonderful but underrated miniseries for DC several years ago called "The Four Horsemen". Like that series there's no room for fluff and flowery prose but there is time for misteps, politics (Loki finds running things when he ... Read More
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