Synopses & Reviews
What is the Worldheart? Plucked by Thor and his companions from the deepest roots of Yggdrasil - the World Tree, split in twain - the cosmic seed is now the most coveted object in Odin's possession. But the Silver Surfer - herald of Galactus, devourer of worlds - recognizes the Worldheart as the one object that could forever sate his master's apocalyptic appetite. Now, the Surfer has come to Asgard to claim a prize Odin will not surrender without a fight - and Thor is caught in the middle. Will he entrust the Worldheart to the Surfer for the betterment of the universe, or choose instead to fight to the death for the glory of Odin?
COLLECTING:
The Mighty Thor 1-6
Synopsis
Galactus returns, and this time he wants Asgard Why was Broxton, OK chosen as the site for Asgard? Of all the places in the world? A team of scientists ask themselves this and with the permission of Asgard begin investigating the ground beneath it, unearthing an artifact that somehow predates the Big Bang. And just as they try to wrap their brains around that, the Earth trembles. Darkness falls Once again our world shivers in the unending night cast by the shadow of Galactus. But rather than Earth, the Giant One has come for Asgard, seething with all its godly power. Asgard vs. Galactus And what does that artifact have to do with it?
Synopsis
It's a shining, golden, new age for the Thunder God - and Matt Fraction and Olivier Coipel are back to lead the charge! Thor and Sif dive deep into the heart of the fractured World Tree to reclaim an artifact from beyond time and space, an artifact that attracts the attention of the Silver Surfer. And when a herald such as he arrives on Earth, the arrival of his master is certain to follow. Prepare for the return of the World Eater. Prepare for the return of Galactus! Collecting MIGHTY THOR #1-6.
About the Author
Matt Fraction started creating comics with the smaller publishers, like AiT/Planet Lar and IDW Publishing. He is also known for his work on
The Five Fists of Science and
Casanova, as well as a number of series for Marvel Comics. Fraction is currently working on Marvel's
Uncanny X-Men,
Thor and
Invincible Iron Man, the latter of which led to his consulting work on the set of the film
Iron Man 2.Olivier Coipel is one of Marvel's biggest artists, having worked on two of our biggest event books, House of M and Siege, both with Brian Michael Bendis.