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Thor (2020) (Single Issues)
Thor #9
THE RETURN OF DONALD BLAKE!
The “Prey” arc starts here! Once upon a time, a mortal man bore within him the spirit of a god. With a crack of his cane upon the ground, the Mighty Thor would appear! But it’s been years since the King of Asgard required his human ward. Where has the good doctor been all this time – and what does his reappearance mean for the God of Thunder? Donny Cates and Nic Klein journey into a mystery left unsolved since 1962!
The “Prey” arc starts here! Once upon a time, a mortal man bore within him the spirit of a god. With a crack of his cane upon the ground, the Mighty Thor would appear! But it’s been years since the King of Asgard required his human ward. Where has the good doctor been all this time – and what does his reappearance mean for the God of Thunder? Donny Cates and Nic Klein journey into a mystery left unsolved since 1962!
21 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 4, 2020
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March 6, 2023
In my head canon, as established by Simonson's epic run, Thor and Donald Blake are one and the same. Even as Thor, he has Blake's knowledge as a healer, and that has been referenced numerous times in other stories. This is one aspect of the character that has been neglected as most modern writers has Thor becoming more buffoonish than the one in my head canon, which is a shame.
Though it stretches my suspended disbelief on how Blake could become crazy in a Truman's show suburbia, it remains so I can see where Cates is taking this new darker version of the Thor alter-ego. Dark Blake looks unhinged enough to take on the entirety of Asgard, and win.
Though it stretches my suspended disbelief on how Blake could become crazy in a Truman's show suburbia, it remains so I can see where Cates is taking this new darker version of the Thor alter-ego. Dark Blake looks unhinged enough to take on the entirety of Asgard, and win.
November 5, 2020
King Thor’s adventures—and trials—continue in Thor #9. He may be the King of Asgard, but that doesn’t mean all of his troubles are gone. The opposite, if recent events are anything to go by. The real question is, how does he plan to deal with all the new difficulties?
Donny Cates is still at the helm of Thor’s newest series, making him the first new author to the character in quite some time. He has been taking risks and creating his own story, one which has been making plenty of waves.
This issue does require a bit of knowledge about Thor’s history, though honestly, not as much as you might expect. It does lean heavily on one particular part of Thor’s past, though it does a decent job of explaining the relevant details.
Check out the rest of my review over at Word of the Nerd
Donny Cates is still at the helm of Thor’s newest series, making him the first new author to the character in quite some time. He has been taking risks and creating his own story, one which has been making plenty of waves.
This issue does require a bit of knowledge about Thor’s history, though honestly, not as much as you might expect. It does lean heavily on one particular part of Thor’s past, though it does a decent job of explaining the relevant details.
Check out the rest of my review over at Word of the Nerd
November 18, 2020
4.25 stars. Now this is more like it. In my review of the first 6 issues, I’ve stated that I wasn’t really digging it and why. But this new arc? I’m on board. This definitely was the deciding issue if I was going to drop this title or not. This idea Cates has with this Donald Blake story is a good one and I can’t wait to see where this goes.
November 22, 2020
This is quickly becoming my favorite current comic. The story and writing are very compelling, the art is creative, and it always manages to catch me off-guard (in a good way).
November 5, 2020
The shocking return if Donald Blake!😱
June 5, 2021
Thor asks Loki to keep an eye on Donald Blake, as Thor plans to swap places with him so he can find out why Mjolnir’s asgardian magic is wearing off. Donald Blake realizes he’s in his own “reality” I guess you can say, and begins to lose his mind, knowing his purpose is only to switch to Thor when Odinson wants to be away from his responsibilities.
When Thor switches this time, it sets Blake “free.” He fights Loki at the end.
When Thor switches this time, it sets Blake “free.” He fights Loki at the end.
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November 8, 2020
Fuck man, I was looking forward to some wholesome Donald Blake content but this is very interesting
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November 15, 2020
I have to admit I don’t know the backstory of DOCTOR Donald Blake, but hell yeah, I’m here for this dark, Twilight Zone shit.
July 19, 2021
Cates is doing an excellent job. 3.75/5
November 19, 2022
I'm fairly new to Thor, so I don't know much about Donald Blake. But this was definitely intriguing and I'm going to check out more of the series.
November 16, 2021
Bestial. Me está gustando muchisímo esta etapa, y el plot-twist no me lo esperaba para nada. Me quedo con muchísimas ganas de seguir leyendo.
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