Art of the Day: Thor: Love and Thunder Poster

Hey my fellow Thor fans, here's the new Thor: Love and Thunder official poster. This is absolutely amazing! For anyone who doesn't know, the movie is in theatres next Friday, July 8th.

Artwork: Thor: Love and Thunder Poster by Matt Ferguson

Trailer: Thor: Love and Thunder

The more I see of Thor: Love and Thunder the less excited I am about seeing it. I don't know, it just doesn't seem that interesting to me. I know I'll never get Shakespearean, intellectual Thor again but I was hoping that the MCU wouldn't keep dumbing down Thor.

I don't know, maybe Thor: Love and Thunder will surprise me and it'll be a good movie but so far the trailers (teaser and official) have done nothing to pique my interest. The movie will be in theatres Friday, July 8th.

Teaser Trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder

I have mixed feelings about Thor: Love and Thunder. The trailer looks good but I feel like with each movie Thor has appeared in, he has lost an aspect that once made him who he was. And now it really seems like the once Mighty Thor is nothing more than a galactic buffoon. I also have mixed feelings about Jane becoming Thor, I've had the same feelings every since it happened in the comics. And that's because it seems like that's only way writers can think of to make characters who don't have powers seem "interesting" when they already are is by giving them powers.

I'm a Thor fan, so I'll probably go see this movie which is released in theatres July 8th. But I guess I miss Thor how he used to be instead of mainly being comedic relief.

Art of the Day: Darcy Lewis and Dr. Jane Foster

Artwork: Darcy Lewis and Jane Foster by Martina (ElectricAlice)

I love that Dr. Jane Foster, the ultimate science nerd, is happily looking through her telescope while her bored intern Darcy Lewis is scrolling through social media. 

Why does Jane Foster have to be Thor to be an Interesting Character?

I love superheroes but I've always been fascinated by characters that don't have any powers such as Lois Lane who continue to go out there and fight to make a difference. Which is why I'm not excited for the upcoming fourth Thor movie Thor: Love and Thunder with Jane Foster becoming Thor. I always felt like not every character needs to have powers to be a hero or to make a difference.

I know there are fans who see Jane and other characters aside from Batman without powers as boring but they are not. One of the things I loved about Jane in the first two Thor movies (Thor and Thor: The Dark World) was that she was smart and passionate and loved her job as a doctor of Astrophysics and not to mention her unapologetic love for science. I feel like Jane is already an amazing and inspiring character and doesn't need to be Thor to be interesting.

I don't understand this need for Marvel to constantly give Jane superpowers. First, she was Thor in the comic books and now in a new series she has become Valkyrie. What's wrong with her being a normal person, it's been shown countless times that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. So why does Marvel keep pushing for Jane to be a super powered hero?

Even though I'm disappointed that Jane will take on the mantle of Thor, I'm still going to see the movie because I am a huge Thor fan. I'm interested to see what Thor: Love and Thunder will be about.

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Book Review for the Comic Book Club for June: Thor: Season One

Book: Thor: Season One by Matthew Sturges with illustrations by Pepe Larraz, color by Wil Ǫuintana and letters by VC's Cory Petit

Cover Art by Julian Totino Tedesco

Edition: Hardcover

Description:

Among the lofty spires of Asgard, Young Thor is the strongest, brashest and most arrogant god of all. But his giant-slashing, troll-smashing days come to an abrupt end when he's tricked by his jealous brother Loki into a foolish attack. Cast down to Earth into the crippled mortal form of Dr. Donald Blake, follow the Thunder God's journey of self-discovery and a mortal man's awakening to the power within. Revisit the fantastical origin of the Son of Odin in this new graphic novel, which thrusts the tale of Thor into the modern age with thunderous results! In this epic saga of towering frost giants, belching maidens and massive battles, one hero must decide which identity is truly his - before both of the worlds he loves are destroyed!

In Thor: Ragnarok, Do You Believe Jane Foster Broke Up with Thor?

I don't think it surprised anyone when it was revealed in Thor: Ragnarok that Dr. Jane Foster and Thor were no longer together. Those two had absolutely zero romantic chemistry and their relationship ending was the best thing that could have happened to them.

As much as I like the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Thor and Jane Foster, I was not disappointed that they were over. There was no way that lackluster romance could have progressed and having them break up was a good way to give both characters a fresh start.

Prior to Thor: Ragnarok being released, it was announced that Jane wasn't going to appear in the movie and after watching it, I couldn't imagine any where her character could have been featured in it anyway. Her chapter in Thor's life had ended and I was okay with that because I see this version of Jane continuing to focus on her work as an astrophysicist where she was probably starting to find herself too busy to focus on her relationship with Thor. While Thor was most likely preoccupied with trying to stop the visions he was having about Ragnarok destroying Asgard leaving little time to focus on their relationship.

This was a couple most likely heading in two different directions instead of growing together. Which is why I do believe Jane would have broken up with him because as an analytical person, I believe she came to the decision that it was better for their relationship to end instead of it being dragged out. She knew that it was not working for either of them and made the decision to end it.

What do you think, would Jane have broken up with Thor in Thor: Ragnarok?

Thorsday Art of the Day: Thor (Jane Foster)

Artwork: Thor by Mro16 with colors by J-Skipper

Thorsday Art of the Day: Thor (Jane Foster)

Artwork: Thor by John Staub (dustsplat)

Book Review: Thor: The Dark World (Junior Novelization)

Book: Thor: The Dark World (Junior Novelization) by Michael Siglain

Source: Library

Description:

The Asgardian warrior continues his big-screen adventures in Thor: The Dark World as he battles to save Earth and all Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel's Thor and Marvel's The Avengers, Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos...but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, the God of Thunder must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.


Rating: 4 1/2 stars

Review:

I hate to admit it but this junior novelization of Thor: The Dark World had a better grasp of the story than the movie did. Don't get me wrong, the movie was good but I always felt like the plot had been edited too much. This book although not the complete story (it ends with the funeral scene), filled in many of the scenes and did something that I absolutely love, the author didn't kill off Queen Frigga. I still don't understand why that even happened in the movie. This story also did something completely unbelievable, it actually made Thor and Jane's forced romance feel somewhat real. Movie wise Jane and Thor lacked romantic chemistry but the author was able to invoke a sense of emotion and romance between these two that has yet to be seen on screen. 

Although this is for middle grade readers, this was rather well-written and very descriptive and it added so much depth to all the characters. It would have been nice if the story was completed, but what is here isn't bad at all. It's a fun read.

Book Girl Thought: Thor and Jane Foster Have No Chemistry (Movie Verse)

I'm sitting here watching Thor on FX (yeah, I know I have the DVD and have seen this movie numerous times) but I can't get over the lack of romantic chemistry between Thor and Jane Foster. There is absolutely no romance or passion there.

I know I already wrote about this, but it's hard not to look at this movie and the sequel and not see the lack of chemistry between them. I'm a fan of Jane Foster and I love that they made her a scientist, that was a great move. Too bad the creative team tried to force a romance that didn't work, these two worked better as friends. They seriously had great friendship chemistry but sadly that's it.

What do you think? Should Jane and Thor have been friends only? Or was their relationship/romance perfectly shown in the movies?

Throwback Thorsday: Thor Movie Posters

I love all of these movie posters for the first Thor (2011) movie, they were just perfect.

Fashion Meets Comics: Dr. Jane Foster

Dr. Jane Foster's look is casual with unexpected layers that some how mash-up into a completely fresh and cute outfit.

She takes low key pieces and turn them into anything but a simple look. Although fashion may take a back burner to her love of science, Jane does manage to pull off a look that's all her own.

Here is a Jane inspired outfit I put together:

Was Jane Foster the wrong love interest for the Thor movies?

Thor has been known to have romanced many ladies in the comics including Jane Foster and Lady Sif so it stands to reason why Jane was chosen over so many others. Especially when they had the perfect choice already being Lady Sif.

The biggest problem I have with Jane being the love interest was there was no romantic chemistry between her and Thor. I wonder how different the first movie would have been had Thor and Jane parted as friends. As wonderful as I think movie-verse Jane Foster is, she was more buddy than love interest. Even though I think Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth are good actors even they couldn’t muster up any chemistry between their two characters. They had a great friendship vibe going on but no romance.

However, it’s a different story between Sif and Thor because although their scenes were sparse you can see the emotions between them although with the romance aspect appearing slightly one-sided with Sif wearing her heart on her armored sleeve for Thor. For some reason the chemistry (albeit friendship only although a potential for romance) seems to be easier between Hemsworth and Jaimie Alexander whereas with Portman the romance seemed forced.

I think it would have been so awesome had someone on the set of the first movie pointed out the lack of chemistry between Thor and Jane and decided to just make them friends because it would have saved Jane from turning into a partial plot device in the second movie. Thor’s love interest should have then been changed to Lady Sif.

Hands down Jane and Sif are both awesome. I love that Jane is smart, capable and unapologetically in love with science. And that Sif is every bit the Asgardian warrior that she is said to be as well as being smart, tough, fierce and loyal.   

The first two movies make it so obvious that Jane and Thor were a poor match and every time I see that scene in the second movie where Sif ask Thor to take a drink with her and he refuses it makes no sense. Other than friendship it’s hard to see that Jane made that much of an impact on Thor that it would cause him to mope around for two years. 

It's been rumored (which you can take with a grain of salt) that Thor and Jane will be broken up in the third movie. Even if that rumor turns out to be true that doesn't mean that Lady Sif will become Thor's new love interest. Because if those in charge at Marvel Studios have their hearts set on Thor and Jane being together, that means that no matter what, it's going to happen. And despite Sif having all this amazing chemistry with Thor most likely nothing will happen between the two of them. And if it did, Sif would probably be a rebound until Thor ends back up with Jane, and Sif is far too awesome a character for that to happen.

Art of the Day: Jane Foster and Darcy Lewis

Artwork: Jane + Darcy pre-Thor by janey-jane

This is just a day in the life of Jane Foster (movie verse) and her intern Darcy Lewis before The God of Thunder entered their lives.

Comic Book News: Thor Will Soon Be Replaced in the Comics

I'm sure everyone has heard by now that Thor will no longer be worthy of his trusty hammer Mjolnir and will be replaced by the new Thor who will be a woman. The news was announced on The View, which doesn't exactly seem like the target market for comic book readers but since Disney owns ABC and Marvel I guess they thought that was the perfect fit.

I have mixed feelings about this, on one hand it's exciting news but on the other it feels like a gimmick until Marvel can figure out how to bring back the male Thor. The new series will be written by Jason Aaron with art by Russell Dauterman and will premiere in October.

Marvel has released a statement about the new series:

This October, Marvel Comics evolves once again in one of the most shocking and exciting changes ever to shake one of Marvel's “big three” – Captain American, Iron Man and Thor – Marvel Comics will be introducing an all-new THOR, GOD OF THUNDER. No longer is the classic male hero able to hold the mighty hammer, Mjölnir, a brand new female hero will emerge who will be worthy of the name THOR. Who is she? Where did she come from and what is her connection to Asgard and the Marvel Universe?

“The inscription on Thor's hammer reads ‘Whosoever holds this hammer, if HE be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.’ Well it's time to update that inscription,” says Marvel editor Wil Moss. “The new Thor continues Marvel's proud tradition of strong female characters like Captain Marvel, Storm, Black Widow and more. And this new Thor isn't a temporary female substitute – she's now the one and only Thor, and she is worthy!”

Series writer Jason Aaron emphasizes, “This is not She-Thor. This is not Lady Thor. This is not Thorita. This is THOR. This is the THOR of the Marvel Universe. But it's unlike any Thor we've ever seen before.”


I haven't decided if I'm going to be reading this yet but it's definitely getting a lot of buzz. This new move makes me wonder if they can no longer think of anything to write for Thor and as a way to bring in more female readers (who are now the new face of comic book readers) decided to toss Thor aside to try to appeal to more female readers by introducing a female Thor.

This also makes me wonder why Lady Sif has not had her own series. I think it would have been amazing if the announcement was about Sif getting her own series instead of just replacing Thor.

What do you guys think? Will you be reading the new series or will you pass on it?