Aaron Builds a Godbomb in "Thor: God of Thunder"

[CBR News]

"Thor: God of Thunder" writer Jason Aaron shines light on the upcoming "Godbomb" arc which sends the title character's three incarnations to a dark future world to foil the plans of the villainous God Butcher.


Full article here.

[flolover]

So I suppose Gorr is Aarons answer to Saint Walker?

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So I suppose Gorr is Aarons answer to Saint Walker?

How do you figure?

[flolover]

Well, their origin is quite similar ( not to mention haircut and facial features), except where saint walker kept on believin until the very end, here you have gorr not only rejecting gods but deciding to ''kill 'em all''. Their lives are pretty much the same until that one decision, that's where their paths split. That's how I see it anway, doesn't man it's correct.

[Movieartman]

I would expect to see Thor brought back to the Marvel U in a big way and perhaps even facing a villain that has some ties to the film. I think that would be a safe bet.

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[Avengers Assembled]

I didn't think I'd like the time travel elements of this book when the announcements first started, but I'm actually really enjoying it. The contrast between the three Thors is well written and so far, Aaron has managed to keep a successful balancing act between the past, present, and future.

[HaveAtThee]

Interesting change of direction after this upcoming arc. Thor traversing the cosmos and then returning for a Midgard-based story. I like it. I'm kind of interested in what direction Aaron goes with that arc, as he said he wants to address the role that Thor, as a god, plays on Earth. Sounds intriguing.

[shadowmon]

Sweet loved the orign issue we got

[jphamlore]

So I suppose Gorr is Aarons answer to Saint Walker?

This is at least the second time I've read a claim there is any analogy to Saint Walker, but to me this isn't even the best analogy to a "Saint" character that has any connection to DC (or Vertigo).

Gorr is more analogous to Saint of Killers than Saint Walker.

1) Gorr has an invincible weapon that can kill the gods, as does Saint of Killers.

2) Gorr after his transformation has a mission just like Saint of Killers.

3) Gorr and Saint of Killers have an earlier encounter with the lead character of the book that causes them to both change their mission.

4) Gorr and Saint of Killers are fueled by a boundless and unending hatred that has a specific objective in order for it to be possibly sated.

I have no idea is what the purpose of bringing up this analogy with Saint Walker in a Marvel Thor forum.

[jphamlore]

I would expect to see Thor brought back to the Marvel U in a big way and perhaps even facing a villain that has some ties to the film. I think that would be a safe bet.

KURSE KURSE KURSE KURSE KURSE!!!

Aaron in an earlier interview said he had a story to tell involving Mangog.

Then again if it was such a big deal to have a tie to the future Thor movie, might not there be a much bigger role for Malekith the Accursed in the Marvel U?

[flolover]

This is at least the second time I've read a claim there is any analogy to Saint Walker, but to me this isn't even the best analogy to a "Saint" character that has any connection to DC (or Vertigo).

Gorr is more analogous to Saint of Killers than Saint Walker.

1) Gorr has an invincible weapon that can kill the gods, as does Saint of Killers.

2) Gorr after his transformation has a mission just like Saint of Killers.

3) Gorr and Saint of Killers have an earlier encounter with the lead character of the book that causes them to both change their mission.

4) Gorr and Saint of Killers are fueled by a boundless and unending hatred that has a specific objective in order for it to be possibly sated.

I have no idea is what the purpose of bringing up this analogy with Saint Walker in a Marvel Thor forum.

I'm kinda new here so I wasn't aware that mentioning a dc character is a big ''no-no'' ( I should probably try to find a forum more interested in comics per se), anywho while I can see your point about the saint of killers, I drew a parrallel between them before their ''mission'' which is based on their character and decision-making ( and the idea of what makes a person do what they do)- the backstory is partically the same. I think that your list is bit superficial and could be assigned to a lot of different characters within a lot of universes but true nonetheless :D .

[jphamlore]

Well, their origin is quite similar ( not to mention haircut and facial features), except where saint walker kept on believin until the very end, here you have gorr not only rejecting gods but deciding to ''kill 'em all''. Their lives are pretty much the same until that one decision, that's where their paths split. That's how I see it anway, doesn't man it's correct.

Ribic's art for Gorr and others such as the Elder God seem a direct continuation of what he was doing with his run with Hickman on Ultimates.

[nosocialize100]

Wow this just gets better and better. Can't wait.