Thor and Loki are two of the most popular characters in the Marvel Universe. As the God of Thunder and God of Mischief respectively, they have a long and complicated history together, filled with sibling rivalry, betrayal, and redemption. They have appeared in countless comics over the years, but some of the best stories featuring these two iconic characters have been collected into graphic novel form. In this article, we will take a look at the 10 best Thor and Loki comics, spanning several decades of Marvel history.
“Journey Into Mystery” #85-125
The first appearance of Loki in the Marvel Universe came in “Journey Into Mystery” #85, where he tried to manipulate Thor into attacking Odin. This led to a long-running storyline in the series, where Loki continued to cause trouble for Thor and the other Asgardians. Some of the most iconic Thor and Loki moments can be found in these early issues, making them essential reading for any fan of the characters.
“Thor” (2007) #1-6
In 2007, Marvel relaunched the Thor series with writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist Olivier Coipel. The first story arc, titled “Thor: God of Thunder Reborn,” saw Thor and Loki teaming up to stop a threat to Asgard from the Norse god of fear, Cul Borson. The series as a whole is a great introduction to the modern Thor and Loki, and features stunning artwork and epic action.
“The Mighty Thor” (2011) #1-12
Following the events of “Siege,” Marvel launched a new Thor series in 2011 with writer Matt Fraction and artist Olivier Coipel. This series saw Thor and Loki once again teaming up, this time to stop the Serpent, the Asgardian god of fear and brother of Odin. The series is a great example of Fraction’s skill at combining action, humor, and emotional depth in his writing.
“Thor: The Trials of Loki”
This standalone graphic novel by writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and artist Sebastian Fiumara explores Loki’s origins and his relationship with Thor. The story follows Loki as he is put on trial for his crimes, with Thor acting as his defense attorney. The book is notable for its introspective look at Loki’s character, and for its beautiful, atmospheric artwork.
“Loki” (2004) #1-4
In this miniseries by writer Robert Rodi and artist Esad Ribic, Loki is exiled from Asgard and sent to live on Earth as a mortal. The story is a fascinating exploration of Loki’s character, as he struggles to come to terms with his mortality and his past actions. The artwork is also stunning, with Ribic’s painted style perfectly capturing the dark, moody tone of the story.
“Thor: God of Thunder” (2012) #1-25
This epic series by writer Jason Aaron and artist Esad Ribic tells the story of Thor across three time periods: his early days as a young god, his present-day adventures as the Avenger Thor, and his final days as the King of Asgard. Loki plays a prominent role throughout the series, as both Thor’s ally and his enemy. The series is notable for its grand, mythic scope and its beautiful artwork.
“Loki: Agent of Asgard” (2014) #1-17
This series by writer Al Ewing and artist Lee Garbett casts Loki as a sort of antihero, working for the All-Mothers of Asgard to fix the timeline and prevent disasters. The series is notable for its humor, its clever use of time travel, and its exploration of Loki.
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