Where else will you see a god of legend rising his flying, goat-pulled cart into the depths of space to liberate a race of desperate aliens? The conflicts are always dramatic, but Simonson is also wise enough to temper his writing with humor and wit to keep matters at least slightly grounded. As the character says in the new film, "What your ancestors called magic, and you call science - where I come from they are one and the same." That's what readers will find in Simonson's Thor. And it was Simonson more than any other who defined the trademark blend of fantasy and science fiction that defines Marvel's version of Thor. Simonson shows a deep respect for Norse mythology, exploring the width and breadth of the Nine Realms in a way too few writers have since. The series is endlessly engaging and creative, yet Simonson also displays a flair for plotting and dramatic build-up that sets the series apart from the laissez-faire stories of the Silver Age. In short, it's never a dull moment for Thor and friends. The latter stars in one of the single greatest Thor issues of all time, carving his own noble legacy in the process.
And it isn't just Thor who grows and evolves over the course of these stories Simonson also focuses plenty of attention on Balder, Sif, and even formerly minor characters like Skurge the Executioner. From there, Thor teams with his new ally to battle the fire demon Surtur, is transformed into a frog, experiences a rematch with Jormungand the serpent, and faces the prospect of an Asgard without Odin. The very first issue introduces cosmic warrior Beta Ray Bill. From there, it isn't long before Simonson begins introducing new heroes and villains and pushing Thor's mythology to weird and wonderful new places. Aside from Balder's unusual status quo, the series should be familiar and accessible to those with only a basic familiarity of the character. Loki is still plotting and scheming from the shadows.
Thor is still living life as ordinary Dr. Simonson's run opens with a classically iconic take on the mythology. It's a run that continues to hold up today alongside modern classics from J. Simonson succeeded in marrying the wonder, scale, and imagination of the Silver Age Stan Lee/Jack Kirby stories with the more mature and focused writing standards of the '80s. Walt Simonson's 40-issue run on Thor is widely considered one of the best in the character's history, if not the best.
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