In the beginning of the lokasenna, bragi denies loki a seat with the gods. This explores loki s character more than any other story and out of the hundreds of thor comics ive read. The marvel cinematic universe version of loki appears in the marvel universe. He is based on the being of the same name from norse mythology. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Blood brothers dvd is packed with insightful bonus content and graphic rich cover, plus a unique replica of comic bookstyle plastic sleeve that bridges the comic book to dvd concept. Thor and loki blood brothers hc 2019 marvel 2nd edition comic books. Blood brothers piqued my interest because of the exceptional art work found.
The first appearance of the trickster god, a classic tale of asgard that reveals lokis awesome origin and more. Blood brothers, based on the graphic novel, loki by robert rodi and esad ribic, was released on march 28, 2011 on itunes, xbox live, and the playstation network. Moreover, his backstory is tragic, allowing readers to sympathize with him even as they root for thor. Blood brothers, the latest marvel knights animation motion comic, came out earlier this week on dvd.
In 2004, robert rodi and esad ribics four issue loki miniseries showed a different side of marvel comics thorloki dynamic, focusing on the villains side of the story. Blood brothers hardcover march 30, 2011 by rob rodi author, esad ribic illustrator 4. Blood brothers last edited by pikahyper on 082419 10. Am mad thor collector since the early 1960s when i started my collection of comic books commencing with journey into mystery comic. Blood brothers is a motion comic, not a fully animated feature, which kinda threw my wife and i offguard as we started to watch it. Considering the take on loki in the book, this may prove to be an inspired tiein to the movie, especially if loki is the big bad guy at the end. The story follows the mythic struggle of the sons o. Blood brothers is a four episode motion comic from marvel knights animation that is based on the 2004 miniseries loki. Blood brothers is a motion comic in four chapters based on. However, he doesnt have dominion over hela, the goddess of death.
This book contains the same material as thor and loki. The young norse god thor embarks on a quest with his brother loki to find and recover a legendary sword. Blood brothers is a four episode motion comic from marvel knights animation released in april 2011. The film is produced by ruwan jayatilleke, written by robert rodi and features art by esad ribic. A serious motion comic drama about loki, who becomes the ruler of asgard after a successful coup, only to realize that even gods must deal with hard political choices.
Thor daniel thorn spends the vast majority of the running time as a mute prisoner, with only a few brief flashbacks. The chemistry between the pair is something to celebrate in all adaptations, but here it is so painfully masked by the grainy, motion. Thor and loki blood brothers hc new printing midtown comics. Odin is then left with little choice but to order vidar to find a seat for loki. Blood brothers gallery edition loki 2004 robert rodi. It is essentially a character study of loki david blair. A motion comic takes the original art from the comic and adds animation. The teaser trailer is a san diego comiccon exclusive, but theres a chance that it may end up. Blood brothers hardcover book comic issues comic books marvel. Chris eliopoulos there are two sides to every story. However, loki reminds odin that the two of them had their blood mixed, and that odin had promised that neither of them would drink with the gods unless both of them were welcomed. With matthew wolf, rick gomez, tara strong, alistair abell. Let us know what you think of the trailer in the comment section or on twitter.
Odins least favorite son rewrites asgardian lore from his perspective. Thor and loki blood brothers hc 2019 marvel 2nd edition comic. Blood brothers dvd is packed with insightful bonus content and. Agent of asgard the complete collection trade paperback kibblesmith, bazaldua. Blood brothers by robert greenberger september 10, 2011 from the beginning in journey into mystery, thors arch enemy. Blood brothers is basically just a repackaging of the classic four issue loki miniseries written by. This showed who he truly was, his motives, his character, everything. Odins least favorite son rewrites asgardian lore from his perspective, featuring the breathtaking painted artwork of esad ribic secret wars. The character was created by writer stan lee, scripter larry lieber, and penciller jack kirby. The book opens with thor in chains before loki, now king of asgard. This is an enjoyable dark story, let down slightly by the moving imagery, still worth buying because it portrays loki more like the 60s, rather than a semi likeable villain. Blood brothers by robert rodi is a graphic novel that tells the story of loki, god of mischief, who has conquered the throne of asgard.
So, i was eager to read blood brothers in which loki, from his own pov, succeeds in taking asgard. Thor and loki blood brothers hc 2011 marvel 1st edition. Blood brothers its based on the marvel mini series featuring artwork by esad ribic. Blood brothers, a 4part animated adaptation of robert rodi and esaad ribics miniseries debuting march 28 on itunes, xbox live and playstation network. Written by rob rodi, stan lee, larry lieber, and j. But does anything matter if even fate itself is against you. He needs to cause chaos, but has also switched sides.
War of the realms trade paperback kibblesmith, bazaldua. Everyone who has ever humiliated him is imprisoned, including his stepbrother, thor. If youve never seen a motion comic before, i would say they are kinda like watching comic book panels on your tv with the characters voiced by actors. With david blair, daniel thorn, robin goldsmith, jennifer spriggs.