Loki: Agent of Asgard: Trust Me - A Review
To all who are reading this,
We have nearly approached the monthly mark in which I haven't blogged, which is quite startling to think about! But never fear, because I am back and I am treating you to a review of a comic book that I just had to get. It made me laugh, made me Marvel (wink wink) and be a general fangirl.
I give you, Loki: Agent of Asgard in Trust Me. Al Ewing wrote this issue and was joined by various artists such as Lee Garbett, Nolan Woodward, VC's Clayton Cowles and Jenny Frison. This is the first issue in the series, and it is published by Dan Buckley, through Marvel.
Blurb
Kid Loki's all grown up - and the God of Mischief is stronger, smarter, sexier and just plain sneakier than ever before. As Asgardia's one-man secret service, he's ready to lie, cheat, steal, bluff and snog his way through the twistiest, turniest and most treacherous missions the All-Mother can throw at him...
I will be the first to admit, I became a fangirl after watching Thor (2011), when the Trickster God was played by the delightful actor, Tom Hiddleston. He brought something new to the screen, and came back for the successful films, The Avengers (2012) and Thor: The Dark World (2013), in which he dominated the film and stole the screen time from Chris Hemsworth.
After searching for more Loki goodness online, I stumbled across the news on Tumblr that Loki was being re-envisioned in a new series of comic books called Agent of Asgard. I was amazed and fascinated, and found the write up such a treat, which you can find for yourself here.
I eagerly awaited the release date. At first, I was outraged when I couldn't get a paperback edition. I was being forced to get a digital issue. Yes, it's just as cheap and has fast delivery straight to your tablet/mobile phone, but I wanted the real thing. I'm determined to get it when, and if, it comes out in a collection.
I bought Agent of Asgard from the official online store for £1.99. I then had to download the Marvel E-Reader app onto my iPad and play around with the settings for a good thirty minutes before I was actually able to read my comic book. It was a farce to say the least, but eventually, the comic downloaded, enlarged, opened, and I flung myself into the story. It's only 24 pages, and a quick read, but full of action, a good story-line and artwork everyone can appreciate.
I was amazed by the art - it's simply stunning. The first page of the comic book features Loki and Thor in an epic battle, with Loki's thought processes in green and gold speech panels (his signature colours). We are left thinking, "Why?" Of course, we have to read on to find out.
After a page of introductions to the cast and creatives, we have... Loki. In a shower. Singing a parody of 'The Wizard and I' from the Broadway and West-End sensation, Wicked. His singing is interrupted by a visit from the All-Mother - Gaea, Freyja and Idunn. They give Loki a mission, and off we set.
Loki's thoughts act as our narration, which is funny and downright cocky. I'm instantly reminded of Hiddleston, so please forgive me readers.
Loki ascends the Avengers Tower, where we find Thor (drinking), Captain America and Iron Man (sparring), Hawkeye and Black Widow (relaxing) and Bruce Banner, AKA The Hulk, working. Thor senses his adopted brother and immediately engages him in battle. Loki relays to his readers how using magic there and then, would not have made a good story, and so we continue. Poor Loki is damaged, shouted at and plagued by the Avengers, before he sneaks away, hacks into their database, and the internet. He is caught once more, with Thor promising to kill him.
Remember that battle page I mentioned earlier. Well, we reach that point of the story, and learn Loki's mission. To take the corruption that resides in Thor's heart from Malekith's touch (as Marvel tell us, Behold the epic tale in Thor: God of Thunder #13 -17!). Those who remember too, Malekith was the villain from The Dark World, played by Christopher Eccleston (the Ninth Doctor of Doctor Who).
Loki is successful in his mission and returns to the All-Mother. It becomes a 'convoluted meeting' (Loki's words, not mine) as he shifts form and wishes to 'talk about the future'.
Agent of Asgard is a great start to a series. We learn more about Loki, and if you're not clued up on his story from the original comic books, then it's a perfect introduction. Funny, brutal, with amazing artwork, I was thoroughly impressed and eagerly awaited the second issue. Which I will be reviewing sometime in the week!
Yours, with eternal ink,
Zoe
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Currently reading: Poison Princess by Kresley Cole
We have nearly approached the monthly mark in which I haven't blogged, which is quite startling to think about! But never fear, because I am back and I am treating you to a review of a comic book that I just had to get. It made me laugh, made me Marvel (wink wink) and be a general fangirl.
I give you, Loki: Agent of Asgard in Trust Me. Al Ewing wrote this issue and was joined by various artists such as Lee Garbett, Nolan Woodward, VC's Clayton Cowles and Jenny Frison. This is the first issue in the series, and it is published by Dan Buckley, through Marvel.
Blurb
Kid Loki's all grown up - and the God of Mischief is stronger, smarter, sexier and just plain sneakier than ever before. As Asgardia's one-man secret service, he's ready to lie, cheat, steal, bluff and snog his way through the twistiest, turniest and most treacherous missions the All-Mother can throw at him...I will be the first to admit, I became a fangirl after watching Thor (2011), when the Trickster God was played by the delightful actor, Tom Hiddleston. He brought something new to the screen, and came back for the successful films, The Avengers (2012) and Thor: The Dark World (2013), in which he dominated the film and stole the screen time from Chris Hemsworth.
After searching for more Loki goodness online, I stumbled across the news on Tumblr that Loki was being re-envisioned in a new series of comic books called Agent of Asgard. I was amazed and fascinated, and found the write up such a treat, which you can find for yourself here.
I eagerly awaited the release date. At first, I was outraged when I couldn't get a paperback edition. I was being forced to get a digital issue. Yes, it's just as cheap and has fast delivery straight to your tablet/mobile phone, but I wanted the real thing. I'm determined to get it when, and if, it comes out in a collection.
I bought Agent of Asgard from the official online store for £1.99. I then had to download the Marvel E-Reader app onto my iPad and play around with the settings for a good thirty minutes before I was actually able to read my comic book. It was a farce to say the least, but eventually, the comic downloaded, enlarged, opened, and I flung myself into the story. It's only 24 pages, and a quick read, but full of action, a good story-line and artwork everyone can appreciate.
I was amazed by the art - it's simply stunning. The first page of the comic book features Loki and Thor in an epic battle, with Loki's thought processes in green and gold speech panels (his signature colours). We are left thinking, "Why?" Of course, we have to read on to find out.
After a page of introductions to the cast and creatives, we have... Loki. In a shower. Singing a parody of 'The Wizard and I' from the Broadway and West-End sensation, Wicked. His singing is interrupted by a visit from the All-Mother - Gaea, Freyja and Idunn. They give Loki a mission, and off we set.
Loki's thoughts act as our narration, which is funny and downright cocky. I'm instantly reminded of Hiddleston, so please forgive me readers.
Loki ascends the Avengers Tower, where we find Thor (drinking), Captain America and Iron Man (sparring), Hawkeye and Black Widow (relaxing) and Bruce Banner, AKA The Hulk, working. Thor senses his adopted brother and immediately engages him in battle. Loki relays to his readers how using magic there and then, would not have made a good story, and so we continue. Poor Loki is damaged, shouted at and plagued by the Avengers, before he sneaks away, hacks into their database, and the internet. He is caught once more, with Thor promising to kill him.
Remember that battle page I mentioned earlier. Well, we reach that point of the story, and learn Loki's mission. To take the corruption that resides in Thor's heart from Malekith's touch (as Marvel tell us, Behold the epic tale in Thor: God of Thunder #13 -17!). Those who remember too, Malekith was the villain from The Dark World, played by Christopher Eccleston (the Ninth Doctor of Doctor Who).
Loki is successful in his mission and returns to the All-Mother. It becomes a 'convoluted meeting' (Loki's words, not mine) as he shifts form and wishes to 'talk about the future'.
Agent of Asgard is a great start to a series. We learn more about Loki, and if you're not clued up on his story from the original comic books, then it's a perfect introduction. Funny, brutal, with amazing artwork, I was thoroughly impressed and eagerly awaited the second issue. Which I will be reviewing sometime in the week!
Yours, with eternal ink,
Zoe
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Currently reading: Poison Princess by Kresley Cole
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