Thor #45/548 (2002)


Balder goes on a quest for a chest, which Thor then delivers to Zeus.

The adventure of seeking the item is fine, but what this issue seems to be driving at is showing Thor as a new kind of leader, who is willing to work with Zeus and who has (finally!) left Jake Olson behind.  It’s a transition issue, but still a good read.

Marville #1-6 (2002)

Marville is not canon and it’s terrible.  There are attempts to by satirical, all of which fall flat.  The premise is that Ted Turner and Jane Fonda give birth to…