Asgardians: Thor

Gr 6 Up–Following the very successful Greek "Olympians" series, O’Connor returns with new tales, this time on Norse Gods. Thor, one of the most recognized Asgardians, takes the stage in this tall tale of adventure, mischief, feats, fights, and deception. In need of a ferry ride, Thor encounters an old man who will question him at every turn, and he’ll be forced to retell some of his most outstanding achievements, including how he obtained his iconic hammer Mjollnir. Some more recognizable names—Loki, Odin—appear in this story, but they’re joined by a long list of characters, places, weapons, and animals that have different, but similar names. That may make those new to the genre scratch their heads in confusion. O’Connor does include a glossary and notes on the historical accuracy of the panels in this book, which come in handy for die-hard fans looking for information and beyond the graphic novel.