Ragnarok #1 (Published by IDW Publishing; Review by Edward Kaye; 'Rama Rating: 9 out of 10):
Fan-favorite Thor writer Walt Simonson returns to the characters for which he is best known, to tell the ultimate story of the Norse gods. This is not the oft-told story of the great battle that ends the pantheon, though. Instead, this is the story of what happens after the fall. The issue features tons of interesting new characters, an intriguing plot, strong character development, and more action than you can shake a hammer at. Simonson’s artwork here is just spectacular. He starts out with classic, highly detailed line art to recap the final battle, before switching to a more dynamic style with lots of Kirby influence for the main narrative. This is the Norse god story that fans of Simonson’s Thor have been craving.