However, a significant chunk of the movie has been devoted to the incredible hulk and subsequently bruce banner. While this comic book ragnarok blended all manner of mythological elements with thors marvel comics continuity, theres something crucial to consider about this one, as well. The comic book tentpole is the followup to waititis 2017 adventure thor. Loki kills almost everyone in asgard and then thor hits the reset button. That year the film was announced to be a marvel studios production. Age of ultron, but taika waititi ignores joss whedons teamup to the extent that were left with another perplexing marvel plot hole. Thor confronts the destroyer and asks loki to leave the humans alone in return for himself.
Eventually, the gods will be reborn and the cycle will begin anew. Jan 06, 2020 the comic book tentpole is the followup to waititis 2017 adventure thor. Of course, fans are still hotly anticipating guardians of the galaxy vol. In addition to being a great new adventure, it covers where thor and hulk were during captain america. Christian bale joins mcu in thor 4, first comic book film. The basis for contemporary thor comics, including the wonderfully fun and highly recommended current run by writer jason aaron, is here, and. As ragnarok, the end of all the gods, looms on the horizon, thor and allies sif, odin.
Captain america being worthy of wielding the hammer is one thing. He goes to a skeleton that shares his cage for having been looking for the gems of infinity, but without finding anything. My first ever comic book tanked the whole thing in one sitting. Thor and the three scientists attempt to get everyone away safely. Ragnarok, marvels second 2017 entry, a year that has seen multiple fantastic comic book films a definite improvement over 2016. Jan 05, 2017 the first official plot synopsis for thor. The marvel cinematic universe delivers its next installment with thor. Lets sort through the recently revealed thor ragnarok plot details.
Thor is trapped on the planet sakaar, where hes forced to fight the planets reigning champion, the hulk mark ruffalo. The cycle was perpetuated by the enigmatic beings known as those who sit above in shadow, who fed off the. Ragnarok, thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to asgard to stop ragnarok. Some clever plotting, and the added extra of a camera crew makes this a good. As a result any spoilers in this guide are unintentional. Well, if you were hoping to see taika waititi take over the guardians of the galaxy franchise from james gunn youre sure to be disappointed by the thor. Loki kills almost everyone in asgard and then thor hits the reset button with the unwitting assistance of surtur that part, at least, is consistent with the movie destroying not only asgard itself. His devious brother, loki, has taken over asgard, the powerful hela has emerged to steal the throne for herself and thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe.
If you like your superhero movies to be grim and gritty then this might not work for you. Ragnarok doesnt actually draw much from the thor comic book storyline of the same name from 2004. Mark protosevich, a fan of the thor comic book, agreed to write the script in april 2006, and the project moved to paramount pictures, after it acquired the rights from sony. Love and thunder release date, plot, trailer, title. Ragnarok is the walt simonson series from the eighties. Loki tom hiddleston fights for his right to the throne. Comicbook movies have spent a long time striving to be taken as serious, grownup entertainment but thor. On this episode of thor talk, i tell you what happens in the story that thor ragnarok is base off of. Thor chris hemsworth is imprisoned by the fire demon surtur clancy brown in muspelheim, who reveals that thors father odin sir anthony hopkins is no longer on asgard. Dark knight christian bale takes a walk on the dark side as a thor villain, plus the guardians of. Ragnarok is technically following on from avengers.
Thor is cast out of asgard by his father odin sir anthony hopkins and sent to midgard earth as punishment for his arrogance and disobedience in his battle. Christian bales possible role, guardians of the galaxy, release date. Nov 06, 2017 the latest ragnarok storyline in marvel comics came in 2004 to thor, and it was written by michael avon oeming and andrea di vito the arc of the comics will sound familiar if youve seen. Ragnarok writer on the secret to revitalizing a franchise. He says that sometimes you must be captured to get a direct response from someone.
If youre looking for a quick comic book read to lead up to thor raganarok then the thor. We get a new kickass heroine to root for, and a few lingering plot lines dealt with. Bale is a fixture of dc comics having starred in three batman movies directed by christopher nolan. Ragnarok plot details focus on the hulks transformation, doctor strange, valkyrie, and more. The dark world 20, and the 17th film in the marvel cinematic universe mcu. Thor chris hemsworth is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to asgard to stop ragnarok, the destruction of his homeworld and the end of asgardian civilization, at the hands of an allpowerful new threat, the ruthless hela cate blanchett. Ragnarok reveals plot details in a new, official synopsis. Ragnarok is huge, even though we have seen or heard very little about the movie. A cyborg clone of the hero thor, ragnarok has a similar appearance and. Ragnarok is a fictional supervillain appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Ragnarok has centered around the hulk half of the storyline, which is inspired by the planet hulk comic book arc.
Thats how it is in the real ragnarok, and in marvel comics, but in taika waititis thor. With chris hemsworth, tom hiddleston, cate blanchett, mark ruffalo. This includes the rise of thors must powerful form. Thor manages to free himself from the cage, and reaches the world of surtur, in which the latter makes. He explains that the realm will soon be destroyed during the prophesied ragnarok, once surtur unites his crown with the eternal flame that burns in odins vault. Ragnarok as their cover story this week, and following the photos, we just knew some story. Nov 04, 2019 the latest set of eyeballs seems to have spotted a marvel cinematic universe plot hole in regards to thor s hammer mjolnir. The latest ragnarok storyline in marvel comics came in 2004 to thor, and it was written by michael avon oeming and andrea di vito the arc of the comics will sound familiar if youve seen. Ragnarok and its importance to the marvel universe. Thor and the incredible hulk are teaming up to save asgard from annihilation. The project host tommy little gave away a huge secret about the thor. But if, like me, all you are looking for is a good time, then get to a theatre right now. Ragnarok is the eternal cycle of death and rebirth for the asgardians.
Ragnarok plot, cast, release date, spoilers and everything you need to know probably not as apocalyptic as it sounds. While each ragnarok is largely the same, there are some differences between them. Endgame and in a popular comicbook run that the film is directly inspired by. Ragnarok is a 2017 american superhero film based on the marvel comics character thor, produced by marvel studios and distributed by walt disney studios motion pictures. Or, more accurately, thats where the following five comic runs come in. Ragnarok, odin tells his son thor that the hammer was never. Marvel fans may have solved a plot hole in avengers. Nov 06, 2019 marvel fans may have solved a plot hole in avengers. The plot of the comic book ragnarok is, in essence, relatively simple. As ragnarok, the end of all the gods, looms on the horizon, thor and allies sif, odin and the warriors three do all they can to stop itbut even their best may not be enough. Thor learns that ragnarok was the result of the selfstyled gods to the gods known as those who sit above in shadow, who feed on the cycle. Ragnarok plot while talking to hemsworth and ruffalo about the flick. Check out all the updates for every major player in thor. Nov 03, 2017 the first two thor movies felt like placeholders, bridging the months to get to one of the more marquee comic book heroes.
He loses his powers of the hammer until it returned to him on earth and he pulls it from the ground. I still think that my favorite one was the first to be released this year, logan, but wonder woman may have the single best sequence of the lot. Ragnarok has been released along with an official image of the god of thunder. Thor confronts the norns fates, and severs the tapestry of asgards existence. This is a 5issue comic book limited series published by max comics, an imprint of marvel comics for adult audiences, in july november 2003. Its rather devious, but he seems to be the most intelligent of the bunch and, in more recent comic book stories. The plot involved captain america using thors hammer, mjolnir. Ragnarok will be the best comic book movie this year. Ragnarok is a hugely enjoyable roller coaster ride. To escape captivity and save his home from imminent destruction.
Its the kind of movie designed to have you exiting the theater wanting moreand thats where we come in. Ragnarok at the comic book db archived from the original. As revealed in trailers, tom hiddlestons loki is back, tooand why wouldnt he be. As ragnarok, the end of all the gods, looms on the horizon, thor and allies sif, odin and the.
This substantial segment of the plot takes its inspiration from the popular planet hulk comic book storyline, which involved the hulk being exiled from earth after being deemed too. Ragnarok is a largely comedic gladiator movie with prison thriller accents. A cyborg clone of the hero thor, ragnarok has a similar appearance and abilities but uses them in opposition to the established heroes. The latest set of eyeballs seems to have spotted a marvel cinematic universe plot hole in regards to thors hammer mjolnir. Ragnarok updated character guide and plot analysis. The first two thor movies felt like placeholders, bridging the months to get to one of the more marquee comic book heroes. Nov 12, 2017 the marvel cinematic universe delivers its next installment with thor. Nov 04, 2017 on this episode of thor talk, i tell you what happens in the story that thor ragnarok is base off of. Loki can see and hear what is going on from asgard. Avengers theory fixes a massive plot hole from the first movie.
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