He needs to cause chaos, but has also switched sides. Id say that if you have a lazy sunday afternoon this is an interesting timepasser for thor comic book fans. A dvd containing all four episodes was released on september, 2011 from shout. The first appearance of the trickster god, a classic tale of asgard that reveals lokis awesome origin and more. Its brother against brother in an allout battle for the rule of asgard. I try to give good information, but the picture is always going to be the best source of information for you.
Blood brothers is a four episode motion comic from marvel knights animation released in april 2011. If your fan experience comes from the movie you might not understand or like this style of narrative motion graphic animation. Blood brothers dvd is packed with insightful bonus content and graphic rich. The marvel cinematic universe version of loki appears in the marvel universe. Moreover, his backstory is tragic, allowing readers to sympathize with him even as they root for thor. Loki is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. The fourepisode story was originally released online last spring loki voiced by david blair has taken over as king of asgard, imprisoning his brother thor daniel thorn, and the story consists of his interior and exterior monologuing. Odin is then left with little choice but to order vidar to find a seat for loki.
So, i was eager to read blood brothers in which loki, from his own pov, succeeds in taking asgard. Blood brothers gallery edition hc hardcover asgardians of the galaxy vol. Blood brothers is a four episode motion comic from marvel knights animation that is based on the 2004 miniseries loki. The book opens with thor in chains before loki, now king of asgard. The chemistry between the pair is something to celebrate in all adaptations, but here it is so painfully masked by the grainy, motioncomic visuals and headsmacking dialogue. But can the prince of lies be redeemedor is his evil beyond even the power of thor. Agent of asgard the complete collection trade paperback kibblesmith, bazaldua. Written by rob rodi, stan lee, larry lieber, and j. It was adapted from robert rodi and esad ribics brilliant work.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Blood brothers, an allnew fourepisode series debuting on itunes, xbox live, and playstationnetwork on monday, march 28th. In the beginning of the lokasenna, bragi denies loki a seat with the gods. The fourepisode story was originally released online last spring. Blood brothers by robert greenberger september 10, 2011 from the beginning in journey into mystery, thors arch enemy has. But does anything matter if even fate itself is against you. Blood brothers dvd is packed with insightful bonus content and graphic rich cover, plus a unique replica of comic bookstyle plastic sleeve that bridges the comic book to dvd concept. It is extremely well done, however it is such a direct. Blood brothers by robert greenberger september 10, 2011 from the beginning in journey into mystery, thors arch enemy has been his foster brother loki, which stan lee lifted. If youve never seen a motion comic before, i would say they are kinda like watching comic book panels on your tv.
With david blair, daniel thorn, robin goldsmith, jennifer spriggs. Blood brothers takes a powerful look inside the minds of two legendary nemeses, shedding light, like never before, on the depths of thor and lokis hatred, and love, for one another. However, thor and loki contains more material on the same subject, so if you want to read the loki miniseries, i would go with thor and loki because you get more bang for your buck. If youve never seen a motion comic before, i would say they are kinda like watching comic book panels on your tv with the characters voiced by actors. Let us know what you think of the trailer in the comment section or on twitter. War of the realms trade paperback kibblesmith, bazaldua. Tom hiddleston got in films, artists have modeled his new face on his likeness. Its based on the marvel mini series featuring artwork by esad ribic. In this story, lokis insatiable lust for power, his conflicted sentiments toward sif, his antipathy toward balder, and the deepseated feelings of longing and resentment toward his older brother, thor, and uncaring father, odin, will take on new meaning. Blood brothers is a motion comic in four chapters based on the four issue robert rodi and esad ribic loki miniseries. Blood brothers, the latest marvel knights animation motion comic, came out earlier this week on dvd. Chris eliopoulos there are two sides to every story. The character was created by writer stan lee, scripter larry lieber, and penciller jack kirby. Blood brothers dvd is packed with insightful bonus content and.
Considering the take on loki in the book, this may prove to be an inspired tiein to the movie, especially if loki is the big bad guy at the end. Hes a great character, but not a likeable or a dependable one. Blood brothers hardcover book comic issues comic books marvel. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. However, loki reminds odin that the two of them had their blood mixed, and that odin had promised that neither of them would drink with the gods unless both of them were welcomed.
Thor and loki blood brothers hc 2011 marvel 1st edition. Blood brothers, a 4part animated adaptation of robert rodi and esaad ribics miniseries debuting march 28 on itunes, xbox live and playstation network. A motion comic takes the original art from the comic and adds animation. Thor will have his kingdom restored, even if it means lokis life. However, he doesnt have dominion over hela, the goddess of death. The first appearance of the trickster god, a classic tale of asgard that reveals loki s awesome origin and more. Everyone who has ever humiliated him is imprisoned, including his stepbrother, thor. Blood brothers, based on the graphic novel, loki by robert rodi and esad ribic, was released on march 28, 2011 on itunes, xbox live, and the playstation network. Used models may have modeling defects like a mold line left on, or a bit of extra glue. In 2004, robert rodi and esad ribics four issue loki miniseries showed a different side of marvel comics thor loki dynamic, focusing on the villains side of the story. Blood brothers by robert rodi is a graphic novel that tells the story of loki, god of mischief, who has conquered the throne of asgard.
It is essentially a character study of loki david blair. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Blood brothers is a motion comic, not a fully animated feature, which kinda threw my wife and i offguard as we started to watch it. Blood brothers will be available on itunes, xbox live, and playstationnetwork on monday, march 28. For his adventures performing tasks in midgard for the allmother tales told in his own series, loki.
Blood brothers loki 2004 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. A serious motion comic drama about loki, who becomes the ruler of asgard after a successful coup, only to realize that even gods must deal with hard political choices. This book contains the same material as thor and loki. In many cases these may be out of print, or moved to gws website. The teaser trailer is a san diego comiccon exclusive, but theres a chance that it may end up. The film is produced by ruwan jayatilleke, written by robert rodi and features art by esad ribic. Thor and loki blood brothers hc new printing midtown comics. He is based on the being of the same name from norse mythology. Loki is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by marvel comics. Thors an open book, but odins a seething maze of questionable imperatives.
Thor daniel thorn spends the vast majority of the running time as a mute prisoner, with only a few brief flashbacks. Art and cover by esad ribic, jack kirby, dick ayers, vince colletta, and olivier coipel. Blood brothers its based on the marvel mini series featuring artwork by esad ribic. The story follows the mythic struggle of the sons o.
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