Best Comics : Thor #2
In *Best Comics: Thor #2* (2012), Thor and the Warriors Three journey to Egypt to complete a series of trials tied to the legendary Grasscutter sword, facing towering serpent statues and mounting tension as their quest unfolds. With Scott Kolins handling both pencils and inks on the cover and interior, the story blends mythic stakes with grounded character dynamics, culminating in a tense standoff that leads to an unexpected resolution. Written by Michael Avon Oeming and brought to life with vivid colors by Wil Quintana and sharp lettering by Laurence Hingray and Christophe Semal, this issue marks a pivotal step in Thor’s journey—both in his quest and in his identity.
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The Japanese warriors guarding the Grasscutter sword allow Thor to take it, as this releases them into the afterlife. Thor and the Warriors travel to Egypt to climb the hill of Toth, but their progress is impeded by giant serpent statues. Hogun reaches the summit and shouts three times, which fulfills all five tasks set for them. But Gnives isn't happy about the success of the Asgardians and sends Ulik to take them out. Gnives' wife shows up and chews him out, allowing the differing parties to come to an adequate compromise. Thor returns to New York and his life as Donald Blake.
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