The Life Eaters #[nn]

In 1962, as Nazi forces summon the Norse gods to turn the tide of World War II, Loki stands alone among the pantheon—choosing the side of the Allies. He joins Chris Turing and his soldiers in a desperate mission against Odin’s growing power, but vanishes at the moment of their greatest challenge. Left with no choice, Chris and his men are captured, but even in defeat, Chris defies Thor, shatters the Spear of Destiny, and declares his disbelief in Odin—leaving a lasting impression on young Lars, who watches from the shadows.

In "Part Two - Weathermen," the fate of Earth hangs in the balance as the Norse gods, led by Thor and Odin, clash with deities from Asia, India, and Africa over control of the planet’s climate. Lars, a young man in a golden suit serving Thor, secretly aids a human resistance determined to stop both sides from plunging the world into an ice age or a scorching inferno. When Loki captures the scientists—Professor Morton, Professor Bulou, Jane Chen, and Joseph Kasting—taking them to the World Tree for safety, Lars must choose between loyalty to his god and the survival of humanity.

In "Part Three - Sacrifice," Lars, rescued from the sea by a hidden conclave of Arabs and Jews, is given a robotic suit to battle the gods now ruling Earth. With the aid of Joseph Kasting and Jane Chen, he confronts Loki’s growing threat, pushing back against the god’s plan to steal humanity’s future. As the stakes rise, the cost of resistance begins to weigh heavily on those who fight.