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War of the Realms Prelude #[nn]
In "Whatever Happened to Balder the Brave?", Walter Simonson crafts a haunting, character-driven tale as the noble Balder undertakes a desperate mission to Loki’s realm, sent by Odin to seek aid against an ancient evil. With Simonson handling every aspect of the interior art and inking, and Ron Garney’s striking cover setting the tone, the story unfolds with quiet intensity as Balder’s vow of non-violence is tested in the desert of betrayal and rebirth.
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Balder is sent by Odin to make the perilous journey to Loki's realm to ask the god of mischief for aid in combating an ancient evil. Malekith makes it there first and sways Loki to his side. Balder, forced to break his vow of non-violence by a taunting Loki, cuts off the schemer's head and wanders into the desert to die. Loki, the trickster, retrieves his head and replaces it.
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