The Immortal Thor 25: When the Infinite Cycle Tires Even a God
Al Ewing closes his run on The Immortal Thor with issue 25 that tastes like a trailer for what could have been ⚡. Instead of an epic ending, Marvel serves us another reboot disguised as a conclusion, as if Thor were trapped in an infinite rendering loop. And we, poor mortals, keep buying.
"It's not an ending, it's a line break... with subscription included" — Al Ewing, probably.
Changing Art Like Textures Without UVs
The transition between Jan Bazaldua and Pasqual Ferry is more noticeable than a graphics engine change midway through the project:
- Bazaldua: minimalist style that clashes with the cosmic epic of the script 🎨.
- Ferry: arrives late to save the ending, but his epilogue promises more.
- The colorists: the true MVPs, maintaining coherence like good compositing.
Metacomic or How Marvel Explains Its Own Business
Ironically, the plot reflects the reality of mainstream comics:
- Thor doomed to repeat his story (like relaunches every 12 months).
- Editors as "superior entities" pulling the strings �.
- Fans who, like the god of thunder, never learn.
Worth It? Final Render with Artifacts
Despite its flaws, the comic stands out for:
- Ewing's philosophical ambition (rare in superheroes).
- Dialogues that flow better than a well-made rig.
- Ferry drawing storms as if they were Houdini effects.
It's like that 3D project you love but delivered in a rush: brilliant in concept, uneven in execution. That said, we'll keep buying the next #1... like Thor following the cycle. At least if it comes with an Alex Ross cover 🤷.