Thor #601

After spending several years dead - or at least in comic book limbo - it's good to see Thor back again, starring in a comic that stands with the top books out there.

It would also be nice to see his comic appear on a regular basis, but let's not be too picky here. What we do get is outstanding.

This issue finds Thor (literally) picking up the pieces after an incredible battle last issue, and dealing with the fact that he's now banished from Asgard.

Loki is taking advantage of the situation and plots a relocation for the residents of Asgard - although it's a bit hard to believe that they'd go along with his plan as readily as they do.

There's also a sweet side story running through the issue about star-crossed lovers.

The issue is mostly setting up the new status quo for Thor, but it's well-written by veteran J. Michael Straczynski and features some outstanding art from Marko Djurdjevic and Danny Miki.

If you haven't been following this comic, this is probably a good jumping-on spot. I doubt many readers will be jumping off here.

Grade: B+