Across the Bifrost: Thor - Marvel Comics

In this mini-episode, Ryan and Will are on location at Elite Comics in the Kansas City metro area. Upon Jason Aaron's recommendation we spent some time at this awesome shop. Enjoy!

⚡️ Sigurd's journey takes a dramatic turn as he heads into the lands of myth and legend: The Realms of Asgard! In this episode, Ryan and Eric are dissecting the major beats of Thor #801. A mortal with a hardware store hammer on the quest of a Norse god is taking us back to the land of fantasy. Al Ewing’s masterpiece continues to build on itself as a “man meeting myth” retelling. We break down how...

Jason Aaron returns to the show to break down his incredible lineup of recent projects (Absolute Superman, Bug Wars, Thundarr, Marvel/DC crossover, etc.) In this episode, we dive deep into the world-building behind Absolute Superman , teaming up Wonder Woman and Jane Foster , and his highly anticipated take on Indiana Jones . Jason shares his storytelling mindset and breaks down the process by whi...

Prepare for the ultimate cosmic war as we dive into Marvel's massive summer crossover event, QUEEN IN BLACK ! In this episode, we are breaking down the chaotic clash between the hearoes of Earth with Hela and Knull as the universe tears at the seams. Earth is caught right in the crossfire of a cataclysm of light and dark, forcing the Spider-Man, Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and cosmic heroes like...

IT'S HERE!!! What happens when cyclical nature of Norse mythology collides with Al Ewing's Thor? In this episode, the ATB guys (including a return Will) break down the massive milestone release of Thor #800 . From the mind of writer Al Ewing to the breathtaking visual storytelling of Pascal Ferry and Alex Ross , we dissect how this single issue reshapes everything we know about the gods, mortals,...

The Deific Duo's Journey into Mystery concludes with the Road to 800, featuring special guest Ryan Does. The conversation covers the end of the Road to 800, the Donny Cates Thor run, and the transition to the current Al Ewing Thor run. We explore the consistency and legacy of Thor comics, the impact of different writers and artists, and the meta-narrative of Thor's journey. Our discussion emphasiz...

In this episode, Ryan and Hercules review Doctor Strange issue #8, discussing the exploration of the Nine Realms and Asgard, the God Quarry and Atho-Tet, the Downfall's attack and Vyrbodin's agenda, Angela's skepticism, Vyrbodin's intentions, and the final thoughts and solicitations for the issue. Takeaways Exploration of the Nine Realms and Asgard The God Quarry and Atho Tet Vyrbodin's Intentions...

Hela an her Symbiote Army has declared war! The Queen in Black event is finally beginning, and Ryan and Eric are excited to cover the first batch of Queen in Black issues. They discuss how these issues use Hela, Beta Ray Bill, Tyr, Karnilla, Balder, and a surprise worthy hammer-wielding hero. Issues Covered: Queen in Black #1 Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and Dark #1 Queen in Black: Hela Chap...

In this episode, Ryan and Eric discuss Thor #799, leading up to the milestone of Thor #800. They delve into the themes of grief, loss, and the passage of time as Magni experiences a profound journey within the confines of a single room. Key Topics Covered Magni's prolonged grief and its representation over the passage of time The unique bottle episode format and its impact on isolation storytellin...

Thor vs. Doctor Doom! Spider-Man! Punisher! On this episode, Ryan and Eric dig into the Avengers Doomsday trailer, Thor's prominent role, the anticipation of a Thor vs. Doom showdown, and a spoiler free review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The guys share their excitement for the upcoming movie and why movies are "so back, baby!" Takeaways Thor's significant presence in the Avengers Doomsday traile...

Thor's shadow comes into the light. As Sigurd moves closer to his true legacy, Dr. Donald Blake begins to make things clearer. Will Sigurd's soul be utterly reclaimed by Blake? Can judgment be avoided? In this episode, Ryan and Eric delve into the latest issue of The Mortal Thor , exploring the major reveals about the Midgard Serpent, Donald Blake's true nature, and the looming shadow of Ragnarok....

In this episode, Ryan and Eric dive into the recent Marvel WHAT IF? one-shot featuring our Mighty Thor. What happens when the God of Thunder bonds with Spider-Man’s Symbiote suit? The guys discuss the stories unique take on Thor and Thor's "venomized" dynamic with Loki, Sif, and Knull?! They also break down the striking artwork by Sergio Dávila and analyze how this Torunn Groenbekk's dark tale con...

Can a construction worker defeat a billionaire CEO who is also a life-devouring minotaur? What is the meaning beneath their penthouse power struggle? In this episode, the guys break down Mortal Thor #11 by Al Ewing, Jesús Saíz, and Matt Milla. Ryan and Eric dive deep into the ultimate face-off sequence atop the Roxxon office between Sigurd Jarlson and The Minotaur (Dario Agger) . Agger thinks he c...

The Mad Titan returns to battle the God of the Void once more! Thanos vs. Knull in the ultimate rematch. As the two blood-thirsty entities collide, Hela and Tyr plan their next move to close out this limited series on the road to QUEEN IN BLACK #1. Who will win? Can we survive?! Check out PATREON: https://patreon.com/u65477484?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorsha...

How did Gorr the God Butcher make such an impact? Does Malekith belong in the top tier? Which Thor villains are truly underrated or overrated? On this installment of "Ranking EVERY Thor Villain Ever!", Ryan and Eric bring our initial tier list series to a close and spotlight the final ranking of the greatest Thor villains of all-time! Check out PATREON: https://patreon.com/u65477484?utm_medium=unk...

Doctor Strange comes face to face with the NEW Sorcerer Supreme, the Scarlet Witch! Stephen follows a new villain through a portal and returns to the Sanctum Santorum, which is now home to Wanda Maximoff. Stephen, Wanda, and Clea reunite just in time to fight a new dangerous villain name THE DOWNFALL! Check out PATREON: https://patreon.com/u65477484?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&...

Is Loki truly the greatest Thor villain of all time? Where does the Midgard Serpent land? Do villains of other heroes belong with Thor's great foes? On this installment of "Ranking EVERY Thor Villain Ever!", Ryan and Eric dig into some iconic bad guys and quite a few forgotten foes you probably forgot! Check out PATREON: https://patreon.com/u65477484?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&amp...

The Ultimate Universe is hurtling toward its final days, and ULTIMATES #23 gives us a Thor vs. Loki battle for the ages! In this episode, Across the Bifrost explores the intricate, poetic, and mythological world of Deniz Camp’s Ultimate Thor. This issue takes us entirely into the heavens as Thor and Sif rally the Nine Realms and fight across millenia to unseat Loki from their Maker-sanctioned thro...

The Road to Thor #800 is officially here! In this episode, we dive deep into Marvel's Mortal Thor #10 to break down the 80's style action, imminent threat of the Minotaur, and what this means for Sigurd's story. We analyze Sigurd’s street-level heroics, his resourcefulness against th Grey Gargoyle, and the growing mystery surrounding Dario Agger (and Blake). Plus, we look ahead to the massive upco...

Who is the ultimate threat to Asgard? Welcome to Part 1 of our massive Thor Villain Tier List ! We are ranking every foe the God of Thunder has faced, from legendary icons to the most obscure deep cuts in Marvel Comics history. In this episode, Ryan and Eric start strong with some of the biggest names in the Marvel Universe, including the fire demon Surtur , the goddess of death Hela , and the tre...

In this episode, we delve into Hercules' hard-hitting guest appearances in the Wolverine ongoing series and explore his role in the battle against the Adamantine. Ryan and Eric also discuss the characterization of Hercules by Saladin Ahmed and Martin Coccolo's artistic take on the heroes. The episode concludes with a hope for the continuation of Hercules' story alongside Wolverine.

What happens when two of the powerful comics icons collide? ⚡️✨ In this episode, we sit down with superstar artist RUSSELL DAUTERMAN to go behind the scenes of the his recent work with JANE FOSTER THOR and WONDER WOMAN inside "MARVEL/DC: SPIDER-MAN/SUPERMAN (2026) #1".

Jason Aaron didn't just write a comic, he defined Thor's entire legacy. In this episode, we make our case for why Jason's era in the greatest in Thor comics history. From Gorr's vengeful blood feud against the gods to the transformative journey of Jane Foster taking up the hammer and Malekith's chaotic conquest across the realms! Faz and Eric are reading EVERY. SINGLE. Thor comic EVER! Ryan is alo...

Eddie Brock (Venom) and Knull face off in a Mortal Kombat-style showdown in KNULL #4 ! On this episode, Across the Bifrost is breaking down the vicious dialogue from Al Ewing / Tom Waltz and the brutal art by Juan Ramirez. How does this issue continue to set the stage for the "QUEEN IN BLACK" crossover . Is Knull ready to face Hela, the Queen in Black, or has his power-up reached another obstacle?...

One Man. One Hammer. TOTAL CHAOS! What if Thor was an 80's Action Hero? On this episode, Across the Bifrost (Ryan, Eric, and Will) review MORTAL THOR #9 . Sigurd Jarlson is up against Chen Lu, the Radioactive Man, in a fight that will test him like nothing before. How do you defeat a villain you can't touch?! #thor #marvelcomics #newcomics #comicbookreviews Check out PATREON: https://www.patreon.c...