Chaos Ensues in Thor & Loki: Double Trouble #1
Marvel just started another new series, and this one is perfect for all the fans out there who need something a bit lighter. And a lot more fun! Thor & Loki: Double Trouble #1 begins a tale of chaos and adventures surrounding two iconic brothers.
It probably goes without saying that this series will be as entertaining as it is chaotic. Look at who we’re talking about here! Better yet, Thor & Loki: Double Trouble #1 is written by Mariko Tamaki, one of my favorites. So, obviously, I just couldn’t wait to give this series a try.
This is a series perfect for fans of Thor and Loki but who want to focus a bit more on the entertaining side of the messes they create, as opposed to the dramatic side of things. It’s a refreshing change, and you must admit that the two are well-suited.
Writing
We all know how the story goes. Loki, one way or the other, tricks Thor into getting into a whole mess of trouble. The result is almost always chaos, screaming, and tension between the two siblings.
On that note, it’s easy to have some expectations for what is about to happen in Thor & Loki: Double Trouble #1. The title alone sort of gives it away: this series will focus on the adventures these two can get into.
I must admit Mariko Tamaki did a fantastic job showing these two’s lighter side. Both Thor and Loki appear in the iconic ways we all know them. So much so that there’s no point in introducing them (but don’t worry, they do that anyway – because that’s kind of who they are).
That introduction sets the tone, and everything that follows will make fans laugh. Looking back on this issue, it makes me wish that there was an animated version of this adventure. That would be a delight to watch.
Art
I will be upfront and honest here: I adore the artwork inside Thor & Loki: Double Trouble #1. It’s light and a lot of fun, naturally. In many ways, it reminds me of a cross between Lumberjanes and She-Ra, and who wouldn’t love to see that?
Gurihiru’s artwork is perfect for this series, portraying Thor and Loki in a way that makes them look younger. And a bit more prone to sibling rivalry (in a teasing sense, as opposed to the trying to kill-each other-kind).
Their reactions are intentionally over the top in a way that feels right at home. The colors are light and bright, giving an airy feeling to the whole series thus far. That also feels right, as this is Asgard we’re talking about.
VC’s Ariana Maher’s letters were the final touch needed for this issue. For the most part, the lettering here is subtle and understated. With a few obvious exceptions – which make the depth of their mistakes feel very, very real.
Conclusion
Thor & Loki: Double Trouble #1 is a fun and entertaining diversion from the normal heavier plot arcs found right now. Thor and Loki are the ideal agents of chaos, regardless of what they intend to do.
Suppose you love the sibling rivalry elements of their relationship and the series I already mentioned above (Lumberjanes, She-Ra). In that case, this really will be the perfect series to check out. Oh! And don’t forget about Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble! If you liked that, you’ll love this (same creators and everything).
This review was originally written for Word of the Nerd, but has been ported over to Quirky Cat’s Fat Stacks now that the site has shut down.
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