New Questions and Enemies in Valkyrie #4
Jane Foster is still getting the hang of this whole Valkyrie thing. And we can’t exactly blame her for having a bit of trouble catching on; after all, she’s the last Valkyrie out there. That’s why Jane is seeking out advice in Valkyrie #4.
Of course, nothing is ever that simple in the comic book world. Seeking advice is a solid way of getting yourself thrown into another plot arc, and you know what that means. New enemies and allies! Or at least, that’s what we’re hoping for.
Valkyrie has been a compelling series, taking Jane Foster’s character to all new heights. I adore how many risks they’ve taken with Jane’s character over the years. And I’m looking forward to seeing how far this series goes.
Writing
Our writing due, Al Ewing and Jason Aaron, have repeatedly proven that they’re not afraid to pull other characters into this series. So it’s probably no surprise they did so again in Valkyrie #4.
The plot they created in this issue was interesting, sprinkled with light humor, and leaned heavily on established lore and characters from the greater Marvel universe. And honestly? It all made for a shockingly good tale.
Fans of character interactions and cameos are probably going to love this issue. I know I did. Seeing the next issue, which will include all of the fallout from the events in this issue, will be even more interesting.
They’ve already done a good job of setting up a pattern with Valkyrie’s arcs, giving us an idea of what we should expect from her character. Or, more accurately, what sort of duty her job will entail.
Art
The entire Valkyrie series has boasted some absolutely wonderful art, and Valkyrie #4 is no exception to that rule. The series can bounce back and forth between the mundane and the fantastical easily.
Jane’s expressions are one of the subtle highlights in this issue, her doubts reading clearly across her face. On the opposite side of that spectrum, the magic portrayed within this issue was vibrant and dangerous.
Cafu was the leading artist for this issue, and you can see their iconic style at work. Jesus Aburtov returned to provide the coloring for this issue (which I adored), and VC’s Joe Sabino did the lettering.
Conclusion
Valkyrie #4 was a dramatic issue, quickly and effortlessly establishing a new threat and plot for Jane Foster. And it wasn’t afraid to put other characters in the line of fire to increase the emotional investment of its readers.
I honestly really enjoyed this issue. It had some light and fluffy moments, but when the time came, it wasn’t afraid to throw down. And, of course, I find myself anxiously looking forward to what happens in Valkyrie #5.
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.
Quirky Cat’s Fat Stacks | Quirky Cat’s Comics | The Book Review Crew | Monkeys Fighting Robots | Storygraph | Bookhype | Bookstagram | Twitter | Tumblr | Reedsy
Quirky Cats Comics 
Leave a comment