More Powerful Than Rune King Thor?: Thor Vol 4 God of Hammers Part 4 | Comics Explained

[@mistad309]

This Donny Cates Thor run is insane, I literally couldn't turn the pages quick enough. Cates has done his homework with Thor and going in. I love how Mjolnir is arguing it's case for it's actions and how Thor took it for granted while not realising the strength that resides inside him. Merging Mangog into Mjolnir from when Jane Foster threw it into the Sun was epic writing. Cates has written Odin's storyline brilliantly drawing on how Odin always played games with Thor from times past. This is the Thor I've wanted to read for 40 plus years and hope Cates keeps up this amazing run. Must read comic at the moment no other titles come close.

[@frozezone2947]

Donny did wanted to write a thor story

[@HolyHadou]

If you told me 10 years ago that Thor, Hulk and Venom would have some of the most compelling and well written stories in comics, I'd say you were trolling me. This damage is great.

[@undary0u]

I mean Greg pak hulk run exists so hulk having the most compelling well written stories is not uncommon same applies with Thor and Jason Aarons run on Thor

[@HolyHadou]

@@undary0u I never really looked at narratively at the Hulk till I started delving into comics for the past few years and only then did I notice there's a lot more to the Hulk than I realized.

[@c.h.5510]

So you love Donny Cates! Lol I've sold runs of all 3 heroes, venom 1 & thor 1 cgc by Cates, as well... he's just got a different view of how he sees traditional heroes, in New skins

[@stevenolsen1868]

This and The King in Black story lines were epic. Haven't read to much of the hulk recently.

[@c.h.5510]

@@HolyHadou Cates pulled the spark out of his DNA, Hulk is crazy right now

[@vernonharris9344]

"Jason Aaron is just doing his own thing..." Pretty much sums up everyone's and Marvel's reactions to Aaron's run.

[@mrvocal21]

For real. I just want him to retire so bad

[@MG-oc8cc]

Jason Aaron is the worst thing that ever happened to the Thor and Marvel Comics....

[@ROSPoetry1]

doesnt take away from the fact that his run on Thor was good though.

[@MG-oc8cc]

@@ROSPoetry1 I'm going to have to disagree. Jason Aaron had the GOD OF THUNDER in the fetal position crying on his mother's lap. Crying because he couldn't pick his hammer up anymore. Like some infant who couldn't have his toy. Crying In front of all the asgardians.... Once again IN THE FETAL POSITION CRYING ON HIS MOTHER'S LAP.... Aaron even vilified Odin. Aaron Even made fun of how Thor became known as the god of thunder. It's like he went out of his way to take shots at Thor every chance he could. So no I'm going to have to disagree not even close to being a great run. But hey to each his own.

[@himathegreat2987]

@@mrvocal21 some thor fan had tortured Jason Aaron during his childhood. That's y he shits on thor and odin

[@nathanxxvii]

I love how amped up Rob gets during his retelling of these stories. Never lose that.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

“There’s never been a story where it was important that Thor’s mother was Gaea.” *Donny Cates:* “And I took that personally…”

[@matthewplays7232]

It was also going to be important in Empyre: Thor, but that got cancelled because of covid.

[@himathegreat2987]

Cates deserves appreciation for this act

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Man that was such an epic ending, especially seeing him summon that maelstrom at the end, lots of really cool panels out of it too.

[@machian76]

Hello again mustache guy. Can't believe You're into marvel Comics too

[@invadernik]

" mjolnir may rebel ....but the earth bends its knee" god dayum that quote made me hard

[@muhammadHassan-kj1jy]

Looks like you have your predecessor summoned you here

[@madara4447]

Happy birthday Rob. Thank you for getting me into Marvel Comics

[@PrinceSolitude]

This Thor is strong but Rune King Thor was on whole other level

[@callmestorm23]

This seems like for the Hulk vs Thor Banner Of War series by Donny Cates, we are going to see The Titan vs Rune King Thor! God damn Donny Cates you are a genius!

[@jamiemckelvie342]

That Rune costume he’s been wearing recently is absolutely sick, whoever designed that thing needs a raise. Hope we see it in the movies

[@alissa6]

They should have kept the one from from late 2000's. It looked the best.

[@spody22]

RKT is too powerful right now for the movies. He could beat celestials and rival eternity and infinity entities

[@poweresh4712]

@@spody22 he is not that powerful

[@ilyesbendadi2501]

​@poweresh4712 yes he is

[@antona.8659]

Pal, you better hope to see MCU Thor grow back his braincells first.

[@imtheaaiden]

Happy birthday Rob! Thanks for the awesome content over the years, and for giving me the love of comics that I have. You don’t know how much joy you have brought people with your videos. Have a great day man.

[@njantich6011]

First, happy birthday Rob!!!! Second is so awesome to finally see both Thor and Hulk getting the stories and attention they deserve. The mcu and marvel itself really let them down but not anymore

[@rushirajsinhrana5029]

Immortal Hulk though

[@antoinejunior3353]

I love it when rob gets hype about a video. Love his energy

[@Scorpiosgraphx]

Happy Birthday Rob!!! Absolutely one of the best channels on KZbin. Your enthusiasm for comics really comes through in the videos. More life!

[@claudioschumi87]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROB! Have a great day today! Thank you for your content over the years been a massive fan since 2016! Looking forward to many many more years of your content PEACE!

[@cosmicdropout8187]

5:30 I prefer to think that when Jason Aaron told the story and introduced the Avengers One Million, he put the Phoenix Force-possessed Gaia on the team. Hence the Phoenix is ​​his mother and Gaia too. That way Gaia was only mentioned when perhaps it was kept when she was possessed by the Phenix Force

[@resulnaki]

No. It was a redhead Phoenix host. It's def not her

[@davidmorales-dm7xm]

Just like with Sabertooth, the Odin writing changes with time. If we see him more "humane" and sentimental now is because the writers choose to portrait him like that, he used to be a badass, now not so much and it's fine.

[@CountDVB]

You can be badass and sentimental though...

[@andreavetter5015]

I understand what you are saying, but what Odin has done on this issue is one of the most badass things I have ever seen he do.

[@davidmorales-dm7xm]

@@CountDVB You totally can! It just has to do with the story that wants to be told. Back in the day you just were a badass, no space for sentimentality (talking about around the 80s).

[@slothful2039]

Thing is, I always thought Odin was supposed to be a character that regretted his past actions. Sure, he was always extremely stern and powerful, but he did push Thor to be “better”, not just in terms of strength but in character as well. So I think a more “sentimental” side of Odin makes a lot of sense.

[@insanemakaioshin]

Thor also had wisdom that was granted by ripping out both his eyes and rune powers granted by hanging himself until he died, so no Rune King is still stronger!

[@mpitts87]

The full Odin force plus the power of Gaia.... Idk

[@gabrielhughes8221]

Hell it take for ever bring up Thor powers

[@davidshirley4696]

Feat wise rune king Thor definitely seems stronger. I mean he touched mangog and he vanished into thin air.

[@alissa6]

@@davidshirley4696 He also had Surtur working for him, which is even more impressive.

[@gm2407]

Doesn't this Thor still have the power cosmic that he got from Galactus? It was never taken away so Full Odin force, power cosmic and now focused Gia channelled powers makes an exceptionally powered Thor.

[@FunTimesSomeTimes]

It's always odd to me that Thor and Storm exist parallel to each other in Marvel, but rarely interact. I understand personally their stories are distant, but their powers and godhood are so similar that I'm surprised they don't interact more.

[@MG-oc8cc]

Storms not a God. She's a mutant. Unless I missed something.

[@FunTimesSomeTimes]

@@MG-oc8cc You missed something. It's called the God head, got it in a Black Panther comic a few years back.

[@MG-oc8cc]

@@FunTimesSomeTimes thanks for the info. I'll see if I can find it and check it out.

[@thebigredwave]

This brings Odins line in Ragnarok a whole new meaning. "Are the God of hammers?" Well actually.....

[@cosmiccollector7586]

Damn it this run is epic!! This would be an awesome stand alone animated series. Can't wait to see what Cates does with Hulk vs Thor Banner of War.

[@Dom_510]

Even better if they adapt it for Thor 5

[@pistolpvyg]

Hulk bet not b able 2 beat Thor at this level

[@cosmiccollector7586]

@@pistolpvyg I agree. Don't see how unless they do the usual "holding back" routine.

[@D-OveRMinD]

"That'll do. I'll get my armor." Hot damn I love what they did with Odin in this story.

[@enriquevanleeuwen7719]

Btw old king Thor also had the powet of the Thorforce which was equivalent to the ofinforce in contrary to when thor becomes the rune king thats when his thorforce is about twice as powerfull as the odin force ever was.

[@Dekkaman]

Happy birthday Rob! Thank you for making awesome content and for keeping me updated with certain comics line 🥳🥳

[@quazirej1998]

In Odin's defense, he was tough on Thor because Thor was the rightful heir to the throne of Asgard. As such, the king of Asgard has to be strong in every sense of the word: mentally, spiritually, etal. But where the problem comes in is that Odin was so laser focused on having a warrior king for a successor that I blinded himself to the fact that Thor was never just a warrior or a future king: he is first and foremost, the son of Odin.

[@mangareader7474]

If only he was like that to loki

[@tmmnago2722]

You could even say Thor is an Odinson.

[@antona.8659]

@@mangareader7474 Loki in the comics was an awful person and deserved every bit of bad faith he had received. Mind you, when they were kids, Loki made Thor accidentally kill an animal just as a prank. GTFO with your MCUfied BS.

[@cookierayyt3406]

*video starts with “man…!“* ight im hooked

[@Habzification]

Happy Birthday Rob, this run has been incredible to listen to again. Already missing Invincible Sundays too. May the Rob-Core pour one out in your name!

[@docbaker3333]

I have never seen rob be so happy before when it comes to reading a story and I love it.

[@Migolcow]

The phoenix goes around merging/possessing humans all the time? Why not simply say it was merged with Gaia at the time and make it simple? Also, Rune King Thor was still much, much stronger. This Thor is strong but RKT's feats were on a whole different level, as you saw him in just one example take out the Mangog in about 1 second flat with not even a struggle. He not only had the entirety of the Odin Force but the power of the runes, along with some kind of precience/prophecy/omniscience that let him see the way fate went and how to steer things to the way he wanted.

[@BubblesMcNair]

Gaea* is not just some human. She's an Elder God, one of four. And I'm pretty sure The Pheonix Force can't merge/possess an Elder God as it's avatar. Edit: also this story isn't finished, by the end this Thor could be very high up. He's already multiversal with the full Odin-Force + the power of Mother Earth

[@Migolcow]

@@BubblesMcNair Gods merge all the time. Order and Chaos had a huge story arc not long ago when they merged, as just one example.

[@phillsgamingzone7479]

Rkt teleported a weakened Mangog. He himself stated that mangog was at his weakest so uk atleast this thor fully fought an amped merged mangog so this a better feat

[@BubblesMcNair]

@@Migolcow there's also a difference in merging to combine your powers and merging to make one your avatar.

[@Viele411]

What an amazing story. Odin being a dad finally is one of the greatest quotes ever. I love this story.

[@shahid3862]

Happy birthday Rob 🥳

[@ortizguard2816]

The intensity of this story is beyond omega level! Truly, great story telling!

[@jacenwade]

Happy birthday Rob!!!! Also I think a good way for Thor fans to eat well with the Gaia/ Phoenix thing would be to say that maybe Gaia was possessed by the Phoenix force when her and Odin bumped uglies. So Thor could be the son of both. 🤷‍♂️

[@lonewolfkakashi]

"Come on big boy, let's dance!!!" Had me 😂

[@re-manvision2354]

Another great video Rob! In the latest Avengers Thor finally taps into the Phoenix force to save Echo. So now we have Thor in his own series with the THOR-force and Gaea’s powers, beard and all (that I don’t like because he looks like Odin) and in the Avengers Thor (clean shaven!) has some of the Phoenix powers. Cates and Aaron cannot be doing this by accident. They must be up to something to bring it to some BIG story in the near future. What do you think?

[@bradleywalsh8571]

I think this could be right. We're finally getting started with exploring the cosmic entities that makes up a being like Thor. So many avenues with the Odinforce, Pheonix Force, cosmic powers of Elder Gods and potentially rune magic as displayed by RKT.

[@rainydre2030]

WE HAVE THE SAME BIRTHDAY!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAN LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!

[@xero1048]

A potential way in which both gaea and the Phoenix are Thor’s mothers could be that an infant thor (birthed from gaea) had died from some unknown reason and revived by the Phoenix.

[@pwnulater]

Giya

[@omarscarborough4274]

The Phoenix could another identity of Gaea.

[@enriquevanleeuwen7719]

Or the other way around where similar to Dionysus, Thor's original mother (phoenix) could'nt finish the pregnancy and Odin found a surrogate(Gaia) to birth him similar to how Zeus birthed Dionysus from sewing the fetus into his own thigh and how Zeus was raised by Gaia to hide him from his father Cronos. This could explain why Thor has been shown to be able to call upon the power of Gaia as well as the phoenix force and the Odin force.

[@omarscarborough4274]

They should stick to mythology. Jord/ Mother Earth is the Mother of Thor.

[@rimuru2343]

I love robs excitement throughout the video

[@shanethewatcher6163]

It seems like the heroes always have time to appear for the grand finale. Sometimes it feels like if you took everything into account, most heroes would literally only have time to ride from battle to battle. Also.... is this story arc not just more of the same Gore the God Godbutcher angle?

[@RenegadeStriker7]

Dude at this point I'm wondering why aren't they young compared to everyone who'd age because of the travels through space and such

[@drcreed6320]

Kind of? Mangog is only the embodiment of revenge against ASGARD - Cause Odin used to be a dick and killed a whole lot of people. Like, not a few million - like *hundreds of billions.* So he’s a deity that reps ASGARD’s repentance. Gorr was a normal dude who just got really pissed, like the Hulk, but decided to take it out against all the gods, not just Asgard. So while there are definitely parallels, its also that all Thor’s Villains are just “Enemies of Asgard.” 100% agree with you on the first part 🤣🤣

[@shanethewatcher6163]

@@RenegadeStriker7 that's a good point. I don't remember there being a unified fast transit system in the comics like the jump points in the MCU. Oh well. Relativity be damned

[@shark_rdr2877]

Happy birthday Rob! Been watching you since before you were famous. Love your channel.

[@jasongabe5678]

Rune king Thor is most likely second only to one above all & in DC a little below or equal to Lucifer & Michael also lower than presence but that's it.

[@Goddoom7140]

Ckt is much more powerful than rkt

[@oxfanblink4115]

What about Captain Universe Eddie? He friggin beheaded a Knull controlled celestial with his cosmic battle axe which he borrowed Mjölnir and Silver Surfer’s Surfboard straight of Silver Surfer’s and Thor’s hands to make! As well as giving Knull a ass whooping not even Thor still cosmically powered up could

[@jasongabe5678]

@@oxfanblink4115 that's cool but read rune king Thor & then read knull, then answer for yourself

[@jasongabe5678]

@@Goddoom7140 ???

[@Goddoom7140]

@@jasongabe5678 cosmic king thor is much more powerful than rune king thor . Rune king thor is one of the weakest thor

[@strawhatsolo1596]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROB YOU GOT ME THROUGH SOME DARK TIMES BACK IN 2014-2016…appreciate your hard work keep being great

[@wandagrey2528]

Yes they finally redcon that stupid storyline enter the Phoenix Thor couldn't be the son of the Phoenix Force Phoenix force is a force of nature a multiversal one meaning of there is 1 Phoenix that's mean that there should be one Thor and that just doesn't make any sense

[@shootingreal5945]

Well its just bad on marvels part to have 2 different writers completely contradicting a title character origin in such a short time...it leaves your longtime fans mad and new fans confused..marvel needs to lay down a Canon birth of Thor and freaking stick to it and tell there writers as they come onboard with there ideas what's not Changing.

[@wandagrey2528]

@@shootingreal5945 Marvel is a mess right now they're counting dimensions as universes when it's not accurate they're making unnecessary retcons and then they re-retcon it quickly I mean aside from what's going on with Thor and the X-Men everything sucks especially avenger comics right now but I gotta say there were some few good stories like dark ages

[@andrefisher1224]

Happy Birthday Bruh, love the Hype! You make this fun for me! This story had me on edge. Thanks 😆

[@HalfHotHalfCold]

BRO HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU GOT ME INTO THOR SO HEAVY IVE BEEN CHECKING DAILY FOR THIS VIDEO LETS GOOOOOOOO

[@brandenlewis5411]

Your energy hyped me all the way up. I literally yelled. I just got this comic yesterday! Happy birthday, Rob!

[@justorion1098]

Whenever Rob starts a video by singing, "Maaaan lemme tell ya somethin," you know it's going to be a good one!

[@arrowsmith8977]

I’ve listen to your videos for years. Thank you, I really mean it. Your dedication and excitement always makes me hype! Just simply, thank you.

[@Bluepuertorican5]

Bro! This is seriously some of the best Thor I’ve ever seen. This makes me want to get the volume.

[@AlexSantos-gr7uc]

Happy birthday Rob!! Thanks for years of great content hope you have a good one!

[@kingjaiturner2463]

Happy Birthday Rob and many more. I love your channel berth listening for a few years now.

[@Makaveli5136]

Happy birthday Rob! I must say… you and your videos have helped me through some very tough times these past few years… thank you so very much and have a wonderful day bro!

[@zayjohnson8149]

Happy birthday. You have the best channel I’ve ever come across

[@pxuhls]

Happy Birthday Rob!! Been watching since i was in high school and i’m out of college now! you’ve always been a great youtube channel keep it up!

[@maxmcintyre2980]

Happy Birthday Rob! You are by far my favorite youtuber!!

[@patrickmorin752]

I am loving this story right now, also Happy Birthday, it is also my birthday as well by the way.

[@jasoncarter4122]

Happy Birthday Rob!! Thank you for all you do. Thank you!

[@EZ95]

Happy birthday Rob! We love you and thank you for everything you have done for the comic book community online

[@keithlunde9625]

Happy Birthday Rob. LOVE the channel.

[@bkj427dvl]

Happy bday Rob long long time subscriber, thx for letting us geek out with you all these years!

[@MegaMan7698]

Happy Birthday Rob, you work hard as hell and deserve the recognition you have. Have a great day man

[@TheK3ithy]

Happy Birthday Rob keep up the good work love your videos I rewatch all your full story videos at work

[@ninj333]

happy birthday man your content kept me going when i was down you introduced comics besides movies. thanks bro

[@awesdrew348]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROB!! Hope you live this day up cause you deserve it. Always appreciate the energy and enthusiasm in your videos!

[@DarkEyesOX]

Happy birthday homie. Thanks for making such great content

[@dirk903]

Your enthusiasm is always contagious

[@michaelj5032]

Beta ray bills sword and how he got that was a sweet story.

[@g0g0art]

Happy birthday rob, hope enjoy your break. You deserve it

[@jvillaro]

Happy birthday Rob! This story has been great!

[@richardthomas9071]

Happy birthday Rob, have a good one. Love your content man.

[@therembrandt__]

Happy birthday Rob! Thanks for all the vids!

[@Andrewlv80]

Happy birthday! Amazing run so far. I’m sure more greatness to come

[@595moore]

Happy birthday, Rob! And that ending was kick ass.

[@OmarBro19]

Happy birthday Rob, I hope yah day slaps dude. Been watching your stuff for the last past 5 or so years, love yah work. Keeeeep on going bud

[@Dr_Snowcone9620]

Happy birthday Rob! You make excellent content and don’t ever stop

[@michaeljohnson4613]

Happy Birthday Rob you're my favorite KZbinr bar none. Enjoy your day

[@SuperTroy20]

Amazing! And happy birthday bro!

[@adsuabeakufea]

Happy (possibly late) Birthday Rob!! I always appreciate the energy you bring to all of your content and interactions with people; hope 38 treats you well!

[@michaelvin8632]

I get hyped when Rob starts off with Maaaaaaan! Happy birthday!

[@ziggu77]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROB!!!! MUCH LOVE BRO!!!!

[@kingadamus8820]

Happy Birthday Rob, love yah brother. Thank you for all that you do 🥳🥳🥳.

[@callidus5586]

HAPPY BORN DAY ROB! That was a nice smooth soothing transition of music . It was right before Oden goes kamikaze and says I love you without actually saying i love you. Great video

[@CoryD21]

Happy birthday Rob!! Thank you for all you do bro

[@Merlithemimic]

Happy Birthday Rob! Your videos have always put a smile on my face, thank you for what you do!

[@DAxBatres]

Happy bday Rob, keep up the excellent content

[@marciosilvaoficial]

Happy birthday, Rob!🎂

[@kuroinokamen]

Happy Birthday Rob and thanks for another awesome video!

[@digi_edits]

Not a Thor reader but this is amazingly well done. I hope I see this in a Thor 5 or 6 in the future. It's that good

[@fabiannor-tee7569]

Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day and thanks for the videos, my son and I really enjoy watching.

[@TheMaziqueen]

Love starting my morning with this!

[@lindseybrown5648]

Happy Birthday man keep up the awesome videos!

[@Alex-RNG]

Happy bday Rob. Thanks for the great content.

[@jackblackwell6206]

Happy Birthday Rob! Thanks for still bringing great content on your big day

[@stephsman51]

Happy birthday big Rob! Love what you're doing bro. Have a blessed day!

[@rockyman88]

Happy Birthday Rob hope you have an amazing one pal. Thank you so much for the channel, it’s honestly amazing

[@michaeld8689]

Happy birthday! Great content as always!

[@renkyo7]

Happy Birthday Rob thanks for all you do

[@JoshuaOdionson]

Happy Birthday Rob! Thanks for years of uploading!

[@blaque5582]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG ROB! You are AMAAAAAAZING my man !

[@rometorres15]

Happy birthday Rob hope u have a great one Man this is one hell of a story