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Thor: READ-narok

Have you seen Marvel's latest movie, Thor: Ragnarok? Or are you generally enthused about Norse mythology? Either way, we've got you covered with some great graphic novels as well as other stories inspired by Norse mythology. Read as many as you can while you're still here on Earth--who knows what kind of libraries await you in Valhalla?

Marvel Graphic Novels

Thor : Ragnarok prelude
Thor : Ragnarok prelude
by Will Corona Pilgrim

Reveals the events leading up to the events of Thor: Ragnarok, from Hulk's arrival in the Great Arena to Thor's entrance to the underworld to face Hela.
Thor 1 : Marvel Premiere Edition
Thor 1 : Marvel Premiere Edition
by J. Michael Straczynski
 
The God of Thunder is back! But how does a god return from Ragnarok? And what place will he find in a world torn by Civil War?
Siege : Thor
Siege : Thor
by Kieron Gillen

As the evil eye of Norman Osborn falls on Asgard, the Asgardians face the battle of their lives--a showdown that may end their new life on Earth as quickly as it began.
Thor : the goddess of thunder
Thor : the goddess of thunder
by Jason Aaron

When Thor is found to be unworthy of Mjolnir, an unknown woman takes on the mantle of Thor to combat the Frost Giants who have invaded Earth.
Thor : who holds the hammer?
Thor : who holds the hammer?
by Jason Aaron

As Odinson narrows his search for Thor's true identity, Malekith the Dark Elf forges his darkest pact, and Thor faces her deadliest foe yet, the Destroyer.
Loki, agent of Asgard : Vol. 1, Trust me
Loki, agent of Asgard : Vol. 1, Trust me
by Al Ewing

As Asgard's one-man secret service, Loki does the All-Mother's bidding by pulling a heist on Avengers Tower, taking on Lorelei, and joining a quest for a magical sword.
Young Avengers : style > substance
Young Avengers : style > substance
by Kieron Gillen

When a figure from Loki's past emerges, Wiccan makes a mistake that might doom all of the Young Avengers.
SIF : Journey into Mystery
by Kelly Sue Deconnick

One of Asgard's greatest champions fights her way to true warrior's glory! When her gleaming homeland comes under attack, the sword-wielding Sif leads the battle charge - but her no-holds-barred zeal may be the very thing that brings its walls crashing down! Are the Nine Realms ready for Sif...the Berserker?! Get to know Sif like never before as you journey into her story!

Novels & Story Collections

Planet Hulk
Planet Hulk
by Greg Pak

Betrayed by Earth's heroes and exiled into outer space, the man-monster Hulk has landed on the distant planet Sakaar, ruled by the tyrannical Red King. Sold into slavery, Hulk becomes the Green Scar, the planet's mightiest gladiator - but his new masters get more than they bargained for when he forges a bond of brotherhood with his fellow fighters: crafty insectoid Miek, the horrific Brood, wise rock-man Korg, Shadow Warrior Hiroim, noble-born rebel Elloe and her loyal guardsman Skee. Together, these gladiators start a revolution that could change their entire world - or destroy it. 
The sword of summer
The sword of summer
by Rick Riordan

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he barely knows-a man his mother claimed was dangerous. Uncle Randolph tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.
Norse mythology
Norse mythology
by Neil Gaiman

The New York Times best-selling author of A View From the Cheap Seats presents a bravura rendering of the major Norse pantheon that traces the genesis of the legendary nine worlds and the exploits of its characters, illuminating the characters and natures of iconic figures Odin, Thor and Loki.
Loki's wolves
Loki's wolves
by Kelley Armstrong

Matt Thorsen is a direct descendent of the order-keeping god Thor, and his classmates Fen and Laurie Brekke are descendants of the trickster god Loki, so when Ragnarok—the apocalypse—threatens, the human descendents of the gods must fight monsters to prevent the destruction of the world.
Norse mythology A to Z
Norse mythology A to Z
by Kathleen N. Daly

Alphabetically listed entries identify and explain the characters, events, important places, and other aspects of Norse mythology.
The gospel of Loki
The gospel of Loki
by Joanne Harris

Trickster god Loki describes the rise and fall of the gods of the Norse, detailing how he left Chaos to serve Odin until the fall of Asgard. By the best-selling author of Chocolat.
The red sun
The red sun
by Alane Adams

Sam travels through a stonefire to the magical realm of Orkney to find his friends, who have been taken prisoner, but when he arrives, he is forced to choose between saving them and stopping a poisonous red sun from destroying the land.
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