Thor, Volume 2

This volume continues pretty directly from the last, with art by Olivier Coipel and Marko Djurdjevic (whose work I think actually fits the tone of Thor a bit better) and still written by J. Michael Straczynski. The first couple issues delve into the history between Thor and his father Odin, and show a really interesting side of Asgard. The rest of the book is devoted to Loki's grand plan to usurp Thor and eventually take over the throne; conniving with Doctor Doom, sowing distrust, and even jumping through time to make sure certain events happen. It sort of makes his origins into a giant predestination paradox, but the way he flippantly ignores any problems with that is pretty funny. By the 600th issue, his plan is in full motion, as Thor is forced into battle against his grandfather who's been magically trapped for years. It's sort of silly sounding I know, but I really enjoyed this volume a lot. Interesting story, good characters, and nice comic book art.