Thor, Vol. 1: The Devourer King

The blend of classic mythology with contemporary storytelling was striking. I'm curious what inspired the direction they took with the character's evolution.

While I loved the world-building, there were parts that felt a bit drawn out. Was that intentional to set up the grander scale of the story?

His appearance and power set felt so unique compared to previous Thor comics. I wonder how much of his design was influenced by existing myth or completely original ideas.