The War of the Realms is over and Thor
has been named the new All-Father by Odin; he is uncertain about this
and strikes the newly reforged Mjolnir and vanishes. Odin is annoyed
but King Thor and Young Thor arrive, the former advising Odin to give
his son some time to adjust; Odin's response: “Who the Hel are
you?”
Jane Foster discovers that she has
absorbed the power of the War Thor hammer. In Midgard, Sif has
captured Sindr of Muspelhiem. There is mourning in all the realms.
Freyja learns that Loki is alive, having burst out of the body of his
father Laufey, Balder telling her Loki has saved them all. In
Jotunheim, Loki claims the throne of the Frost Giants....
The dead Malekith arrives in Niffleheim
and is met by Hela and Karnilla, the Queens of Hel. They show him
that his dogs, who tore him apart (WOTR #6) are also there, having
been poisoned by Malekith's flesh; Mal scoffs at being sentenced to
be continually attacked by his own dogs as punishment for his deeds.
The Queens also reveal that they found inside the Dark Elf's shredded
soul the innocent child he once was—and that the dogs will be
spending eternity with him to make Mal suffer....
In Asgard, Thor commiserates with
Mjolnir and resolves to continue to strive to be worthy while
choosing to take the throne. He is met by Young Thor and King Thor
who bicker while offering their comfort. But Thor knows there is
still one thing he needs...and he gets it. Odin arrives to tell his
son he is proud of him....
So Loki wonders what happens next. Jane
Foster ponders the role of a Valkyrie. Thor knows he cannot do this
alone and decides to make the realm something new after bringing the
gods back home....
And in Hel, Malekith is sentenced to
spend eternity with his eyes sewn open, watching his fierce
hounds...transformed into puppies and playing with his younger
self....