Marvel Just Made a Huge Change to Earth and Asgard (& It’s All Part of Loki’s Plan)

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In Al Ewing’s latest “Immortal” series, the character known as Immortal Thor has been leading readers through a narrative that inevitably leads to Thor’s demise. From the very first pages, we have been told a tale about the death of Thor. Throughout the story, Thor amassed his power, engaging in battles against Utgard’s gods and discovering new sources of strength. He eventually ventured into Utgard alongside Skurge, waging war against the ancient deities who dwelled there. Despite overcoming every obstacle that stood before him, including freeing Heimdall from captivity within Utgard, Thor’s triumphant journey ultimately culminated in the place we expected it to be from the start – the death of Thor.

In a dramatic turn of events on the Black Bifrost, Loki took Thor’s life as part of an intricate scheme that has been unfolding since his appointment as the God of Stories. This act was instrumental in a transformation so immense it defies imagination. Despite his efforts to save Thor at all costs, Skurge found himself compelled to make a selfless sacrifice reminiscent of their past encounters. The loss of Thor left Skurge heartbroken, and he resorted to the one skill that has defined him throughout his life – making bold decisions. These actions set off a chain reaction affecting the entire Marvel Universe, ultimately altering our understanding of Thor’s life in ways we could never have foreseen.

Skurge Destroys the Black Bridge and the Rainbow Bridge

In Walter Simonson’s iconic stint on The Mighty Thor, readers witnessed Skurge at his most valiant. Stationed at the Rainbow Bridge with Asgardian forces, Skurge found himself in a dire predicament. Believing that he was destined to die that day, he stood firm and shielded the bridge from enemy invasion as long as he could. This selfless act earned him a place in Valhalla. Later, he would be resurrected. Skurge held Thor in high regard and felt it his duty to die for him. He followed Thor into Utgard, hoping to give up his life and save Thor from the same fate. However, Thor’s power in Utgard was unprecedented, and Skurge realized he had succeeded — he had aided Thor and ensured his survival. Unfortunately, Loki dealt the fatal blow that undid all Skurge had fought for in recent months. Thor’s demise opened the path to Asgard and Midgard. With no hope of defeating the forces of Utgard without Thor, Skurge decided to shatter the Ten Realms.

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Skurge brandishes the Bloodaxe high – and Lady Sif discerns his impending action. Sif implores Skurge to halt, yet he unleashes a powerful blow, shattering the Black Bridge. This prevents Utgard’s forces from invading Asgard and Midgard, averting a potential war against some of the mightiest deities ever known. However, Skurge’s actions had far-reaching consequences; not only did he fracture the Black Bridge, but also the Rainbow Bridge. The disconnection of Asgard from Utgard was devastating, as it also severed Asgard from Earth itself. This may seem insignificant given the Rainbow Bridge’s unbroken history – but once broken, it shatters in all directions throughout time. Consequently, the people of Asgard never set foot on Earth, and Thor is erased from modern human history, with Beta Ray Bill taking his place instead. The Earth forgets Asgard and its pivotal role in saving humanity. Ultimately, Skurge thwarted Utgard’s destruction but at the expense of Asgard itself – a sacrifice orchestrated by Loki.

Loki Has Destroyed the Legacy of Asgard on Earth

In the narrative of Immortal Thor, it’s been evident that Loki has been steering Thor towards his demise since the start. As the freshly-minted God of Stories, Loki has been crafting a tale, and every event we’ve witnessed has been woven into this intricate storyline. An alternate term for this narrative could be a strategy, considering Loki’s penchant for meticulous planning.

Loki skillfully orchestrated the positions of all characters, including Skurge, leading up to Thor’s death. Loki was well aware of Skurge’s actions, and a crucial aspect of Loki’s strategy involved the destruction of the Black Bridge and the Rainbow Bridge.

It’s quite likely that the wave of forgetfulness sweeping over Midgard at the time of the Rainbow Bridge’s destruction was orchestrated by Loki. While the bridge has been destroyed previously without causing widespread amnesia, this instance seems to be different and may only be attributed to Loki. The upcoming Thor comics are set for an unprecedented transformation due to Loki’s masterplan.

Immortal Thor #25 is on sale now.

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2025-07-05 23:09