Synopsis:
During a celebration in his honour, Thialfi is abducted by the daughter of the Scarlet Witch and she confronts him about the "utopia" Thor has brought about. She sends Thialfi out into the world on his own to see what it's really like and it isn't as wonderful as he had initially perceived. She then shows him Mjolnir and Thialfi realizes that Thor is unfit to lift the hammer. Meanwhile, Magni takes Jordahl home and seems to be really taken by her.

Jay's Notes:

• Check out Gimli, Aragorn, and Legolas at the bottom right side of the feast celebrations on page #2.

Synopsis:
Loki becomes suspicious of the recent behavior of Thialfi and Magni. At Loki's request, Thialfi joins Magni and the Asgardian army to quell a rebellion in Spain. Magni calls off the attack when it becomes a slaughter. A suicide bomber tries to take out the Asgardians, but Magni contains the blast saving them.  This situation steels the resolve of both Thialfi and Magni against this "utopia" that Asgard has brought about.

Synopsis:
Thor grills Magni and Thialfi about their recent behavior. Magni and Thialfi come to the conclusion that they're only option is treason against Lord Thor. Meanwhile, Thor is haunted by nightmares recalling his final battle against Earth's mightiest heroes and the betrayal of Balder.

Jay's Notes:
- Loki kills Balder with a sword, but isn't Balder invulnerable? I thought mistletoe was the only thing that could hurt him

Synopsis:
Thor prepares for his Odinsleep and leaves Loki in charge. Magni storms a reconditioning center and frees Jordahl, but it appears to be too late.  A human uprising, led by the Scarlet Witch's daughter, allows Thialfi the opportunity to confront Thor. He battles Thor and gains the upper hand.  Unfortunately, the Enchantress release a giant white wolf (perhaps the Fenris wolf) and it apparently kills Thialfi.

Synopsis:
Magni secretly meets with Sif who has been exiled ever since she challenged Thor's new direction. She reminds him of how wonderful Asgard once was and how he can convince Thor that Asgard no longer belongs on Earth. Magni returns to New Asgard and learns of Thialfi's failed attempt to kill Thor who has now gone into his Odinsleep. Magni witnesses the execution of the surviving assassins. However, one of them is able to leave their physical body in an energy form and takes Magni to Mjolnir. Magni proves to be worthy of Mjolnir. However, his claiming of the hammer awakens Desak the Destroyer.

Jay's Notes:
- Desak the Destroyer last seen in Thor #50.

Synopsis:
Magni, now wielding Mjolnir, picks up Sif and they visit Asgard where they have an interesting chat with Ulik the Troll. Thor has awakened from his Odinsleep and, in the wake of the assassination attempt, turns his powers on rooting out all evil. Magni and Sif interrupt him and Magni shows Thor Mjolnir and challenges him to lift it to prove his worthiness.

Synopsis:
Magni's challenge has him fending off the verbal attacks of Thor, Loki, and the Enchantress. As Thor is about to grip Mjolnir, Desak lands on Earth and attacks new Asgard. Desak battles through Asgard's warriors to confront Lord Thor. Desak proves immune to Thor's Odinpower and overpowers him. Magni, armed with Mjolnir, defends his fallen father.

Synopsis:
Magni's able to distract Desak long enough for his father to recover. Thor unleashes the full might of the Odinpower, but Desak is still unshaken.  Loki releases the Destroyer who seems like a match for Desak. However, Desak discovers that the soul powering the Destroyer is the Designate (Thor-Girl) who apparently created Desak. Desak absorbs the Destroyer's armor and might and turns his attention back to these "false gods".

Synopsis:
Thor is still reeling over the fact that Loki used the Designate to power the Destroyer. Magni is seriously injured attacking Desak/Destroyer. Thor unleashes his full power and destroys Desak/Destroyer. In the aftermath, Thor works with the Designate and Zarrko's machinery to go back in time. He prevents Asgard from being destroyed and vows that the gods of Asgard will leave Earth. He then merges with the past Thor leaving him with knowledge of that alternate future. 

Jay's Notes:
- Dan Jurgens' last issue. Thanks for over six years of solid, enjoyable Thor stories.

Synopsis:
The forge used to create Thor's enchanted hammer, Mjolnir, falls into Loki's hands. Loki leads an attack force into Asgard and strikes at the heart of the realm. The ensuing battle shatters Mjolnir and Thor is barely able to escape to Earth and seek the aid of the Avengers.

Jay's Notes:
- I want Jurgens back! Now! This story reads more like a Coles Notes summary of events. The writers have forgotten on of the more important rules in writing: Show don't tell. Everything in this story comes too fast and without sufficent explanation.
- I want Scot Eaton back! Now! DiVito's art is acceptable, but just doesn't seem finished enough. Perhaps a veteran inker might be able to help out. Just as a point of comparison, look at the spectacular cover over by Steve Epting.
- Enchantress dying off-panel? What's up with that? I character that's been around since Thor's earliest days is simply killed off-panel? 
- Thor has apparently lost the Odinpower, but there's no attempt to explain this at any point in this issue, much less even mention the fact.