With the success of the Thor movie, interest in the epic tale of Thor and Loki has surged. Now, Marvel brings one of Thor’s most legendary comic book arcs to life through cutting-edge animation. Thor and Loki: Blood Brothers makes its long-awaited DVD debut nationwide on September 13, 2011, courtesy of Shout! Factory in association with Marvel Knights Animation.
This release delves deep into the minds of two iconic brothers from Asgard: Thor and Loki. They are rivals, allies, and enemies, bound by blood yet divided by ambition. But why does Loki despise his brother so fiercely? Is the God of Mischief truly the villain he’s always been painted to be? In this gripping saga, Loki’s relentless hunger for power and his complicated relationship with Thor are explored in a way that feels both intimate and epic. (For me, it played like the perfect prequel to Thor. I learned background details that made their rivalry and bond much clearer.)
Synopsis:
The great halls of Asgard have grown quiet under the rule of its new king, Loki, son of Odin and brother to Thor. Once merely the God of Mischief, Loki now wears the crown, ruling with little regard for his subjects. Consumed by his past pains and the respect he craves, Loki faces a harrowing decision: to execute the one prisoner chained deep within Asgard’s dungeons, his own brother, Thor, the only man who has ever shown him love.
DVD Special Features Include:
- An exclusive retrospective with writer Robert Rodi and artist Esad Ribi?
- Behind-the-scenes of Thor and Loki: Blood Brothers
- Original trailer
Watch Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers if you love Marvel’s Thor!