Rating: 4/5
Thor the Odinson is no longer worthy to wield Mjolnir. Many try to claim the hammer for themselves, but it is a mystery woman that lifts the hammer and takes on the power and mantle of Thor. I like that Marvel decided to go in this direction. It seems like they have been pushing for more female heroes to take center stage, which is a good thing.
In addition to changing the holder of Mjolnir, there is a power struggle among the gods of Asgard with the return of Odin and frosts giants are invading the Earth. These storylines tie together quite nicely. I've read a few other books featuring Thor, but I don't think it is necessary to enjoy this one.
The identity of the female hero is a mystery. This can be a good and a bad thing. It's good because there is more focus on the hero side and showing that the Goddess of Thunder can measure up to the Odinson. I can see readers being frustrated not knowing who is under the mask though. The other characters build up some curiosity about who she is. The art handles the character and the setting beautifully.
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