Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he presents his fashioning of the primeval Norse myths into a novel, which begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds, delves into the exploits of the deities, dwarves, and giants, and culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and the rebirth of a new time and people. Gaiman stays true to the myths while vividly recreating...

"Before the days of going toe-to-toe with the Avengers, a younger Loki is desperate to prove himself heroic and capable, while it seems everyone around him suspects him of inevitable villainy and depravity...except for Amora. When Loki and Amora cause the destruction of one of Asgard's most prized posseessions, Amaro is banished to earth, where her powers will slowly and excruciatingly fade to nothing. When Asgardian magic is detected in relation...

On a journey to defeat an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot defeat, Thor reunites with Jane Foster and must sacrifice everything to save the world.