What If... Loki Was Worthy?: A Loki and Valkyrie Story

In the inaugural installment of a sweeping multiversal saga, Loki and Valkyrie pursue redemption, reshaping Marvel heroes' origins. Amid infinite realms and fleeting time, Loki faces his past transgressions, grappling with newfound responsibility and a looming cosmic threat.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 02 April 2024
Publisher: Cornerstone

Loki, the mischievous trickster, and Valkyrie, the valiant warrior, embark on a quest for redemption in the inaugural installment of an expansive multiversal saga that dares to reimagine the foundational tales of beloved Marvel champions. Across myriad realms, the passage of time appears fleeting, yet the potential for boundless divergences remains infinite, birthing a tapestry of realities beyond measure.

For eons, I've observed the exploits of the enigmatic Loki, weaving chaos with his cunning. However, ponder this: What if Loki, against all odds, became the savior of Asgard, thwarting the vengeful schemes of Tony Stark? Consider this scenario: Thor, the illustrious Son of Odin, the Thunder God brandishing the mighty Mjolnir, lies in eternal slumber, his demise orchestrated by none other than Loki himself.

Initially conceived as a jest—Loki's playful manipulation of the destructive Destroyer, redirecting Thor's path towards Midgard—soon morphed into a calamitous event, leaving a trail of death and devastation in its wake across the vibrant streets of New York City, where valiant heroes stood as bulwarks against impending doom. Though the city was spared from obliteration, it came at a grievous cost—the sacrifice of Thor's divine essence.

Consumed by wrath and anguish, the All-Father decrees Loki's exile to Earth as punishment for his transgression. Cast into a realm defined by mundane trappings—boxed libations, instant sustenance, and an eccentric collective dubbed the "Buffalo Bills"—Loki resigns himself to a modest existence, far removed from the opulent splendor of Asgard's regal courts. Yet, amidst this solitude, he discovers an unexpected camaraderie in Brian the Gecko, whose company proves more stimulating than the fawning courtiers of his past, fostering an unlikely bond between two disparate beings.

As the God of Mischief grapples with his newfound solitude, a Valkyrie, resolute in her oath to honor Thor's legacy, intrudes upon his humble abode, bearing her fallen comrade's final testament—an urgent plea to locate a certain Dr. Jane Foster and bestow upon her the mantle of Mjolnir's rightful inheritor. Tasked with fulfilling his brother's dying wish, Loki finds himself ensnared in the tangled web of his own making, as the reverberations of his fateful prank reverently echo through the annals of time.

Haunted by the specters of those lost amidst Asgard's turmoil, Iron Man, consumed by righteous fury, vows retribution against those who dare to transcend mortal limitations. Driven by an unyielding resolve to safeguard Earth from the capricious whims of extraterrestrial deities, he harnesses the forge of Asgard to fashion an arsenal of devastating armaments, each crafted with the singular intent of severing the tether binding their disparate worlds. Consequences be damned, for in the crucible of conflict, morality wavers, and alliances falter.

Amidst the tumult of cosmic upheaval, Asgard turns to Loki in their hour of desperation, beckoning him to confront the weighty query that looms over his fractured existence: Does he possess the inherent worthiness to ascend to the lofty mantle of heroism, or is he forever condemned to dwell in the shadow of his golden brother's legacy?

Weight: 536g
Dimension: 240 x 162 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529914337