--- product_id: 44136364 title: "Ragnarok, Vol. 2: The Lord of the Dead Hardcover – July 11, 2017" brand: "walter simonson" price: "VT184476" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/44136364-ragnarok-vol-2-the-lord-of-the-dead-hardcover-july store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Ragnarok, Vol. 2: The Lord of the Dead Hardcover – July 11, 2017 **Brand:** walter simonson **Price:** VT184476 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ragnarok, Vol. 2: The Lord of the Dead Hardcover – July 11, 2017 by walter simonson - **How much does it cost?** VT184476 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/44136364-ragnarok-vol-2-the-lord-of-the-dead-hardcover-july) ## Best For - walter simonson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted walter simonson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Ragnarok, Vol. 2: The Lord of the Dead Hardcover – July 11, 2017 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sKefGzskL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars The energy and excitement of Ragnarok keeps going in Volume 2 *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2017* The joy of reading pure Walt Simonson is a gift to any fan of the comic form and fantasy in general.Freed of the constrictures of the"Big 2", "Dino" Walt spins his own imaginative tale of a post-Ragnarok world where all the gods are dead and the creatures of evil rule the world. The sun and moon have been swallowed whole and dusk covers the land.The chief architect of the end, Surtur, broods in his hellish abode and is content - until he feels a disturbance that troubles him. Eventually he finds out that the "Stone God", none other than Thor himself is alive. After a fashion. The reader is left to decide whether Thor is truly alive or actually dead. As depicted by Simonson, most would pick the latter.Picking up from where he left off in Book 1 (issues 1-6 of the serialized comic), Thor is tracked by a Black Elf assassin and his young daughter. The wife and mother perished trying to "kill" Thor (assuming he was alive). The quest was given to them by the Lord of the Dead, Angantyr.We are left puzzled by Angantyr. Why is he Lord of the Dead? Where is Hel? What remains of the old evils and what is the heirarchy now?Book 2 (issues 7-12) follows the trio in their quest to uncover some of those answers. It is a tale filled with epic battles, great irony and greater poignancy. In short, classic Walt Simonson.It could go without saying that the art is beautiful, but that would not be giving Simonson his due. He is crafting a labor of love and therefore the pictures explode off the page. From detailed moments of pure emotion to massive spreads of sheer power, it is Simonson as we've not been able to see for many years.The writing matches the art in every challenge. I am reminded of when I was reading the early books of Stephen King's Dark Tower series. In those tomes, King awed and amazed with a world that was already dying and then spent much of the books going forward and backward at the same time, to the reader's delight.In much the same way, Simonson explores the "before time" in flashback sequences, slowly peeling back the how and why the world is now as it is. It's got an advantage over King in that you have all those lovely Simonson drawings to go with the words (and long-time pal John Workman at the letters).After two superlative volumes (or 12 issues) there has been no waning to the energy or appeal of Simonson's Ragnarok. It feels as if he has a tale of epic proportions to tell and so we can all look forward to the end of the world lasting a whole lot longer than we might have imagined. Thank goodness for that! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive Thor writer returns with his own vision *by K***O on Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2017* In the 80s Walt Simonson's Thor for Marvel comics set the bar for epic action. I was a little worried when I heard about this book that it would feel like a retread of his earlier books but Volume 1 put those worries to rest. Set years after Ragnarok, in the ruins of Asgard and the other realms of Norse myth, an undead Thor seeks revenge.The art and story are just as good as the first book and Simonson is in fine form.My one worry is this may be too ambitious. With this book it's obvious that Simonson sees Ragnarok going for several years, it's not finished in volume 2, and doesn't seem likely to end in volume 3 or 4. Even worse as far as I can tell volume 3 hasn't even started yet. So my biggest worry is that this book may not be finished for years, if ever. But all in all that's not such a bad thing to worry about.Pick it up, it's good. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars If you were impressed with Volume 1... *by E***E on Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2018* Loved the first volume of Ragnarock, Walt Simonson’s new foray into Norse mythology and Thor (though this version of Thor is different from the Marvel version Mr. Simonson handled so well). This volume follows the first volume quite directly and offers plenty of surprises and incredible artwork. I found volume 1 a little better overall but that’s hardly a knock against this work. If you bought and enjoyed the first volume, there’s no reason at all not to buy the second! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/44136364-ragnarok-vol-2-the-lord-of-the-dead-hardcover-july](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/44136364-ragnarok-vol-2-the-lord-of-the-dead-hardcover-july) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*