![]() ![]() Certainly before Rodi Loki has never been examined in this sort of depth, yet by the conclusion it’s noted that Loki is what we make him, perhaps the reason he’s never been examined in such depth. It’s a clever concept with Shakespearean overtones, that of the tortured three-dimensional villain embodying evil, and Rodi introduces the meta-fictional element of Loki always being destined to lose due to what he represents in our minds. It isn’t enough, however, as Loki strides around his barren castle and via a succession of visits and visitors reflects on what he perceives as past injustices, discovering victory can’t erase the festering voices from within, and the god of manipulation is all to easily seeded with doubts. With the aid of allies he’s conquered Asgard, had Thor kneel before him and thrown him into the dungeons, along with the remaining great and good of the gleaming city. ![]() It begins as Loki achieves his life’s ambition. The abiding theme of Robert Rodi’s exploration of Thor’s seething half-brother is heavy being the head that wears the crown. ![]()
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