Warning: Contains spoilers for Phoenix #4.Notorious Gorr, God Butcherthe monstrous enemy of the beloved Thor and the villainous MCU star Thor: Love and Thunderhas not been seen in Earth-616’s mainline continuity since his “death” in Thor: God of Thunder (2015) No. 11. In a terrifying turn of events, Gorr, the Butcher of the Gods, has now returned to Marvel as Jean Gray’s mortal enemy in Phoenix #4resurrected with a brutal enhancement to his already incredible strength.
Jean Gray travels in space. protecting the innocent and trying to change the universe’s perception of the Phoenix Force.The mighty hero has already fought against such powerful foes as Thanos’ Black Order, but Gorr is by far the most dangerous foe she has ever faced.
Phoenix #4, from Stephanie Phillips and Alessandro Miracolo, features Gorr pursuing the main character, declaring her a god because – as canonically established in X-Men: Forever – Jean Gray – Phoenixand the Phoenix is the cosmic deity of life and rebirth. However, as with Jean Gray’s reincarnations, the resurrection of Gorr, the God Butcher only made him more powerful, as the power of Full Black now resides at his very core, eliminating the need for the Necrosword.
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October 9, 2024 |
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Stephanie Phillips |
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Alessandro Miracolo, David Curiel |
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Yasmin Putri |
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Francesco Manna, Nathan Serdi, Karen S. Darboe |
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BEWARE… GOD THE BUTCHER! His call resounded throughout the universe: He will receive retribution. He will carry out his terrible revenge. GORR, THE BUTCHER GOD, is about to kill the PHOENIX. Plus: CAPTAIN MARVEL comes to the challenge… |
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Gorr the Butcher God has a black heart
The Butcher has surpassed the need for the Necrosword
Gorr the God Butcher began as a tragic figure, a man from an unnamed planet whose entire family died before his eyes and his prayers to the gods went unanswered. Angered by this apparent injustice, Gorr eventually witnessed a deadly battle between two gods, which led him to discovery of the All-Black Necrosword and the beginning of a thousand-year campaign of deicide across space. Eventually, the modern Thor was able to absorb All-Black and weaken Gorr before the 6th century version of Thor beheaded the villain, seemingly ending his reign of terror. It looks like Gorr, who is returning to Phoenix No. 4 – resurrection of the “dead” Gorr from Thor: God of Thunderbut some readers have suggested that this is actually Gorr’s return from the distant future. King Thor row.
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It was said that “Jean Gray is the Phoenix, the Phoenix is Jean Grey”, which Gorr throws in Jean’s face, saying “All-Black is me, I am All-Black”.
All-Black is the first ever Necrosword, created by the last king of Black Knull by combining the world’s first symbiote and celestial energies into a powerful and indestructible weapon of the living abyss. After Thor absorbed All-Black as well as Gorr’s Godbomb, it was assumed that the connection between Gorr and the brutal Necrosword had been severed… but clearly that was not the case. Gorr spent so much time with the All-Black and was so deeply spoiled by his abyss of energy that the Necrosword’s symbiote core is directly connected to the Godslaughterer’s heart, making it a living Necrosword.. It was said that “Jean Gray is the Phoenix, the Phoenix is Jean Grey”, with Gorr throwing himself in Jean’s face, declaring “All-Black is me, I am All-Black” before stabbing Jean in the heart and appearing would kill her.
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Gorr’s attack on Jean Gray proves her divinity
But can the Phoenix Force take on the Butcher?
In many ways, Gorr’s pursuit of Jean Gray is a sign of “respect,” an unequivocal acknowledgment that Jean Gray is “a god by any other name,” even if she doesn’t consider herself a deity. Jean Gray now has the universal concept of life, death and rebirth at her fingertips, making her an obvious target for Gorr. Unfortunately, Jean’s new status as a god-like being came to the attention of the Galactic Council, and the Shi’ar Gladiator made it clear to the Council that he believed Phoenix has once again become the single greatest threat facing the universe. While Jean will surely find a way to defeat the God Butcher, her heroism could be the final nail in the coffin, proving to the Council that Phoenix must be brought back under control.
Gorr, the God Butcher, is back, and this time his heart is as black as his soul, with All-Black now residing directly in the dark god’s evil chest. Jean Gray will have to harness the full power of the Phoenix Force to defeat Gorr again.but this defeat may come back to haunt the cult hero.
Phoenix #4 from Marvel Comics is available in stores now.