Thor (Simonson Battle Armor) vs Jormungand the Midgard Serpent by Ron Frenz
Artist: Ron Frenz (Penciller)
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DescriptionLast week posted a DWJ page with Beta Ray Bill vs Fin Fang Foom so thought I’d continue the “Thor vs dragon” thing with this - one of my fave classic creators Ron Frenz’s rendition of Thor in Simonson designed armor vs his Norse arch nemesis, Jormungand, the Midgard Serpent!Commissioned this quite a while ago…the Frenz list is long but my turn came up! Thor 378-380 were a few of my favorite issues when I was a kid and a big part of that was the armor design revealed in 378 and the battle against Jormungand done over full page splashes in 380. Jormungand’s look here is straight up from said 380 with the head essentially being that cover shot. Love that the World Serpent’s tail goes WAY back into the background noting how it “encircles the earth”. Then we got a large and in charge shot of Thor, armored up due to him not being at full strength at the time. Great pose, great lines. I’ve got a color commission of this face off by Khoi Pham (see in my gallery) and now glad to add this B&W inked take on horizontal 11x17 by fab Frenz! Social/Sharing |
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E DLS 
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 12/2/2025
Yes, I see the not so subtle not to Simonson. But that Thor is all Frenz. Fabulous commission. So glad your turn finally came up. Congratulations.
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 12/7/2025
E DLS wrote:
Yes, I see the not so subtle not to Simonson. But that Thor is all Frenz. Fabulous commission. So glad your turn finally came up. Congratulations.
Exactly as Eric says (as usual :) )! It's gotta hit you right in all the nostalgic feels, K, having a deep and authentic vein of Simonson -and- Frenz flavor running through the piece. Wonderful! It sure looks like Ron enjoyed the assignment, too - that serpent is a wonderfully detailed love letter to those fantastic couple issues! A fantastic use of a commission spot, K! Congrats!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/2/2025
Really interesting way that the scene is presented/composed! Almost as if the background elements and the tail of Jormungand are "matted" within the piece with that double outline creating a panel-like effect for their epic battle to pop out from the panel and spill outward and over onto the larger canvas - very cool stuff and classic depictions of both characters by Frenz! congrats on the great commission result.
Paul Roach
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 12/2/2025
Kavi H wrote:
Really interesting way that the scene is presented/composed! Almost as if the background elements and the tail of Jormungand are "matted" within the piece with that double outline creating a panel-like effect for their epic battle to pop out from the panel and spill outward and over onto the larger canvas - very cool stuff and classic depictions of both characters by Frenz! congrats on the great commission result.
Yes, I felt the same when I saw it! It's almost as though Thor is going to travel through a portal into a mythical domain to fight the Serpent.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/5/2025
Kavi H wrote:
Really interesting way that the scene is presented/composed! Almost as if the background elements and the tail of Jormungand are "matted" within the piece with that double outline creating a panel-like effect for their epic battle to pop out from the panel and spill outward and over onto the larger canvas - very cool stuff and classic depictions of both characters by Frenz! congrats on the great commission result.
Yes, I see it. Gettin' ready to bat him back through the panel :)
Thanks, Kavi, and all, for the comments!
Duke Fleed
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 12/2/2025
The title is a mouthful, but the art is simply terrific!
Alberto Gonzalez
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/2/2025
The wait was definitely worth it! Congrats on the gorgeous piece, Ron crushed this one!!!
André .
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 12/2/2025
The Frenz take some time, but he still has the magic that's worth the wait. Excellent!
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 12/2/2025
It is extra important in Asgard to brush and floss.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/2/2025
Definitely worth the wait, and then some! Congrats on a great piece - love the recent theme!
Paul Brzegowy
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 12/2/2025
The layout on this piece really works and glad your wait is over at long last.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/2/2025
This terrific illustration looks like a Ron Frenz Thor and a Walter Simonson Midgard Serpent joint effort! By keeping Thor completely outside the background panel, Frenz perfectly captured the illusion he was looking to create of the Serpent coming out of his realm to do battle in Thor's realm! Fabulous!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/2/2025
Brush my body armor
'Cause the inking makes me weak
Swinging of the hammer
I see no ceiling, when Thor looks at dragon teeth
How can we go back to being Frenz
When we just shared serpent?
How can you look at me Jormungand?
I'm someone you've never met?
It was last December
You were Wishin’ all my Best
I still love Walter
I was scared of dragon breath, didn't want you to lose your Frenz
Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/2/2025
Great addition my friend! Teaches that patience is necessary to land a nice commission like this.
Travis Ellisor
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/2/2025
Love it! Ron's take on this battle is awesome, as expected. His commissions are always fantastic!
Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/2/2025
Great rendition of the best Thor battle ever!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/5/2025
Derek Crabbe wrote:
Great rendition of the best Thor battle ever!
Thanks, D, and agreed! When I think of Thor battles in all the Thor books I've read over the years, issue 380 still rises to the top!
Benedict Judas Hel
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/2/2025
My money is on Jormungand to win this battle!
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/3/2025
Frenz' commissions are always great and you'd swear looking at this that Simonson actually drew Jormungand ;)
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 12/3/2025
No matter the long wait if the result is like this! It is so cool! Huge congrats!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/9/2025
Wow! Love this rendition of Thor by Ron Frenz, all armored up and ready to rumble. And I love the way Frenz drew Thor attacking Jormungand, the Midgard Serpent! I don't know if you intended it or not, but it almost appears to me like the Dragon is climbing out of some kind of window or portal from another dimension. Very cool commission!
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