Empire releases an image from its upcoming Thor: Ragnarok issue

Ahead of its upcoming issue, Empire Magazine has released a new image of Thor.

Thor: Ragnarok‘s first official trailer definitely took audiences on a grand ride. It was chock full of action, humor, and surprises. Yes, we saw Mjolnir get shattered, Asgard destroyed, and Hulk making an appearance after a long absence.

However, as much as those things delighted fans, the biggest buzz was our hero getting a haircut and the return of his helmet. Ever since Thor (2011), our hero has sported long hair. As for his famous headwear, it disappeared after only a few scenes from his inaugural movie.

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Granted, the helmet probably went away because Chris Hemsworth became a much bigger star, and audiences want to see the faces of their favorite actors. However, fans of the comics want a very faithful adaptation of their superheroes.

Ahead of its upcoming issue, Empire has released a new close-up image of Thor. It may not show his new helmet, but it does give us a new look at his haircut. On top of that, it also shows some intricate details of the top half of his armor.

Image Courtesy of Empire Magazine for Thor: Ragnarok

This issue of Empire—which will have extensive coverage of Thor: Ragnarok—will hit newsstands and bookstores on May 18, 2017.

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Production Details

Thor: Ragnarok—Official Synopsis

"In Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok, Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok – the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization – at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger – the Incredible Hulk!"

Thor: Ragnarok is set to be released in North America on November 3, 2017

It will be directed by Taika Waititi, written by Stephany Folson, and star Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Idris Elba as Heimdall, Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Cate Blanchett as Hela, Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, Jeff Goldblum as Grandmaster, Karl Urban as Skurge, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk, Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange / Doctor Strange, and Sam Neill in an undisclosed role.