8 Books and comics to read ahead of Marvel’s Loki Disney+ premiere

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Disney+ just released a new trailer for Marvel’s new show, Loki. Luckily, you don’t have to wait until its June premiere to get your fill of the God of Mischief. There are plenty of comics and books starring Loki that will tide you over until then, and you can check out our favorites below.

1. Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers by Rob Rodi and Esad Ribic; $20

This 152-page comic book, originally published in 2004, tells the story of Loki’s rise to become ruler of Asgard. And since the whole thing is told from his troubled perspective, readers get a glimpse into his complex feelings for his brother Thor and their father, Odin. This captivating story features beautifully painted artwork by Esad Ribic, who Marvel fans will know from his current stint on the latest Eternals comic.

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2. Loki: Agent of Asgard Volume 1: Trust Me by Al Ewing; $17

This volume comprises the first five issues of Loki: Agent of Asgard as he takes on missions for All-Mother, including a heist of Avengers Tower. In this book, fans will discover a different side of Loki as he takes on new challenges and tries to create a team to take on the dungeons of Asgardia.

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3. Loki: The God Who Fell to Earth by Daniel Kibblesmith; $17

This book features Loki, now king of the Frost Giants, coming to Earth and being forced into a battle of wits against Iron Man himself, Tony Stark. The book is also highlighted by a confrontation with the (criminally underrated) Marvel villain, Nightmare.

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4. Vote Loki by Christopher Hastings; $9

In this comic book, Loki, the god of lies, tries to run for President of the United States. With his smile and charismatic tone, Loki tries to sway the American media in this political satire of the 2016 election. Eagle-eyed fans will notice the artwork in these comics looks eerily similar to some of the costumes shown in the recent Loki trailer.

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5. Loki: Where Mischief Lies by Mackenzi Lee; $13

Before he became Thor’s nemesis, Loki was just a kid trying to prove himself to everyone. In this book, he wants to be a hero when it seems everyone thinks he is a villain—that is, everyone except for Amora. This sorceress-in-training sees a different side of Loki, but when she’s banished from Asgard, Loki is anguished until mysterious murders send him to Earth for investigation.

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6. Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman; $10

The New York Times bestselling author, Neil Gaiman, needs no introduction. And anyone who’s read his work knows just how big of an influence Norse mythology has had on it. Well, it was only a matter of time before Gaiman literally wrote the book on Norse myth—and it’s essential reading for anyone interested in the subject. If you’re a Marvel fan looking to discover Loki’s roots, Gaiman’s Norse Mythology is an excellent, imaginative place to start.

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7. American Gods: A Novel by Neil Gaiman; $12

Gaiman also created his own take on fictionalized Norse mythology in American Gods. Not only will fans find Loki, a.k.a. Low-Key Lyesmith, in this book, but you’ll also run across familiar faces like Odin and the West African god Anansi in this compelling, contemporary tale.

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8. Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Box Set by Rick Riordan; $38

Author Rick Riordan became a well-known name due to his Percy Jackson book series, which is based on Greek mythology. Now he has taken on Norse mythology with his book trilogy Mangus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. Though these books are intended for readers aged 10 to 14, it doesn’t mean you can try them out yourself and see how Loki messes with Mangus.

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