Thor puts great stock into being the Odinson, but what then, should readers make of the Thorson, Thor’s own forgotten child who’s just returned thanks to a mysterious evil scheme? Thor didn’t exactly have the best relationship with his estranged son, so whether he sides with his father, or his evil mother, will be vitally important to Thor’s future.

The Immortal Thor #17 – written by Al Ewing, with art by Jan Bazaldua – ends with a surprise twist, with Thor’s forgotten alternate-future son Magni returning as a dark reminder of a time Thor would rather forget.

In the issue, nearly murdered by B-List supervillains. This changes Thor’s mind on his earlier decision to refuse to resurrect her son Iric, which she had implored Thor to do. Thor is canny enough to make sure she’s not planning to resurrect her other future son, the evil Ove, but forgets his own son.

Thor's Dark Future Son Magni Is Back, Thanks To The Enchantresses' Tricks

Magni Returns In The Immortal Thor #17 – Written By Al Ewing; Art By Jan Bazaldua; Color By Matt Hollingsworth; Lettering By Joe Sabino

Magni was introduced in 2003's Thor (Vol. 2) #68, created by writer Dan Jurgens and artist Scot Eaton. This issue finally shows the long-teased timeline of ‘the Reigning’, a dark future in which Thor turns evil. In this alternate future, Thor has conquered Earth and married the Enchantress, resulting in their son, Magni. Unlike his father, Magni is a traditional hero, and proves himself worthy of wielding Mjolnir, a power long-since lost to Thor as a result of his dark turn.

Readers' first major question is whether Magni has been plucked from his moment of death in Thor #79, or whether he’s from a world that continued on, one where he maybe lived.

In Dan Jurgens’ final issue, Thor (Vol. 2) #79, Thor realizes his hubris in the traditional Marvel Multiverse, changing the past creates a branching timeline, meaning that there’s likely a world where the Reigning never ended. Readers' first major question is whether Magni has been plucked from his moment of death in Thor #79, or whether he’s from a world that continued on, one where he maybe lived.

Enchantress Brought Magni Back For A Purpose – But It's Difficult To Predict What That Purpose Is

Magni's First Appearance: Thor (Vol. 2) #68 – Written By Dan Jurgens; Art By Scot Eaton, Ink By Cam Smith, Color By Ian Hannin & Rob Ro; Lettering By Ranady Gentile

The bigger question is why Enchantress has brought back Magni. There are a couple of likely answers. Enchantresses’ plots so far in Immortal Thor have involved her manipulating Magni can lift Mjolnir. Maybe Enchantress has yet another plan to rid Thor of his hammer. Whatever the case for be, this is the Enchantress’ plan, so it can’t be good for Thor.

The Immortal Thor #17 is available now from Marvel Comics.