Tales of Asgard

Tales of Asgard marks the eighth animated feature film from Marvel Animation studios.  As it was released directly to DVD / Blue Ray on May 17, 2011, just eleven days after the theatrical release of the MCU's Thor.  It essentially tells a story of young Thor in his adolescent years before he receive his mighty hammer.
It leans into the premise that Thor discovers the people of Asgard do not sincerely feel  he is adequately equipped  to lead his subjects or assume a more prominent role.  The consequence is Thor sets out on a quest with his adopted brother Loki for the lost Sword of Surtur to prove he can be worthy to the task.  Along with the Warriors Three and eventually lady Sif, the boy's adventure turns deadly as their lives and that of the Kingdom of Asgard fall prey to many forces of evil.
The film was given a rotten tomatoes audience score of 43%. and offers an alternative and richer story to Thor; something that the live action counterpart was lacking according to some critics.  Its a coming of age that follows the close bond between the brothers before seeds of deceit had been sewn.
It puts Thor on a  swashbuckling trek into dangerous and mysterious lands, and a few Norse pubs. And not since Thor versus Hulk does the visuals opens up a more insightful view of the nine realms for us the audience to see how it all stitches together,