Immortal opportunist and God of Mischief Loki's brutal attempted murder of the Fantastic Four's Invisible Woman Sue Storm in Marvel Comics is too vicious for the MCU. This attack hammers home just how disturbing Loki can be when he's trying to consolidate power.
Thor: First Thunder is a miniseries that debuted in September 2010 and ran until January 2011. As the name suggests, the series was written to be a faithful retelling of Thor's first appearance for modern audiences to reintroduce fans to classic Thor content ahead of the first Thor movie in May 2011. It delves into why Thor was banished from Asgard by his Father Odin, why his brother Loki is always vexing him, and how he overcomes his selfish ways. But most importantly, the series retools the relationship between Thor and his alter-ego Donald Blake and shows how they became one. Thor is supposed to find his humanity, and Blake is supposed to find his inner strength. In terms of an origin story there's not much being rebooted. Instead, it leans into the classic Jack Kirby and Stan Lee elements while also not rehashing every familiar detail so fans won't feel a sense of déjà vu.
The Thor: First Thunder series concludes with issue #5, where writer Bryan J.L. Glass and illustrator Tan Eng Huat really ratchet up the tension by showing all the shocking details of Loki's final killing spree. Loki has tricked Thor into attacking Midgard and Earth's heroes mobilize to halt the pair of Asgardians. In the midst of the onslaught Invisible Woman uses her force-fields to protect herself. Invisible Woman is the Fantastic Four's unrecognized powerhouse, and her shields are usually strong enough to deter any attacker. This makes it doubly shocking to see Loki switch the polarity of her shields, trapping Invisible Woman inside her own compressed shield bubble and nearly crushing her to death. Fortunately, she survives the attack and is assisted by Jane Foster once Loki is sent away.
Sue Storm is one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel Universe. She can turn invisible, create force fields, and even fly. But in the hands of Loki, she almost becomes the victim of a gruesome reversal of her own powers. This moment is definitive proof that her fields are so strong, she can crush someone to death without much effort. In fact, because Invisible Woman's powers are constantly evolving, she's a well of untapped potential to threaten any villain. However, this moment is undeniably horrifying, which is illustrated by Tan Eng Huat's unique art style for the series. The close-angle shot gives readers a full view of the panic in her eyes, the sweat on her face, and her teeth bared in fear. Huat employs the up-the-nose drawing perspective to its fullest potential to because it makes the viewer experience the primal fear Sue Storm is undeniably feeling.
The scene is so violent that it's hard to believe that it could ever be adapted for the MCU. Seeing the almighty and beloved Invisible Woman reduced to a victim in this way is not something that would sit well with fans. Invisible Woman is no stranger to being disresepected by comic writers, but to include this level of gratuitous violence in the MCU at the hands of a character who is frequently toned down for movie and TV audiences would be a complete shock. This dark and vicious scene accomplishes two things: It solidifies just how powerful the Fantastic Four's Sue Storm is while also confirming how dangerous Loki can be, all in one unforgettable moment.