Warriors Teen (Thor: Son of Asgard)

In Thor: Son of Asgard #1-6, titled "The Warriors Teen," Thor and his friends, Sif and Balder, have snuck into the trophy room and Thor tries to lift Mjolnir, without success. He states that someday, he will be worthy enough to lift it. Three giant spiders enchanted by Loki attack them. Working together, the three young warriors defeat them. After this feat, Odin decides to send them on a quest to find four mystical elements that will then be fashioned into an enchanted blade.[7] The four items are:[7] a scale from the dragon Hakurei; a feather from the snow eagle Gnori; a jewel from a mine of Jennia; and a vial of water from the Lake of Lilitha. Both the Norn Queen Karnilla and Loki learn of the quest[7] and separately try to stop the trio from completing it.[8] However, when Karnilla captures Loki[9] and attempts to convince him to aid her in overthrowing Odin, he refuses and instead informs Thor, Sif, and Balder of her plan.[10] Sif, Balder, and Loki return to Odin to prepare for Karnilla's attack, while Thor completes the quest.[10] After the attack, Karnilla kills Thor with an arrow,[10] but he is revived by the healing power of water from the lake and Sif's tears of love. Then the Norn Queen menaces the life of Loki. Balder offers his life in exchange for Loki's. He explains his action by the value of life and that there is good in every soul. Karnilla flees.[11] One month after the battle, the enchanted blade is finished. During a banquet, Odin presents the sword Svaden and gives it to Balder for his mercy and compassion.