I’ve always loved Thor. A Norwegian Midwestern up-bringing perhaps is to blame, but Thor was a favorite as a kid, and remains so today. Mythology and capes and Mjolnir. What’s not to love?

So, I’m excited for Thor: The Dark World, in theaters Nov. 8.

If you’ve forgotten much of the first Thor (it’s only OK, after all), here’s a recap, in 8-bit glory.