As King of New Asgard, Valkyrie made sweeping changes to their slice of Midgard, turning a dozy fishing village into a bustling tourist destination. She spent her time in meetings, starring in advertisements, and shaking hands with prominent leaders.
When Gorr the God Butcher attacked the city with shadow monsters, Valkyrie responded with force. She was joined by the worthy Dr. Jane Foster, AKA The Mighty Thor, and Thor. While they fought, Gorr kidnapped New Asgardian children with such stealth that no one could stop him. Valkyrie conducted damage control and reassured her people that their children would be found. When Heimdall’s son, Axl, contacted them using his all-seeing eyes, Valkyrie, Thor, Mighty Thor, and Korg formulated a plan to recruit allies in Omnipotence City, home of the most powerful gods in the universe.
Before they left, Valkyrie checked on Foster. Despite the fact that Foster had cancer and Mjolnir wasn’t improving her health, Valkyrie encouraged her to join them in their quest. She revealed that while she loved being King, she missed fighting alongside her sisters, which now included Foster.
Once in Omnipotence City, they cloaked themselves in disguises since they lacked an invitation. However, Thor offended Zeus, forcing Valkyrie, The Mighty Thor, and Korg to reveal themselves. When Zeus refused their request of help against the maniac Gorr and let it slip that Gorr would never make it to Eternity—a powerful wish-granting being at the center of the universe—Valkyrie and the Thors realized the risk was far greater than they realized. They attacked Zeus and those protecting him, allowing Valkyrie to steal Zeus’ signature lightning bolt, the Thunderbolt, which they hoped to use against Gorr. Together they made a dramatic escape using their Goat Boat, but not before Valkyrie kissed the hand of a lady goodbye.
Traveling to the Shadow Realm where the kids were being held, they faced Gorr, who quickly disabled them. Gorr reminded Valkyrie that the gods failed her too when they did nothing to protect her sisters from being massacred by Hela. Gorr made Thor choose between Mighty Thor and Valkyrie but he couldn’t so he called his ax, Stormbreaker, the very thing that would help Gorr unlock Eternity’s gate to grant his wish. Its arrival freed them and the trio battled Gorr. Valkyrie stabbed Gorr through the back with Thunderbolt, but Gorr disarmed her, stabbing her in turn with the same weapon. Thor opened the rainbow bridge to take her home, but Gorr ripped Stormbreaker from him. With Foster parted from Mjolnir and falling more ill than before and Valkyrie recovering from her injury, Thor was the only remaining warrior who could hope to save the kidnapped children. Valkyrie gave Thor the Thunderbolt, which he used to travel to the children, Gorr, and Eternity.
The universe was saved thanks to Foster going against doctor’s orders and sacrificing herself to save the universe in the battle against Gorr. After Thor returned to New Asgard with the children, Valkyrie had a statue erected to commemorate Foster. Valkyrie enrolled all the children into self-defense classes that she and Sif taught.