Thor (Marvel Comics)

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Thor
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Journey into Mystery #83 (August 1962)
Created by	Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby
In-story information
Alter ego	Thor Odinson
Species	Asgardian
Place of origin	Asgard
Team affiliations	Avengers
Partnerships	Loki, Sif
Notable aliases	Donald Blake, Sigurd Jarlson, Jake Olson, Eric Masterson, Odinson
Abilities	Superhuman strength, speed, endurance, and longevity, weather manipulation, flight via Mjolnir, energy projection, dimensional transportation, electric manipulation

Thor is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, based on the Norse deity of the same name, is the Asgardian god of thunder and possesses the enchanted hammer Mjolnir, which grants him the ability to fly and manipulate weather among his other superhuman attributes.

Publication history

Thor first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 in August 1962 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller-plotter Jack Kirby. He has since starred in several ongoing series and limited series, and is a founding member of the superhero team the Avengers, appearing in each volume of that series.

Fictional character biography

Thor Odinson is the son of Odin, the All-Father of the Norse gods, and Gaea, the Elder Earth Goddess. Raised in the realm of Asgard, Thor is taught the ways of battle and honor. He wields the enchanted hammer Mjolnir, which grants him the power to control the weather, fly, and project energy blasts.

Early adventures

Thor's early adventures on Earth often involve his alter ego, Dr. Donald Blake, a human physician who discovers his true identity as the god of thunder. As Blake, Thor learns humility and compassion, which are essential traits for a hero.

The Avengers

Thor is a founding member of the Avengers, a team of superheroes assembled to protect the world from threats too great for any one hero to handle. His teammates include Iron Man, Hulk, Ant-Man, and Wasp.

Ragnarok and rebirth

Thor has faced numerous challenges, including Ragnarok, the prophesied end of the gods. Despite the destruction of Asgard, Thor has been reborn and continues to protect both his home realm and Earth.

Powers and abilities

Thor possesses superhuman strength, speed, endurance, and longevity. His enchanted hammer, Mjolnir, allows him to control the weather, fly, and project energy blasts. Thor can also travel between dimensions and manipulate electricity.

In other media

Thor has appeared in various media adaptations, including animated television series, films, and video games. He is portrayed by Chris Hemsworth in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with Thor (2011).

Related pages

• Avengers (comics)
• Loki (Marvel Comics)
• Sif (Marvel Comics)
• Mjolnir (comics)
• Asgard (comics)
• Odin (Marvel Comics)
• Marvel Cinematic Universe