"The Old Order Changeth", Lee, Stan (w), Kirby, Jack (p), Colletta, Vince (i). ", Macchio, Ralph; Gruenwald, Mark (w), Pollard, Keith (p), Stone, Chic (i). Straczynski, J. Michael (w), Coipel, Oliver (p), Morales, Mark (i). Thor’s father is Odin, the half-giant and ruler of the Aesir gods, and his mother is Jord (known as Fjörgen in old Norse), the earth goddess who is entirely of giant ancestry.Thor was married to Sif, a golden-haired goddess with whom he fathered a daughter, Thrúd.He had one son, Magni, with his lover, the giant … Foster panics and Thor intervenes. But it's unlike any Thor we've ever seen before. [72], Falling in love with Jane Foster, Thor disobeys his father and refuses to return to Asgard, an act for which he is punished on several occasions. These included Thor: The Mighty Avenger by Roger Langridge and Chris Samnee,[40] Thor: First Thunder by Bryan J. L. Glass and Tan Eng Huat,[41] Thor: For Asgard by Robert Rodi and Simone Bianchi,[42] and Iron Man/Thor by the writing duo of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. The Destroyer attempts to disintegrate the thunder god but can not do so due to Hela's curse. Seeking counsel on the matter, Thor restores his father Odin and his brother Loki, whom Thor had missed since his death. Thor learns that Ragnarok was the result of the self-styled "gods to the gods" known as Those Who Sit Above in Shadow, who feed on the cycle. Thor is saved by an enigmatic being called Marnot, who binds the life-force of a mortal called Jake Olson to the thunder god. ", Marz, Ron (w), Wyman, M. C. (p), DeCarlo, Mike (i). ", Lee, Stan (w), Kirby, Jack (p), Colletta, Vince (i). [48][49] This story arc was voted as the 8th best Thor story by Comicbook.com. "The Gentleman's Name Is Juggernaut! "Him! "Heroes Always Win—Don't They? I decided readers were already pretty familiar with the Greek and Roman gods. Being the son of Odin and the elder goddess Gaea, Thor is physically the strongest of the Asgardians. "Fury of the Firelord! ...and it was only natural for me to assign the penciling to Jack Kirby...[6], In a 1984 interview Kirby said "I did a version of Thor for D.C. in the fifties before I did him for Marvel. ", Macchio, Ralph; Gruenwald, Mark (w), Pollard, Keith (p), Stone, Chic (i). [226] Thor possesses keen senses[57] that allow him to track objects traveling faster than light[227] and hear cries from the other side of the planet. "The Thunder God and the Bi-Beast", Moench, Doug (w), Pollard, Keith (p), Stone, Chic (i). Walt Simonson took over both writing and art as of #337 (Nov. 1983). [64] His stamina allowed him to battle the entire Frost Giant army for nine months without any sustenance or rest;[229] Thor has shown the ability to regenerate wounded portions of his body,[230] including entire limbs or organs, with the aid of magical forces such as Mjolnir. The belt is called Megingjord, âpower beltâ and the iron gauntlets are called Járnglófar. Blake flees from the aliens into a cave. Working primarily with artist Ron Frenz, DeFalco stayed on the book until #459 (Feb. 1993). "This Hollowed Armor". [230] Thor has superhuman speed, agility, and reflexes, enabling him to deflect bullets with his hammer,[231] and to swing or throw it at many times the speed of light. "[7] The story was included in Tales of the Unexpected #16, from 1957; and although the character had a different design, some details would be reused by Kirby when he created the Marvel Comics version. "Journey Into Mystery", DeFalco "1980s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 233: "[Thor] crossed a dimensional rift that led him to Avalon, the home of the Celtic gods, where he confronted Leir, the god of lightning and the spear. With his fate unknown to the Avengers, he is believed to be missing in action. The thunder god extends his rule to Earth, with major repercussions. I created Thor at Marvel because I was forever enamored of legends, which is why I knew about Balder, Heimdall, and Odin. ", Straczynzki, J. Michael (w), Coipel, Olivier (p), Morales, Mark (i). He was a demonic entity who hated the Asgardians and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Thor and Sif live with their two children Trud and Modi, but also a stepson named Ullr who Thor adopted. Thor lives in Asgard together with his wife Sif at a place called Thrudheim, the name means âPlace of Mightâ. After a series of extended battles – including a battle to the death with Fafnir and thwarting the Dark Elf Malekith — the gods are finally triumphant, although during combat Odin and Surtur disappear through a rift and are presumed dead. ", Lee, Stan (w), Kirby, Jack (p), Colletta, Vince (i). Chris Hemsworth portrays Thor Odinson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Thor (2011), The Avengers (2012), Thor: The Dark World (2013), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Doctor Strange (2016) in a cameo, Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019) and will return in Thor: Love and Thunder (2022). It is estimated that almost 5,000 basic words in English (almost twenty percent) are so-called “loan words” from the Old Norse language which was spoken throughout Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, and Sweden) as well as in Scandinavian settlements and colonies.The Old Norse … [138], Eventually forced to wear armor to protect his broken body, Thor and Loki defeat a group of Ice Giants, who seek revenge by trying to locate the Midgard Serpent, hoping it would kill the thunder god. Thorâs hammer was forged by the dwarfs Brokkr and Eitri and itâs one of the most frightening weapons, it can send out lightning bolts and is capable of tearing down mountains and Mjölnir can hit any target. The hammer Mjölnir is also used in sacred ceremonies; it can be ceremonies about birth but also death. I tried to update Thor and put him into a superhero costume, but he was still Thor. Outraged at being used, Thor drains Galactus of his energies, leaving him a decimated husk. [38][39], To coincide with the Thor film, Marvel launched a number of new series starring the character in mid-2010. Some liberties have been taken with the English definitions to facilitate sorting them in a usable order. In Germanic mythology, Thor (/ θ ɔːr /; from Old Norse: Þórr) is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of mankind and also hallowing and fertility.Besides Old Norse Þórr, extensions of the god occur in Old English as Þunor and in Old High German as … ", Lee, Stan (w), Kirby, Jack (p), Colletta, Vince (i). [88] The thunder god returns to Asgard to prevent Mangog from drawing the Odinsword and ending the universe,[89] Thor learns the origin of Galactus[90] and rescues Sif after she is kidnapped by Him. Thor kills the Serpent, although his body is completely pulverized. “Thor’s Battle with the Giants” by Mårten Eskil Winge (1872) Thor (Old Norse Þórr, Old English Đunor, Old High German Donar, Proto-Germanic *Þunraz, “Thunder” [1]) is one of the most prominent figures in Norse mythology.He was a major god of all branches of the Germanic peoples before their conversion to Christianity, although … [210] As a result, Thor returns to a variant of his more familiar look with a golden arm, using various substitute hammers until the dwarves can gather enough uru to forge a true new Mjolnir. [43], In April 2011, Thor once again reverted to its original title of Journey into Mystery with issue #622, reuniting writer Gillen and artist Braithwaite in a series of stories starring Thor's adopted brother, Loki. Viking Clothes â What did the Vikings wear? ", DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 136: "Odin sent Thor to learn the secret of Galactus' past in this story by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. "The Whisper", Lee, Stan; Bernstein, Robert (w), Sinnott, Joe (p), Sinnott, Joe (i). [184][185][186][187][188] The next day Balder lifts Thor's exile and appoints Thor as his adviser. He discovered that the planet-eater had once been an alien called Galen. Lee and Kirby included Thor in The Avengers #1 (Sept. 1963) as a founding member of the superhero team. He had a lot of great ideas, and he took Thor in a totally new direction. Comics historian Les Daniels noted that "the adventures of Thor were gradually transformed from stories about a strange-looking superhero into a spectacular saga. Thor then demanded that Thialfi and Röskva became his servants, and came back with him to Asgard. "When the Grey Gargoyle Strikes!". Whenever Thor rides out from Asgard in his chariot he has two goats that pull his chariot, their names are Tanngniost âTeeth barerâ and Tanngrisnir âTeeth grinderâ. Thor (In Old Norse Þórr) is the almighty God of thunder in Norse mythology, he is the son of Odin and Giantess Fjörgyn. [12] The character has since appeared in every subsequent volume of the series. Lee stopped scripting soon after Kirby left, and during Buscema's long stint on the book, the stories were mostly written by Gerry Conway, Len Wein, or Roy Thomas. "[14] Artist Chic Stone, who inked several early Thor stories, observed that "Kirby could just lead you through all these different worlds. After initial misunderstandings, Bill forms an alliance with the Asgardian gods, and is empowered by Odin to aid Thor and his allies in a war with an approaching army of demons,[123] which is revealed to be led by fire demon Surtur, now wielding "Twilight", the gigantic "Sword of Doom". Family. "Thor and Loki Attack the Human Race! Thor placed 14th on IGN's list of "Top 100 Comic Book Heroes of All Time" in 2011,[2] and first in their list of "The Top 50 Avengers" in 2012.[3]. "A God Berserk! The transformation into a Herald also restores Thor's lost eye and arm. Simonson, Walt (w), Buscema, Sal (p), Buscema, Sal (i). [86][87] Thor battles the Asgardian troll Ulik for the first time when Ulik attempts to steal Mjolnir. [213] Thor later learns that the Black Winter considers Galactus as his herald. This is not Thorita. "[200] Later, Nick Fury whispers an unrevealed secret to Thor that causes him to lose the ability to pick up his hammer. It was … "Deal With The Devil! [5] Lee in 2002 described Thor's genesis early in the Marvel pantheon, following the creation of the Hulk: [H]ow do you make someone stronger than the strongest person? Thor is associated with the day Thursday which comes from the word Torsdag in the Scandinavian countries and in the Germanic countries it is called Donnerstag which means thunder day and comes from the word Donar, which was the name of Thor in the Germanic countries. "The Judgment of Tyr", Moench, Doug (w), Pollard, Keith (p), Day, Gene (i). [21] Simonson's run as writer-artist lasted until #367 (May 1986), although he continued to write – and occasionally draw – the book until issue #382 (Aug. 1987). Thor also has a son named Magni with a giantess called Jarnsaxa. Although the invasion force is ultimately defeated, Asgard itself is toppled by the Sentry, who also kills Loki. Additionally, archival footage of Hemsworth as Thor was used in the 2013 episodes "Pilot" and "The Well" of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.[247][248]. "Hark, the Herald Angel Lives! Thor also has some other powerful items, like a pair of iron gauntlets and a magical belt, when he wears both of these magical items it makes him twice as strong. The Old Norse "god house" was built from wood about 1200 years ago to worship gods like Odin, Thor, and Freyr. [132], When in possession of the "Odinforce" that usually empowers his father, Thor has proven capable of killing Galactus when the latter is very well fed and therefore at full power. The first item doubles Thor's strength and endurance[237] while the second is used to control his weather abilities; flight; energy projection and absorption (sufficient to reignite a dying star);[238] dimensional travel; matter manipulation, and the most powerful of his offensives, the God Blast (which taps into Thor's life force, and has even forced Galactus to flee),[239][240][241][242] the Thermo-blast,[83] and the Anti-Force (which counteracts another force). "The Master Plan of Mr. The hammer can be used to kill and destroy, but also revive people or animals. "The Twilight of SOME Gods! The boy Thialfi broke one of the bones and sucked out the delicious marrow. I felt that might be a new thing for comics, taking the old legends and modernizing them. Aaron, Jason (w), Dauterman, Russell (p), Dauterman, Russell (i). [205], In the 2016 limited series The Unworthy Thor, Odinson learns that Ultimate Thor's hammer has crash landed on Asgard following the "Secret Wars" storyline. Thor then kills the Sentry. DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 94: "Filled with some wonderful visual action, DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 95: "These backup stories originally began with updated versions of Norse mythology, but later switched to the adventures of a younger Thor. At its broadest extent, Old Norse was spoken in Scandinavia, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, the British Isles, continental Europe, Russia, Byzantium, Greenland, and even North America. He can cause these weather effects over the world and destroy entire buildings; by whirling his hammer he can lift entire buildings with the wind. [105][106] Thor also encounters the "Eye of Odin" (sacrificed by Odin to drink from the Well of Mimir) which claimed another Asgard and version of Thor once existed. Doom! [236], Thor is a superb hand-to-hand combatant, and is skilled in armed combat, excelling in the use of the war hammer, sword, axe and mace. Blake explains that when Odin originally removed the Blake persona from Thor,[166] Blake was consigned to the void that Thor now inhabited. After the target is hit, Thorâs hammer will return to Thorâs right hand all by itself. "For the Life of Asgard! Illustration from World History Archive, Alamy. "The Grand Alliance! After an adventure in Central Park, Thor manages to partially restore himself and then forces Loki to reverse the spell. The title ran until issue #85 / #587, dated December 2004. [76] This necessitates an extended leave of absence from the Avengers. 8 – Clip 1", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Thor_(Marvel_Comics)&oldid=1011053565, Fictional characters with air or wind abilities, Fictional characters with weather abilities, Fictional characters with electric or magnetic abilities, Marvel Comics characters who can move at superhuman speeds, Marvel Comics characters with superhuman strength, Works based on European myths and legends, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Wikipedia articles with multiple identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Superhuman strength, speed, durability and longevity, This page was last edited on 8 March 2021, at 19:32. "[9], Subsequent stories of the 13-page feature "The Mighty Thor" continued to be plotted by Lee, and were variously scripted by Lieber or by Robert Bernstein, working under the pseudonym "R. Berns". "Rigel Where Gods May Fear to Tread! "Victory", Straczynski, J. Michael (w), Djurdjević, Marko (p), Miki, Danny; Morales, Mark (i). When the supervillain Doctor Doom escapes from Hell, Mjolnir falls through the dimensional plane, and Doom tries unsuccessfully to lift the hammer. White supremacist Norse pagans have appropriated this symbol to use in a white supremacist context. "Special Delivery". "When The Ice Lords Make War", Aaron, Jason (w), Dauterman,Russell (p), Dauterman, Russell (i). Pronunciation : case sensitive: see the pronunciation key for a guide on how to write the sounds; sounds can only be searched in names that have been assigned pronunciations * is a wildcard that will match zero or more letters in the pronunciation example: *lee matches names which end with the sound lee _ is a wildcard that … ", Simonson, Walt (w), Buscema, Sal (p), Buscema, Sal (i). [173] Thor searches for his fellow Asgardians, and restores each of them,[172] with the exception of Sif, who had been trapped in the body of an old woman dying of cancer, her real form stolen by Loki. ", Lee, Stan (w), Heck, Don (p), Heck, Don (i). Despite the attempt by Odin to stop the Celestials by occupying the Destroyer armor (now 2,000 feet tall as holding the life essence of every Asgardian) and wielding the Odinsword (and aided by the Uni-Mind, an entity composed of the Eternals) and Thor himself, the aliens depart when presented with an offering by Gaea on behalf of the "Skymothers" (e.g. [74] Although Thor initially regards himself as a "superhero" like his teammates in the Avengers,[74] Loki's machinations draw Thor into increasingly epic adventures, such as teaming with his father Odin and Asgardian ally Balder against the fire demon Surtur and Skagg the Storm Giant,[75] and defeating an increasingly powerful Absorbing Man and proving his innocence in the "Trial of the Gods". Thor also learns Gaea was his birth mother. [173], Thor aids Amadeus Cho in a quest to find the necessary ingredients to bring back their mutual friend Hercules from a parallel universe. "Diner", Straczynski, J. Michael (w), Coipel, Oliver (p), Morales, Mark (i). "They Strike From Space! Dan Jurgens wrote the first 79 issues, with Daniel Berman and Michael Avon Oeming completing the series. The feature itself expanded to 18 pages in #105, which eliminated the remaining anthological story from each issue; it was reduced to 16 pages five issues later. [4] A different version of the mythological Thor had appeared previously in Venus #12–13 (February–April 1951). Though Thor accepts this,[172] his and Captain America's animosity toward Stark would persist until the conclusion of the 2010–2011 Avengers Prime miniseries. The following month, an ongoing series titled Thor: God of Thunder by writer Jason Aaron and artist Esad Ribić debuted as part of the Marvel NOW! ", Lee, Stan (w), Heck, Don (p), Heck, Don (i). This is Thor. The series follows the original Thor, who now refers to himself as Odinson, as he tries to find his purpose after relinquishing his name and title to Foster. [12] Thor's other early foes include Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man;[64] the Radioactive Man;[65][66] the Lava Man;[67] the Cobra;[68] Mister Hyde;[69] the Enchantress and the Executioner,[70][71] and the Grey Gargoyle. In Gods and Creatures by SkjaldenJune 1, 2011. Besides, I pictured Norse gods looking like Vikings of old, with the flowing beards, horned helmets, and battle clubs. [209], After Odinson learns that Mjolnir's new wielder is Jane Foster, Jane sacrifices Mjolnir to destroy Mangog by wrapping Mangog in chains tied to Mjolnir before hurling both into the sun. Thor locates Odin in a limbo between life and death, waging constant battle with Surtur. Meanwhile, an unidentified woman, later revealed as Jane Foster,[202] lifts Mjolnir, taking possession of Thor's power. "Of Beasts and Things...". ", Lee, Stan (w), Kirby, Jack (p), Colletta, Vince (i). ", Simonson, Walt (w), Buscema, Sal (p), Buscema, Sal (i). 1970).[10][11]. [246], The character was first portrayed in live action by Eric Allan Kramer in the 1988 television movie The Incredible Hulk Returns. [182][183], During the events of the 2010 "Siege" storyline, Thor defends Asgard against an invasion by Norman Osborn and his Dark Avengers. [231] As the son of the Earth goddess Gaea, Thor has shown some control over the Earth. "Fires of the Night", Simonson, Walt (w), Buscema, Sal (p), Buscema, Sal (i). "Giants Walk the Earth! ", Straczynski, J. Michael (w), Coipel, Oliver (p), Morales, Mark (i). The character has also appeared in associated Marvel merchandise including animated television series, movies, video games, clothing, toys and trading cards. Thor confronts Frigga about these events and travels to the Tenth Realm with Loki to learn more about his "sister. [130] Returning to Earth, Thor and Beta Ray Bill defeat the transformed Dark Elf Kurse,[131] although Loki uses the power of Surtur's discarded sword to change Thor into a frog. Gruenwald, Mark; Macchio,, Ralph (w), Pollard, Keith (p), Lee, Stan (w), Kirby, Jack (p), Stone, Chic (i). "Odin Must Die", DeFalco, Tom (w), Frenz, Ron (p), Sinnott, Joe (i). When Thor resurrected the goats the next morning, he found out that one of the goats was limping on of the legs and Thor became furious. "[51] The following October, Aaron and Dauterman signed an exclusive agreement with Marvel to continue their work together in a second volume of The Mighty Thor, also starring Foster. The Thor title reverted to Journey into Mystery with issue #503 (Nov. 1996), and ran four different, sequential features ("The Lost Gods"; "Master of Kung Fu"; "Black Widow", and "Hannibal King") before ceasing publication with #521 (June 1998). Aaron stated that the series finds Odinson in a dark place explaining, "He failed for a reason we still don't quite understand. Here's our list of Old Norse … [164], Thor's hammer Mjolnir is eventually found on Earth and put under United States Army protection. [158][159][160][161][162][163], When the timeline is reset, Loki revives Surtur, who forges new uru hammers for Loki's Storm Giant followers and began Ragnarök. ", Simonson, Walt (w), Simonson, Walt (p), Simonson, Walt (i). [121], While exploring an approaching space vessel at the request of Nick Fury, Thor encounters Beta Ray Bill,[122] who after a brief battle, proved himself worthy of lifting Thor's hammer Mjolnir. [199], Following the murder of Uatu and the revelation of his many secrets during the 2014 "Original Sin" storyline, Thor learns that Angela is the daughter of Odin and that she was thought to have been killed during Asgard's war with the Angels of the Tenth Realm. The superhero community was split over this law, which led to conflict between the two sides. This dictionary, in both Old Norse to English and English to Old Norse versions, is derived from the sources listed at bottom. The thunder god then breaks Loki's arm as punishment for his actions. "Sandu, Master of the Supernatural! "This Kursed Earth...! Thor (In Old Norse Ãórr) is the almighty God of thunder in Norse mythology, he is the son of Odin and Giantess Fjörgyn. ", DeFalco "1980s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 213: "This issue began a highly acclaimed run by writer/artist Walt Simonson that would last for nearly four years and end with issue #382 (Aug. "Thunder In the Netherworld! Thorâs hair and beard are red, Thor is associated with thunder, lightning, oak trees and strength, Thor is the strongest of all the Gods and the protector of mankind in Midgard. "Shall a God Prevail? [22][23] Simonson's later stories were drawn by Sal Buscema, who describes Simonson's stories as "very stimulating. "No Borders", Lee, Stan; Lieber, Larry (w), Sinnott, Joe (p), Sinnott, Joe (i). [140] Thor meets and battles Leir, the Celtic god of lightning. In the mid-1970s, Marvel considered giving the character a second series as part of parent company Magazine Management's line of black-and-white comics magazines. A darker, more desperate, more driven version. This is the Thor of the Marvel Universe. "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, or, It's Not Easy Being Green", Simonson, Walt (w), Simonson, Walt (p), Simonson, Walt (i). It finally came to me: Don't make him human — make him a god. [107], Thor eventually confronts the threat of the Celestial Fourth Host, and after an extended series of encounters learns of the apparent true origin of Asgard and Odin's plans to defend Earth from the alien judges. Beginning in Amazing Adventures vol. [25] After Simonson's departure, Marvel's editor-in-chief at the time, Tom DeFalco, became the writer. Galactus! Amazingly, traces of Old Norse still exist in the English language today. Buscema continued to draw the book almost without interruption until #278 (Dec. 1978). As a consequence of the "Heroes Reborn" crossover story arc of the 1990s, Thor was removed from mainstream Marvel continuity and with other Marvel characters re-imagined in an alternate universe for one year. [63] On one occasion, Loki's tactics were accidentally beneficial – although successful in using an illusion of the Hulk to draw Thor into battle, it results in the formation of the superhero team the Avengers, of which Thor and Hulk, alongside Ant-Man, the Wasp and Iron Man, would be founding members. [156], Thor faces a prolonged struggle against Thanos when he seeks to remake the universe. Debuting in the Silver Age of Comic Books, the character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 (August 1962) and was created by penciller-plotter Jack Kirby, editor-plotter Stan Lee, and scripter Larry Lieber. [56], Defeating the aliens, Thor shares a double life with his alter ego: treating the ill in a private practice with nurse – and eventual love – Jane Foster, and defending humanity from evil. [193] At Thor's funeral, Thor and other people's memories of him are replaced by Ulik under the guise of Tanarus, a new thunder god. 1970). [36] Matt Fraction took over the series with issue #615, after having been announced as starting in Thor #610[37] and #611. ", Lee, Stan (w), Heck, Don (p), Heck, Don (i). [174][175][176], During the 2008 "Secret Invasion" storyline, Thor rescues and heals Beta Ray Bill, who after being temporarily given Mjolnir, aids Thor in defending Earth against an invading force of alien Skrulls. As a compromise to keep the U.S. government from losing face, Iron Man suggests that since Asgard hovers above the ground, it can be regarded as diplomatic embassy or mission separate from the United States and not bound by the Registration Act. [46][47], In October 2012, Thor became a regular character in Uncanny Avengers, beginning with issue #1.