History ComicBook / TheMightyThor

See the [[Franchise/TheMightyThor franchise page for more details on the adaptations]].

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[[folder:Thor comic books]]

[[AC:Main Comics]]
* ComicBook/JourneyIntoMystery #83–125 (August 1962 – February 1966)
* [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Thor]] #126–502 (March 1966 – September 1996)
* [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Thor]] Vol. 2 #1–85 [#503–587] (July 1998 – October 2004)
* [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Thor]] Vol. 3 #1–12 [#588–599] (July 2007 – January 2009)
* [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Thor]] #600–621 (April 2009 – March 2011) and Thor 620.1
* ComicBook/TheMightyThor #1–22 [#622–643] (May 2011 – October 2012) and The Mighty Thor #12.1
* [[ComicBook/ThorGodOfThunder2012 Thor: God of Thunder]] #1–25 [#644–668] (November 2012 – September 2014)
* ComicBook/{{Thor|2014}} Vol. 4 #1–8 [#669–676] (October 2014 – May 2015, featuring Jane Foster)
* ComicBook/TheMightyThor Vol. 2 #1–23 [#677–699] (November 2015 – November 2017, featuring Jane Foster)
* ComicBook/TheMightyThor #700–706 (December 2017 – June 2018, featuring Jane Foster)
* [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Thor]] Vol. 5 #1–16 [#707–722](August 2018 – October 2019)
* ComicBook/KingThor Vol. 1 #1–4 [#723–726] (November 2019 – February 2020)
* ComicBook/{{Thor|2020}} Vol. 6 #1–35 [#727– 761] (March 2020 – 2023)
* ''ComicBook/TheImmortalThor'' #1- (August 2023 - ???)

[[AC:Secondary Comics]]
* ComicBook/JourneyIntoMystery Vol. 2 #1–19 (October 1972 – October 1975, does not feature Thor)
* ComicBook/JourneyIntoMystery #503–521 (November 1996 – June 1998, does not feature Thor)
* ComicBook/JourneyIntoMystery #−1 (July 1997)
* ComicBook/ThorSonOfAsgard #1–12 (March 2004 – January 2005)
* ComicBook/ThorTheMightyAvenger #1–8 (July 2010 – January 2011)
* ComicBook/JourneyIntoMysteryGillen #622–655 (May 2011 – August 2013) and ComicBook/JourneyIntoMysteryImmonen #626.1

[[AC:Spin-Offs]]
* ComicBook/BalderTheBrave #1–4 (November 1985 – May 1986)
* ComicBook/ThorCorps #1–4 (July – November 1993)
* ComicBook/{{Thunderstrike}} Vol. 1 #1–24 (April 1993 – July 1995)
* ComicBook/{{Loki}} #1–4 (September – November 2004)
* ComicBook/StormbreakerTheSagaOfBetaRayBill (March 2005 – August 2005)
* ComicBook/SecretInvasionAftermathBetaRayBill (June 2009)
* ComicBook/BetaRayBillGodhunter #1–3 (August 2009 – October 2009)
* ComicBook/SeigeLoki (June 2010)
* ComicBook/{{Sif}} (June 2010)
* ComicBook/UltimateComicsThor #1–4 (October 2010 – April 2011)
* ComicBook/{{Loki}} Vol. 2 #1–4 (December 2010 – May 2011)
* ComicBook/{{Thunderstrike}} Vol. 2 #1–5 (January – May 2011)
* ComicBook/WarriorsThree #1–4 (January – April 2011)
* ComicBook/AngelaAsgardsAssassin #1–6 (February 2015 – July 2015)
* ComicBook/AngelaQueenOfHel #1–7 (December 2015 – June 2016)
* ComicBook/LokiAgentOfAsgard #1–17 (April 2014 – October 2015)
* ComicBook/VoteLoki #1–4 (August 2016 – November 2016)

[[AC:Notable Storylines]]
* ''ComicBook/TheBalladOfBetaRayBill'' (1983)
* ''ComicBook/TheSurturSaga'' (1984-1985)
* ''ComicBook/TheFightForAsgard'' (1986)
* ''ComicBook/{{Siege}}'' (2010)
* ''ComicBook/FearItself'' (2011)
* ''ComicBook/WarOfTheRealms'' (2019)
* ''ComicBook/BannerOfWar'' (2022)

[[AC:Limited series and one-shots]]
* ''ComicBook/ThorVikings'' (2003)
* ''ComicBook/{{Thors}}'' (2015)
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* FantasticReligiousWeirdness: In one issue, Thor saves the life of a Christian priest and assures him that although he (Thor) is real, so is a god superior to Thor whom the Thunder God explicitly identifies as the Christian God. (It's never made clear which sect the priest is, nor is the question of Jesus addressed.)

* GargleBlaster: One comedic issue featured Thor having an epic drinking contest prior to becoming the wielder of {{Mjolnir}}, which culminated in being challenged by ''Mephisto''. Drinks included [[ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk the Gamma Slamma]], [[ComicBook/{{Galactus}} the Cosmic Ray]], [[ComicBook/FantasticFour the Ultimate Drunkifier]], and Odin's Beard ([[{{Squick}} literally Odin's beard that had been soaked in ale]]). It ended with a nameless concoction that Loki cursed, which caused Mephisto to explode (Thor didn't actually drink it, he just swished it around his mouth and spat it back out).

* NunTooHoly: One issue shows a nun becoming smitten by Thor's rugged physique, and another nun has to remind her of who she is.

* SexySoakedShirt: In one issue, Kelda is shown floating in midair in a downpour outside Doctor Doom's castle, in a filmy white dress. The art conveys quite well how see-through it is.

* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: Originally, Thor's hammer in Marvel Comics was simply called the "Uru Hammer". However, from the Tales of Asgard story "The Fiery Breath of Fafnir" onwards (Thor #135) by Kirby and Lee, the name Mjolnir began to be used.

In the ''ComicBook/UltimateMarvel'' universe, his nature is unclear during the first two miniseries of ''ComicBook/TheUltimates''. [[MaybeMagicMaybeMundane Is he a real God from Asgard, fighting against a rival god with reality-warping powers, or a nutcase that stole some weapons and power amplifiers?]] Both options were equally plausible to the reader. Yes, it's eventually clarified that he's the real deal ''and'' his equipment was stolen from elsewhere. He starred the miniseries ''ComicBook/UltimateThor'' later.

'''[[TropeCodifier The]]''' [[SuperheroGods Superhero God]].

** [[TricksterGod Loki]] is portrayed as the title character's brother, having been adopted by his father, Odin. In Myth/NorseMythology, Odin and Loki were more along the lines of BloodBrothers.[[note]]In the first comic depicting Loki's backstory, it was accompanied with a note saying, "Many are the legends of Loki's birth[=--=]but this is one we favor!"[[/note]]

** In terms of power level, Thor was created to be Marvel's main equivalent to Franchise/{{Superman}}. They decided not to make him a man, [[PhysicalGod but make him a god]]. Older stories had Thor using SuperBreath and even [[NewPowersAsThePlotDemands Super Ventriloquism]], making the comparison all the more obvious. By the way, ''ComicBook/JLAAvengers'' has a partial answer as to who'd win in a fight between the two: there, Superman won, but in a straight-at-each-other slugfest with little combat tactics or higher-level abilities, and Superman was completely exhausted afterwards. Later issues however, hint that Thor's superior warrior training ''might'' let him win a rematch. But then again, Superman would get his measure, then Thor would get ''his'', wash, rinse, repeat.

** Thor's hammer (and its powers) could only be wielded by "someone worthy" such as Thunderstrike or Beta Ray Bill. Others who have briefly wielded, or at least lifted, Mjölnir include: ComicBook/CaptainAmerica, Franchise/WonderWoman, [[ComicBook/XMen Rogue]] (in an alternate universe where she permanently absorbed Thor's powers and personality), ComicBook/{{Superman}} thanks to an emergency suspension of the worthiness enchantment, and [[ComicBook/PowerPack Alex Power]] in "Thor and the Warriors Four" (though this is out of continuity), Franchise/ConanTheBarbarian (in a crossover comic not in continuity with either franchise), Red Norvell, and for a short time young Loki (happened in ''ComicBook/{{AXIS}}'', long story... one that needs [[http://41.media.tumblr.com/d261cac39e3c5ea88cdfb673d1a6d08d/tumblr_nh4dbexsNt1smsllio1_500.jpg pictorial evidence]]).

** Franchise/WonderWoman easily wields it, which makes tremendous sense, since for one, she's obviously worthy, but she's also a literal demigod herself, albeit an Greek demigod, not Norse. (And if you ever wanted to see what a Greek-Norse demigoddess might look like, [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/12/128825/2549733-165334-36022-mjolnir_super.jpg enjoy]].)

** It's revealed at another point that the highest "tier" of worthiness for Mjölnir is ''need''. For example, you can qualify for every single other criteria of worthiness but not have a need for the hammer and fail to pick it up. Then, only minutes later, be able to do so because the need was greater (such as was the case with an alternate universe ComicBook/BlackWidow). And then, once the need has passed, you will fail to lift it once again. This is the justification for Franchise/{{Superman}} wielding it for a while.

** [[UsefulNotes/TheSilverAgeOfComicBooks Silver Age]] Franchise/{{Batman}} and Robin dealt with Thor. [[http://www.hypergeek.ca/2011/04/breaking-news-grant-morrison-frank-quitely-to-create-rival-thor-series-for-dc-annoucement-due-at-wondercon-2011.html See if you can detect any similarities]] that would appear in the Marvel version three years later.

* SignatureMove: Thor's [[DropTheHammer Mjölnir]] [[ThrowingYourSwordAlwaysWorks throw]] is his most common attack ([[https://imgur.com/gallery/RQabb sometimes tricking his opponent into getting hit by it when he summons it back to his hand]]), followed by [[WeatherManipulation summoning lighting]] or just a [[https://dorisvsutherland.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/thorb2.jpg?w=574&h=523 overhead]] [[https://oyster.ignimgs.com/wordpress/stg.ign.com/2017/04/IMG_0436-720x960.png?fit=bounds&width=1280&height=720 strike]]. There's also his "[[https://i.imgur.com/FVsRUix.jpeg God Blast]]" attack which sadly [[WesternAnimation/TheAvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes rarely]] shows up in adaptations.

* SuperWeight: Normally Level 4, but bumped up to Level 5 when using Mjölnir, and level 6 when in full possession of the Odinforce.

* KillTheParentRaiseTheChild: Loki's backstory is that he was the son of Laufey, king of the Frost Giants, who was slain in combat by Odin. Afterwards, Odin found the child Loki hidden away because of his small size, and decides to adopt him out of of pity.

The Son of Odin. The GodOfThunder. The God with [[DropTheHammer the Hammer]].

* DropTheHammer: Thor's most effective battle tactic is to introduce his foes to Mjölnir, one of the most powerful weapons in the universe.

** If we believe Loki ([[ConsummateLiar which might not be a good idea]]), gods run on the TheoryOfNarrativeCausality and there is basically an in-universe SugarWiki/FictionIdentityPostulate. If there are multiple versions of the same event: All are equally true. If the story say gods can do something: They can. If the story says they existed before humanity and so the in-universe storyteller: They did... Yes. It's circular. But that's Loki for you. And as long the story exists: They exist. (Also [[DeathIsCheap story death is kind of cheap anyway]].) They are literally rewritable / retellable if someone knows how (see Kid Loki forging Cul's biography in ''Comicbook/FearItself'', or what teen Loki pulled in their [[Comicbook/LokiAgentOfAsgard solo series]]).

** Subverted in ''Comicbook/FearItself''. While Odin is being astonishingly dickish even by Odin standards, and Thor is right to call him on it, it turns out that Odin's main motive is entirely understandable: [[spoiler:he's desperately trying to save Thor's life and confound a prophecy. He fails. (Temporarily, of course.)]]

* DumbBlonde: DependingOnTheWriter, Thor can very easily be a male version. Being too HotBlooded for his own good, he tends to get outwitted by his brother ComicBook/{{Loki}} in BrainsEvilBrawnGood scenarios or even outsmarted by fellow ComicBook/{{Avengers}}. Though later Thor would avert this, actually being pretty [[CombatPragmatist crafty]] when he wants.

** Odin was portrayed early on in the series as having OmniscientMoralityLicense. In other words, even when he's being a jerk, it's ForTheGreaterGood. Otherwise, he's treated as wise and benevolent. In later portrayals, he's become considerably less amicable after having his rule of Asgard challenged. He invokes such tyrannical laws and harsh punishments that he essentially becomes part of the BigBadEnsemble of ''Comicbook/Thor2014''. Of course, with Odin, it can be quite difficult to tell when he's really being a jerk, or when he's just pretending to for greater purposes.

** Loki himself grabbed the ball when he teamed up with [[Comicbook/DoctorStrange Dormammu]], since Dormammu screwed him over.

* NobleMaleRoguishMale: Thor is the noble man--fighting for honor, justice and valor, while [[Comicbook/TheIncredibleHercules Hercules]] is the rogue--fighting evil [[BloodKnight because it's fun]] and to impress women, and he's more than willing to play dirty.

** Thor's hammer (and its powers) could only be wielded by "someone worthy" such as Thunderstrike or Beta Ray Bill. Others who have briefly wielded, or at least lifted, Mjölnir include: ComicBook/CaptainAmerica, Franchise/WonderWoman, [[ComicBook/XMen Rogue]] (in an alternate universe where she permanently absorbed Thor's powers and personality), Comicbook/{{Superman}} thanks to an emergency suspension of the worthiness enchantment, and [[ComicBook/PowerPack Alex Power]] in "Thor and the Warriors Four" (though this is out of continuity), Franchise/ConanTheBarbarian (in a crossover comic not in continuity with either franchise), Red Norvell, and for a short time young Loki (happened in ''Comicbook/{{AXIS}}'', long story... one that needs [[http://41.media.tumblr.com/d261cac39e3c5ea88cdfb673d1a6d08d/tumblr_nh4dbexsNt1smsllio1_500.jpg pictorial evidence]]).

* PlotRelevantAgeUp: First inverted then played straight ''twice'' with Loki. After Loki sacrifices himself in ''Siege'', Thor resurrects him... only to bring him back as a child. And later Wiccan of the Comicbook/YoungAvengers ages him up to a young adult. Even later when Loki changes title the jerk ages up some more to adult but still younger than was at the ''Siege'' so around thirty if we go by mortal age.

*** During ''Comicbook/FearItself'', an issue of ''ComicBook/JourneyIntoMysteryGillen'' has Kid Loki meeting with [[spoiler:Surtur, with the end result of Surtur one day rising from Limbo, and the cycle of Ragnarok being once again continued]].

** Loki's resurrection is, depending on the source, either the reason The Serpent is back, the key to the only way to defeat The Serpent, or both. Either way, by bringing him back, Thor caused the ''Comicbook/FearItself'' crossover.

* WorthyOpponent: Thor has a few; [[ComicBook/TheIncredibleHercules Hercules]], [[Comicbook/TheIncredibleHulk the Hulk]], ComicBook/TheSentry, the Midgard Serpent, and ComicBook/BetaRayBill, just to name a few.

* CloneJesus: During the ''Comicbook/CivilWar'', people attempted to clone Thor since he had a not-so-convenient disappearance through that arc. Issue #610 has Thor confronting his [[AxCrazy nutty]] {{doppelganger}}, Ragnarok. An epic beat-down ensues.