Jump to content

Thor (Marvel Comics): Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
rvt - unexplained removal
Line 148: Line 148:
*Screenwriter [[Mark Protosevich]] has developed a script for a live-action Thor film. In December 2007, he described his plans for it "to be like a [[superhero]] [[origin story]], but not one about a human gaining super powers, but of a [[god]] realizing his true potential. It's the story of an [[Old Testament]] god who becomes a [[New Testament]] god".<ref name=Mark>{{cite news|author=Gire, Dann|url=http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=101019|title=''I am Legend'' writer credits comics, horror films and pop culture|publisher=''[[Daily Herald (Arlington Heights)|Daily Herald]]''| date= [[2007-12-23]]|accessdate=2008-03-02}}</ref> In December 2008, [[Kenneth Branagh]] confirmed to [[MTV News]] that he has been hired to direct the film. He described it as "a human story right in the center of a big epic scenario.”<ref>{{cite news|author=Josh Horowitz |url=http://splashpage.mtv.com/2008/12/13/exclusive-kenneth-branagh-breaks-silence-on-thor-says-casting-talk-is-premature/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Kenneth Branagh Breaks Silence On ‘Thor,’ Says Casting Talk Is Premature
*Screenwriter [[Mark Protosevich]] has developed a script for a live-action Thor film. In December 2007, he described his plans for it "to be like a [[superhero]] [[origin story]], but not one about a human gaining super powers, but of a [[god]] realizing his true potential. It's the story of an [[Old Testament]] god who becomes a [[New Testament]] god".<ref name=Mark>{{cite news|author=Gire, Dann|url=http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=101019|title=''I am Legend'' writer credits comics, horror films and pop culture|publisher=''[[Daily Herald (Arlington Heights)|Daily Herald]]''| date= [[2007-12-23]]|accessdate=2008-03-02}}</ref> In December 2008, [[Kenneth Branagh]] confirmed to [[MTV News]] that he has been hired to direct the film. He described it as "a human story right in the center of a big epic scenario.”<ref>{{cite news|author=Josh Horowitz |url=http://splashpage.mtv.com/2008/12/13/exclusive-kenneth-branagh-breaks-silence-on-thor-says-casting-talk-is-premature/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Kenneth Branagh Breaks Silence On ‘Thor,’ Says Casting Talk Is Premature
|publisher=''MTV.com''| date= [[2008-12-13]]|accessdate=2008-12-13}}</ref> In February 2009, it was reported that [[Samuel L. Jackson]] has signed on to play [[Nick Fury]] in the film as part of an unprecedented nine-picture deal with [[Marvel Studios]].<ref>Kit, Borys. [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i57845f198f95ed938a79d4a806b64e68 "Jackson's Fury in flurry of Marvel films: Nine-pic deal includes ''Iron Man'' 2, ''Thor,'' more," ''Hollywood Reporter'' (Feb. 25, 2009).] Accessed Mar. 18, 2009.</ref> In May 2009, Branagh stated that he hopes to begin filming in January 2010. <ref>{{cite news|author=Wigler, Josh|url=http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/05/04/kenneth-branagh-says-thor-filming-to-begin-in-january-hints-at-potential-lead/|title=''Kenneth Branagh Says ‘Thor’ Filming To Begin In January, Hints At Potential Lead''|publisher=''[[MTV|MTV Splash Page'']]| date= [[2009-05-04]]|accessdate=2009-05-04}}</ref> Marvel Studios also announced in May 2009 that [[Loki (comics)|Loki]] would be played by actor [[Tom Hiddleston]], who has worked with Branagh in the past. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marvel.com/news/moviestories.8063.Marvel_Studios_Update~colon~_Loki_Cast_in_Thor|title=''Marvel Studios Update: Loki Officially Cast in 2011 Thor Movie''|publisher=''[[Marvel Comics]]''| date= [[2009-05-18]]|accessdate=2009-05-19}}</ref> The film has a scheduled release date of May 20, 2011.<ref>[http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=53754 Paramount also brought forward the release of Marvel Studios' Thor from June 17, 2011 to May 20, 2011]</ref>
|publisher=''MTV.com''| date= [[2008-12-13]]|accessdate=2008-12-13}}</ref> In February 2009, it was reported that [[Samuel L. Jackson]] has signed on to play [[Nick Fury]] in the film as part of an unprecedented nine-picture deal with [[Marvel Studios]].<ref>Kit, Borys. [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i57845f198f95ed938a79d4a806b64e68 "Jackson's Fury in flurry of Marvel films: Nine-pic deal includes ''Iron Man'' 2, ''Thor,'' more," ''Hollywood Reporter'' (Feb. 25, 2009).] Accessed Mar. 18, 2009.</ref> In May 2009, Branagh stated that he hopes to begin filming in January 2010. <ref>{{cite news|author=Wigler, Josh|url=http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/05/04/kenneth-branagh-says-thor-filming-to-begin-in-january-hints-at-potential-lead/|title=''Kenneth Branagh Says ‘Thor’ Filming To Begin In January, Hints At Potential Lead''|publisher=''[[MTV|MTV Splash Page'']]| date= [[2009-05-04]]|accessdate=2009-05-04}}</ref> Marvel Studios also announced in May 2009 that [[Loki (comics)|Loki]] would be played by actor [[Tom Hiddleston]], who has worked with Branagh in the past. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marvel.com/news/moviestories.8063.Marvel_Studios_Update~colon~_Loki_Cast_in_Thor|title=''Marvel Studios Update: Loki Officially Cast in 2011 Thor Movie''|publisher=''[[Marvel Comics]]''| date= [[2009-05-18]]|accessdate=2009-05-19}}</ref> The film has a scheduled release date of May 20, 2011.<ref>[http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=53754 Paramount also brought forward the release of Marvel Studios' Thor from June 17, 2011 to May 20, 2011]</ref>
*The writing team of Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz. Miller told CineFools a central idea behind the script is to emphasize Thor's humanity and the drama of his reactions: "Thor's powers are godly, yes...But at the end of the day, he's a man... Odin sends him to Earth because he's not perfect. He's brash, arrogant. Even over-confident...he also bleeds. He struggles. Life kicks him where it hurts the most... You want to feel Thor's rage when he rages. You want to see him fight like hell, and take as much he dishes out -- maybe more. You want to have a visceral reaction to the guy, and what happens to him. You don't want his adventures to be clean and antiseptic. You want to see the dirt, and grime and blood. You want to feel every bone crunching moment of every fight. And when he unleashes the storm, you want to feel like you're seeing the power of a GOD at work."<ref>[http://www.cinefools.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=900 EXCL-Thor Writer Ashley Miller: How will they approach Thor?]</ref>


The best example I can give you is the end of Ultimates 2. When Thor shows up and kicks ass, he shows up and kicks ass. He isn't screwing around. There's a certain brutal, cock-eyed realism to Thor in that moment (and through that book in general) that I really resonate to and want to expand on.
*Thor will be featured in a live-action [[Avengers (comics)#Film|Avengers film]] executive produced by [[Jon Favreau]].<ref>[http://www.marvel.com/news/moviestories.5719.Iron_Man_2_and_The_Avengers_Update Iron Man 2 and The Avengers Update]</ref> The film has a scheduled release date of May 4, 2012.<ref>[http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=53649 Sony and Marvel Studios Set New Release Dates!]</ref>
*Thor will be featured in a live-action [[Avengers (comics)#Film|Avengers film]] executive produced by [[Jon Favreau]].<ref>[http://www.marvel.com/news/moviestories.5719.Iron_Man_2_and_The_Avengers_Update Iron Man 2 and The Avengers Update]</ref> The film has a scheduled release date of May 4, 2012.<ref>[http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=53649 Sony and Marvel Studios Set New Release Dates!]</ref>
<!-- Chris Hemsworth has NOT officially been confirmed as Thor DO NOT add it until he is confirmed-->
<!-- Chris Hemsworth has NOT officially been confirmed as Thor DO NOT add it until he is confirmed-->

Revision as of 20:12, 2 June 2009

Thor
File:Thor-272.jpg
Thor #272 (June 1978).
Cover art by John Buscema & Tom Palmer
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceJourney into Mystery #83 (Aug. 1962)
Created byStan Lee
Larry Lieber
Jack Kirby
Based on the mythological character
In-story information
Full nameThor Odinson
SpeciesAsgardian
Place of originAsgard
Team affiliationsAsgard
Avengers
Warriors Three
Thor Corps
Notable aliasesSiegmund, Siegfried, Dr. Donald Blake, Jake Olson, Sigurd Jarlson, Eric Masterson
AbilitiesSuperhuman strength, stamina, speed, durability and longevity
The "Odin-Force"
Storm Summoning
Abilities via Mjolnir:

Thor is a fictional superhero based on the deity of the same name from Norse mythology, who appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 (Aug. 1962).

Publication history

Writer-editor Stan Lee described Thor's genesis, in the context of having been after the creation of the Hulk:

[H]ow do you make someone stronger than the strongest person? It finally came to me: Don't make him human — make him a god. I decided readers were already pretty familiar with the Greek and Roman gods. It might be fun to delve into the old Norse legends.... Besides, I pictured Norse gods looking like Vikings of old, with the flowing beards, horned helmets, and battle clubs.  ...Journey into Mystery, needed a shot in the arm, so I picked Thor ... to headline the book. After writing an outline depicting the story and the characters I had in mind, I asked my brother, Larry, to write the script because I didn't have time. ...and it was only natural for me to assign the penciling to Jack Kirby....[1]

Following Thor's debut in the science fiction/fantasy anthology title Journey into Mystery, the 13-page feature "The Mighty Thor" continued to be plotted by Lee but scripted by Lee's brother Larry Lieber or Robert Bernstein (working under the pseudonym "R. Berns"). Penciling was by either Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, Don Heck, or, for a single issue, Al Hartley. With Journey into Mystery #101 (Feb. 1964), the series began a long and definitive run by Lee and Kirby that lasted until the by-then-retitled The Mighty Thor #179 (Aug. 1970).

The five-page featurette "Tales of Asgard" was added in Journey into Mystery # 97 (Oct. 1963) followed by "The Mighty Thor" becoming the dominant cover logo with issue #104 (May 1964). 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.

Journey into Mystery #83 (Aug. 1962): Thor's debut. Cover art by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott.[2]

Journey into Mystery was retitled The Mighty Thor with issue #126 (March 1966). "Tales of Asgard" was replaced by a five-page featurette starring the "The Inhumans", from #146–152 (Nov. 1967 – May 1968), after which featurettes were dropped and the Thor stories reverted to Marvel's then-standard 20-page length.

Once Kirby left the book, John Buscema and Neal Adams each drew a few issues. Buscema became the regular artist with issue #182 (Nov. 1970) and continued to draw the book almost without interruption until #278 (Dec. 1978). 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. Thomas continued to write the book after Buscema's departure, working much of the time with the artist Keith Pollard; during this period Thomas integrated many elements of traditional Norse mythology into the title, with specific stories translated into comics form.[3] Following Thomas's tenure, for several years The Mighty Thor had a changing creative team.

Walt Simonson took over both writing and art as of #337 (Nov. 1983). 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). Simonson was responsible for introducing the character Beta Ray Bill, in what was regarded as a popular and critically acclaimed run. [4][5]

After Simonson's departure, Marvel's editor-in-chief at the time, Tom DeFalco, became the writer. Working primarily with artist Ron Frenz, DeFalco stayed on the book until #459 (Feb. 1993).

As a consequence of the "Heroes Reborn" crossover event of the 1990s, Thor was removed from mainstream Marvel continuity and, with many other Marvel characters, re-imagined in an alternate universe for one year. 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).

When Thor and the other heroes returned to the Marvel Universe, the 85-issue Thor vol. 2 was launched, premiering with #1 (July 1998). This series began using dual numbering to reflect the original Thor series, with issue #36 / #538 (June 2001). Dan Jurgens was writer for a majority of this series' run, leaving with issue #79 (July 2004). Scot G. Eaton joined him, as penciller, on #68-79. They were followed by co-writers Daniel Berman and Michael Avon Oeming and penciller-inker Andrea Di Vito for the "Avengers Disassembled" crossover storyline through the final issue #85 / #587 (Dec. 2004)

A third volume titled Thor premiered with a first issue cover-dated September 2007, written by J. Michael Straczynski and penciled by Olivier Coipel. Beginning in January 2009, this volume will revert to issue #600 (replacing issue #13), reflecting the total number of Thor-centric books, between Journey into Mystery and Thor/Mighty Thor.[6][7]

Fictional character biography

Thor's father Odin decides his son needs to be taught humility and consequently places Thor (without memories of godhood) into the body and memories of an existing, partially disabled human medical student, Donald Blake. After becoming a doctor and thoroughly believing himself to be the young surgeon Blake, he later discovers Thor's disguised hammer and learns to change back and forth into the Thunder God. The real Blake's persona remains elsewhere until many years later, after Odin becomes satisfied of Thor's humility and lifts the spell, thereby removing the need for a mortal alter ego. The mortal experience, however, shapes Thor into an honorable and courteous individual, who is loyal to all comrades.

Thor #126 (March 1966). Thor battles Hercules on the cover of the first self-titled issue after the retitling of Journey into Mystery. Cover art by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta.

Protector of Midgard

Being the son of the Elder Goddess Gaea, Thor has a natural affinity for Earth and feels obliged to protect the mortals that occupy it. Thor's time on Earth is marked by battles against supervillains, monsters, cosmic beings, and even other gods.

Thor's principal foe is his adopted brother Loki, who has hated Thor since childhood. Although a master of magic, Loki usually avoids direct confrontations for fear of angering Odin. He is discreetly responsible for the creation and awakening of three of Thor's principal foes: the Absorbing Man;[8] the Wrecker,[9] and the Destroyer.[10] On one noteworthy occasion, Loki's tactics are accidentally beneficial - although successful in using the Hulk to draw Thor into battle, it results in the formation of the superhero team the Avengers, of which Thor is a founding and longstanding member.[11]

Thor's mortal foes include the Radioactive Man;[12] Grey Gargoyle;[13] and Wrecking Crew.[14] Thor's Asgardian foes include the Storm[15] and Frost Giants;[16] the Enchanters Three;[17]Mangog;[18] the Midgard Serpent,[19] the Enchantress and Executioner[20] and the fire-demon Surtur.[21] Thor has also faced a number of mystical and cosmic foes, such as Mephisto,[22] Thanos, [23] the God Eater,[24] the Dark Gods,[25] the Shi'ar Praetor Gladiator,[26] and the god-slayer Desak.[27] Thor also encountered the Fourth Celestial Host when it arrives to judge Earth.[28]

The Reigning

When Thor decides to intervene in the affairs of Earth, it has major repercussions.[29] After reluctantly assuming the throne of Asgard, Thor sees mortals at their worst and reshapes the world in his image. A nightmarish future follows as Thor and the Asgardians conquer Earth and slay or imprison those who oppose them, including a young religious mutant called Davis; Zarrko the Tomorrow Man; Perrikus of the Dark Gods; the U.S. Government, and even his fellow Avengers. He marries Amora (the Enchantress), and has a son, Magni. Wracked with guilt, Thor is eventually drawn into a final battle with Tarene and a Desak-occupied Destroyer in a time travel bid to undo what he has done.

When the timeline is reset, Loki revives Surtur, who forges new uru hammers for Loki's Storm Giant followers and begins Ragnarök, "the twilight of the gods". Thor learns that the Ragnarok cycle is the result of self-styled "gods to the gods" known as Those Who Sit Above in Shadow, who feed on the cycle. Thor confronts the Norns (Fates), breaking the Ragnarok cycle, and then enters a stasis, sleeping "the sleep of the gods." With his fate unknown to the Avengers, he is believed to be missing in action.[30]

Thor's hammer Mjolnir is found on Earth and put under U.S. Army protection. Sometime later, the supervillain Doctor Doom is escaping from Hell as Mjolnir falls through that dimensional plane, and tries unsuccessfully to claim the hammer, which eventually comes into the possession of a man carrying a bag with the initials "D.B".[31]

New beginning

File:Thor55.jpg
Thor #54 (July 2002). Cover art by Tom Raney.

Donald Blake, upon touching the hammer Mjolnir, is transported to the void of non-existence in which Thor now resides. Blake explains that when Odin originally removed the Blake persona from Thor,[32] Blake was consigned to the void that Thor now inhabits. When Thor entered that void, Blake was suddenly restored to being, in New York City. Blake convinces Thor to wield Mjolnir once more, return to Earth, and renew the dual identity with Blake. Blake also reveals that Thor's fellow Asgardians are actually not dead but hidden on Earth.[33]

Thor rebuilds Asgard in Oklahoma, paying for the land with Asgardian treasure. [34] He then learns of the events of the superhero-registration "Civil War" and is angered that Tony Stark (Iron Man) and others used his DNA to create a Thor clone. Stark, in response, suggests Asgard may be considered a foreign embassy, with diplomatic immunity granted to its inhabitants. Thor then begins searching for his fellow Asgardians,[35] and although successfully restoring them all (with the exception of Sif who is trapped in an old woman's body), does not attempt to find his father, Odin. He eventually finds his father in Valhalla, waging constant battle with the fire demon Surtur. There Odin advises his son that Thor must lead the Asgardians.[36]

In a later crossover[37] the character rescues and heals ally Beta Ray Bill, who after being temporarily given Mjolnir, aids Thor in a battle against an invading force of alien Skrulls.[38] Thor also participates in the final battle against the Skrull forces, and is forced to sacrifice Avenger ally the Wasp.[39] When Thor - due to a deception by Loki - battles and kills his grandfather Bor, the penalty is banishment from Asgard. With Thor gone, Loki attempts to convince his fellow Asgardians to transport Asgard to Latveria, the home of Doctor Doom.[40]

Powers and abilities

Like all Asgardians, Thor is not truly immortal but relies upon periodic consumption of the Golden Apples of Idunn to sustain his lifespan, which to date has lasted many millennia. Being the son of Odin and the elder goddess Gaea, Thor is the physically strongest of the Norse gods, and has performed such feats as lifting an indeterminate though significant percentage of the World Serpent, stated to be one third the size of the Earth,[41] and hurling the Odinsword, an enormous mystical blade of incalculable weight, through a Celestial.[28] If pressed in battle, Thor is also capable of entering into a state known as the "Warrior's Madness" ("bärsärkargång" in Norse), which is claimed to temporarily increase his strength tenfold.[42] He also possesses virtually inexhaustible godly stamina, high resistance to physical injury (eg. rocket fire,[43] falls from orbital heights[44]), immunity to all Earthly diseases, and superhuman agility and reflexes. As the God of Thunder, Thor can summon the elements of the storm (lightning,rain,wind,etc.) but uses Mjolnir as a tool to focus this ability.

With millenia of experience, Thor is a superb hand-to-hand combatant. He is also skilled in armed combat, excelling in the use of the war hammer, sword and mace. Thor possesses two items which assist him in combat: the enchanted Belt of Strength, and his mystical hammer Mjolnir. The first item doubles Thor's strength and endurance[45] while the second is used to control his weather abilities; flight,[46] energy projection and absorption; dimensional apertures; matter manipulation and the most powerful of his offensives, the God Blast[47] and the Anti-Force.[48]

After Odin's death, Thor inherited his father's power, the Odinforce. Thor was then capable of feats such as reconstructing the Earth's Moon,[49] willing the Asgardian monster Mangog into nothingness[50] and, by focusing his entire power into a hammer throw, decapitating a Desak-occupied Destroyer.[51] Thor later acquired mastery of the Runes, and a level of enlightenment that allowed him to free Asgard from the eternal cycle of Ragnarok and become even more powerful than his father.[52]

Donald Blake is a trained and licensed physician & surgeon.

Enemies

Main article: List of Thor enemies

Other versions

In mainstream comic continuity

Beta Ray Bill

Main article: Beta Ray Bill

An alien from the Korbonite race, the warrior Bill proved worthy to lift Mjolnir and was soon afterwards awarded the mystical hammer Stormbreaker by Odin as a reward. [53]

Eric Masterson

Main article: Thunderstrike (Eric Masterson)

Eric Masterson is initially bonded with Thor after the Thunder God is punished for apparently killing Loki.[54] Masterson carries the mantle of Thor for several years, continuing Thor's dual roles as a member of the Avengers and protector of Midgard. Thor is eventually freed,[55] and in gratitude for his services, Odin provides Masterson with an enchanted mace, which he uses under the alias of Thunderstrike.[56]

Red Norvell

Part of a documentary crew brought to Asgard by Loki, Roger "Red" Norvell meets and falls in love with Lady Sif. Loki gives Norvell Thor's Iron Gauntlets and Belt of Strength to compete with Thor for Sif's affections, with neither realizing this was part of a master plan by Odin to create a surrogate God of Thunder to fulfill a prophecy and die fighting the Serpent of Ragnarok.[57]

Ragnarok

This character first appeared as a clone of Thor during the events of Civil War[58] and is revived by the alien Skrull Criti Noll (a Skrull who impersonated hero Henry Pym) to battle Earth's heroes. [59]

Other versions

Earth X

In this alternate universe, Thor and the other Asgardians are members of a shapeshifting alien race, with forms and identities determined by the imagination of "Odin", a human Norse storyteller. [60]

MC2

In this universe, Thor is the King of Asgard, while Eric Masterson's son Kevin is a member of A-Next, a next-generation version of the Avengers.[61]

Marvel 1602

In the Marvel 1602 alternate possible past, a version of Thor appears with an alter ego of an elderly Christian priest named Donal — an allusion to Thor's original secret identity Donald Blake. Donal fears and despises his alter-ego, believing that the shared existence will damn him.[62]

2099

Set in a possible future year 2099, the role of Thor is taken by Cecil MacAdam, who belongs to a class of priests known as "Thorites" who worship the original version of Thor.[63]

Age of Apocalypse

In the fictional crossover event "Age of Apocalypse", Donald Blake never discovers he is the reincarnation of Thor, and is instead an agent of the Human High Council and a doctor, traveling with Gwen Stacy to provide aid in human refugee camps.[64]

Dargo Ktor

Dargo Ktor is the host of a 26th-century version of Thor, who is empowered when holding Mjolnir, a subject of worship in that century.[65]

Marvel Mangaverse

A version of Thor appears briefly and aids the heroes against an other-world version of the villain Dormammu.[66]

Marvel Zombies

In the 2006 miniseries Marvel Zombies, Thor appears as a cannibalistic zombie wielding a makeshift version of a hammer composed of a concrete block and pipe as he is no longer worthy to wield Mjolnir.[67]

Spider-Ham

In the 1986 series Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham, Thor appears as a dog called Thrr, Dog of Thunder.[68]

Ultimate Marvel

Main article: Ultimate Thor

Thor is a member of the superhero team the Ultimates in the Ultimate Universe.[69] Despite his claims to be a Norse god, he is regarded by many to be a delusional former mental patient. When Thor summons an army of Asgardian warriors to fend off an attack by demonic forces commanded by Loki, the Ultimates realize he truly is a god.[70]

In other media

Television

File:MSH-Thor 1966TVtoon.jpg
A "Mighty Thor" title card from a segment of the 1966 animated television series The Marvel Super Heroes.

Film

  • An animated version of Ultimate Thor appears in the direct-to-video animated features Ultimate Avengers and Ultimate Avengers 2, and is voiced by Dave Boat.[72]
  • Thor makes an appearance in the direct-to-video animated movie Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow and is voiced by Michael Adamthwaite.[73]
  • Thor appears as the protagonist in the direct-to-video animated short film Hulk vs. Thor and is voiced by Matthew Wolf.[74]
  • Thor will appear again in "Thor: Tales of Asgard", an animated direct-to-video feature scheduled to be released in fall 2009.[75]
  • Screenwriter Mark Protosevich has developed a script for a live-action Thor film. In December 2007, he described his plans for it "to be like a superhero origin story, but not one about a human gaining super powers, but of a god realizing his true potential. It's the story of an Old Testament god who becomes a New Testament god".[76] In December 2008, Kenneth Branagh confirmed to MTV News that he has been hired to direct the film. He described it as "a human story right in the center of a big epic scenario.”[77] In February 2009, it was reported that Samuel L. Jackson has signed on to play Nick Fury in the film as part of an unprecedented nine-picture deal with Marvel Studios.[78] In May 2009, Branagh stated that he hopes to begin filming in January 2010. [79] Marvel Studios also announced in May 2009 that Loki would be played by actor Tom Hiddleston, who has worked with Branagh in the past. [80] The film has a scheduled release date of May 20, 2011.[81]
  • The writing team of Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz. Miller told CineFools a central idea behind the script is to emphasize Thor's humanity and the drama of his reactions: "Thor's powers are godly, yes...But at the end of the day, he's a man... Odin sends him to Earth because he's not perfect. He's brash, arrogant. Even over-confident...he also bleeds. He struggles. Life kicks him where it hurts the most... You want to feel Thor's rage when he rages. You want to see him fight like hell, and take as much he dishes out -- maybe more. You want to have a visceral reaction to the guy, and what happens to him. You don't want his adventures to be clean and antiseptic. You want to see the dirt, and grime and blood. You want to feel every bone crunching moment of every fight. And when he unleashes the storm, you want to feel like you're seeing the power of a GOD at work."[82]


The best example I can give you is the end of Ultimates 2. When Thor shows up and kicks ass, he shows up and kicks ass. He isn't screwing around. There's a certain brutal, cock-eyed realism to Thor in that moment (and through that book in general) that I really resonate to and want to expand on.

Video games

Bibliography

Main series

  • Journey Into Mystery #83-125   (Aug. 1962 - Feb. 1966)
  • Thor (a.k.a. The Mighty Thor) #126-502   (March 1966 - Sept. 1996) #600- (January 2009 - )
  • Thor (a.k.a. The Mighty Thor) vol. 2 #1-85 '#503-587'   (July 1998 - Oct. 2004)
    • Cover-titled The Mighty Thor: Lord of Asgard from #45-67; The Mighty Thor: Lord of Earth from #68-#79
  • Thor vol. 3 #1-12 '#588-599'   (July 2007 - December 2008)

Annuals

  • Journey Into Mystery Annual #1 (1966)
  • Thor (a.k.a. The Mighty Thor) Annual #2-19   (1966-1994)
  • Silver Surfer/Thor Annual '98 (1998)
  • Thor Annual '99; 2000; and 2001  (1999-2001)

One-shots and limited series

  • Thor - I, Whom The Gods Would Destroy (1987; Marvel Graphic Novel #33)
  • Thor Corps #1-4 (Sept.-Dec. 1993)
  • Thor: Rough Cut #1 (Sept. 1998; pencil-only reprint of Thor vol. 2, #1)
  • Thor: Godstorm #1-3 (Nov. 2001 - Jan. 2002)
  • Thor: Vikings #1-5 (Sept. 2003 - Jan. 2004)
  • Thor: Son of Asgard #1-12 (May 2004 - Jan. 2005)
  • Thor: Blood Oath #1-6 (Nov. 2005- Feb. 2006)
  • Thor: Ages of Thunder #1 (June 2008)
  • Thor: Reign of Blood #1 (Aug. 2008)
  • Thor: The Truth of History #1 (Oct. 2008)
  • Thor: Man of War #1 (Nov. 2008)

Collected edtions

  • Essential Thor Vol. 1 (Journey into Mystery #83-112)
  • Essential Thor Vol. 2 (Journey into Mystery #113-125, Thor Vol. 1 #126-136, Annual #1-2)
  • Essential Thor Vol. 3 (Thor Vol. 1 #137-166)
  • Essential Thor Vol. 4 (Thor Vol. 1 #167-193)
  • Thor: The Eternals Saga Vol. 1 (Thor Vol. 1 Annual #7 and Thor #283-291)
  • Thor: The Eternals Saga Vol. 2 (Thor #292-301)
  • THOR VISIONARIES: WALTER SIMONSON VOL. 1 (Thor Vol. 1 #337-348)
  • THOR VISIONARIES: WALTER SIMONSON VOL. 2 (Thor Vol. 1 #349-355, #357-359)
  • THOR VISIONARIES: WALTER SIMONSON VOL. 3 (Thor Vol. 1 #360-369)
  • THOR VISIONARIES: WALTER SIMONSON VOL. 4 (Thor Vol. 1 #371-374)
  • THOR VISIONARIES: WALTER SIMONSON VOL. 5 (Thor Vol. 1 #375-382)
  • Thor: Alone Against the Celestials (Thor Vol. 1 #387-389)
  • Thor: World Engine (Thor Vol. 1 #491-494)
  • THOR VISIONARIES: Mike Deodato Jr. (Thor Vol. 1 #491-494, 498-500)
  • Thor: Resurrection (Thor Vol. 2 #1-2)
  • Thor by Dan Jurgens & John Romita Jr. Volume 1 (Thor Vol. 2 #1-8 and Peter Parker: Spider-Man #2)
  • Thor: The Dark Gods (Thor Vol. 2 #9-13)
  • Thor: Across All Worlds (Thor Vol. 2 #28-35)
  • Thor Vol. 1: Death of Odin (Thor Vol. 2 #36-44)
  • Thor Vol. 2: Lord of Asgard (Thor Vol. 2 #45-50)
  • Thor Vol. 3: Gods On Earth (Thor Vol. 2 #51-58)
  • Thor Vol. 4: Spiral (Thor Vol. 2 #60-67)
  • Thor Vol. 5: The Reigning (Thor Vol. 2 #68-74)
  • Thor Vol. 6: Gods and Men (Thor Vol. 2 #75-79)
  • AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED: THOR (Thor Vol. 2 #80-85)
  • Thor by J. Michael Stractynski Vol. 1 (Thor Vol. 3 #1-6)
  • Thor by J. Michael Stractynski Vol. 2 (Thor Vol. 3 #7-12, #600)

Notes

  1. ^ Excelsior!: The Amazing Life of Stan Lee (Fireside, 2002; ISBN 0-684-87305-2), by Lee and George Mair}
  2. ^ Per The Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators, "On the letter page of Thor (I) #433, Ron Frenz claims that this story was inked by Joe Sinnott; confirmed by [Sinnot's son,] Mark Sinnott".
  3. ^ Such as the Ring of Nibelung saga, in The Mighty Thor issues #293–297 (cover dated March – July 1980).
  4. ^ Review of a trade paperback collecting some of Simonson's run at PopImage.com
  5. ^ Essay on what makes certain stories definitive at Silver bullet Comics.
  6. ^ Debuting Thor #600, IGN
  7. ^ Holding the Hammer: JMS Talks Thor, Newsarama, October 17, 2008
  8. ^ First appears Journey Into Mystery #114 (March 1965)
  9. ^ First appears Thor #148 (Jan. 1968)
  10. ^ First appears Journey Into Mystery #118 (July 1965)
  11. ^ The Avengers #1 (Sept. 1963)
  12. ^ First appears Journey Into Mystery #93 (June 1963)
  13. ^ First appears Journey Into Mystery #107 Aug. 1964
  14. ^ First battle with Thor Thor #304 (Feb. 1981)
  15. ^ Thor Annual #12 (1984)
  16. ^ Thor #40 (Oct. 2001)
  17. ^ First appears Thor #143 (Aug. 1967)
  18. ^ First appears Thor #154 (July 1968)
  19. ^ First appears Thor #200 (June 1972)
  20. ^ First appear Journey Into Mystery #103 (April 1964)
  21. ^ First appears Journey Into Mystery #97 (Oct. 1963)
  22. ^ First battle with Thor Thor #180 (Sept. 1970)
  23. ^ First battle with Thor Avengers Annual #7 (1977)
  24. ^ First appears Thor Annual #10 (1982)
  25. ^ First appear Thor vol. 2, #4 (Oct. 1998)
  26. ^ First battle with Thor Thor vol. 2, #34 (April 2001)
  27. ^ First appears Thor Annual 2001
  28. ^ a b Thor #300 (Oct. 1980)
  29. ^ Thor vol. 2, #41-85 (Nov. 2001 - Dec. 2004)
  30. ^ Thor vol. 2, #85 (Dec. 2004)
  31. ^ Fantastic Four #536 (May 2006)
  32. ^ Thor #340 (Feb. 1984)
  33. ^ Thor vol. 3, #1 (Sept. 2007)
  34. ^ Thor vol. 3, #2 (Oct. 2007)
  35. ^ Thor vol. 3, #3 - 5 (Nov. 2007 - Jan. 2008)
  36. ^ Thor vol. 3, #7 - 8 (March - April 2008)
  37. ^
    Main article: Secret Invasion
  38. ^ Secret Invasion: Thor #1 (Aug. 2008)
  39. ^ Secret Invasion #8 (Nov. 2008)
  40. ^ Thor #600 (Feb. 2009)
  41. ^ Thor #379 (May 1987)
  42. ^ Thor #166 (July 1969); Hulk#440 (Apr. 1996); Thor #502 (Sep. 1996)
  43. ^ Thor #309 (July 1981)
  44. ^ Thor #324 (Oct. 1982)
  45. ^ First mentioned in Journey Into Mystery #91 (April 1963)
  46. ^ On one occasion Thor uses a chariot drawn by two huge mystical goats, Toothgnasher and Toothgrinder. See Thor #364 - 366 (Feb. - Apr. 1986)
  47. ^ Thor vol. 2, #25 (July 2003)
  48. ^ Thor vol. 2, #12 (June 1999)
  49. ^ Thor vol. 2, #57 (Feb. 2003)
  50. ^ Thor vol. 2, #84 (Nov. 2004)
  51. ^ Thor vol. 2, #79 (July 2004)
  52. ^ Thor vol. 2, #83 - 85 (Oct. - Dec. 2004)
  53. ^ Thor #337 (Nov. 1983)
  54. ^ Thor #432 (May 1991)
  55. ^ Thor #457 (Jan. 1993)
  56. ^ Quasar #47 (June 1993)
  57. ^ Thor #273 (July 1978)
  58. ^ Civil War #4 (Oct. 2006)
  59. ^ Avengers: The Initiative #21 (Jan. 2009)
  60. ^ Earth X #0-12 (Mar. 1999 - Apr. 2000)
  61. ^ A-Next #1 (Oct. 1998)
  62. ^ Marvel 1602 #1-8 (Nov. 2003 - June 2004)
  63. ^ Spider-Man 2099 #15 (1994)
  64. ^ Age of Apocalypse, published in X-Men and related titles 1995 - 1996
  65. ^ Thor Corps #1–4 (1993).
  66. ^ Marvel Mangaverse (2000 - 2002)
  67. ^ Marvel Zombies #1-5 (Feb.-June 2006)
  68. ^ "Tails of Arfgard" backup feature in Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham #5 (Jan. (1986)
  69. ^ First appearance in Ultimates #1-13 (March 2002 - April 2004)
  70. ^ Ultimates #13 (April 2004)
  71. ^ Hi-Res Promotional Image From Upcoming "Thor" Animated Series, Press Release
  72. ^ Super Hero Hype - Press Release on the Animated Avengers DVD
  73. ^ Marvel Animation Age - "Next Avengers" To Be Released In September 2008
  74. ^ Action Figure - Lionsgate Unleashes Hulk vs. Wolverine
  75. ^ "Thor: Tales of Asgard" Animated Feature Preview
  76. ^ Gire, Dann (2007-12-23). "I am Legend writer credits comics, horror films and pop culture". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2008-03-02. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  77. ^ Josh Horowitz (2008-12-13). "EXCLUSIVE: Kenneth Branagh Breaks Silence On 'Thor,' Says Casting Talk Is Premature". MTV.com. Retrieved 2008-12-13. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  78. ^ Kit, Borys. "Jackson's Fury in flurry of Marvel films: Nine-pic deal includes Iron Man 2, Thor, more," Hollywood Reporter (Feb. 25, 2009). Accessed Mar. 18, 2009.
  79. ^ Wigler, Josh (2009-05-04). "Kenneth Branagh Says 'Thor' Filming To Begin In January, Hints At Potential Lead". MTV Splash Page. Retrieved 2009-05-04. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  80. ^ "Marvel Studios Update: Loki Officially Cast in 2011 Thor Movie". Marvel Comics. 2009-05-18. Retrieved 2009-05-19. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  81. ^ Paramount also brought forward the release of Marvel Studios' Thor from June 17, 2011 to May 20, 2011
  82. ^ EXCL-Thor Writer Ashley Miller: How will they approach Thor?
  83. ^ Iron Man 2 and The Avengers Update
  84. ^ Sony and Marvel Studios Set New Release Dates!
  85. ^ Denick, Thom (2006). Marvel Ultimate Alliance: Signature Series Guide. Indianapolis, Indiana: Brady Games. pp. 34, 35. ISBN 0-7440-0844-1.
  86. ^ "E3 2008 Teaser".
  87. ^ "August 2008 Game Informer".
  88. ^ "Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion First Look Preview - 1up.com".
  89. ^ "Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion - OXM Online".
  90. ^ "IMDB Voice Cast".

References

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Thor_(Marvel_Comics)&oldid=294015145"