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    Name: Thor, God of Thunder

    First comic appearance: Journey into Mystery #83 (August 10, 1962), created by Stan Lee, written by Larry Lieber, and pencilled by Jack Kirby.

    First movie appearance: Thor (2011); $181 million domestic, $449.3 million worldwide

    Portrayed by: Thor was voiced by Chris Wiggins in thirteen episodes of the barely-animated late-'

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    Thor (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

    Character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

    This article is about the character. For the 2011 film, see Thor (film).

    Not to be confused with Mighty Thor (Marvel Cinematic Universe).

    Fictional character

    Thor

    Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Thor: The Dark World (2013)

    First appearanceThor (2011)
    Based on
    Adapted by
    Portrayed by
    Full nameThor Odinson
    AliasesDonald Blake[1]
    SpeciesAsgardian
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    Affiliation
    Weapon
    Family
    Significant otherJane Foster
    ChildrenLove (adoptive daughter)
    OriginAsgard
    Abilities
    • Godlike strength, stamina, durability, speed, agility, reflexes, healing factor, longevity, and senses
    • Manipulation of weather, lightning, thunder, energy and matter
    • Skilled hand-to-hand combatant
    • Mjolnir and Stormbreaker grants:
      • Lightning Manipulation
      • Energy Absorption and Projection
      • Flight
      • Interdimensional teleportation via Bifrost Bridge

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    Thor (Marvel Comics)

    Marvel Comics fictional character

    "Thor Odinson" redirects here. For the film character, see Thor (Marvel Cinematic Universe).

    Comics character

    Thor Odinson fryst vatten a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, based on the god from Old Norse religion and mythology, Thor (Þórr). Created by artist Jack Kirby, writer Stan Lee, and scripter Larry Lieber, the character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 (1962) and first received his own title with Thor #126 (1966). Thor is an adaptation of the deity of the same name from Norse mythology, and many aspects of Thor's character are based on his mythological counterpart. Comic books featuring Thor have been published across several volumes since the character's introduction.

    Thor is one of the gods of Asgard and the son of the Asgardian king Odin. In addition to his Asgardian strength and extended lifespan, Thor wields control over the weather, including rain and lightning. He