Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Foster picks up the hammer mjolnir and becomes the goddess of thunder, also ultimately taking on thor s name. Thor is a comic book superhero in the marvel comics universe. Foster picks up the hammer mjolnir and becomes the goddess of thunder, also ultimately taking on thors name.
You can read both volumes of the 20142015 thor run. Many would argue that the marvel cinematic universe is long overdue for an lgbtq hero, and as was confirmed at san diego comiccon, valkyrie is poised to be that hero. In the marvel comics, jane becomes thor during a fouryear arc titled the mighty thor, by jason aaron and russell dauterman, which ran from 2014 to. In a 2014 announcement introducing the female thor comic book character on which portlands character will presumably be based, marvel comics boasted that the story was the latest in. Dark knight christian bale takes a walk on the dark side as a thor villain, plus the guardians of. Jul 21, 2019 jane foster will become female thor in 2021s thor. Mjolnir has transformed a mysterious woman into an allnew version of the mighty thor. In a 2014 storyline, thor loses his power and renounces his name. Lady thor may be a powerhouse, but that doesnt mean wonder woman couldnt kick her ass. Between the demands of her family life including her disapproving motherinlaw, the challenges of performing as a ruthless assassin, and being underestimated by the men she works for, how can she do it alland make it look so good. For many years, foster was a nurse, employed by dr.
In this gorgeously illustrated, fullcolor graphic memoir, stan lee the comic book legend and cocreator of spiderman, the xmen, the avengers, the incredible hulk, and a legion of other marvel superheroes shares his iconic legacy and the story of how modern comics came to be. Jane foster might be known as one of thor s love interests in marvel comics but she eventually took on the mantle as female thor. The goddess of thunder thor 20142015 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Marvel comics announced tuesday that the hammerwielding norse superhero will be a woman in upcoming comic book. The female loki in lokis mes a crowd acts like a mix between jms s and the aforce one they look the same. Jane herself is frequently drawn with a resemblance to natalie portman. She was apparently the only one to realize that doom was the bad guy and tipped off the rest of the corps to his insidious plans. Jul 22, 2019 in the marvel comics, jane becomes thor during a fouryear arc titled the mighty thor, by jason aaron and russell dauterman, which ran from 2014 to 2018 she was briefly thor in a 1978 what if. Few details have been revealed yet about where thor. One villain even kos her husband because she respects this new lady thor and gives her a girl power pass, letting thor punch her and save the day. Jul 15, 2014 marvel turned to abcs the view to introduce the first female to portray thor in its new comicbook series. News of the celestial upheaval came tuesday morning via the ladies of the view, and marvel now confirms that a.
Heres how she became worthy enough to wield mjolnir in marvel comics. The marvel masterminds hope that by recasting thor they will encourage more women and girls to read comics. Since 1962, he has starred in several ongoing series, as well as many limited series and specials. See more ideas about thor, female thor and the mighty thor. The goddess of thunder thor 20142015 on your kindle in under a minute. The goddess of thunder is cooler than the odinson has ever been. The thor in marvels comic book universe is about to become a woman.
Fans were shocked to find out that for the foreseeable future, the long, blonde locks waving under thors norse helmet in the comic books will belong to a lady. Marvel turned to abcs the view to introduce the first female to portray thor in its new comicbook series. Jane foster is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics, most commonly depicted as a supporting character of the superhero thor odinson. The mantle of the captain america character in the marvel series will be taken over by the falcon, one of the first africanamerican comic book heroes published. Fosters introduced to the series as an astrophysicist who becomes the object of thors affections, but in a 2014 comic book storyline, shes deemed worthy to wield thors hammer, mjolnir. Marvel introduces first female thor in new comicbook. Marvel comics reveals a female thor the new york times. In a 2014 announcement introducing the female thor comic book character on which portlands character will presumably be based, marvel comics boasted that the story was the latest in the ever. Jane foster is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by marvel. Jul 23, 2019 in a 2014 announcement introducing the female thor comic book character on which portlands character will presumably be based, marvel comics boasted that the story was the latest in the ever. Marvel comics w jason aaron aca russell dauterman the great hammer mjolnir lies on the moon, unable to be lifted by anyone in all the heavens. Jul 15, 2014 comic book heroes then and now 18 photos.
Christian bales possible role, guardians of the galaxy, release date. How jane foster wound up as female thor in the comics. Jul 15, 2014 new york thor is now a goddess of thunder. Ships immediately and safely upon confirmation of payment cardboard mailer. In october 2014, the fourth volume of thor by jason aaron and artist russell dauterman debuted that featured a female character in the role of thor. See more ideas about lady sif, the mighty thor and thor. Comic book fans were thunderstruck tuesday when marvel comics announced its popular superhero thor would be replaced with a female hero. Enjoyed read this comic book, must admit at first having a female thor was a. But when frost giants invade earth, a new hand will grasp the hammerand a mysterious woman will take up the mantle of the mighty thor. But as in the 2014 comic book, foster is granted the title goddess of thunder. But what happens when an allnew female thor appears on the scene. Marvel bosses have recreated the comic book superhero as a woman.
During thors battle with the destroyer, freyja appears via the bifrost leading an army of female characters, including valkyrie, lady sif, and the. Comic book readers already know jane foster as the mighty thor. Thor okay, so youre interested, but you just want something to dip your toes into. Brand new unread nm condition individually bagged and boarded comic book. Jason aaron and russell dauterman take the series in a new direction staring a female thor.
Valkyrie tessa thompson will be looking for a queen to rule asgard with in thor. In superhero gender bend, marvel unveils thor as a woman. Marvel announced that in its new comic book run, the son of odin becomes unworthy of mjolnir, so the title of thor will pass on to a woman. That development isnt really too surprising, as thompson, who herself came out. Lady thor is amazing, and a much needed refreshing of the character. Marvel comics have announced a new title called thor, featuring a female lead, on the abc talk show the view. Marvel introduces first female thor in new comicbook series. Janes transformation into the goddess of thunder will occur in the. Comiccon just announced natalie portman will play thor. Fans will remember that she starred in the first two thor films as astrophysicist and thors love interest, jane foster.
Jane foster might be known as one of thors love interests in marvel comics but she eventually took on the mantle as female thor. Marvel comics announced tuesday that the hammerwielding norse superhero will be a woman in upcoming comic book issues. The goddess of thunder thor 2014 2015 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Jul 15, 2014 marvel announced that in its new comic book run, the son of odin becomes unworthy of mjolnir, so the title of thor will pass on to a woman. This template will categorize articles that include it into category. Thor, the norse god of thunder and marvel comics superhero, is now a woman. Oct 02, 2014 th all new female thor is here see what mike spiderslayer has to say about it comic frontline linkage. Jul 21, 2019 comic book readers already know jane foster as the mighty thor. Aaron had been writing the male thor in his god of thunder comic book.
Tuesday, the hosts of the view announced that come october, a woman will become the new thor in the comic book. The forthcoming thor film will premiere on november 5, 2021. Love and thunder, and jaimie alexander just volunteered lady sif. Natalie portman will be the female thor in the new marvel. News of the celestial upheaval came tuesday morning via the ladies of the view, and marvel now confirms that a woman. Volume 1 was a more enjoyable read than this, but this one did leave me wishing the mighty thor would release in the full volume quicker. Reuters comic book superhero character thor, who first appeared in 1962 and is based on the norse hammerwielding god, will now be a woman, publisher marvel comics said on tuesday. In october 2014, the fourth volume of thor by jason aaron and artist russell dauterman debuted that featured a female character in the role of thor after the classic hero is no longer able to wield mjolnir. This page contains a list of all the comics included in thor vol 4. Jul 16, 2014 the mantle of the captain america character in the marvel series will be taken over by the falcon, one of the first africanamerican comic book heroes published.
Jul 21, 2019 fans will remember that she starred in the first two thor films as astrophysicist and thors love interest, jane foster. Earths mightiest show this week in marvel women of marvel. Jul 15, 2014 fans were shocked to find out that for the foreseeable future, the long, blonde locks waving under thors norse helmet in the comic books will belong to a lady. If you want to learn more about thor issue 8 go to this link. Enjoyed read this comic book, must admit at first having a. After the events of original sin, thor is no longer worthy of mjolnir. With all this in front of us, it becomes pretty clear that female thor has been rejected by fans who would have bought the book if it had been written with respect for the character like the 0709.
Jane foster, a former girlfriend of the hero who has been battling breast cancer. In october 2014, a fourth volume of thor by jason aaron and artist russell dauterman debuted that featured a female character later revealed to be jane foster in the role of thor after the classic hero is no longer able to wield mjolnir. Enjoyed read this comic book, must admit at first having a female thor was a bad idea. Based on norse mythology, the thunder god wields the hammer. Sep 16, 2014 marvel comics have announced a new title called thor, featuring a female lead, on the abc talk show the view. Marvel comics explains the female thor surprise on the. How jane foster wound up as female thor in the comics polygon. Jason aaron, who will be writing the new thor series, echoed those sentiments. Thor will be the 8 th title to feature a lead female protagonist and aims to speak directly to an audience that long was not the target for super hero comic books in america. Jul 15, 2014 marvel comics recasts superhero thor as a woman. Sep 29, 2014 aaron had been writing the male thor in his god of thunder comic book. Jul 15, 2014 thor, the norse god of thunder and marvel comics superhero, is now a woman.
Many would argue that the marvel cinematic universe is long overdue for an lgbtq hero, and as was confirmed at san diego comic con, valkyrie is poised to be that hero. Jaimie alexander volunteers lady sif to be valkyries. Natalie portman will be the female thor in the new marvel movie. This is very cool news, but not entirely for the reasons you might imagine.
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