8 Surprising Facts About the 'Thor'

First Appearance: – Thor made his debut in "Journey into Mystery" #83 in August 1962. He was created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby.

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Thor as a Frog: In one comic storyline, Loki turns Thor into a frog. During this time, Thor (as a frog) leads an army of frogs in Central Park against sewer rats and eventually reclaims Mjolnir, temporarily becoming the Frog of Thunder.

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Beta Ray Bill: Beta Ray Bill, an alien warrior, was deemed worthy to wield Mjolnir and even defeated Thor in battle. He was later given his own enchanted hammer, Stormbreaker, by Odin.

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Thor's Alter Ego: Initially, Thor's human alter ego was Dr. Donald Blake, a disabled doctor who transforms into Thor by striking his walking stick (which becomes Mjolnir) on the ground.

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Ultimate Thor: In the Ultimate Marvel Universe (Earth-1610), Thor is portrayed differently, with a more modern and gritty take. He initially appears to be a delusional human claiming to be the Norse god before his true nature is revealed.

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Unworthy Thor: In a storyline called "Original Sin," Thor becomes unworthy to lift Mjolnir after learning a whispered secret. During this time, Jane Foster, who is battling cancer, takes up the mantle of Thor.

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Thor's Daughter: In an alternate future, Thor has a daughter named Torunn, who appears in the animated film "Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow."

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