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Creation & Design

Beta Ray Bill was created by writer-artist Walter Simonson, who introduced him as a noble warrior of the Korbinites, a dying race seeking a new home.

Early Years

Bill first appeared in Thor #337, where he fought Thor for the right to wield Mjolnir, proving his worthiness and establishing himself as a hero.

Character Development

Over the years, Beta Ray Bill has evolved from a mere adversary of Thor to a beloved hero in his own right, often grappling with themes of identity, worthiness, and sacrifice.

Cultural Reception

Beta Ray Bill has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his depth and complexity as a character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Beta Ray Bill
First Appearance:
Comic Reader #212
Aliases:
Korbinites, The Worthy
Species:
Korbinites
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Thor, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Energy manipulation, Flight
Equipment:
Stormbreaker, Spaceship
Weight:
500lbs
Height:
7' 6"
Eye Color:
orange
Hair Color:
orange

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Comic Reader #212
Street Enterprises ⋅ 1983
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Comic Reader #212
 
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Interior solicitation for Thor #337 with black and white cover image featuring Beta Ray Bill

Cover art featuring Daredevil and Shang-Chi by Mike Mignola

Marvel Age #6
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Marvel Age #6
 
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Preview appearance of Beta Ray Bill

Spider-Ham advertisement on back cover

Thor #337
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Thor #337
 
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1st appearance of Beta Ray Bill, a Korbinite alien worthy of picking up Mjolnir

1st appearance of Lorelai, the sister of Enchantress

Thor #338
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Thor #338
 
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2nd appearance and origin of Beta Ray Bill

Thor #339
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Thor #339
 
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1st appearance and origin of Beta Ray Bill's hammer, Stormbreaker

Thor #440
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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Thor #440
 
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1st team appearance of Thor Corps: Dargo Ktor, Eric Masterson, Beta-Ray Bill

Starmasters #1
Marvel ⋅ 1995
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Starmasters #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Starmasters: Beta Ray Bill, Silver Surfer, Quasar

Stormbreaker: The Saga of Beta Ray Bill #1
Marvel ⋅ 2005
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Stormbreaker: The Saga of Beta Ray Bill #1
 
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First solo series featuring Beta Ray Bill

1st appearance of Stardust, an ancient cosmic being of indiscernible form who served as Galactus’s Herald

1st appearance of Alpha Ray Bill, a bio-engineered protector of the Korbinites

Copies ordered by retailers: 31,234

Thor #337
Marvel Legends ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2006
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Thor #337
 
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Reprint of Beta Ray Bill's first appearance

Packaged with the 2006 Marvel Legends Beta Ray Bill action figure

Secret Invasion: Thor #1
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2008
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Secret Invasion: Thor #1
 
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Second printing

Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter #1
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter #1
 
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3-issue miniseries where Beta Ray Bill hunts down Galactus

Oversized issue includes a reprint of Thor #337

Battle of Beta Ray Bill vs Thor

Copies ordered by retailers: 21,265

Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter #2
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter #2
 
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Oversized issue includes a reprint of Thor #338

Battle of Beta Ray Bill vs Silver Surfer

Copies ordered by retailers: 17,549

Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter #3
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter #3
 
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Oversized issue includes a reprint of Thor #339

Battle of Beta Ray Bill vs Galactus

Copies ordered by retailers: 16,553

Nova #13
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Nova #13
 
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Variant cover art by Frank Cho

Cover homage of the film 'The Graduate'

Nova #14
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Variant cover art by Jorge Molina

Nova #15
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Variant cover art by Dale Keown featuring Beta Ray Bill and Nova, Sam Alexander

Guardians of the Galaxy #1
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Guardians of the Galaxy #1
 
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1st appearance of the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Star-Lord, Cosmic Ghost Rider, Phyla-Vell, Moondragon, Beta Ray Bill and Groot

Thor #2
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2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Thor #2
 
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Variant second printing cover art by Nic Klein, interior art used for the cover

Beta Ray Bill #1
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Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Beta Ray Bill #1
 
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Variant cover art by Mike McKone

Store exclusive, anniversary frame border

Thor #24
Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Thor #24
 
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750th anniversary issue, oversized 72-pages

Origin of Beta Ray Bill

Reveal that Odin’s lifeforce is housed in Mjolnir

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