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Gorr the God Butcher
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Creation & Design

Gorr was created by writer Jason Aaron and artist Esad Ribic, first appearing in Thor: God of Thunder. His design reflects a dark and tragic figure, embodying themes of loss and vengeance against the gods.

Early Years

Gorr was born on a barren planet where he suffered greatly and lost his family. His experiences led him to despise the gods for their indifference to suffering, ultimately driving him to become the God Butcher.

Character Development

Gorr evolves from a tragic figure driven by loss to a complex antagonist whose actions force gods like Thor to confront their own failings. His character raises questions about faith, justice, and the responsibilities of deities.

Cultural Reception

Gorr has been well-received by critics and fans alike, praised for his depth and the philosophical questions he raises about divinity and morality.

Character Details

Real Name:
Gorr
First Appearance:
Thor: God of Thunder #1
Aliases:
God Butcher, Gorr the Godslayer
Species:
Asgardian
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
None, Gods of Asgard
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Immortality, God-slaying weaponry
Equipment:
All-Black the Necrosword
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
black
Hair Color:
none

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Thor: God of Thunder #1
Marvel ⋅ 2012
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Thor: God of Thunder #1
 
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1st appearance of Old King Thor, the Thunder God's future, elderly-self

1st appearance of Jarnbjorn, a Dwarven axe

1st team appearance of Gorr's Black Berzerkers, creatures created from the All-Black

First mention of Gorr

Thor: God of Thunder #2
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Thor: God of Thunder #2
 
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1st appearance of Gorr, the God Butcher

1st appearance of the Necrosword, the first symbiote created by Knull

Thor: God of Thunder #3
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Thor: God of Thunder #3
 
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Gorr speaks from the shadows, unseen

âš  Misconception: listings on eBay claim that this is the second appearance of Gorr but it is not

Thor: God of Thunder #4
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Thor: God of Thunder #4
 
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2nd appearance of Gorr

Thor: God of Thunder #4
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Newsstand ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Thor: God of Thunder #4
 
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Thor: God of Thunder #5
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Thor: God of Thunder #5
 
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Origin of Gorr the God Butcher

Thor: God of Thunder #5
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Thor: God of Thunder #5
 
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Variant cover art by R.M. Guera

Thor: God of Thunder #6
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Thor: God of Thunder #6
 
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Origin of Gorr the God Butcher

1st cameo appearance of Knull the Symbiote God

Thor: God of Thunder #11
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Thor: God of Thunder #11
 
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Thor absorbs the living darkness, All-Black the Necrosword becoming its host

King Thor #1
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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King Thor #1
 
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Variant second printing cover art by Esad Ribic

Cover art from interior final page where Gorr says "this is why all gods must die"

Copies ordered by retailers: 6,742

This number represents store orders but there were also copies found in Walmart 3-packs

King Thor #3
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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King Thor #3
 
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Gorr becomes the Necroverse

1st full team appearance of the Sky Lords of Indigarr

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