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Creation & Design

Mjolnir was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, inspired by Norse mythology, where it is the hammer of Thor, the god of thunder.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a weapon of Thor, Mjolnir has been central to many storylines involving Thor's identity and his worthiness.

Character Development

Over the years, Mjolnir has evolved from merely being a weapon to a symbol of Thor's worthiness and the responsibility that comes with power.

Cultural Reception

Mjolnir has been well-received as an iconic symbol in both comics and films, representing strength and heroism.

Character Details

Real Name:
Mjolnir
First Appearance:
Journey Into Mystery #83
Aliases:
Thor's Hammer, The Uru Hammer
Species:
Magical Artifact
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Thor, Avengers, Asgardians
Abilities:
Wielding by the worthy, Weather manipulation, Energy projection
Equipment:
Mjolnir
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
N/A
Hair Color:
N/A

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Journey Into Mystery #83
Marvel ⋅ 1962
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Journey Into Mystery #83
 
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1st appearance and origin of Thor

Introduction of Thor's hammer, Mjolnir

1st team appearance of the Kronans, a race of rock-like aliens

1st appearance of Donald Blake, the human host of Thor

Thor #135
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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Thor #135
 
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First time Thor refers to his hammer as Mjolnir

2nd appearance and origin of the High Evolutionary

Fear Itself #7
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Fear Itself #7
 
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Debut of Spider-Man suit made of Uru, the same metal used to make Mjolnir

Captain America wields Mjolnir in his traditional costume

1st cameo appearance of Marcus Johnson, in a photo, later revealed to be Nick Fury Jr.

Original Sin #7
Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Original Sin #7
 
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Thor becomes unworthy of wielding Mjolnir after Nick Fury whispers something that devastates him

It is later revealed in Thor The Unworthy #5 that Fury said “Gorr was right” referencing the God Butcher’s assertion that all gods are flawed and unworthy of reverence, to which Thor agrees

Mighty Thor #12
Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Mighty Thor #12
 
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Origin of Mjolnir, Thor's hammer, specifically its power stems from a cosmic, world-destroying storm trapped by Odin in Uru metal, forged into a hammer and enchanted so only those who are worthy could lift it. The storm was referred to as God Tempest, the Mother of Thunder

[December 2021 - the God of Hammers arc could be an expansion of this origin or at least inspired by it]

Thor #23
Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Mjolnir becomes imbued with the Odinforce

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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