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Creation & Design

Thor Foster was introduced as a new incarnation of Thor, taking on the mantle after the original Thor became unworthy. This was part of a broader initiative to diversify the character roster in Marvel Comics.

Early Years

Jane Foster, a former nurse and love interest of Thor Odinson, was chosen to wield Mjolnir and became the Mighty Thor, fighting alongside the Avengers and defending both Earth and Asgard.

Character Development

Throughout her journey, Jane Foster evolves from a supporting character to a powerful hero in her own right, showcasing resilience and strength in the face of adversity.

Cultural Reception

Thor Foster received critical acclaim for her portrayal as a female Thor, resonating with audiences and contributing to discussions about representation in comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Jane Foster
First Appearance:
Journey Into Mystery #84
Aliases:
Thor, The Mighty Thor
Species:
Asgardian
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Avengers, Asgardians
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Weather manipulation, Combat skills
Equipment:
Mjolnir, Asgardian armor
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Journey Into Mystery #84
Marvel ⋅ 1962
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Journey Into Mystery #84
 
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2nd appearance of Thor

1st appearance and cover of Jane Foster

What If…? #10
Marvel ⋅ 1978
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What If…? #10
 
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1st appearance of Thordis, an alternate reality version of Jane Foster who found Mjolnir

Earth X #5
Marvel ⋅ 1999
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Earth X #5
 
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1st full appearance of Thor, a female in the alternate reality of Earth X

Thor: God of Thunder #12
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Thor: God of Thunder #12
 
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1st appearance of Roz Solomon, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Jane Foster reveals she has cancer

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

Hawkeye vs Deadpool #0
Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Hawkeye vs Deadpool #0
 
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1st cameo appearance of Spider-Gwen

1st cameo appearance of Thor, Jane Foster

Both characters were introduced within two weeks after this issue was released

This is the first visual indication that these characters exist although there are some who disagree assuming they're costumed Trick or Treaters

Thor: God of Thunder #25
Marvel ⋅ 2014
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2nd cameo appearance of Jane Foster as Thor

Thor #1
Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Thor #1
 
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3rd cameo appearance (final page) and first cover appearance of Jane Foster as Thor

Thor #1
NYCC ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Thor #1
 
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Variant cover art by Art Adams

New York Comic Con 2014 exclusive

Thor #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Variant cover art by Skottie Young

Thor #1
NYCC ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher

New York Comic Con 2014 Newbury Comics exclusive

Thor #1
Store Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Variant cover art by Jorge Molina

Cover art inspired by Journey Into Mystery #83 (1962)

Thor #1
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Variant cover art by Sara Pichelli

Thor #1
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Variant cover art by Fiona Staples

Thor #1
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Variant cover art by Andrew Robinson

Thor #1
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Variant cover art by Esad Ribic

Thor #1
Store Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Variant cover art by Pasqual Ferry

Thor #1
Store Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Variant cover art by Paul Renaud

Thor #2
Marvel ⋅ 2015
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1st full appearance of Jane Foster as Thor throughout the story, previously appeared in final page cameos

Thor #2
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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1st full appearance of Jane Foster as Thor

Variant cover art by Chris Samnee

Thor #4
Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Thor #4
 
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First meeting, battle and team-up of Thor versus Jane Foster as Thor

In Thor #3 (2014), the issue ends with Thor addressing Jane Foster but they are not seen in the same panel

Free Comic Book Day 2015: All-New All-Different Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Free Comic Book Day 2015: All-New All-Different Avengers #1
 
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1st team appearance of the All-New, All-Different Avengers, led by Iron Man: Captain America (Wilson), Spider-Man (Morales), Ms. Marvel (Khan), Thor (Foster), Nova (Alexander), Vision

Thor #6
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Thor #6
 
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Variant cover art by Stephanie Hans

Women of Marvel variant

Retailers were eligible to order unlimited quantities of this variant if their order for the standard cover of Thor #6 exceeded the quantity ordered of Thor #3

Thor #8
Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Thor is revealed to be Jane Foster and that she is fighting late stage cancer

Mighty Thor #1
1:20 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Variant cover art by Russell Dauterman

Mighty Thor #1
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Variant cover art by Olivier Coipel

Mighty Thor #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Mighty Thor #4
1:20 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Variant cover art by Michael Cho

Spider-Man #1
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Variant cover art by Mark Bagley

Mighty Thor #4
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Variant cover art by Adam Hughes

Angela: Queen of Hel #6
Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Angela: Queen of Hel #6
 
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First meeting of Jane Foster as Thor and Angela

Mighty Thor #15
1:10 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Variant cover art by Mike Deodato

Monsters Unleashed #5
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1:100 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Monsters Unleashed #5
 
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Variant cover art by Sara Pichelli

Thor #700
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Second printing cover art by Stephanie Hans

Thor #705
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Death of Jane Foster, the Mighty Thor

Death of Mangog

Thor #705
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Variant cover art by JeeHyung Lee

Thor #705
1:100 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Variant virgin cover art by Artgerm

Death of Jane Foster

War of the Realms: Omega #1
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Jane Foster becomes Valkyrie

War of the Realms: Omega #1
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Variant cover art by David Yardin

Valkyrie: Jane Foster #1
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Valkyrie: Jane Foster #1
 
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Mjolnir transorms into Undrjarn, the All-Weapon of the Valkyrie

King In Black: Return of the Valkyries #1
Marvel ⋅ 2021
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King In Black: Return of the Valkyries #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Valkyries: Jane Foster, Hildegarde, Dani Moonster, Runa

1st appearance of Runa, a Valkyrie

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