Throg

Creation & Design

Throg was created by writer Walter Simonson and artist Sal Buscema as a humorous take on Thor, transforming a frog into a version of the Norse god.

Early Years

Throg first appeared in a comedic storyline where he was transformed into a frog and gained the powers of Thor, becoming a member of the Pet Avengers.

Character Development

Throg has evolved from a humorous side character to a beloved member of the Pet Avengers, representing themes of courage and friendship.

Cultural Reception

Throg has been well-received for his unique concept and humorous take on the Thor mythos, appealing to both children and adult fans.

Character Details

Real Name:
Simon Walterson
Aliases:
Throg, Thor Frog
Species:
Frog
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Pet Avengers
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Enhanced agility, Ability to wield Mjolnir
Equipment:
Mjolnir
Weight:
1lb
Height:
1' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Marvel ⋅ 1986

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Thor is transformed into a frog in the previous issue and spends this entire issue as an amphibian

In Thor #365, he lifts Mjolnir and becomes a frog version of Thor

1st appearance of Puddlegulp, Simon Walterson, a frog who later wields a hammer named Frogjolnir as Throg

⚠ Misconception: sources cite this as the first appearance of Throg. Thor is transformed into a frog in #363 and wields a sliver of Mjolnir as a frog version of Thor in #365. Simon Walterson does not appear as 'Throg' until Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1 (2009)

Marvel ⋅ 1986

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Cover art by David Mazzucchelli

Preview of Throg

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1st full appearance of Thor, Frog of Thunder, after being turned into a frog and picking up a shard of Mjolnir

A scene in the Loki Disney+ series teases a frog version of Thor trapped in a jar, labeled T365

Marvel ⋅ 1986

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Cover appearance of Thor as a frog

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1st official appearance and origin of Throg, Simon Puddlegulp who was transformed after finding Frogjolnir, a sliver of Mjolnir

Thor was transformed into a frog in Thor #363 (1986)

1st team appearance of the Pet Avengers: Lockjaw, Lockheed, Throg, Niels, Redwing in an alternate dimension

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Cover art by Ig Guara

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Variant cover art by Skottie Young

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Variant cover art by Dave Keown

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1st appearance of Black Galactus, Butcher of Worlds (the aftermath of being stabbed with the Necrosword in Thor: God of Thunder #23)

1st appearance of Throg in the mainstream Marvel Universe

Ego the Living Planet becomes Necroworld

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1st team appearance of the Asgardians of the Galaxy: Angela, Valkyrie, Throg, the Destroyer, Skurge the Executioner, and Thunderstrike, Kevin Masterson, son of the original Thunderstrike

Thor #12

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Variant cover art by Nic Klein

Thor #18

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Variant cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson

Thor #18

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Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman

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