In what I can only imagine is a fever dream for the audience of ABC’s talk show The View, as well as the comics community at large, Whoopi Goldberg announced that a mystery woman will become the new God of Thunder, taking both Mjlonir and the name Thor in new series, “Thor”.
The new Thor, who in a press release was emphasized by Aaron as not “Lady Thor” or “She-Thor”, will wield Mjlonir after the original Odinson is deemed unworthy of wielding its powers. NuThor is set to appear in a series by Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman titled, simply “Thor.” What is still unclear, however, is the identity of the new female Thor. Is she a new character? Recently discovered sibling Angela? Valkyrie? One of Thor’s granddaughter’s from the King Thor timeline? Whoopi Goldberg, who said so herself on The View?
The new Thor isn’t the only legacy incarnation of Marvel’s Big Three heroes preparing to debut in the comics. Captain America’s also getting a new face under the mask due to Steve’s super-soldier serum wearing off and I wouldn’t be surprised if someone new jumped into the Iron Man armor right about now. It’s been done before.
We expect comic fans to react to this news with their usual understanding and grace. Check out the full press release as well as alternate artwork of the new Thor below.
Marvel Press Release
Marvel is excited to announce an all-new era for the God of Thunder in brand new series, THOR, written by Jason Aaron (Thor: God of Thunder, Original Sin) complimented with art from Russell Dauterman (Cyclops).
This October, Marvel Comics evolves once again in one of the most shocking and exciting changes ever to shake one of Marvel’s “big three” – Captain American, Iron Man and Thor – Marvel Comics will be introducing an all-new THOR, GOD OF THUNDER. No longer is the classic male hero able to hold the mighty hammer, Mjölnir, a brand new female hero will emerge will who will be worthy of the name THOR. Who is she? Where did she come from and what is her connection to Asgard and the Marvel Universe?
“The inscription on Thor’s hammer reads ‘Whosoever holds this hammer, if HE be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.’ Well it’s time to update that inscription,” says Marvel editor Wil Moss. “The new Thor continues Marvel’s proud tradition of strong female characters like Captain Marvel, Storm, Black Widow and more. And this new Thor isn’t a temporary female substitute – she’s now the one and only Thor, and she is worthy!”
Series writer Jason Aaron emphasizes, “This is not She-Thor. This is not Lady Thor. This is not Thorita. This is THOR. This is the THOR of the Marvel Universe. But it’s unlike any Thor we’ve ever seen before.”
THOR is the latest in the ever-growing and long list of female-centric titles that continues to invite new readers into the Marvel Universe. This female THOR is the 8th title to feature a lead female protagonist and aims to speak directly to an audience that long was not the target for Super Hero comic books in America: women and girls.
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