Thor Just Became The Most Powerful [SPOILER] in History

This article contains spoilers for Thor #1!

Thor has just become more powerful than ever before. Jason Aaron’s years-long Thor run has come to a dramatic close, and it’s time for a fresh beginning for the God of Thunder. Aaron ended with Thor regaining his enchanted hammer, Mjolnir, and taking the throne of the All-Father of Asgard.

Step forward Donny Cates, who’s becoming one of Marvel’s most prolific writers and the architect of all their cosmic plots. The first issue of Cates’ Thor relaunch sees the God of Thunder prepare to give a speech to his people, one that’s interrupted by the untimely arrival of Galactus, dying after exposure to a cosmic force known as the Great Black Winter.

According to Galactus, the Great Black Winter has revealed that Thor is destined to be his death. As a result, operating under the principle of “keep your friends close, and your enemies closer,” Galactus appoints Thor Odinson as his new Herald, transforming him with the Power Cosmic. In the Directors’ Cut, Cates describes the transformation like this:

Thor rises, and he has been remade. His arm is back, as is his eye, and his hair is now LONG. Like down to his butt long. Like the nineties Thor that I love. He’s also wearing a slick new costume, very sci-fi and slick. Mostly black and bright white. The white on his costume should be glowing like lightning. And the black should be made of a star field. His eyes glow as well. Crackling with energy. His hammer, a solid Mjolnir-shaped bolt of lightning. He has become cosmic-Zeus! His run sigil emblazoned on his chest. Smoke pouring off him.

This is easily the most phenomenal power-up Thor has ever received. He’s never exactly been a weakling, but now he possesses all the power of the God of Thunder; wields an enchanted hammer containing a God Tempest that can destroy entire star systems; has been granted the power of the All-Father himself; and also wields the Power Cosmic, meaning he should have all the powers of any other Herald of Galactus. He’s officially the strongest Avenger, the mightiest god in any of Marvel’s Pantheons, and the greatest Herald ever to serve Galactus.

Donny Cates is a smart writer. That means he wouldn’t have given Thor this level of power if he didn’t have a story in mind that would demand it. What’s more, in interviews Cates has insisted he still sees Thor as a young god, a flawed man given to fits of temper and in danger of being overcome by his own ego and pride. Galactus’ prophecy – foretelling that the God of Thunder will, in fact, be the one responsible for his own destruction – suggests that Thor Odinson may well not be able to handle the vast, unfathomable powers that are now at his disposal. Will absolute power corrupt absolutely?

Thor #1 is on sale now from Marvel Comics.

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Tom Bacon is one of Screen Rant’s staff writers, as well as a Peer Mentor for new writers and a member of the Care Team, offering support and a listening ear to members of the Comics group. A lifelong fan of major franchises including Star Wars, Doctor Who, and Marvel, Tom is delighted his childhood is back – and this time it’s cool. You can find him on Twitter @TomABacon.

A graduate of Edge Hill University, Tom remains strongly connected with his alma mater as a volunteer chaplain. He’s heavily involved with his local church, and anyone who checks him out on Twitter will swiftly learn he’s into British politics too.

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