That’s the thing about comic book superheroes: when you’re onto a good thing, you want to spread the love around and make sure the good times keep going. Does this get a bit confusing? Oh, most certainly! But when, in the history of Marvel, have the best stories ever been boring? After all, Thor may be a god but more importantly, Thor is an ideal. This gives far more power and opportunity to your storytelling. Now, I may not be truly worthy to tell you of all the Thors but I carry the burden of sharing with you the Best Thor of All Thors. And yes, things are going to get weird. For a full detailed flashback at the origins of Thor, check out this great round-up from fellow Rioter Jessica Plummer. Thankfully, this version of Jane/Thor was only a “what if,” with the latest version introduced in Thor vol.4 #1 (Oct 2014) by Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman. To be clear, this is Thor. Not Lady Thor. Once again, all of the strength and power and awesomeness is held within the ideal of Thor, and carried within Mjolnir. “Whosoever holds this hammer, if they be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.” Of course, we had to wait many years before the comic book creators finally agreed she was worthy of wielding Mjolnir full-time — before twisting the plot with pain and illness because the fanboys couldn’t face Jane being the best Thor of all Thors. And she is. Jane never questions her worthiness of being Thor because she holds it as a position of trust, duty, and honour. It is not about being able to carry the mantle of Thor. It is about being as much a tool as Mjolnir and allowing the power of Thor to work through you. At every point, Jane understands this, far better than every other version of Thor (although Red and Bill come pretty darn close). We even have the chance to revisit this Best Thor of All Thors in the new comic series Jane Foster & the Mighty Thor by Torunn Grønbekk and Michael Dowling (1st issue released June 2022). I think part of me will always hold Jane in the highest regard for her time as Thor and for that, I am truly looking forward to what Waititi will achieve in Thor: Love and Thunder. What I don’t understand is how you could get something like this so wrong? Miles would easily be one of the best Thors of all the Thors. He is right there next to Jane with both compassion and determination to do what is right. It’s a harsh let-down to see the comic presented in such a negative interpretation. Hey Marvel — there is still time to fix this. I know I will read almost anything with Miles and I will adore him as Thor. Just give us a comic that is equally worthy of the title.
