The Origin and History of Beta Ray Bill

[@LostSoulSilver]

A warrior so noble, he even brought out the good hidden inside Galactus himself! I'm feeling emotional over this, and tbe fact he finally found home....

[@stephenrennie9675]

Beta-Ray Bill is a cool character and doesn't get enough attention. I would love to see a movie about his backstory.

[@retromarvelman]

A classic ‘80s character from a legendary run by Walt Simonson. Good to see him get some attention.

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

One of the smartest plot twists in Marvel history was having Odin gift the Don Blake enchantment to Bill. A stroke of wisdom worthy of Odin, which made perfect sense given Thor's history while opening the door to a relationship between Bill and Sif, who was going nowhere. In contrast, everything after Simonson in this video just sounds dumb.

[@matthewschwartz6607]

Actually, the Beta Ray minis that he got were pretty good. I would recommend the Annihilators mini-series too.

[@adamcahn9315]

Walt Simonson’s run on Thor was some of the best art and storytelling in the 80’s.

[@matthewschwartz6607]

How does it hold up today? Sadly, John Byrne’s work doesn’t hold up all that well.

[@lorrielerette7230]

I remember this as a kid. It was one of the greatest stories I had read. Walt Simonson’s run on Thor brought new life to the series.

[@chriscorman734]

The cover of Thor 337 is one of the best of all time

[@mangamegs]

Walt made thor look so bad ass in his old costume. I forgot how much I preferred that old costume and look of asgard. There was very little to improve design wise.

[@YoungSpartanGoHard]

Easily one of my favorite Marvel characters of all time. Still hoping he makes an appearance in the next Thor movie!

[@v.r.m.891]

Thats if they have the rights to the character 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@allenfryre9670]

I think in thor ragnirok they had a giant head of him as a cameo or something so yeah, he will show up.

[@jojomojojones]

@@allenfryre9670 that’s right. The Grandmasters tower has four giant heads. One of them is BRB.

[@valash8777]

@@allenfryre9670 The warriors that past Nebula and Gamora fought were actually Bill’s people

[@daveythesearcher]

Christian Bale has been cast as Gore

[@ghennifergrievous9463]

I was just watching he's first appearance on Avengers Earth's mightiest heroes. Great video

[@rommelgonzalez2730]

Me too!

[@princealbertnermal5026]

I wish they bring that show back

[@georgefrieje6601]

This is not for you

[@ghennifergrievous9463]

@@georgefrieje6601 ?

[@georgefrieje6601]

Sorry was a mistake

[@efrainvelez1456]

Beta ray bill is one of my favourite characters thank you for making t this !!!!

[@machinearmature]

Take a shot every time he says Scuttlebutt.

[@tylertemple1355]

They could easily make this a movie. I hope we see him on the big screen some day.

[@foldabotZ]

Maybe Thor 5, along side Hercules.

[@dekaritheprofessor2631]

Thank you for making a video on my boi😭😭 🙌🙌 Bill is an Underrated Legend that deserves more love and respect ❤🔥💪🏾💪🏾

[@bnicholas1901]

Agreed. Beta Ray Legit AF

[@cobraking9472]

So true

[@athenassigil5820]

This channel is pure comic book lore gold! Your voice, presentation and knowledge is excellent and yeah, Simonson's run on Thor brought this most excellent character and that's why the 80s had so many memorable characters from Marvel. Keep up the good work...and cheers!

[@Rich.Staples]

Of all of those doing commentaries and histories of Classic Comic Characters you give the most informed performance and the visuals you choose fit precise;y the story lines you are sharing with us, and not only this but they also provode evidence of what you are saying. Thank you for you wonderful work and service to the comic community.

[@BLK_MN]

When I first saw him, I thought, “pfft, who is this clown?” Now I know better, this guy is righteous.

[@matthewschwartz6607]

5:21-5:26. Damn, Odin looks like a freakin BEAST! I don’t think that I’ve ever seen him so hugely drawn and presented.

[@rmglover3191]

My childhood thanks you. Walt Simonson was one of the best things that happened to the Thor mythos

[@gerardrbain1972]

I would like to see one about Blue Marvel.

[@nevilleevergreens6522]

Blue Marvel gets more love on youtube than he does at marvel. Marvel has him collecting dust, I mean he is literally at the back of the bus. Gatekeepers hard at work!

[@gerardrbain1972]

@@nevilleevergreens6522 The idea of a black man being portrayed with that much power and so little weaknesses seems to get many people uncomfortable.

[@nevilleevergreens6522]

@@gerardrbain1972 Portraying him the way Marvel has, is completely disrespectful. A man that powerful should NOT be acting like he is scared of his own shadow.

[@gerardrbain1972]

@@nevilleevergreens6522 I find it interesting that the character of Blue Marvel was from my father's generation. Black men from that time period seemed to spend an inordinate amount of time and energy going out of their way to seem as docile as possible.

[@nevilleevergreens6522]

@@gerardrbain1972 Because they're seen as a threat. Kevin Grevioux has written Blue Marvel well past that stage(Legend of Blue Marvel series). Other writers have him as the most powerful man in the room but is too scared to let him cut loose. Like in the Ultimates how Blue Marvel could have done more in the fight against Thanos but we all saw how it ended.

[@henryscurry7611]

"YOU HAVE A GOOD ANNOUNCERS VOICE!!!!!"

[@DaidriveCJ]

He _does_ have a wonderful voice!

[@apb38]

I learned a lot today and am ready to take the final exam on The Origin and History of Beta Ray Bill.

[@delturge]

That story was told so well. Thank you.

[@Alien3681]

Omg those are some amazing character arcs! They could easily make a 3 movie series out of that! thanks for education me on my new favorite super hero!

[@EverythingIronMan]

Bro. How you don't have over one million subscribers is beyond me! I've binged your entire channel the past week - amazing work! I’d love to see you do a video about Iron Man. I’d be more than willing to collab or help with anything for that video!

[@Howlabunga]

Fun fact: he gets a cameo in Thor Ragnorok

[@jkp3218]

Awesome vid, thanks for the info!

[@56postoffice]

I never knew that a Marvel character like Beta Ray Bill is such a massive fan favourite. I collected Thor comics in the late 80s, just missing out on the classic Walt Simeonson run where Bill made his appearances. Great synopsis. I'd like to know the origins of Jack of Hearts. *EXCELSIOR!!*

[@robertlott8806]

Wow.. . &, I really thought i knew alot about Beta Ray Bill, thank you for this. It was very enlightening, and informative. Please, keep doing what you do. Once again, Good looks my man. From 212 to 718.... . NYC. Bobby Blanco

[@mckinnonjames]

wow. amazing work! I've known so little about this character. Now I'm dying to see him in a film!

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of Namor the Submariner, Crossfire, Living Laser, Whiplash, Darkhawk, Union Jack, Annihilus and the Broods?

[@dannystorm856]

I would like to see the history of Abomination or The Champions. Please

[@vojtechmotl8401]

This is good. You can tell that somebody who knows how to write a story was behind this.

[@DivineGaming22]

It’s probably difficult to make him look good and realistic but I’d love to see bill in the mcu all we got is an Easter egg so far

[@dbgillus]

I would be interested in the story of the Submariner.

[@corycunningham1100]

one of my favorite characters! great video

[@lepmuhangpa]

Alpha is an early version of a software program and Beta is the software program undergoing tests that comes after Alpha. Perfect names for the characters.

[@christopherlewis1315]

0:38 "Was wiped oot." LOL, you must be Canadian! 🤣🤣🤣

[@MrMetro-mt5qv]

Beta Ray Bill deserves his own Marvel special.

[@beastmaster0934]

Beta Ray Bill: Last of his kind, oath-brother of Thor, and the wielder of Stormbreaker. And a grade A badass.

[@LennyT007]

please, do videos on the enchanting Asgardian sisters: Amora and Lorelei. ⚡😎⚡

[@majinsole8554]

Loved this, and Bill! Hope we get to see a real appearance from him in live action one of these days. ~_~

[@kbernardjohnson]

As always great commentary and history! You do phenomenal work! And how nice to have a truly worthy hero who so far, has a happy ending. Bill is that rare thing in comics a unique and innovative creation that is also interesting. I'm so glad that this ends with him seemingly having a good future ahead of him. Kudos!

[@shawndardbarbarbarian5061]

Love this guy he will probably be in guardians and eventually in space Avengers with Nova Captain Marvel Jack of Hearts Pip And Nova

[@mistagdog3388]

6:35 when this frame came up I thought Bill had no pants on. Just swinging his thang around in front of the all-father.

[@DIESEL0759]

Thunderstrike Eric always gets the short end of the stick. Dargo gets notice, Bill gets notice, but no one wants to remember Eric. Eric was Thor for more than two years! Then two more as Thunderstrike

[@garyhall7867]

Even hit the Tales of Asgard where they tried to take Storm breaker. Nice

[@dibmonster3476]

I would love to see the origins of Sleepwalker. Thanks!

[@timothygalli9601]

Beta ray bill is my favorite character from thor. Bill is so noble like my hero thor God of thunder . I would like to see silver surfer, hercules or ares.

[@diligentsun1154]

Be Decent, Faithful, Brave and Honorable, even in the face of Death. An Excellent Tale, and Well Read. Thank you.

[@Nathan-uu7dt]

i appreciate all your videos dont stop making vids i love them so much

[@larrydensmore7581]

Great story. I really wish he'd been introduced into the MCU.

[@m.o.d.o.k.]

Id love to see a beta ray bill run of him exploring, meeting the last of his kind.

[@phillyfrenchy6053]

Wow, you did an amazing job, thanks!

[@jalenikezeue4114]

Oh hell yeah here comes a mighty Warrior thank you for the video

[@TheMightsparrow]

I just got this channel on my recommendations but I usually watch comicestorian,nerd explain or variant. I'm enjoying this more. The narration is great & to the point 👉. Subscribing 🤗

[@IAmHeWhoIs]

Hmm. These are good listens while I sleep. Youve been Liked and Subscribed to my guy.

[@sonidobandido8626]

Excellent narrative, easy to follow and all I need to know about beta ray. I just bouth the figure but I didn’t know much his history. 😃👍🏽

[@MrSubterranean]

With Mephisto rumored to be the big baddy in Wandavision and maybe even beyond, it'd be great if he were the next to receive the MerryMarvelite treatment!

[@jaywu_chakra9919]

Storm breaker was used in Endgame.

[@ashr704]

Beta Ray Bill (his head in statue form at least) was in Thor: Ragnarok

[@shawndardbarbarbarian5061]

This was done really well!!!

[@DivineGaming22]

Honestly one of my favorite fights is when he faces the hulk in the planet hulk movie

[@homerreitz4847]

Indeed bata ray bill is awesome I LOVE BILL they need to give Bill his own movie

[@PlaytimeEthanandCai]

Sith had the thickest legs in comics lmao

[@ryanangelastro504]

*Sif.

[@jerryfields246]

Just recently found this channel and hooked!!

[@trexadvent4726]

What do you think is the best thing about Beta-Ray-Bill in the comics apart from lifting Mjolnir and defeating Thor in hand to hand combat?

[@NeptuneKnives]

The only guy to actually make a good origin story that showcases how Bill is a hero. Every other youtuber should just reference your work They suck They should feel embarrassed

[@tokyodeathghoul2313]

How many times did you have to cut you laughing when saying "Scuttlebutt"

[@allenlovell1604]

Nice video , dude ! Still as a long-time marvelite, the name " Stormbreaker " as used by Beta-Ray Bill sounds too similar to " Stormbringer " as weilded by Elric of Melinbone . See the comicbook called " Conan the Barbarian " and Michael Moorcock's book series !

[@mopar_dude9227]

I always figured his origin involve Odin being trapped somewhere with only a horse as company.

[@the_priest_of_holy_moon_cult]

Man beta ray bill his name is just so damn coo! The first time i ever saw bill was when he took on gladiator hulk the planet hulk movie man the way he was taking on hulk was so cool a few months after that i saw his 3.75 action figure and had to have it still have and man it captures his awesomeness!

[@ratstarone]

Thank you for making this video, I am a big beta Ray Bill fan.

[@justindrake3118]

Amazing video, very informative.

[@EDifyer881]

that explains alot what I've always wondered about him thanks for the video

[@TanstA]

Love your channel dude! Always well done and very detailed.

[@M0RGAT0RY]

I can't believe I am crying...😢 beautifully read

[@TupocalypseShakur]

Bill is so cool, the coolest Horse ever

[@95Everan]

one of my favorite charaters in Marvel. Beta has more gusto than thor to me.

[@Theflyingbuttfloss]

I have always like beta ray bill more than Thor as well.

[@johnrichmond5342]

Just found ur channel. U do some serious deep dives. I want to do a channel my self for characters, events, and organizations. But just need to find the time. I want to muti publishers as well as some international comic characters

[@princealbertnermal5026]

I would like to see a villains origin video thank you

[@Dantana773]

Great Video I would like to see one about Apocalypse..

[@darrellfaulkner8979]

This was Awesome! Thanks , I really enjoyed it! 😉

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

Can you do a video on Thunderstrike...the one who filled in for Thor in the late 80's and 90's?

[@billr2505]

I see you've done the Scarlet Witch. Could you tell us about Master Pandemonium?

[@TheTiger2311]

MerryMarvelite I notice you didn't mention that Thor destroy storm breaker in ''The Devourer King'' #3?

[@skaciar]

Very good video. Although no mention of his time in the annihilators. Maybe you could do a video on them? :)

[@charlieg1339]

Great video!! Would love for you to do Jocasta or Squirrel Girl!

[@RichardFong]

thanks for the informative video on Beta Ray Bill. One fun note ==> Simon Walters = Walter Simonson

[@JohnSmith-eo8dl]

Even though beta ray bill himself doesn’t appear in the marvel cinematic universe, a statue of his head appears in thor: ragnarok

[@johnpittsii7524]

Cool video as always. Much ❤

[@starkodinson9757]

Great breakdown

[@George2D]

Here hoping beta ray Bill is in Thor Love and Thunder!

[@Dnobagav49]

Speedball, Marvel Boy aka Justice, Warlock, Adam Brashear, Juggernaut, Helmut Zemo and Thunderbolt Ross... just some thoughts.

[@Always_on_Cue]

I swear he is such a great character

[@livingabovenormalprivatech5133]

Great stuff thank you for the most amazing videos. Namor Wonder man Ice man Mister sinister Alpha flight

[@samuelprince4719]

Beta Ray Bill is such a bad ass. Shame he wasn't in ragnarok, I got so excited when I saw his statue 😂 but they'd have struggled to fit his back story in. Fingers crossed he shows up in love and thunder. Even if it's quick. Maybe when thor leaves the guardian on his way back to earth 🤞

[@catspaw3092]

Scuttlebutt really?

[@natebetts9426]

What a fun excuse to say Scuttlebutt a bunch.

[@toomuchwolves]

My Boy Beta Ray out here clappin Corbonite baddie cheeks 😂

[@bnicholas1901]

LOL

[@caleyyouhavtyuiopiy]

Caley you have to get one of those things that I have the new ones you have for

[@algreen8414]

Yo this one is a real gem

[@LeoLewis]

Great Job. Thank you!

[@seanfaherty]

I was always a fan of comics but not a hardcore fan and I’ve always wondered what was up with that guy