Superhero Origins: Thor

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[@bob123789456]

Fun fact: In the first Thor movie, when they pretend to hide Thor's identity to protect him from SHIELD, they use the alias Donald Blake

[@hunnykun101]

Thor has been my favorite since I saw him in the movies, he's so adorable and funny XD

[@grandmasterblueberryice4882]

he's been mine since Jorney into mystery #1

[@D0RYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY]

Hipster

[@philrm99]

***** I feel that Hemsworth has been doing a great job playing that role

[@Lalaxbo]

Chris Hemsworth brought the performance of Thor to life in the Thormovies and Avengers and he is brilliant ! :) I love the duality between Thor and Loki .

[@batmanfanizationreborn6055]

i only knew thor from norse mythology but what marvel did thor movies was awesome, i like them all. i think he is such a cool and badass character. i love his set of powers and how he wields mijomir(mjolnir) how darcy says. i think chris hemsworth is brilliant as thor, he embodies him psychically and mentally. i love his broken relationship/rivalry with loki. he is vital part of the avengers and they are lucky to have him on their side. what intrigues me about thor is that he is a god and he could rule asgard but he chooses to come to earth and fight on the side of the avengers even though he doesnt have to because he is so powerful. i love him in avengers assemble and earth mightiest heroes.

[@Artisan1979]

"He is the God of Thunder. Master of the rain and the Lightning and heir to the throne of legendary Asgard." That's my favorite description during the Jake Olson phase.

[@daiman-tvitspronouncedlike1513]

Wow i thought i was the only one who liked The Jake Olsen Series

[@kimbelsimpson7535]

My favorite description is The God of Thunder, Son of Odid, Lord of the Living Lightning, and Heir to the Throne of Asgard!

[@inferno0020]

Thor movie of Thor taught us that a good actor can bring comic superhero alive.

[@adnanhossain3152]

i now have newfound love for planet hulk, avengers animated movie and thor the movie

[@AuntPetuniasEverLovingNephew86]

Thor is my favorite Marvel superhero ever!

[@jeuryrabassa9534]

Thor,My Third Favorite Avenger,Asgard's God Of Thunder and Midgard's Mighty Avenger.

[@MegaJLo77]

You guys should do a superhero origins video on all the Robins from Batman

[@jasmine29620]

Thor is so awesome

[@dalograth]

as a kid growing up in norway, listening to the stories about the norse gods were awsome

[@SupermanLastSonofKrypton]

My favorite 2nd Marvel character and my favorite Avenger.

[@charlesjensen1002]

Thor created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber & Jack Kirby. Thor’s other identities were created by the following: Thor (Donald Blake) Created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber & Jack Kirby. Thor (Sigurd Jarlson) created by Walt Simonson. Thor (Eric Masterson) created by Tom DeFalco & Ron Frenz. Thor (Jake Olsen) created by Dan Jurgens & John Romita Jnr. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thor_(Marvel_Comics) en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderstrike_(Eric_Masterson)

[@gittabg0]

Technically the movie does show the banishing, the vague Donald Blake part and his return. It just doesn't show Thors confused subconscious and lost memory. The movies do have a good adaptation to history, if the viewer has a keen ear and passion for the comics.

[@vihangN70]

What's the music which plays in the background? The guitar is just exceptional.

[@TheBloodyViki]

"This drink, i like it. ANOTHER!!" Love that quote! XD

[@HanginWitLucid]

The movie tries to appeal to more than one incarnation of THOR, and does a great job...

[@caitlinjane92]

Interesting how different Thor's origin in the movie is from the original comic books. I feel like the Thor we know in the marvel cinematic universe is kind of like Altair from Assassin's Creed, since he starts off being very arrogant over his position as a warrior but then eventually learns to be more responsible and less selfish in order to regain that title.

[@buciallstar]

I'm a huge fan of Thor. Okay, I just started to read comics last year and primarily focus on the Thor franchise (when I first saw the Thor movie) and directly fell in love with the blend of scifi, mythology and super heroes. I read Thor season 1 yesterday which basically tells the same story but I like this updated version rather than this "invaders from Saturn" stuff. It also explains quite well why he went to norway in the first place instead of having "a strange calling".

[@preferredpronoun3689]

buciallstar The Thor that used to be worshipped back in the day is cool too.

[@daiman-tvitspronouncedlike1513]

If you wanna read some great Thor stories check out the Walt Simonson Volumes of The Mighty Thor, they're collected in 5 volumes and contain pretty much all of the best Thor stories ever written

[@buciallstar]

Daiman-Tv (It's Pronounced like Matt "Damon") Yeah, I bought them recently (the updated version with new coloring/shading). I already read the first volume and I have to say. Before reading them I went from "what is this horse-face fighter?" I saw previously in the planet hulk animated movie to "I love you Beta Ray Bill!" after reading his introduction (and maybe shed a little tear after the transfering of the odin curse). Heck, I even went out and bought an overpriced copy of Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter!

[@daiman-tvitspronouncedlike1513]

+buciallstar man the Godhunter story is SOO overpriced everywhere i see it online, i thankfully found it for only $18 on amazon

[@Power3DHD]

@@buciallstar Dan Jurgens run is good too

[@GuardianGrarl]

Now make an origin video about Marvel's version of his grandfather, Bor. Ah know he's kinda obscure and underused but his spotlight appearance is my all-time favorite Marvel moment. Every aspect of that issue contributed in one BAD-ASS plot !!

[@himayamata]

RIP Thor... :(

[@Bombaclot46]

Jet fuel can't melt steal beams

[@GingerJeff1]

Loominaty cunfirmd?

[@Nightcrawler138]

Super Hero Origins: Robin (JasonTodd) Super Hero Origins: Robin (Tim Drake) Super Hero Origins: Robin (Damien Wayne)

[@calebelectric]

Thor one of the most OP characters of all times!!! He's so awesome.

[@antonissa8345]

THOR MCU SAGA: THOR THE AVENGERS THOR: THE DARK WORLD AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON DOCTOR STRANGE THOR: RAGNAROK AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR AVENGERS: ENDGAME THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER

[@kimbelsimpson7535]

I've been a big fan of the Marvel Comics Thor since I was a kid and I said to myself if they ever make a movie about him I'd be the first one in line to watch it and when it finally happend I felt left down because the MCU version in my opinion is nothing like his comic book version.

[@TheDarkxis]

For all of you salty bastards complaining about him being a God that orginated in Scandinivia, this character is BASED off him, no one is implying that all that is shown in the comics is what people used to worship before. This is art, this is literature, this is expression, appreciate comics and how amazing they are.

[@furkankaraca3841]

Do the superhero orgins of superior spiderman

[@mar2fire]

***** YES

[@ITS2forT]

"His Thorigins if you will". *sticks copper wire into urethra and shoves it into an electrical socket*

[@jodyshirley4703]

Thor and Hulk just standin then all of a sudden SMACK

[@musiclover762]

this video I like it : ANOTHER!

[@assassingio9847]

One of my favorite Marvel superheroes of all time and of comic books in general.I love the run of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby who introduced many of his well known villians such as:The Destroyer,The Absorbing Man,Loki,Hela,The Executioner,The Enchantress and others.

[@kimbelsimpson7535]

Same here, I love Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's version of Thor the best especially Tale of Asgard where Thor fought guys like Ulik the troll, the Destroyer, Karnilla the Norn Queen, Harokin and his Barbarian horde, Fafnir the Dragon, Magnir, Forsung, and Brona the Enchanters, the Enchantress and the Executioner, and last but not least Loki.

[@theprototypeguy]

NEXT... Superhero Origins: Deadpool PLEASE!!!

[@blackpanther3584]

theprototypeguy They did that already.

[@mirkecWii]

Redux?

[@InfiniteLives8]

I don't think Deadpool is a superhero...more of an Anti-hero

[@TrueAuthenticSweets]

No

[@mrhappyjuice]

***** yes

[@jo-didthatbeatdirty182]

Watch mojo you guys need to update the top ten fast and furious moments ... The tribute to Paul walker was the greatest moment

[@brianthefanboy9019]

This video I like it. Another!

[@IzanagiFaust]

I like how when people mention the Avengers animated series they mention the first one Disney made, not the new crappy one.

[@HunterRodrigez]

i love these old origin stories "yeah so... he found a stick in some cave..."

[@pinky75910]

Great story - Few Origin videos go beyond the first comic. Please do Lady Sif!

[@JakeFTWBlue]

I find this offencive. I am Asetrogen, and I don't like people seeing him as a mortal avenger, but rather as a real god of war.

[@astralnight3493]

***** troll harder next time bro

[@JakeFTWBlue]

superbad333 It's true, I praise the Nordic mythology, and I find this very offensive.

[@mitchellgegg3930]

You guys missed the opportunity to call this video Superhero THORigins

[@TimpsterTheDude]

Mitchell Gegg Look again 0:16

[@lietenantfoxtrot9611]

+Mitchell Gegg this pun, I like it. ANOTHER!!

[@iusefacebookalso]

TimpsterTheDude He was referring to the title of the video.

[@gamerdrainer440]

Next to hulk think this is marvel's best hero

[@dylanmccann1180]

For your next video how about you do top 10 biggest or fastest rollercoaster's in the world!!

[@MADBD619]

I really like this reboot, of course, they should've put the word "Redux" on there, since this is actually a reboot of the original version from way back then.

[@WilliamKoh96]

Superhero origins: Jesus Christ. Well he did have a comic book about him.

[@Trawpenia]

This video, I like It! Another!

[@JohannaFagerberg]

thor, mjölner, oden and all the others are realy from the Nordic folk mythology :)

[@aleksanderhov1712]

Sant!

[@Menatetronone_4]

You are from Sweden right?

[@JohannaFagerberg]

Oskar Duroj Bidstrup yepp :)

[@oliskranz]

Johanna Fagerberg Þórr*, Mjölnir*, Óðinn*, silly Swede.

[@giovani1997]

Strongest avenger dudes

[@MrZombie369]

I can't see Thor as a superhero because i've learned about him as a god..

[@DuckandMikeyfan49]

Please do Captain America, Iron Man, and the Incredible Hulk next!

[@MstrOfFails33]

Andrew Homer They have already done them, included in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLFD10C3381C529734 Ur welcome bro :P

[@DuckandMikeyfan49]

But, they haven't made reduxes for them.

[@MstrOfFails33]

Yeah, I guess they're well old tho

[@BlackSuperman2099]

Thanks for the origin. Thor is my fav Avenger but I only knew his origins from myth, but now I know his Marvel origin as well.

[@dhruvasharma478]

What if stan lee created female super heroine version of thor and in that female super heroine version of thor name was thoress and that female super heroine thoress had have a nickname for better known as goddess of thunder just like super hero thor was better known as god of thunder and what if in this video had added another video and in that new video there was Super Hero Origins: Thor with Super Heroine Origins: Thoress and here it name of that new video was Super Hero Origins: Thor and Super Heroine Origins: Thoress

[@redwizard767]

Do Ghost Rider's origin please.

[@SilkeThorsager]

I do like the avengers! But I'm from Denmark, so it is very strange to see Thor in that way XD when you've heard the Nordic mythology most of life and seen films that stick to Nordic mythology

[@TheMagnumrulz]

I would love to see a Superhero Origins on Angela: Asgard Assassin. Her unique history alone from Image Comics debuting in Spawn #9. To her becoming property of Marvel Comics and her reintroduction in Guardians of the Galaxy!

[@franciscoleon5700]

I'm not sure if u did but how about QuickSilver or Scarlettwitch because of the new avengers age of ultron coming up so we could catch on

[@toddawellswells6430]

The comic book Thor has good lessons for every one. I was born in that year.

[@isaiahsuero3668]

Next do the origins of scarlet spider

[@cristobalpuentes9381]

Cool video, but i found a mistake, actually there is an Ultimate Thor Comic book.

[@Bladeslingersgamepreserve]

I never did like Thor all that much. To his credit, he's one hell of a fighter, he was created as opponent for the Hulk for crying out loud but.....well......just look at him! How can anyone take this guys seriously?

[@Bladeslingersgamepreserve]

oh and that pun at the start was terrible.

[@portraythevillain1618]

Jaeger Newman thors overrated lmao.

[@portraythevillain1618]

***** thors is a op overrated slow bag.

[@portraythevillain1618]

Thor struggles to outrun street level characters lol.Thor admitted wolverine was faster than him lmao in combat speed and reflexes lool Thor is a overrated slow bag captain America is more interesting than his op ass.

[@jaypeon]

Immortalbeast70 garbage writing. use your brain now....

[@PsychoticProductions3]

Powers: Lightning manipulation Strength Speed Flight Magic Warriors madness Mind manipulation&immunity Transformation Lightning genration Earth and weather control High speed flight Lightning vision (old comics)

[@jakeborunda8125]

THORE is awesome!

[@musiclover762]

So all I have to do to become Thor is hit a stick in a cave?

[@musiclover762]

or your right

[@NikonatorX]

There was an ultimate miniseries called Ultimate Comics: Thor

[@bluujay6973]

Did you guys ever do DeadPool? I think you should

[@mathiasandersen3401]

Just one question: super hero thor? erm.....he's a god....and why is he protecting america?. when he originated in scandinavia?

[@Lance012012]

The Avengers defend Earth, not just America. Most of Age of Ultron takes place in South Africa, South Korea and Sokovia.

[@jaypeon]

cuz the avengers main base of operations isnt in scandinavia?!?! use your brain now...and he's not just protecting america. the avengers are global

[@Johncornwell103]

He is protecting the earth, which technically his mother weird as it may be. When he isn't on Midgard he is facing Universal threats like Gorr, Galactus,Surtur, Ego etc...

[@jaypeon]

thesatanic6 it sounds like u cant appreciate comic book stories, so your opinion cant really be taken seriously. u must have heart attacks anytime something CRAZY happens in a comicbook. i fear for your health...

[@EcnomicSuicide]

jaypeon you people are so simple minded....he merely brought up the fact why thor of all places landed in america. i feel the same way with how many damn super heroes are in newyork or why does captain america lead the avengers when thor is the more suitable leader.. i dont see why this bashing of people came to be.

[@sonofkrypton8911]

Who else didn't know about Thor until they saw the movie?

[@emmanuelasika1630]

The greatest media interpretation of Thor outside of the comic books will always be the Avengers Earth Mightiest Heroes version. Avengers EMH also features the greatest media interpretations of Thor, Odin, Heimdall, SIf, Jane Foster, The Warriors Three, Beta Ray Bill, Balder, Amora the Enchantress, Skurge the Executioner, The Wrecking Crew, Ymir & the Frost Giants, Surter, Ulik, Malekith The Accursed, & especially Loki.

[@MickTheDutch]

Can you do origin of big daddy from bioshock or songbird?

[@toddawellswells6430]

I want the Hulk in a more smart less destruction, thinking. Knowing who is good.

[@superunatural3825]

"I better search the streets for telltale signs of danger!" said no one ever

[@noiamnotaweasley3920]

Just a request, can you explain Lady Thor? And I think that many, many fangirls would love a "Supervillain Origin: Loki."

[@hellorahpeps]

Super hero origins "beta ray bill" would be a good one!

[@TurkWave]

Do super hero origins: The Huntress.

[@ablebodied175]

Can u guys do an supervillans origin on eternity (marvel) and a vs video on thanos and eternity

[@MortanAMrk]

thors identity is just thor

[@joyousgard83]

Ultimate Universe Thor actually did get his on comic mini series : Ultimate Comics: Thor 2011.

[@Redem10]

Hammer time

[@marnerbroman]

What's Oliver Queen doing here?

[@superspideee]

He actually did have his own Ultimate Comics series... Called Ultimate Comics: Thor written by Jonathan Hickman

[@bergermeistermeisterburger]

top ten most iconic anime vehicles

[@toddawellswells6430]

I love all the Mario video games.

[@amygoodwin9637]

Please do a top 10 beatles songs or albums

[@JOfJaZ]

current female Thor sucks. bring back the real Odinson.

[@pinky75910]

***** Actually she's outselling the Odinson

[@drdoomcertifiedblogger8646]

pinky75910 But her sales are nowhere close to male Thor's highest selling series. Her highest selling series sold around 141,000 which is bellow male Thor's highest selling comics.

[@pinky75910]

Ken Masters Not bad for being less than a year old

[@drdoomcertifiedblogger8646]

pinky75910 Yeah but you said she outsold actual Thor, what are you smoking? Thor's lowest selling comic in his most successful series is more than 141,000 and keep in mind 141,000 was just her highest selling comic, her last comic sold only 69,000 so that's a pretty fast decline in sales and it's only been like 5 issues.

[@JOfJaZ]

pinky75910 please do some research before making such boastful allegations pbs.twimg.com/media/CA_fwtWVIAEc-Cc.png

[@humangirl2122]

Thor is my mom's favorite Avenger.

[@oliharley]

Surprised they hadn't done a video on him.

[@welcom20111]

Do a prime superman plz

[@WolfAnge23]

Super villain origins: Owlman...or superhero origins: Red Robin

[@kaneweller5009]

You should do a list on the 100

[@matt3408]

Very well

[@AbdullahQumper]

I don't know Thor nor the avenger, only thru the movies... at the beginning of this video, I didn't make any sence to me then after :"Thor ask Odin for his true identity" all cloud is clear to me now

[@anthonygonzalez8183]

I prefer beta Ray bill over Thor Chris Hemsworth's portrayal of Thor is outstanding!

[@stefanvenceljovski4918]

I sujest top ten avengers cause there's bound to be more then just the ones in the media or obi won kanobi origin story

[@PMW3]

Thor the mighty, Thor the brave Crush the infidels in your way By your hammer let none be saved.

[@imaniscott8535]

Do I like Thor? No I LOVE Thor!!!! Good job on his history or origins

[@TheDoomTrooper1]

Scratched the surface, they forgot so much. Like how when he punched beta ray bill so hard he destroyed a planet, defeated abomination, gladiator, and sentry.

[@hermanPla]

If they couldmake a norse mythologie movie without marvel. I would be sooo happy!

[@jameso1231000]

hermanPla they have and most of them sucked

[@tyroneloki5131]

hermanPla well there are lots of them

[@Menatetronone_4]

Like the Danish "Valhalla" (I'm Danish btw) is really good actually and is based on the Valhalla comics!

[@piccolo56000]

hermanPla it would be very interesting but still i do love marvels incarnation , but he does need his very own , story , he is one of the greatest heroes in mythology.

[@abedawg16]

There is one, never seen it yet but it's called Ragnarok.

[@ellnats]

way to end it, with hulk punching thor, I love that scene

[@hockeysong]

do the origens of marels cival war

[@slimep2201]

Didn't you guys already do Thor?

[@nairamol5711]

Epic Ending!! XD