Like Thor, she is larger than life and gives us a look at how Gods look like fighting alongside humans and how dominant they can be. But there’s never been a female Thor. When you have a Demi-God who's lived thousands of years, with centuries of war experience and taking on the world's worst threats, you're bound to want to take advice from him. And if so, what do you think of the ways that fans have reacted so far? So it’s a good think people are asking those questions. It's an appropriate duel, because both are legendary superheroes who are tied to ancient myths. Paired up, these two would definitely admire that about each 0ther. RELATED: Thor: 10 Characters The God Of Thunder Should Team Up With Before Leaving The MCU. Let's talk about your favorite movies or comics. Click the button below to start this article in quick view. TIME: Is this going to have a long-term impact on the franchise and will this affect any future Marvel movies? Central to Wonder Woman’s achievements are the challenges it mounts to the And that’s that. Moss: The male Thor—he’s still going to be around. Like Walt Simonson on Thor or Alan Moore on Swamp Thing, this run has become iconic, a prime example of what makes the best Wonder Woman stories. Artist Stephen Byrne has created stunning art featuring Wonder Woman proving worthy to wield the power of the Mighty Thor. I mean, it doesn’t change for me. And we perceived there to be a real thirst for characters that reflect what we see in the mirror. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our, super hero action figures is set to hit shelves this holiday season, Marvel Comics Writers Explain Why They're Making Thor a Woman. There’s only one Thor in the Marvel Universe. And there have been occasional stories where a female has picked up the hammer; like there’s an X-Men story where Storm picked up the hammer. Even while holding the hammer, the images the mirror reveals indicate that Superman and Wonder Woman would maintain their identities as their respective heroes, much in the same way that Steve Rogers remained Captain America even after lifting the hammer. Byrne's image is a fantastic one, it fits with the canon, and frankly it's sure to only increase the pressure on Marvel and DC to consider making a new crossover series. Moss: There have been occasional alternate universe stories where there have been female Thors. Wonder Woman, Diana of Themyscira, is DC's Demi-God who is played onscreen by Gal Gadot, has also been a popular hero for a long time, as one of the most influential female superheroes. A writer of all things awesome. As we mentioned before, Diana was raised in a place with a warrior mentality and little room for nonsense, making her naturally impatient for jokes and tomfoolery. Extra-textually, the film itself enters another world of men: the contemporary superhero blockbuster. TIME: How many times has the hammer changed hands? He’s still a character. Wonder Woman is a superhero from DC comics who has her own series as well as being a regular member of the Justice League, she is an Amazon who fights crime with aid from her bullet-proof wristbands, magical-lasso and superhuman-strength, and the ability to fly. Demonstrating the strength of her character, Diana chose to cast Mjolnir aside, because she didn't feel it was a fair fight. Like any other industry, the comics scene has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic and its associated lockdowns. More: Wonder Woman Fights Kryptonians Like Superman Never Could. Thor's lack of common earth customs and could very well get on Diana's nerves and could lead to some back and forth. Sif attempts to shatter it with her sword, but Jane convinces her to surrender the mirror to her instead so she might smash it with her hammer. What's up with Thor smashing into glass in Marvel movies? Diana is poised and very stoic, rarely showing any emotions and always ready to work. TIME: There are a lot of female comic fans who are excited about this because they always love to see characters and superheroes who look like them. RELATED: Thor: Ragnarok - 10 Hilarious "Is He Though?" We’re not throwing out everything that’s come before. Although Diana went into hiding as a way to mourn Steve Trevor's passing, she was able to maintain her true self and was able to still live a pretty normal life despite her broken heart. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. WARNING: The following  contains spoilers for Thor: The Worthy #1, by Walter Simonson, Mike Hawthorne, Sal Buscema, Tamra Bonvillain and John Workman, on sale now. So I think if we can accept Thor as a frog and a horse-faced alien, we should be able to accept a woman being able to pick up that hammer and wield it for a while, which surprisingly we’ve never really seen before. Is Marvel conscious of trying to engage with its female readership more? And we’re also used to the first wave of feedback being negative. Diana comes to Earth after pilot Steve Trevor accidentally lands in Themyscira and she sets out to explore the world she's always been so curious about, despite her m0ther's objections. It's an appropriate duel, because both are legendary superheroes who are tied to ancient myths. Wonder Woman and the Mighty Thor make a divine DC versus Marvel match-up, as comic artist Stephen Byrne imagines their crossover confrontation. What he hasn't factored in, though, is the possibility his opponent could be worthy to wield the hammer herself. Furthermore, as a member of DC’s… The rivalry between Marvel and DC comics is legendary, and at times the two companies have come together to publish crossovers in which their various heroes either ally with one another - or go head-to-head. Luckily, he came to his senses and fell in love with the strong and smart Jane Foster who helped him find his humanity. TIME: Do you change the way you write for a female character at all? RELATED: Thor: 10 Characters The God Of Thunder Should Team Up With Before Leaving The MCU. Thor Based on feats, Wonder Woman fight've not experienced such a powerful force such as Mjolnir. Marvel announced on The View Tuesday morning that a woman will take up Thor’s mantle–err, hammer. She will carry that hammer in her own books and the other books as well. They see it as a way to spy on any opposition they might face. So it’s not a matter of how heavy it is but whether that character is worthy. From what we’ve seen people seem really excited. This isn't even a vague reference, either, but rather an explicit image of both Kal-El and Diana of Themyscira being worthy. He's created a stunning new costume design, one evocative of classic Thor looks - note the armor and the cape - that still feels like a Wonder Woman outfit. TIME: How do you think this will impact fans who have been following the male version of Thor for such a long time? With her having a hard time with Thor's immaturity, it's easy to assume she won't have any patience for his recklessness and impulsiveness. RELATED: Avengers Just Introduced the Most Dangerous Version of Thor. This isn’t something that’s just going to last for a few issues. Thor, the God of thunder, made famous by Chris Hemsworth's perfect portrayal, quickly became a fan favorite and many's favorite Avenger. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Axel Alonso, Marvel’s Editor-in-Chief: She wields the hammer because Thor can’t. It's a stunning image, and Byrne is clearly having a blast imagining Diana blessed with the power of Thor. Daredevil: Whatever Happened to Matt Murdock’s Sidekick, Blindspot? Beta Ray Bill was a horse-faced alien guy who picked up the hammer. A one-stop shop for all things video games. Thor: The Worthy has revealed that two of DC's mightiest heroes are worthy of Mjolnir. But right now we’re focusing that Jason’s story is the best and biggest it can be. Alonso: Yes, we absolutely are. Scarlet Witch Becomes WandaVision in Amazing Art, Wonder Woman Becomes THOR in Marvel/DC Crossover Art, Wonder Woman Fights Kryptonians Like Superman Never Could, Every Version of The Sorcerer Supreme in Marvel Comics. Aaron: I’ve been writing Thor: God of Thunder for about 25 issues now. Tom Bacon is one of Screen Rant's staff writers, and he's frankly amused that his childhood is back - and this time it's cool. We’re not going to answer all those right now. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. Who is this new version? The story in question features Jane Foster as Thor, walking through Asgard with Lady Sif. Whether it's Black Widow taking on villains out of her league, Valkyrie being his best warrior, or Captain Marvel refusing to flinch in the face of danger, he loves and respects powerful women.