20 Mind-Blowing Facts You Didn't Know About Thor
Which member of the X-Men cast nearly beat Chris Hemsworth to the role of Thor?
Is it unfair to call Thor a B-List character? He was a founding Avenger and played a role in their adventures for decades, and while his solo title was a constant at Marvel, it wasn't until his movie was released in 2011 that he became an A-List superhero like Spider-Man. Captain America and Iron Man found themselves in similar positions, a bizarre fact when you consider that the trio are now considered the big three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The comic book version of Thor has always had his fans regardless, and a reboot of sorts for the character from J. Michael Straczynski in 2007 - which saw him get a new look and finally lose the Shakespearean dialogue - created a renewed fan interest in Thor. Part superhero and part Norse legend, the God of Thunder's history in the Marvel Universe is just as strange and fascinating as you might expect. His powers, personality, and adventures set him apart from other far more conventional characters, and his two big screen outings have transformed Thor into a favourite of fans and regular moviegoers. Here, you will find just twenty of the most shocking and surprising facts about Thor both in the pages of the comic books and in the movies. Whether it's the answer behind his immortality, his time spent in a very strange new body, or even what happened when Thor was combined with a beloved DC Comics character, these will blow your mind...