In Germanic mythology, Thor (whose name comes from Old Norse) is the hammer-wielding ... His namesake, Thor Odinson, who appears in the Marvel Comics, is based on the very same Norse mythological ...

But the true essence of the legend lies not in our sanitised representations of golden-haired women drifting regally through the skies on white horses, but in Old Norse mythology of the 13th ...

Neil Gaiman stops by the WSJ Cafe to discuss his new book "Norse Mythology" and how his take on Thor, Odin and Loki is different from Marvel's comic book version. Photo: Getty Images ...

Warning: Contains spoilers for New Champions #1! The lost sidekick of Thor has debuted in Marvel Comics, but as she assembles the New Champions, Hellrune has immediately become a standout character ...

From the more traditional Asgardian Viking clothing, to cosmically powered threads, to futuristic armor, Thor Odinson ... God ...

The world of Marvel Comics continues to come to life thanks to McFarlane Toys as they debut a new assortment of iconic ...