Thor Girl
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Notable aliases | The Designate The Supreme Thunder Girl Thor Girl |
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Thor Girl (Tarene) is a
Publication history
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Tarene debuted in
Fictional character biography
In the beginning of time, an alien sorcerer named X'Hoss foretold the creation of the Designate, who will help evolve sentient beings to the next level of existence. Billions of years later, Tarene is born. She is told about the fate of the evil Destroyer and together with others seeks a way to stop him. In the meantime, Thanos (later retconned as a clone) obtains X'Hoss' knowledge and destroys Tarene's home-world. With Thor's help, she defeats him.[7]
Tarene later transforms herself into an
Civil War/The Initiative
Thor Girl is one of the heroes who registers with the Superhuman Registration Act that was forged during the 2006-2007 "
Thor Girl is one of the first recruits for the
The Initiative recruits are sent as crowd control in Manhattan with Thor Girl aiding mass evacuation when the city is attacked by the
Subsequent to Trauma's assumption of Thor's form, Thor Girl has expressed a kind of hero worship of and becomes enamored with Trauma.[
Thor Girl recovers fairly quickly. At first, she assists in a mass super-human effort dedicated to rebuilding New York.
Secret Invasion
During the
After the invasion is over, the real Thor Girl is shown in a support group meeting with the others that had been replaced by Skrulls.
Fear Itself
During the
Powers and abilities
Tarene has the conventional physical attributes of Asgardian gods after turning into an Asgardian goddess.[25][26] She possesses superhuman strength, stamina, durability, speed, agility, and reflexes. Her godly life-force enables faster recovery time. Tarene has a wide range of cosmic powers.[27][28] She is effectively immortal and immune to all Earth-based diseases.[29]
Additionally, Tarene wields a golden hammer which returns to her when thrown.[30] She can use it to fly, fire energy beams, control the weather, and traverse dimensional barriers, such as from Earth to Asgard.[31][32]
Reception
Critical response
Screen Rant included Tarene in their "Marvel Comics: 15 Most Powerful Enchanted Hammer Users (Who Aren’t Thor)" list.[33] Comic Book Resources ranked Tarene 1st in their "Avengers: The 10 Most Powerful Recruits From The Fifty State Initiative" list,[34] 9th in their "15 Craziest Versions Of Thor" list,[35] and 19th in their "20 Strongest Versions Of Thor" list.[36]
Other versions
An alternate version of Tarene appears in one alternate future world. She tried to reach back in time to empower the alien Desak trying to locate a missing Thor.[37][38]
In other media
Video games
- Tarene / Thor Girl appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel's Avengers,[39] voiced by Kate Higgins.[40]
References
- ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
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- ^ Kantor, Jonathan H. (2019-11-19). "Thor: Ranking Every Hammer Worst To Best". WhatCulture. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ Wood, Robert (September 9, 2022). "Thanos' Most Brutal Death Is Too R-Rated for the MCU". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ Paugh, Steve (2017-04-11). "Gotta Catch 'Em Mjolnir: The 15 Coolest Versions Of Thor's Hammer". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ McNally, Victoria (October 31, 2016). "18 Marvel heroines who are better at being Thor than that Hemsworth guy". CafeMom. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ The Mighty Thor Vol 2 #25 (July 2000)
- ^ Thor vol. 2 #34 (April 2001). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Thor vol. 2 #34-35 (2001). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Thor vol. 2 #33 (March 2001). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Thor vol. 2 #36-38 (2001). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Thor vol. 2 #38 (August 2001)
- ^ Thor vol. 2 #40 (October 2001). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Thor vol. 2 #41 (November 2001). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Blunden, Fred (2017-04-22). "Thor's 16 Greatest Hammers, Ranked!". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ Avengers: The Initiative #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Avengers: The Initiative #5. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Avengers: The Initiative #9. Marvel Comics.
- ^ World War Hulk Aftersmash: Damage Control #1-3 (March 2008)
- ^ Avengers: The Initiative #12. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Avengers: The Initiative #18
- ^ Avengers: The Initiative #20
- ^ Avengers: The Initiative #21
- ^ Fear Itself: Youth in Revolt #1-6
- Marvel.com. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ Shiach, Kieran (August 3, 2016). "The Replacements: Odinson And The Legacy Of Thor". ComicsAlliance. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- Looper. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 1 #12 (January 2010)
- ^ Stalberg, Allison (May 11, 2018). "Infinity War: Ranking 20 Of Thor's Great Hammers From Weakest To OP". TheGamer.com. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ Marvel Avengers: The Ultimate Character Guide Vol 1 #2 (March 2015)
- ^ Ryder, Jamie (2019-07-02). "10 Most Powerful Asgardian Weapons In Marvel History". WhatCulture. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ Beaty, Drew (2021-09-02). "Marvel Comics: 15 Most Powerful Enchanted Hammer Users (Who Aren't Thor)". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ Harn, Darby (2020-04-26). "Avengers: The 10 Most Powerful Recruits From The Fifty State Initiative, Ranked". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ C. B. R. Staff (2017-04-22). "Thor Corps: The Absolute Craziest Versions Of Thor". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ Lune, Matt (2017-08-14). "Thors To Be Reckoned With: The 20 Strongest Versions Of Thor". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ Thor Annual 2001
- ^ Thor vol. 2 #48, 50
- ^ Chrysostomou, George (2021-09-06). "Lego Marvel's Avengers Characters: 10 Tips For Beginners". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ "Voice Of Thor Girl – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources
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