15 Greatest Thor Comics Marvel Ever Made, Ranked

Updated Oct 8, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT Hannah is a senior writer and self-publisher at ScreenRant. There, she focuses on writing news, features, and list-style articles about all things comics, books, anime, and manga. She works as a freelance writer in the entertainment industry, focusing on video games, anime, and literature. Her published works can be found on Screen Rant, FinanceBuzz, She Reads, and She Writes. Few Marvel heroes have undergone as many transformations as Thor. Since debuting in Journey into Mystery #83, the God of Thunder has evolved from a larger-than-life Silver Age hero into one of the publisher's most enduring and versatile characters. Whether he's battling cosmic entities, defending Asgard, fighting alongside the Avengers, or questioning what it truly means to be worthy, Thor has consistently found new ways to keep his mythology fresh. That longevity has given Marvel decades of unforgettable Thor stories to choose from. Some adventures have expanded Asgardian mythology, others have completely changed Thor's status quo, and several have introduced characters who became essential parts of his world. From foundational classics to modern reinventions, these are 15 of the greatest Thor comics Marvel has ever published, ranked for the stories, characters, artwork, and lasting impact they brought to the God of Thunder. 15 The Surtur Saga Thor #340-353 by Walt Simonson Walt Simonson's Thor run is filled with legendary moments, but the "Surtur Saga" stands out as one of its biggest achievements. Simonson gradually builds the threat of Surtur into a catastrophe capable of consuming Asgard, forcing Thor, Odin, Loki, and the realm's greatest warriors into an uneasy alliance. The escalation gives the story an enormous sense of momentum without sacrificing its character work. What makes the arc especially memorable is the way Simonson balances mythology with superhero action. Surtur feels like an apocalyptic force rather than another villain waiting for Thor to punch him, while the artwork gives every confrontation a grand, otherworldly scale. The result is one of the clearest examples of how spectacular Thor comics can become when Marvel fully embraces the character's mythological roots. 14 Thor: The Reigning Thor #68-74 by Dan Jurgens and artists including Joe Bennett "The Reigning" explores one of the darkest possible futures for Thor. Set in a distant version of Earth, the story examines what happens when the Asgardians become dominant over humanity and Thor's desire to protect his people begins colliding with the freedoms of mortals. Rather than simply presenting another physical threat, the storyline questions whether Thor's power and intentions could ultimately lead him somewhere he never intended to go. That premise gives the story a surprisingly tragic dimension. Thor is still trying to fulfill his responsibilities, but the consequences of his choices become increasingly disturbing. For longtime readers, the arc is valuable because it shows that being a god is not automatically the same thing as being a good ruler. It remains one of the more thoughtful explorations of Thor's responsibilities and limitations. 13 Thor: Ragnarok Thor #80-85 by Michael Avon Oeming and Andrea Di Vito The end of this era of Thor goes all-in on its title. In Thor #80-85, Ragnarok arrives for the gods of Asgard, leaving Thor to confront the destruction of his home while searching for a way to break the cycle that repeatedly brings about the death of the Norse gods. Marvel's own reading guide identifies the storyline as a major Ragnarok story, while issue #85 serves as its climactic finale. There is an unusual finality hanging over the entire storyline that separates it from a typical superhero event. Thor is not simply trying to defeat an enemy and restore everything to normal; the survival of Asgard itself is at stake. Oeming and Di Vito give the story an appropriately heavy visual style, making this one of Thor's most dramatic modern confrontations with destiny. 12 Thor: The Mighty Avenger Thor: The Mighty Avenger #1-8 by Roger Langridge and Chris Samnee Roger Langridge and Chris Samnee took a radically different approach to Thor with Thor: The Mighty Avenger. The eight-issue series reimagines the character through a lighter, more accessible lens, following a younger-feeling Thor who has been banished from Asgard and must navigate life on Earth. Marvel collected all eight issues in a complete edition, highlighting the series as a distinct reimagining of the God of Thunder. The charm of this series comes from how easily it captures Thor's personality without depending on years of continuity. There are massive robots, Fin Fang Foom, the Sub-Mariner, Loki's schemes, and even a time-bending adventure involving Captain America, but the real strength is the chemistry between the characters. Langridge's playful writing and Samnee's expressive art make this an especially welcoming Thor story for newer readers. 11 Thor: Godstorm Thor: Godstorm #1-3 by Kurt Busiek and Steve Rude Thor: Godstorm offers a compact adventure that feels distinctly rooted in both Marvel's superhero tradition and traditional Asgardian fantasy. Written by Kurt Busiek with art by Steve Rude, the three-issue miniseries places Thor in a conflict involving a supernatural force connected to storms and the ancient history of Asgard. The original issues were published by Marvel in 2001. The story is particularly effective because it feels like a modern retelling of the kind of Thor adventure that could have existed much earlier in Marvel's history. Busiek leans into Thor's mythology while Rude's artwork gives the world a classic, almost storybook quality. It may not have the cultural footprint of Simonson or Aaron's biggest Thor sagas, but it remains an underrated showcase for the character's mythic side. 10 The Immortal Thor: All Weather Turns to Storm Immortal Thor #1-5 by Al Ewing and Martin Coccolo The most recent entry on the list marks the first volume of Al Ewing's The Immortal Thor. Much like how Ewing's previous Immortal Hulk went a long way to modernize the mean, green giant for the modern era, The Immortal Thor is doing the same for Hulk's Avengers compatriot. Ewing's writing continues to blow readers away, but it is his first arc that sucked audiences in from the start. Volume 1 presented the Mighty one with his greatest challenge yet: the God of the Super-Storm, Utgard-Thor. The threat proved so great that it forced Thor to regroup the Thor Corps. That in itself made for a great moment, as did the third issue's gripping exploration of Loki and Thor's relationship. It was also great to see Storm solidify herself as the next Thor, all while the blond hero tried to convince her to help his efforts. 9 Thor: Vikings by Garth Ennis and Glenn Fabry Garth Ennis is best known for his contributions to The Boys, Preacher, Hellblazer, Hitman, and Punisher MAX, but these five-issues of Thor he conceived is criminally underrated. The forgotten limited series pits Thor against a team of undead Vikings in the middle of New York City. He's practically powerless against such metal villains, and the battlefield is just as brutal, violent, and crushing as one would expect Ennis to deliver. Thor: Vikings comes from Marvel's more adult-oriented imprint. The series takes advantage of the more adult-driven landscape not by utilizing more gore (though, it's there) and not by over-sexualizing the story, but instead by presenting a mature story that's grounded in character in a way that can't always be done within Marvel's actual canon. 8 Tales of Asgard by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby Not only is Tales of Asgard ranking among some of Thor's best stories, it ranks as one of Thor's first stories. Thor's first adventures were originally contained in the confines of Journey into Mystery (with his debut coming in Journey into Mystery #83), but Tales of Asgard is a reprinted compilation of Thor's origin story compiled between Journey into Mystery #98-106. Sometimes, the best stories that a character can offer starts at square one, their origin story. For Thor, his origin story still holds up as the best place to start to follow his journey (no pun intended). Not only does it perfectly encapsulate his path to prominence, but opens a perfect insight into Thor's character as he was originally formulated. It's interesting to re-read it now understanding how he's evolved as a character in the time since its original release. 7 The Devourer King Thor (2020) #1-6 by Donny Cates and Nic Klein In one of the more fascinating status quo changes for Thor, the new King of Asgard finds himself appointed as the Herald of Galactus when the Devourer of Worlds needs help ridding the world of his new master. Galactus becomes the Herald of Black Winter, a cosmic villain even more powerful than Galactus in that Black Winter can actually devourer entire universes, creating a problem that's both literally and figuratively bigger than Galactus himself. Becoming the Power Cosmic presents interesting new obstacles for Thor, who as Asgard's new king theoretically should be at his most powerful position, but Galactus and Black Winter are there to prove that there will also be a monster more powerful than even a god - but it's still a god's duty to protect his people. 6 Beta Ray Bill by Daniel Warren Johnson Not every Thor on the list is going to be the son of Odin. Another God of Thunder who had some of the best Thor stories was Beta Ray Bill, and one of the best was in Daniel Warren Johnson's five-issue series of the same name. In fact, this entire story is about how the title character is tired of living in Thor's shadow and storms out with his Stormbreaker to carve out a path of his own. What follows is a gripping, and oddly relatable story about someone who only wants to prove himself for who he is, but finds that increasingly difficult based on who came before him. It's a refreshingly self-aware take regarding Beta Ray Bill's history, all while carrying Johnson's signature gritty style, that makes this one of the best 2021 comic series.