Mjölnir is the enchanted hammer wielded by Thor, the Norse God of Thunder in Marvel Comics. The Dwarves of Nidavellir forged it from a chunk of Uru, a mystical metal that can channel cosmic energies.

Mjölnir can only be wielded by those deemed worthy by Odin, who cast an enchantment on the hammer. Those who are worthy can possess the power of Thor. It includes superhuman strength, durability, speed, flight, weather manipulation, energy projection, and more.

Who can Wield it in Marvel Comics?

Some of the characters who have been able to wield Mjölnir in Marvel Comics are.

• Beta Ray Bill is an alien warrior who proved himself worthy by fighting Thor to a standstill. He was later given his hammer, Stormbreaker.

• Captain America the patriotic hero who lifted Mjölnir during the fight against Thanos and his army. He also wielded it briefly during the Fear Itself storyline.

• Jane Foster, Thor’s former love interest, became the new Thor after he became unworthy. She used Mjölnir to fight against various threats, even while suffering from cancer. She eventually returned the hammer to Thor after he regained his worthiness.

• Vision, the android member of the Avengers, lifted Mjölnir during the battle against Ultron. He explained that he could do so because he was not human and, therefore, not bound by the same rules.

Many more characters have wielded Mjölnir in different realities and timelines, such as Spider-Man, Black Widow, Magneto, Conan the Barbarian, and more. Mjölnir is one of the most potent weapons in the Marvel Universe, capable of destroying planets, creating portals, absorbing and redirecting energy, sensing danger, returning to its owner, and more. It also symbolizes Thor’s heroism, nobility, and connection to his Asgardian heritage. 

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What is the origin of Mjölnir?

Mjölnir’s origin has two aspects: the mythological origin and the Marvel Comics origin.

The mythological origin of Mjölnir is based on Norse mythology, where it is the hammer of Thor, the god of thunder. According to one legend, it was forged by the dwarves Brokk and Eitri from a chunk of Uru, a magical metal. Loki, the trickster god, interfered with the forging process by biting Eitri’s assistant as a fly, causing the handle to be shorter than intended. Nevertheless, Mjölnir was a powerful weapon that could strike lightning, shatter mountains and return to Thor’s hand after being thrown. Odin, the king of the gods, enchanted Mjölnir so that only those who were worthy could lift it.

The Marvel Comics origin of Mjölnir is similar to the mythological one but with some differences. In Marvel Comics, it was created by Odin from a chunk of Uru that fell from a dying star. The chunk contained the God Tempest, a cosmic storm that Odin battled and trapped inside the metal. Odin ordered the dwarves of Nidavellir to forge Mjölnir from the Uru, but Loki also interfered with the process by causing the star to explode, resulting in a short handle.

Odin tried to wield Mjölnir but could not control it due to the God Tempest’s power. He cast an enchantment on the hammer to prevent anyone else from wielding it and stored it away in Asgard’s armory. Centuries later, he gave it to his son Thor, who proved himself worthy by performing a selfless act. Thor became the god of thunder and used it to fight against enemies such as Loki, Thanos, and Hela.