The Biggest Thor Character Cut From The MCU Now Officially Has Marvel’s Craziest Arc

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Most people are familiar with Thor, the Marvel superhero and God of Thunder. The story goes that he was a proud and boastful god, and to teach him a lesson, his powers were linked to his hammer, Mjolnir – only those deemed worthy could lift it. However, many who only know the movie version, or haven’t read the original comics, might not realize the full story. In the comics, Thor wasn’t just sent to Earth; he lost all memory of being a god and was transformed into a human named Donald Blake. He discovered Mjolnir without knowing he was actually a created identity, designed to humble Thor, and lived this way for quite some time.

Thor and Donald Blake have gone through incredible transformations. Thor has evolved from a regular man, to a part of the god he would become, and now stands as potentially his greatest enemy. Donald Blake’s journey is arguably the most surprising in Marvel history, and with his true, villainous role finally revealed in *Mortal Thor* #2, it’s the perfect time to discuss his story.

From Doctor to God, and Avenger to Monster

Donald Blake first appeared in Journey Into Mystery #83 as a doctor who walked with a limp. During a trip to Norway, he was attacked by aliens and sought refuge in a cave, where he discovered a walking stick. When he hit the stick on the ground, it transformed into Mjolnir, turning him into Thor. For a long time, Blake continued to use his powers as Thor to help others, but gradually, Thor began to remember his past, realizing he and Blake were distinct individuals. Eventually, in Thor (1966) #159, Odin revealed that Donald Blake was an illusion he created – a human identity for Thor designed to teach him humility by living among people.

Originally, Odin removed Donald Blake from existence so Thor could fully be himself. But after the events of “Ragnarok,” the magic that erased Blake faded, and he reappeared, once again connected to Thor. Together, they rebuilt Asgard. Later, after Thor died during the “Shattered Heroes” storyline, Blake and Thor were separated again. Desperate to regain power, Blake made a deal with the Enchantress, who then tragically killed him and used his spirit to fuel a powerful being she created called the Keep. After Thor defeated the Keep, he gave Blake’s spirit and head peace by placing them in an eternal, peaceful dream.

Sadly, Blake’s peaceful dream was destroyed when the Midgard Serpent attacked. Though Blake defeated the serpent and absorbed its power, he became trapped in an artificial reality, fully aware of its falseness, which ultimately drove him insane. When Thor tried to merge with him again, Blake violently attacked anyone connected to Thor. As punishment for this betrayal, Loki imprisoned Blake and, ironically, granted his wish by transforming him into the God of Lies, bound in the depths of Asgard.

After Thor’s latest death in *Immortal Thor* #25, his human side, Blake, angrily confronted him, attempting to destroy everything Thor had accomplished. Thor saw one last chance to escape this fate. Recognizing they were both divine beings, he took Blake’s humanity, allowing himself to be reborn as the human Siguard Jarlson on Earth. This left Blake as only the Serpent, a soulless entity. Filled with resentment towards Thor, and seeking revenge, the Serpent traveled to Earth (Midgard) and now works for Roxxon as a security leader, hunting down the newly human Thor.

No Longer Thor, No Longer Worthy

The transformation of Blake is remarkably strange. He began as a normal, decent man, but was later rewritten as merely a vessel for Thor’s spirit. Now, he’s become a full-blown villain – essentially the devil in Thor’s world. It’s shocking that someone so connected to Thor’s history and mythology is relatively obscure and has repeatedly turned into a dangerous supervillain. Originally, Blake was intended to showcase Thor’s human side and his journey towards humility. Instead, he now represents everything negative about the god. He’s gone from a kind, unassuming person to a ruthless, power-hungry tyrant obsessed with revenge.

Donald Blake is a complicated and mysterious figure in Thor’s story. He often acts as an enemy to Thor, even though he’s actually a part of him. In Al Ewing’s *Mortal Thor*, Blake is presented as the villain – even calling himself the Serpent – which suggests he represents the devil figure in Thor’s story of becoming human. This storyline, and previous ones, borrow heavily from the New Testament. Blake and Thor are inextricably linked, but their connection seems to be leading them both toward a terrible fate.

Thor and Donald Blake are essentially two halves of one person, and as Thor grew into a greater hero, Blake faded in comparison. While Thor became genuinely noble, selfless, and humble, Blake became increasingly focused on power, acting selfishly and believing he deserved to be a god. This creates a fascinating and compelling story for both characters, and I’m really looking forward to seeing where it goes. What are your thoughts? Share them in the ComicBook Forum!

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2025-09-25 22:45