13 Years Ago, Marvel Delivered the Epic Origin of Thor’s Deadliest Villain (And Set Up an Even Bigger Antagonist)

Gorr the God Butcher first appeared in Jason Aaron’s Thor: God of Thunder comics. He was a uniquely powerful and destructive enemy, unlike anything Thor had ever encountered. It took three different Thors, working together across time, to finally defeat him – but not before he killed countless gods throughout the universe and conquered the divine realm in King Thor’s future. For the first few issues, Gorr remained an enigma, known only for wielding the incredibly powerful Necrosword. Thirteen years ago today, Thor: God of Thunder #6 revealed Gorr’s backstory and simultaneously introduced another of Marvel’s most dangerous and memorable villains.







