Mjolnir (comics)
Hammer of the god Thor in the Marvel Comics universe / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Marvel Comics object. For the mythological object, see Mjölnir. For the Marvel Cinematic Universe adaptation, see Mjolnir (Marvel Cinematic Universe).
Mjolnir, known more formally as Mjölnir (/ˈmjɔːlnɪər/) is a fictional magical weapon appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is depicted as the principal weapon of the superhero Thor. Mjolnir, which first appears in Journey into Mystery #83 (Aug. 1962), was created by writers Stan Lee and Larry Lieber and designed by artists Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott.
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Journey into Mystery #83 (August 1962) |
Created by | Stan Lee Larry Lieber Jack Kirby Joe Sinnott |
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Type | Mystic item/artifact, Weapon |
Element of stories featuring | Thor[1] |
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Mjolnir is typically depicted as a large, square-headed gray sledgehammer, with a short, round handle wrapped in brown leather, culminating in a looped lanyard. The object is based on Mjölnir, the weapon of the mythological Thor.