Mjolnir (comics)

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).

Mjölnir
Mjölnir held by Thor on the cover of
Thor #494 (Jan. 1996).
Art by Mike Deodato Jr.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceJourney into Mystery #83 (August 1962)
Created byStan Lee
Larry Lieber
Jack Kirby
Joe Sinnott
In story information
TypeMystic item/artifact, Weapon
Element of stories featuringThor[1]

Mjolnir (UK: /ˈmjɒlnɪər/ MYOL-neer,[2] US: /ˈmjɔːlnɪər/ MYAWL-neer),[3] known more formally as Mjölnir, 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.

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.

  1. ^ Cardona, Ian (June 6, 2019). "Marvel Has Quietly Introduced the Third Eye of Agamotto". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "How to Pronounce Mjolnir". October 18, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2024 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "Mjolnir". Dictionary.com Unabridged (Online). n.d.