Beta Ray Bill

Beta Ray Bill
Beta Ray Bill on the cover of The Mighty Thor #337 (November 1983)
Art by Walt Simonson
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThe Mighty Thor #337 (November 1983)
Created byWalt Simonson
In-story information
SpeciesKorbinite
Place of originKorbin
Team affiliationsOmega Flight
Star Masters
Asgard
Thor Corps
Annihilators
Guardians of the Galaxy
Notable aliasesSimon Walters, Beta Ray Thor
AbilitiesSuperhuman strength, speed, stamina and durability
Via Stormbreaker:
Electricity manipulation
Flight
Weather manipulation
Via Twilight Sword:
Fire manipulation

Beta Ray Bill is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.[1] Debuting in the Bronze Age of Comic Books, the character was initially intended to be a surprise; an apparent monster who unexpectedly turns out to be a great hero. As such, Bill is the first being outside the Marvel Universe's Norse pantheon to be introduced as being worthy to wield Thor's hammer, Mjolnir. After an initial rivalry with Thor for possession of the weapon, the alien warrior was granted a war hammer of his own, called Stormbreaker, and the two reconciled as staunch allies, going on to fight side by side.

Beta Ray Bill has been featured in other Marvel-endorsed products, such as animated television series, video games, and merchandise.

  1. ^ Maçek III is, J.C. (8 November 2013). "Thor WHO? It's Beta Ray Bill!". PopMatters.