Jane Foster
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Jane Foster is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writers Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #84 (September 1962). Jane Foster was introduced as a love interest of the superhero Thor Odinson until becoming a superhero in her own right.[2]
Jane Foster | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | As Jane Foster: Journey into Mystery #84 (September 1962) As Thordis: What If? #10 (August 1978) As Thor: Thor #1 (October 2014) As Valkyrie: War of the Realms Omega #1 (July 2019) |
Created by | Stan Lee (writer/plotter) Larry Lieber (writer/scripter) Jack Kirby (artist) |
In-story information | |
Species | Human (access to Asgardian/Valkyrie attributes) |
Place of origin | Earth |
Team affiliations | Secret Avengers (Civil War) Thor Corps Avengers Valkyrior |
Notable aliases | Mighty Thor Lady Thor[1] Valkyrie Thor |
Abilities | As Thor / Thordis:
As Valkyrie:
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For many years, Foster was a nurse, employed by Dr. Donald Blake, Thor's first mortal host, before becoming a doctor herself. Foster is later revealed to be deemed worthy to wield Thor's hammer Mjolnir when the former is no longer able. During this period, she adopts the mantle of Thor, and joins the Avengers. Foster's stint as Thor ends with the character sacrificing her life and the mantle reverting to the original Thor. After Brunnhilde and the rest of the Valkyrior are killed during "The War of the Realms" storyline, Foster takes up the mantle of Valkyrie.
Jane Foster has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful female heroes. Since her original introduction in comics, the character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including video games, animated television series, and merchandise. Natalie Portman has portrayed Jane Foster in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.