Whenever I hear that Peter Parker is Spiderman and Miles Morales is Miles Morales, I think about how Marvel and mainstream somehow knowingly or not knowingly planted ineffective characters. Writing is not what it used to be. With that being said I want to say that I am a fan of Thor in all incarnations. Marvel’s version is mainly my focus because the way they water down this God is beyond reason.
In the case of the Marvel Universe, Thor, the God of Thunder, Is a character of immense power and nobility. His strength is not just physical, but also moral, as only those who are deemed 'worthy' can wield his mighty hammer, Mjolnir. However, the idea of everyone being worthy of Thor's power is not as ideal as it may seem. In fact it's the worst idea Marvel came up with for the character. Here's why.
Thor's power is not just about his physical strength or his ability to control thunder and lightning. It's also about his character, his courage, and his sense of justice. If everyone were worthy of his power, it would dilute the uniqueness of Thor's character. His power would no longer be extraordinary, but commonplace. The power of a god should not be given so freely. I know someone will bring up Billy Batson in this situation. Billy was chosen out of many over a millennia. People literally walk up to Mjolnir and pick it up these days simply because they are worthy. There was also the movie Ragonok where he actually gave Asgardian kids his power. An ability that is also totally worthless. Name one God who gives power freely. Ask yourself why is it easy to be worthy?
While the idea of everyone being worthy of Thor's power sounds noble, it's important to remember that not everyone would use this power wisely or for the greater good. Power can be a corrupting force, and even those with the best intentions can be led astray. The potential for misuse of Thor's power is a significant risk. If I can recall Doctor Doom lift Mjolnir and used it to escape hell. Am going to add Eddie Brock, Dead Pool, and even Loki into that mix. Thanks Marvel.
With great power comes great responsibility right?Thor's power should never have become an inheritance in the first place, by right it is his burden. He has use his power to protect and serve. This is a responsibility that not everyone is equipped to handle. He is after a god. The weight of this responsibility should be overwhelming for many. Of all the people that held this power one that truly understood this was Beta Ray Bill.
Thor is a god, not a human. His perspective and experiences are fundamentally different from ours. If everyone were worthy of his power, we would lose our human perspective. We would no longer be able to relate to each other as humans but as gods. This could lead to a loss of empathy and understanding, which are crucial for a harmonious society.
In world where everyone is worthy of Thor's power, there would be a challenge to maintain equality. With everyone possessing the same god-like abilities, it would be difficult to establish a sense of balance for its original character. Remember, Thor’s original vulnerable point was when he became mortal. (In the Marvel version anyway) To learn about humanity and face humility. This has been Marvel's problem for a long time. The same could be said about the Hulk. Remember when it was just one man’s curse? Now we have a couple of Red Hulks, a Chinese one and a partridge in the pear tree. The ones that I mentioned by the way we're in no way “cursed” as was the main character.
In conclusion, while the idea of everyone being worthy of Thor's power may seem appealing, it comes with significant drawbacks. It would dilute Thor's uniqueness, create the potential for misuse, impose a heavy burden of responsibility, and could lead to a loss of human perspective. Instead of throwing characters in aspiring to be worthy of Thor's power, we should be writing about characters worthy in their own unique ways. Thor in himself is a great character and his power should reflect that. After all, true worthiness comes from our character, not our abilities. I wrote a blog about Miles Morales which in some ways are similar. Both Definitely contribute to the dilution of their character.
