Thor is Odin's son and Asgardian god of thunder. Born in Norway to Jord, later revealed as Gaea's son. Raised alongside Loki, who became jealous and hostile. Received Mjolnir from Odin at age eight
Hela was Odin's firstborn daughter and Asgardian Goddess of Death. She led Asgardian forces against the Nine Realms with Odin. Odin imprisoned her in Hel for millennia after her rebellion
Thor first appeared in 1962's Journey into Mystery #83. Marvel has created various versions across different timelines and realities
Ginnungagap separated Niflheim and Muspelheim before time began. Ymir was first living being created from water drops. Norse gods belong to Æsir and Vanir clans. Asgard was home to all major gods, divided into 12 realms
Marvel Studios produced Thor as fourth MCU film, directed by Kenneth Branagh. Sam Raimi first conceived Thor in 1991, project remained in development hell. Mark Protosevich wrote script in 2006, Matthew Vaughn directed in 2007. Film released April 17, 2011 in Sydney, May 6, 2011 in US
Beta Ray Bill became Korbinite champion after Burning Galaxy's destruction. He fought demons and captured Thor's hammer Mjolnir. Odin created Stormbreaker for Bill after their Skartheim battle. Bill joined Thor Corps and briefly gained cosmic powers