Thor's worthiest counterpart in comics lore doesn't hail from Marvel, but rather comes from the DC Comics Universe: Orion, son of Darkseid , is the closest thing to an equal the God of Thunder has. In fact, Orion owes his existence to Marvel's Thor, via their shared creator, visionary artist Jack Kirby.

Comics fans love to wonder who stacks up to the God of Thunder in the Marvel Universe, but readers have to look at DC for his nearest approximation.

Thor wears his classic Asgardian helmet during a thunderstorm in Marvel Comics cover art

Orion was designed as a direct response to Thor, and as such, the two share an inexorable link in comic book history.

Orion Was Created As DC's Answer To Thor; How Legendary Artist Jack Kirby Shaped Both Comic Icons

Kirby's Work On Thor Le

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