Thor’s hammer, Mjölnir, stands as one of the most iconic and coveted artifacts in comic book history. While its roots lie in Norse mythology, Marvel’s superhero take on Thor transformed the mythical weapon into a staple of pop culture. In the comics, only those deemed truly worthy by a strict set of mystical criteria can lift the enchanted hammer, making it a legendary test of heroism.
Over the years, several Marvel characters have been deemedworthy of lifting Thor’s hammer. Worthiness has nothing to do with physical prowess, hence why some of Marvel’s strongest heroes have failed to lift the hammer. Those that are, though, truly, are in a league of their own. That being said,worthiness isn’t a quality exclusive to the Marvel Universe.There are characters over at DC Comics, as well as other publishers, who can be argued as deserving of lifting the mighty hammer of Thor.
8"B" Fits the Bill to Lift Mjölnir
BRZRKR’s Star is as Selfless as He is Violent
Over at BOOM! Studios, Keanu Reeves masterminded the concept ofBRZRKR, the story ofa God-tier warrior known as B who walks the Earth, cursed with immortalityand working for the government on dangerous covert missions. The man who once served asGenghis Khan’s ultimate weaponis a complex individual, but one undeniable fact about B is that he is as noble as they come. For the bloody path of violence he’s carved out across centuries, he’s always done so selflessly.
As much as he’s haunted by his past, he’s never been an outright evil man. Violence is a necessity for him that he doesn’t abuse, and as the decades pass, he wants to live a more peaceful life in an effort to help others.At his core, B is a good-natured man worthy of Thor’s hammer.
7Alfred Pennyworth Is a Selfless Soldier at Heart
The Wayne Butler is the Heart and Soul of the Bat-Family for a Reason
For all the years he spent serving Bruce Wayne as his butler, it’s easy to forget thatAlfred Pennyworth lived the life of a warrior before entering Wayne Manor.Alfred has a history as an intelligence agent and a member of British special forces before opting to settle down to care for the Wayne family estate as a part of his father’s dying wish. Since then, he’s become the heart and soul of the Bat-Family. He’s not only the reason why Batman and co. are the heroes they are today, but he also proves he’s a hero in his own right.
Alfred can still get down and dirty with the best of them, but only when absolutely necessary. He’s even capable of fulfilling superhero duties, likebecoming a Green Lantern.Alfred is the kind of saint, soldier, and scholar worthy of Mjölnir.
6Buffy the Vampire Slayer Has Lifted a Hammer Similar to Thor’s Hammer
She Lifts Olaf’s Enchanted Hammer with Ease in Season 5’s"Triangle"
While the comics have come a long way in adding to the reasons why Buffy Summers is worthy (even whentheymade some questionable mistakes),the Slayer has been officially deemed worthy since Buffy was on the television airwaves. The notion dates back to the season 5 episode"Triangle,“where Buffy meets Olaf the Trollgod and his enchanted hammer.
The rules of the enchanted hammer work the same as Thor’s, wherein only someone who fits the criteria of worthiness can lift it. The often nefarious vampire known as Spike is seen trying to lift the hammer later in the season during the episode"Blood Ties,“but to no avail. Buffy, on the other hand, lifts the hammer easily on multiple occasions during this season.
5John Henry Irons Can Wield Thor’s Steel
Steel Is One of the Most Nobel Members of the Super-Family
On top of beingan underrated Justice League hero, John Henry Irons is one of Superman’s closest allies. It may seem on the nose to give the most powerful hammer in the multiverse to a man known for wielding a hammer of his own, but he has the characteristics to back up the argument.Even outside his Steel pseudonym, Irons has always proven to be a man of integrity. He satisfies every major requirement it takes to wield Mjölnir as one of DC’s most humble, respectable heroes.
He’s as much a natural leader as he is an inventor, using his sense of duty as reason enough to become a hero and build armor to help protect the planet. Since the 1990s,he has never put himself before others and always prioritizes the needs of othersbefore his own.
4The Power Rangers Comics Show Why Zordon Is Worthy of Thor’s Hammer
Zordon Is a Good Judge of Character Because of His Time as a Warrior
Zordon was always portrayed in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as the team’s mentor, providing guidance, wisdom, and moral support. As a galactic space wizard, his authority to choose who was worthy of becoming a Power Ranger was rarely questioned. However, the Power Rangers comic book spinoffs expanded on his character and explored his past in more detail. They revealed that Zordon was not just a mentor but had once been a warrior himself.His origin story presents him as strong-willed, courageous, and selfless.
These qualities not only defined his leadership but alsoreflect the same virtues required to lift Thor’s hammer, Mjölnir. Furthermore, as a wise older man, he leaps back into action in a suit constructed for him to fight evil, still displaying the same qualities he tried to instill in his Rangers. Just as the phrase is"Once a Ranger, always a Ranger,“Zordon was once a noble soldier and remains as such.He’s still the hero fans deserve.
3Kyle Rayner: The Green Lantern Who Can Do Anything
Kyle Is One of the Few Lanterns to Master Multiple Lantern Corps
Few heroes in the DC Universe, much less a Green Lantern, embody the definition of purity quite like Kyle Rayner. Readers have seen Kyle Rayner adorn numerous rings and colors over the years, but the most significant of them all ishis time as the White Lantern. Because it represents life itself, the White Lantern ring is one that has been accessible to very few over the course of history andexemplifies the perfect indicator of a pure-hearted soul.
Not even Hal Jordan, the supposed best Green Lantern, has been bestowed that honor, especially when his Parallax possession tainted his legacy. Rayner, on the other hand, has gone above and beyond as a punk kid who was bestowed great responsibility in the name of destiny and exceeded expectations in the role thrust upon him. In that regard,Kyle Rayner’s superhero journey bears a striking resemblance to that of Thor’s.
2Bubbles fromPowerpuff GirlsCould Lift Thor’s Hammer
Bubbles Stands Apart: The Unique Traits Her Sisters Don’t Share
The Powerpuff Girls have become icons on Cartoon Network, but Dynamite Entertainment has helped extend their legacy with the latest run of spin-off comics. In fact, it was in one issue of the comics that revealed exactly whyBubbles would be worthy of Mjölnir. During an encounter with Him, the Powerpuff Girls are confronted with their biggest flaws and sins. For Blossom, it’s her pride, and for Buttercup, it’s her wrath. Meanwhile,Bubbles is so pure of heart that she is totally without sin.
While being sinless isn’t a requirement for Mjölnir,the difference between Bubbles and her sisters amplifies the Mjölnir-wielding qualities that she does have,which are necessary for holding Thor’s hammer. A lack of pride highlights the humbleness and humility that Bubbles possesses, while a lack of wrath allows her the restraint to enter a situation without going in blindly.
1Wonder Woman HAS Lifted Thor’s Hammer
Wonder Woman Is One of the Few DC Heroes to Hold Marvel’s Mjölnir
While the previously mentioned heroes can all be speculated to be capable of lifting Mjölnir,Wonder Woman makes a notable exception, having done precisely that by now.She doesn’t hold an alternative version of Thor’s hammer or a DC Comics equivalent to Mjölnir, but the actual object that is regularly held by Odin’s son. The moment takes place duringDC vs. Marvelby Ron Marz, Peter David, Dan Jurgens, and Claudio Castellini, where Diana of Themyscira goes toe-to-toe withthe Goddess of Thunder, Storm.
Wonder Woman’s not the only DC hero to have held Thor’s hammer, as Superman has previously done the same duringJLA/Avengersby Kurt Busiek and George Pérez.
In a true display of her nobility, Wonder Woman willingly discards Mjölnir, choosing to face Storm in a fair fight rather than rely on the hammer’s power. This moment alone proves her worthiness. She embodies all the qualities Mjölnir demands: restraint over brute strength, humility over pride, and a deep sense of wisdom and compassion. Wonder Woman doesn’t just meet the criteria, she exceeds them. She is more than capable of wieldingThor’spower because she already lives by the values it represents.
