Modern Superheroes and Ancient Mythologies:

Aside from Thor in the Marvel Universe, there are various other examples of comic book heroes directly linked to Norse myths:

-> Valhalla comics: A Danish series published by Carlsen Comics and drawn by Peter Madsen. These are based on the stories and legends in the Elder Eddas.

-> Ragnarok:  These are manhwa (like the better known manga) created by Lee Myung-jin and published by Daiwon C.I. in South Korea. The series mostly draws from Norse mythology.

-> Ink Pen: A syndicated comic strip that included, among other, the Norse gods Tyr and Hela.

-> Beowulf (DC Comics): A short-lived series that featured the hero of the famous epic poem Beowulf.

-> A whole slew of Marvel comics: These are often linked to the Thor, but they incorporate a wide range of other Norse gods and heroes.

-> A range of non-Marvel comics: Sure, the Norse god types tend agglomerate in Marvel, but there are various others. Take Ymir, for example. The frost giant (and first living creature in the universe) isn’t exactly a well known character in U.S. popular culture, yet there he is in a variety of comics, such as Zölasträya and the Bard, Master of the Void, DC,  Grimm Fairy Tales: Myths & Legends, and  Valhalla.