Thor is obviously one of the strongest heroes in the Marvel roster, but these versions of Thor are on another level.

Norse mythology has captivated the minds of many for centuries. From Thor to Loki, the tales of these figures have been retold and reimagined in countless ways throughout history.

But the true essence of the legend lies not in our sanitised representations of golden-haired women drifting regally through the skies on white horses, but in Old Norse mythology of the 13th ...

Neil Gaiman stops by the WSJ Cafe to discuss his new book "Norse Mythology" and how his take on Thor, Odin and Loki is different from Marvel's comic book version. Photo: Getty Images ...

Thor’s Fight with the Giants, 1872, Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden. When we think about Norse Mythology, it can be difficult to shake the image of an otherworldly Chris Hemsworth with bulging ...