Marvel has released images of its new comic character, a female Thor.
Marvel editor Wil Moss in a statement that since the words engraved on Thor's hammer say "Whosoever holds this hammer, if HE be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor".
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The role of the male hero would now be taken by a woman, Fox News reported.
Writer Jason Aaron added that the character wasn't a temporary female substitute 'She-Thor', 'Lady Thor' or 'Thorita' would play the one and only Thor of the Marvel Universe from now.
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The comic, which would be Marvel's 8th to feature a female in its leading role, would be available from October 2014.
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