Mighty Thor Explained: How Jane Foster Became Worthy To Wield Mjolnir

Jane Foster might be known as one of Thor's love interests in Marvel Comics and the MCU, but she eventually takes on the mantle of Mighty Thor in Thor: Love & Thunder.

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