Forming an attachment with the Asgardian goddess Sif,[10] Bill aids Thor against the Dark Elf Kurse in a two-part storyline[11] before returning to his people. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Thor was deemed a threat by Skuttlebutt, so Beta fought him. So he couldn't get it. After the Civil War, Bill, in the form of Simon Walters, was compelled by magic forces to travel to Canada. As far as appearance, back then, comics were these self-contained stories. On discovering that Bill was worthy enough to lift Mjolnir, Odin proposes a battle to the death in the fiery Asgardian realm of Skartheim to decide who will wield the hammer. Originally I was going to call him 'Beta Ray Jones' because I really wanted a common name. Beta Ray Bill is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He starred in the six-issue miniseries Stormbreaker: The Saga of Beta Ray Bill and its two follow-ups, the one-shot Beta Ray Bill: The Green of Eden and three-issue Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter. One can't-miss crossover. [30], When Thor became unworthy of Mjolnir after Nick Fury whispered a secret to him, Thor spent months drinking and fighting to avoid thinking about his loss. Unable to stop Thor, the sentient ship—called Skuttlebutt—revives Beta Ray Bill, who is in suspended animation. With James Gunn back on Guardians of the Galaxy 3, the rumors are starting to fly, which revolves around the High Evolutionary said to be a part of the film, possibly as the villain, in addition to Zac Efron playing Adam Warlock, Beta Ray Bill appearing in the film, Drax finding his daughter, and more. Lorraine Cink talks with Eric Leven, VFX Supervisor on Marvel Studios' The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, about the behind-the-scenes secrets of how Bucky's iconic metal arm is made. Loki’s time has come. But the fact of the matter is that Beta Ray Bill does look rather intimidating, and thus can fit in with a rougher crowd as needed. Curious, Bill picked up Mjolnir and the hammer deemed him worthy, granting him the power of Thor. Somehow, Bill managed to escape from that dimension and was captured by the Skrulls. Bill's resistance to heat allows him to recover first, however, and he is deemed the winner—but he also saves Thor from falling into lava, believing he is too worthy an opponent to die, but he feels he needs the hammer to protect his people. So, Superman couldn't pick it up, cause he's never going to kill anyone, and the hammer knows that. Placed in the recently deceased body of a war veteran named Simon Walters (a reference to his creator, Walt Simonson) on Earth, Bill has a brief encounter with the villain Boar and the hero Spider-Man. Bill visits his people's new homeworld, where he is attacked by his insane predecessor, Alpha Ray, defeating him just as the cosmic entity Galactus and his herald Stardust arrive. Go back to where it all started this July 9! The surviving Korbinites decided to choose a champion who they would follow to their new home. An adopted son of Asgard, Beta Ray Bill first encountered Thor while shepherding his people through the galaxy. Bill spent time in space as part of the Star Masters, and was called to join his fellow hammer wielders Thor, Thunderstrike, and Dargo Ktor to battle as the Thor Corps. During the battle Thor was separated from his hammer, Mjolnir, and reverted to Donald Blake. The foe was actually Galactus, Stormbreaker revealing his familiar humanoid form, with a new herald named Stardust. He grew particularly close to Sif, who accompanied him to battle Surtur's demons. Once the Wrecking Crew and Sasquatch were secured Beta Ray Bill led the demons back into the portal while fellow Omega Flight member Guardian destroyed the portal behind them, closing it. However, a white-cloaked figure took the remaining souls of the Korbinites and told Bill that it wasn't his time to die. Later, when trying to end a conflict between warring factions of the Universal Church of Truth, the Annihilators are transported to a Church base on Earth and come into conflict with the Avengers. Bill's Korbinite physiology gave him somewhat of an advantage in the lava-filled realm, and he was able to win. Beta Ray Bill was intentionally designed and introduced in such a way that fans were not sure if he was a good guy – or a villain. Beta Ray Bill was then trapped in that other dimension fighting demon hordes. That makes him "worthy" whatever that may be. From 'Silk' to 'Star Wars,' dive into this week's new Marvel mags! Beta Ray Bill is a close ally of Thor in the comics and apparently a favorite of both Waititi and 'Thor' star Chris Hemsworth By Remus Noronha Published on : 21:02 PST, Apr 9, 2020. From 'Beta Ray Bill' to 'Silk,' find the full list of this week's new Marvel mags right here! They were on the run from Surtur, a villain Thor knew all too well. But Thor sent him back to his people, asking him to keep the memory of Asgard alive and to honor his memory. Odin also transfers an enchantment from Mjolnir to Stormbreaker, so that Bill can return to his original Korbinite form by striking Stormbreaker upon the ground—and Thor can no longer become Donald Blake. Beta Ray Bill's weapon, Stormbreaker, also has the same properties as Thor's hammer, Mjolnir, and includes the ability to transform into a cane when struck upon the ground and return Bill to his unaltered Korbinite form. Surtur is eventually defeated, but apparently kills Odin when they both fall through a mystic portal. So that's why Bill had the monstrous face, that's why that stuff was done the way it was done. [29] Beta Ray Bill agreed to help them. Asteroth was defeated, and Bill eventually found himself on Earth. But at this point, no one had ever picked up the hammer. [24], Bill decides to hunt the cosmic entity Galactus, to avenge the destruction of the Korbinites' second homeworld, and the seeming eradication of his species. detected an alien fleet passing through Earth's galaxy, with Director Nick Fury asking Thor to investigate. This hammer is a killing weapon. Though Bill has more than enough reasons to want the monstrous Surtur destroyed, it isn't the villain that Bill's after, it's his all-powerful sword, Twilight. He and the Inhuman Royal Family witness something on the Vox costume teleport Crystal away while also killing Maximus. The surviving Korbinites decided to choose a champion who they would follow to their new home. Courtesy of highly advanced genetic engineering and cyborg implants, Beta Ray Bill possesses vast superhuman strength, speed, stamina and durability, and a highly extended lifespan. He appeared in the Maximum Security crossover in January 2001 and the Secret Invasion crossover in 2008. A new Beta Ray Bill series began in 2021 with a confrontation with Fin Fang Foom. satellite. Despite Bill's efforts, Galactus consumes the world and almost kills him, with Bill drifting in space until recovered by Skuttlebutt. The Trial of Magneto, Brand-New Posters Arrive for 'Black Widow', Shop Marvel Must Haves: Additional ‘WandaVision’ Items Persevere, April 28's New Marvel Comics: The Full List, Marvel Debuts New Anime-inspired Variant Covers by Peach Momoko, A Beta Ray Bill Conversation Between Walter Simonson and Daniel Warren Johnson, March 31's New Marvel Comics: The Full List. [26] Bill is recruited by Cosmo to join the Annihilators, a new super-group intended to replace the fallen Guardians of the Galaxy. Although Bill attempts to aid the Asgardians, Thor teleports Bill away as it is not his destiny to die in Ragnarök.[19]. Bill continued to protect his people and assist the Asgardians. However the new Omega Flight soon came by in order to rescue their teammate Sasquatch who at the time was possessed by the demonic Tanaraq. The character's obsession with stopping Galactus eventually results in him being unable to lift his own enchanted weapon, an object that can only be wielded by the worthy. [27] The Annihilators defend Galador from the Dire Wraiths, resulting in a peace between the two groups who have been at war for generations. The character's creator chats with the 'Beta Ray Bill' #1 writer/artist right in time for today's new issue! Loyal Skuttlebutt often uses his medical facilities to repair Bill's tissue and implants from damage after battles. Increases damage dealt to SUPER VILLAIN -type Characters by 4%. Get the latest news, original content, and special offers from Marvel. (June 2004). (As Bill) 480 lbs. After defeating much of the Skrull forces, a Super-Skrull arrived and beat Bill using his own hammer, which they had altered and used for that Super-Skrull. Perhaps Bill just needs to embrace his connection with his ship … Bill fought legions of demons sent by Surtur. As such, Bill is the first being outside the Marvel Universe's Norse pantheon to be introduced as being worthy to wield Thor's hammer, Mjolnir. Bill was chastised for spending too much time with the Asgardians. The battle ends with Bill and the Beasts trapped in an alternate dimension. So I created Bill because he's noble, and he's designed to kill. X-Men: HELLFIRE GALA Trailer | Marvel Comics, Marvel Studios' Loki | Official Trailer | Disney+. His body briefly was reconfigured to use cosmic rather than mystical powers through a special synthesis by Odin and the Silver Surfer. Beta Ray Bill debuted in The Mighty Thor #337 (November 1983), being established as an alien of the Korbinite race.[2]. The Korbinites then amassed their fleet, put themselves into stasis, and followed Beta's ship, Skuttlebutt. Watch the brand-new trailer for "Loki," and start streaming the Marvel Studios Original Series June 11 on Disney+. 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