Is Thor weird lookin?

[Bored Yesterday]

I don't mean this as an inflammatory dig.

I love Thor. He is my Thunder God, and the noblest of the Avengers.

Winged helmet. Shiny circles on torso. Red cape. The coolest boots in comics. Thor's design is the BOMB. I feel like every once in a while, somebody in Marvel decides he looks weird and wants to update his costume, but they always go back to the classic. It's a perfect design with a cool effect, but any imitators would stand out as very dorky. But, does anyone else ever think his look is just plain far out?

I think it's genius. Did Kirby invent him? Whoever did, it's a masterpiece of comic design, because as weird as he looks, he can't be improved, and his style works for the character.

Can anyone describe what works about it? Somehow, it's perfect, but it's very strange looking.

[Yellowjacket]

I would think this is the same with most other "big" names from Marvel, heroes as villains alike. Just think of the new Spidey costume (it sucks), I´m sure he will get the classic one sometime soon.

And as many of the "big" characters were born way ago in the 60s, I think among the "old" artists were quite a few genies. Many of their drafts are still unmatched.

[Shiryu]

I also love Thor classic outfit, especially his winged helmet and cape. That being said, I sometimes wonder if we like them (outfits) because of the costumes themselves or because that's the way we always knew them.

[The Night Phantom]

Yes, I’ve always thought the classic Marvel Thor was weird-looking...but I sure as Hel wasn’t going to be the one to tell him!

[Yellowjacket]

shiryu said:

I also love Thor classic outfit, especially his winged helmet and cape. That being said, I sometimes wonder if we like them (outfits) because of the costumes themselves or because that's the way we always knew them.

Let´s say both reasons are very presumably.

[BigDuke]

Once Thor returns, I would love to see him appear more like a Viking would: proper boots, loose pants, mail shirt, occulared helm, bright colors, and some jewelry. I don't know how well my idea on Thor would sell though. Of course I would be perfectly happy with the old Thor look because that's the look we all know and love.