Thena (MC2)

Thena
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Avengers Next #2 (November 2006)
Created by	Tom DeFalco (writer) Rom Lim (artist)
In-story information
Team affiliations	A-Next
Abilities	Super strength and endurance, control of lightning

Thena is a fictional comic book character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. She is a member of the Asgardian race. She exists in MC2, a possible future timeline of the main Marvel continuity and is the daughter of the Avenger and god of Thunder, Thor.

Fictional character biography

In her first comic book appearance (Avengers Next #2), Thena was attacked in error by heroes Nova and Earth Sentry as soon as she landed on Earth. In a fit of rage she battled the A-Next team to a standstill until stunned by a power-blast from Katherine Power.

Thena joined the team on their mission to rescue Kevin Masterson, not realizing that it was a trap created by Sylene, the daughter of Loki, as a way to use the Avengers' (and other heroes) powers to transform Earth into a newer version of Asgard. Even though both Thena and J2 were used as sacrifices for the spell, they managed to free themselves. Thena (under her father's orders) restores Kevin's powers, allowing him to become Thunderstrike.

Powers and abilities

As an Asgardian, Thena benefits from superior strength, durability and an extended lifespan when compared with normal humans. Also, as the daughter of the god Thor, Thena has similar powers to control lightning.

Bibliography

• Avengers Next #2-5 (2006-07)