One of the biggest disappointments for fans regarding Gorr’s MCU debut in Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) was the character’s design, with many comic fans feeling it strayed too far from the original comic look. However, one Thor cosplay has righted this MCU wrong by showcasing both the God of Thunder and a comic-accurate Gorr.
Cosplayer The Fazgardian, whose Instagram showcases an impressive cosplay discography and features a bio that reads, “God of Thunder. Emerald Archer. Super Soldier. Jedi Master and Survivor. Protector of Hell’s Kitchen. The best he is at what he does. Made of Steel,” recently took to the platform to share a series of photos portraying one of the most kickass Thor cosplays to date.
What makes this cosplay especially noticeable is its comic accuracy. Fazgardian recreates iconic scenes and covers primarily from Jason Aaron’s Thor: God of Thunder – The Saga of Gorr the God Butcher, even featuring a comic-accurate Gorr.
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Cosplay by The Fazgardian on Instagram (@fazgardian)
Fazgardian’s take on the God of Thunder is truly phenomenal. His approach to recreating the character makes it clear he’s a true lover of the comic source material, as he faithfully brings to life specific scenes and covers from Jason Aaron’s series. This not only highlights his appreciation for the material but also results in a piece of fan-made art that Thor fans can ire even more, as it pays tribute to one of the God of Thunder’s greatest and most iconic storylines. In addition to expertly recreating Thor’s look, Fazgardian partnered with digital artist Wens Universe, who helped elevate the cosplay to the next level.
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Through Wens' digital editing expertise, the two creatives were able to bring these comic moments to life, with Wens adding the special effects, backgrounds, and characters that made it unmistakably clear these cosplay photos were direct recreations of actual comic scenes. While the lightning sparking around Mjolnir and the other atmospheric touches were beyond incredible, it was Wens' inclusion of a comic-accurate Gorr that truly made this cosplay one of a kind. While many undoubtedly appreciated Thor: Love and Thunder’s take on the iconic Thor villain, comic lovers will undoubtedly point to this cosplay and digital editing masterpiece as the version of Gorr that should have appeared in the MCU.
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Cosplay by The Fazgardian on Instagram (@fazgardian)
While Fazgardian’s Instagram includes several tributes to the iconic art from the series, he highlights one cover in particular as his all-time favorite. The cosplay featured above is a recreation of Esad Ribić’s main cover for Thor: God of Thunder #3, and as Fazgardian notes in his post, Wens did an outstanding job capturing the details. What makes this post even cooler is the inclusion of a Thor quote that perfectly matches the scene: “These were not my enemy. These were his guard dogs.” With a comic-accurate Gorr, faithful recreations of key moments, and carefully chosen quotes, this stands out as an exceptional Thor cosplay.
