Thena is a fictional

Fictional character

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 comic book

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 character appearing in the Marvel Comics

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 universe. She is a member of the Asgardian

Asgardian

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 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

Thor (Marvel Comics)

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Fictional character biography

In her first comic book appearance (Avengers Next #2), Thena was attacked in error by heroes Nova and Earth Sentry

Earth Sentry

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 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

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Thena joined the team on their mission to rescue Kevin Masterson

Thunderstrike (Kevin Masterson)

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, not realizing that it was a trap created by Sylene, the daughter of Loki

Loki (comics)

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; as a way to use the Avengers' (and other heroes) powers to transform Earth into a newer version of Asgard. And even though both Thena and J2 were used as sacrifices for the spell; they manage to free themselves and 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.